THE action officially kicked off on Saturday at the Ministry of Education ground on Carifesta Avenue.
Sales Director, Malissa Sylvester, did the ceremonial kick off on behalf of the sponsors, Courts optical.
Director of the Petra Organization said Troy Mendonca implored the youths gathered for the 11th edition of the pee wee football tournament to continue to focus on their education and build friendship with their fellow players.

‘As much as you are here, don’t allow this to be a distraction, let this foster your ability to do well at school……..we are very happy to present the 11th edition of the courts optical pee wee tournament; we have always touted that this is our most important tournament because of this tournament we have been involved in organising school football for the past decade’
Mendonca reiterated that the tournament was only possible through the Ministries of Education and Culture Youth and Sport, stenna drilling and sterling products, along with title sponsors, Courts Optical.
Marti De Souza, Deputy Chief Education Officer, said he continued to be elated at the wide reach of the tournament.

‘Petra thank you again for proving that you play a critical role in the developmental of football in Guyana and for that we want to says on behalf of the Ministry of Education, thank you for once again putting this together……I recognise that we have schools from across not the entirety of Guyana; I’m seeing some city and country schools’
Courts Optical Brand manager, Ricardo Semple, said the brand was grateful to have a share in providing a platform for such amazing young talent.
‘I want to officially welcome you guys all…….this tournament is about team work; every opportunity and every game that you play, you get a chance to improve your skills’

In the opening matches of the day, Potaro edged Redeemer Primary 2-nil with Marian Academy getting the better of Georgetown International Academy 2-1