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School’s Football adds life to WDFA; Momentum must be maintained
The just concluded Fazia’s Collection Inter Secondary School Under-17 Girls tournament and the Slingerz Mashramani Senior knock-out competition which concluded a day apart brought the game back to life and some degree of competitiveness on the West Demerara.
Part of the crowd at the Fazia’s Collection Inter School Final at the Den Amstel Ground on Saturday afternoon.
Main sponsor of the inaugural female inter-school tournament, Fazia’s Collection of America and Longden Streets in the City and Anna Catherina on the West Demerara; New GPC and under their Codol Compound product and Long Hi Centre has ignited an aspect of the sport that has real potential on the West Side.
The six schools involved, eventual champions Leonora, Uitvlugt, St. John’s, West Demerara Secondary, Zeeburg and Vreed-en-Hoop surely came out and played to the best of their respective abilities as they enjoyed a good game.
Support from the Head Teachers of the various schools, Ministry of Education through the Regional Education Department on the West Demerara, the West Demerara Football Association, parents and fans were admirable at all the matches played.
The caretaker/groundsman at the Den Amstel community Centre Ground must also be commended for keeping the ground in good shape.
President and executive of the West Demerara Football Association must now build on this momentum that has started and clearly shows that more tournaments are needed to develop the game, fan support undoubtedly is guaranteed.
Slingerz FC’s Mash tournament was another success, the crowd support again was beyond imagination and very encouraging. Ansa McAl under their Stag Beer brand, Digicel, Hopkinson Mining, Two Brothers Service Station and Double Standard Wash Bay among others must also be complimented for bringing off this tournament.
The host club, featuring a number of national players, won the tournament but that apart, the teams and fans have all embraced the new kid on the block which can only raise the bar on the West Side.
What’s next for the West Side in terms of competition is left to be seen but what is certain, the executive has a solid platform on which to build. Some exciting times lay ahead for the game on the West Side which they say, is the best side.
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