President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with the organisers of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast at State House to outline significant plans for the tournament’s third year, which will see a substantial expansion in scope and participation.
The upcoming edition is set to feature a remarkable 80 teams, a considerable increase designed to broaden the competition’s reach across the nation.
Matches are scheduled to commence on June 28 in Berbice, marking the start of a series of fixtures to be held in each county.
The tournament will culminate in a grand finale at the National Stadium, Providence, on August 3.
During the meeting, President Ali reaffirmed his strong support for the tournament and expressed his pleasure at the organisers’ response to his call for greater community involvement in the event.
Beyond the on-field action, this year’s tournament will also feature a dedicated initiative to raise funds for charity, with a drive planned to coincide with the final.
In a symbolic gesture, Leon Johnson, captain of the reigning champion Titans All-Stars, gifted President Ali the specially handcrafted trophy made from six different species of wood.
The tournament will be held in Berbice Zone from June 28 to 29; East Bank/West Demerara Zone from July 5 to 6; Georgetown/East Coast Demerara Zone from July 19 to 20; Essequibo Zone from July 26 to 27; and Championship Finals from August 3 to August 3, National Stadium, Providence.
Meanwhile, registration for the third edition is underway, and based on the enthusiastic response, FL Sport anticipates reaching its target of 80 participating teams soon.
The registration fee 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.”
The team limit for each zone, except for the Georgetown/East Coast Demerara zone, is 16.
The possibility exists that some zones may be extended beyond 16.
The Georgetown/East Coast Demerara zone can accommodate up to 32 teams.
The Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast boasts a lucrative prize structure to reward zonal success and national championship aspirations.
The winning team from each zone will pocket GY$300,000 and earn automatic qualification for the national finals.
The ultimate national champion will be awarded a staggering GY$1.7 million, while the national runners-up will receive GY$700,000.
The two losing semi-finalists will each receive GY$300,000, and the losing finalists at the zonal level will also receive GY$100,000 each.
Individual player performances are also significantly incentivized with attractive cash prizes and awards:
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive GY$ 150,000 and a motorcycle.
Prizes of GY$ 100,000 are designated for the players with the Most Runs and Most Wickets.
The Player-of-the-Final at the Nationals will earn GY$ 75,000.
GY$ 35,000 will go to the Super Striker and the player with the Best Economy rate.
Some of these impressive prizes will also include custom-made trophies and televisions, adding to the prestige of individual achievements.
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