GFF-Blue Water Shipping U15 Girls’ Championship…

GUYANA Football Federation (GFF) President Wayne Forde has confirmed the completion of preparations for today’s (Saturday) kick off of the inaugural GFF-Blue Water Shipping Under-15 Girls’ National Secondary School Championship.

Guyana’s largest girls’ competition is set to begin with a total of twenty-four matches scheduled across Region One (Barima-Waini), Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) and Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice) on May 4.

“We’ve been tirelessly collaborating with our partner, Blue Water Shipping, to ensure a seamless tournament over the next three months. I’m delighted to say that the GFF team, with the backing of the Blue Water Shipping team and the Ministry of Education, have done an exceptional job,” shared Forde.

The students are eager, fields prepared and all officials have been thoroughly briefed on the rules and regulations governing the competition, including the GFF Child Safeguarding Policy.

The GFF top official added that “our primary objective of the competition is to boost female participation in football while imparting valuable life skills. We have an exciting opening day planned in three regions. I hope to see parents, students, teachers and football fans at the games supporting our upcoming stars.”

Over the next three months, more than a thousand student athletes representing 60 schools nationwide will take part in the championship, which signals the start of the FIFA Football For School (F4S) programme’s competition phase. F4S was jointly launched by FIFA, the GFF, and the Government of Guyana on May 12, 2022.

The tournament will take place in nine of the 10 administrative regions, with schools in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) sitting out this year’s edition.

The national championship is structured to prioritise player development, ensuring each participant engages in a minimum of six matches, with the potential for up to 16 appearances.

There are three stages, beginning with preliminary round-robin matches which will be held regionally, followed by the round of 16 and quarterfinal group stage matches at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue in Georgetown and the GFF National Training Centre at Providence, East Bank Demerara.

Each regional winner will claim a prestigious winner’s trophy, while the tournament overall will see the presentation of championship and runner-up trophies. Additionally, accolades will be bestowed upon leading goal scorers, Most Valuable Players (MVPs), and Top Goalkeepers.

Exceptional performers will also be selected for further training within the national team programme.

See full opening day schedule:

Region One – Moruca Ground (North West)
10:00 hours
Santa Rosa Secondary vs. Waramuri Primary
Kamwatta Primary vs. Kwebanna Primary

11:30 hours
Santa Rosa Secondary vs. Kamwatta Primary
Waramuri Primary vs. Kwebanna Primary

13:00 hours
Santa Rosa Secondary vs. Kwebanna Primary Waramuri Primary vs. Kamwatta Primary

Region Four – Queen’s College Ground

10:00 hours
St John’s Secondary v I.A.E
Queen’s College v New Campbellsville Secondary

10:45 hours
Chase’s Academy v North Georgetown Secondary

12:30 hours
St John’s Secondary v Chase’s Academy
I.A.E v Queen’s College

13:15 hours
New Campbellsville Secondary v North Georgetown Secondary

14:30 hours
New Campbellsville Secondary v St John’s Secondary
Chase’s Academy v Queen’s College

15:15 hours
I.A.E v North Georgetown Secondary

Region Ten – Wisburg School Ground

10:00 hours
Wismar Christianburg Secondary v Mackenzie High New Silver City Secondary v Linden Foundation

10:45 hours
Wisburg Secondary v Harmony Secondary

12:30 hours
Wismar Christianburg Secondary v Harmony Secondary Mackenzie High v New Silver City Secondary

13:15 hours
Linden Foundation v Wisburg Secondary

15:00 hours
Linden Foundation v Mackenzie High
Wisburg Secondary v Wismar Christianburg Secondary

15:45 hours
Harmony Secondary v New Silver City Secondary