ORGANISERS of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast are urging teams to complete their registration swiftly, as slots for the expanded tournament are filling up rapidly, particularly in zones with a 16-team limit. Registration for the third edition of the popular tapeball competition commenced on May 14.

Tournament Director John Ramsingh highlighted the unprecedented interest, attributing it to the event’s significant expansion and the lucrative prize money on offer. “We have not reached our target of 80 [teams] as yet, but we are on that path,” Ramsingh stated.

“The zones which have 16 teams are close to filling, especially East Bank and West Demerara Zone and Essequibo Zone.”

The tournament is set to commence on June 28 in Berbice, with matches scheduled for Skeldon and New Amsterdam on Saturday, before progressing to Albion for the quarterfinals, semi-finals, and final on Sunday. The competition will then move to other counties before the grand championship finals on August 3 at the National Stadium, Providence.

The full schedule includes:

Berbice: June 28-29

East Bank/West Demerara: July 5-6

Georgetown/East Coast Demerara: July 19-20 (this zone can accommodate up to 32 teams, while others are limited to 16, though some may be extended)

    Essequibo: July 26-27

Grand Championship Finals: August 3, National Stadium, Providence

Ramsingh added that organisers are “busy behind the scenes planning and getting systems in place for this massive expansion,” with a full launch on June 14 expected to reveal comprehensive plans and additional prizes for players and fans.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his support for the tournament, acknowledging its alignment with his calls for broader expansion.

The stakes are high, with lucrative prize money on offer. Zonal winners will receive GY$300,000 and secure a spot in the national finals.

The ultimate national champion will bag a hefty GY$1.7 million, with the runners-up receiving GY$700,000. Losing semi-finalists at the national level will receive GY$ 300,000 each, and zonal losing finalists will receive GY$ 100,000. Individual brilliance will also be rewarded with attractive cash prizes and awards.

The registration fee for teams is GY$ 30,000.

Prospective teams and individuals seeking further information can contact Akeem Greene via WhatsApp at +5926352235 or visit the tournament’s official social media pages under “One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast.”