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BCCDA hold successful launching ceremony for 10/10 Inter Agency cricket competition

Oct 07, 2012 Sports

 

The Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association on Wednesday launched the third edition of the Corporate Business in Sports (CBIS) Inter-Agency Soft Ball cricket Tournament, Fun day and Exhibition cricket games amongst Business entities in Berbice Under the theme – Unity and Better Relationships.
The launching which took place on the Tennis Court at Strand and New Street, New Amsterdam was attended by the respective captains of the participating teams along with sponsors and members of the BCCDA. The activity was chaired by BCCDA president and coordinator of the tournament Imran Sacoor.
The teams are expected to engage in 10/10 cricket, while there will be some 5/5 Cricket matches amongst Managers.  An exhibition 20/20 cricket match involving all the top players in Berbice is also on the cards. The finals will be played under floodlights.
The tournament will be held at the Albion Sports Complex on October 27th and will bring together 14 business organisations.
President of the BCCDA Imran Saccoor stated that this activity comes at a time when there is need to foster more good relationship among businesses. He said that the chamber has been doing many things to promote a climate for business growth and camaraderie.
Saccoor called on all teams to be properly uniformed. The competition will be played on a knockout basis with each team being allowed two guest players.
The event which is in its third year is aimed at promoting unity and fostering better working relationships between entities and the public.
The day’s activities as usual is expected to offer much excitement as patrons will have the opportunity to see professionals from various disciplines including bankers, managers, lawyers, pre-sellers, cashiers, clerks all battling for supremacy.
According to the coordinator this year fans will be in for a big treat as they have introduced a number of new initiatives to make the activity a truly business, family oriented affair.
The activities are expected to commence at 09:00hrs and go way into the evening under floodlights.  Live entertainment is expected to be in attendance along with top stereos sounds, while big screen projectors and cheer leader and dancers will also be in attendance. Fireworks display is also on the cards. Children will also be catered for with Merry go round and other tokens.
Patrons will have an opportunity to walk away with a brand new Honda Motorcycle which will be up for grabs as the Gate Prize. All the funds raised from the project will go towards charity.
The teams that have entered the competition this year are: New Building Society, Demerara Bank, Guysuco, G&TT, Republic Bank, Hand in Hand Insurance, Oldendorff Carriers, Regional Chairman Eleven, GPL, Edward B. Beharry Group of Companies, Metro, Nand Persaud Karibee Rice, Banks DIH and Neal and Massy.
The drawing of the fixtures was also done. The following match ups were arrived at: New Building Society verses Demerara Bank; Guysuco come up against Guyana Telephone and Telephone Company; Republic Bank will play Hand in Hand Insurance; Oldendorff Carriers meet Regional Chairman Eleven / Ministry of Culture Youth and sports combined;
Guyana Power and Light will tangle with Edward B Beharry Group of Companies; Metro Computer and Office Supplies take on Nand Persaud “Karibee Rice” Group of companies and
Banks DIH Limited will match skills with Neal and Massy group of companies.
The defending champion Memorex will not be participating this year.  New Building Society (NBS) Metro and Nand Persaud Karibee Rice occupied the other top spots.  (Samuel Whyte)

 

 

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