PREMIER Insurance is the latest entity to come on board for the eighth edition of the Prime Minister’s Softball three-day tournament which bowls off on Friday, October 11, in the men’s category.
On Monday last, at its business location in Kingston, Georgetown, President of the Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) Inc. Ian John, expressed appreciation to the company for its contribution to the annual tournament.
John reiterated that the tournament will be definitely exciting and thrilling in both the men’s and women’s categories.
Sasha Munro, Motor Underwriting Supervisor of Premier Insurance, who handed over the sponsorship cheque to John, pointed out that she was delighted and honoured to be part of the staging of the tournament.
The women’s category will be contested over 15 overs on a knockout basis at four venues in Georgetown while the men’s 20-over games will be played under a round-robin format. Matches will be played in the Legends (Over-50), Masters (Over-40) and Open (All-Stars).
The tournament is organised by the GSCL Inc. in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport.
Over G$3M in prize money will be up for grabs with the winning team in each men’s category taking home $600,000 and the runners-up $100,000. Winners in the women’s category are guaranteed G$200,000 and the runners-up $50,000.