…Panko Steel Fabrication on board as title sponsors

THE inaugural “ONE GUYANA Inter Region Ten10 Softball Cricket Cup” is set to bowl off today, with Panko Steel Fabrication maintaining its promise towards the tournament, taking over as official title sponsors.
The tournament, organised by Roraima Community Developers (RCD), is being played in Regions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, and is scheduled to climax on Sunday, March 31. It will be branded the “Panko Steel Fabrication One Guyana Inter-Region Ten10 Softball Cricket Cup”.

CEO of Panko Steel Fabrication, Panko, believes the tournament is a grassroot one that will help in bringing Guyanese together through sports. He expressed the hope that the tournament will see people put their differences aside, and come together to ensure its success.
Panko disclosed that his company is supporting the tournament, because it brings the young and old together at the village level.

The CEO pointed out that his company is very pleased to see the number of teams participating, and implored the organisers to ensure that the tournament runs smoothly, and within the confines of the rules that govern local softball cricket.
Panko thanked the RCD for reaching out to his entity, and giving it the opportunity to be part of this historic event as the regions come together as one through sports. He also promised that as long as the tournament is run successfully, the company will continue its sponsorship for the second edition.

Panko Steel Fabrication wishes all the teams the best, and encourages them to play the game to the best of their abilities.

The RCD was overjoyed with the company for keeping its promise towards being onboard, and assured the sponsors that the tournament will be played in a friendly atmosphere, and with the highest standard.
The tournament will be played in an open category (age group), with round-arm bowling and one-game knock format.

The RCD has teamed up with the Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) in running off the tournament, which will see basic softball cricket rules applied. Some 64 teams across regions have indicated their interest by registering before today’s opening.
The tournament will see regional winners pocketing a cash prize of $80 000 and trophies, while there will also be incentive prizes for the runners-up, the best bowler/batsman and player of the
final.

According to the RCD, over $500 000 in cash and prizes will be given out in the playoffs to the winners, runners-up, third place, player of the series, player of the final, best bowler and best batsman, while player-of-the-match incentives will be given out for each game.
The RCD pointed out that the tournament is a grassroot one, and the aim is to return softball to the village level, and to bring people together as one.

Roraima Community Developers can also be contacted on telephone or Whatsapp on 657-5612,or via email developersroraima@gmail.com for further details.
The tournament has so far received sponsorship from West Central Mall, Singh Brothers Contracting Services, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Balgobin Electrical and Construction Services, Blue Spring Water, Khan’s Transportation and Construction Svs, Terminex Pest Control, Amaya Milk Company and Money Tree Trading.