The inaugural Rockstone Street-ball Classic was launched yesterday at the Guyana Brewery office in Providence, East Bank Demerara, with the opening night pencilled for Friday at the Pouderoyen Tarmac.
The event, which will utilise an elimination format, will feature eight teams batting for over $400,000 in cash and prizes.

The competing teams are: Agricola, Ballers Empire, Bagotstown Warriors, Pouderoyen Brothers, Family, Jetty Gunners, Showstoppers, and West Side Ballers.
The winner of the event will pocket $200,000 and the championship trophy, while the second, third, and fourth-place finishers will receive $100,000, $75,000, and $50,000, respectively.

Seweon McGarrell, Marketing Manager of Guyana Brewery, said, “This event marks a significant milestone not only for our brand, Rockstone Tonic Wine, but also for the talented players that love street football in Guyana. Rockstone Tonic Wine is a brand rooted in boldness, resilience, and authenticity. Just as football brings people together through its energy and passion, Rockstone connects us with moments of competitiveness and celebration.”

According to McGarrell, the company is proud to be the driving force behind this novel initiative, noting that the success of the product, despite its recent introduction to the market, has afforded the company the platform to stage such an event.
He affirmed, “The Rockstone Street Classics is more than just a competition. It is a platform to shine a spotlight on the immense talent, skill, and determination within our communities. This championship is set to bring out the very best in our local teams and create unforgettable moments for fans.”

McGarrell noted that the intention is to expand the tournament to other jurisdictions in the New Year so that the event can develop into a national championship, as it will provide the opportunity for more players to showcase their talents.
Meanwhile, Mikhail DaSilva, Guyana Brewery Trade and Marketing Executive, said that the company has played an integral role in the development of young people, noting that their recent contribution to league football is evidence of such a commitment.

He noted that the company is proud to be associated with the tournament, which has the potential to develop into a marquee championship.
Complete Tournament Fixtures
Quarterfinal round: Friday, November 29th
(1): Team Family vs. Bagotstown Warriors
(2): Agricola vs. Ballerz Empire
(3): Pouderoyen Brothers vs. Westside Ballers
(4): Jetty Ballers vs. Showstoppers
Semifinal Round: Friday, December 6th
(5): Winner of 1 vs. Winner of 2
(6): Winner of 3 vs. Winner of 4
3rd Place
(7): Loser of 5 vs. Loser of 6
Final
(8): Winner of 5 vs. Winner of 6