New Era Ent/Cell Smart Super-8 tournament to bounces off tonight

Mar 09, 2013 Sports

-Ramchand Auto Spares and Star Party Rental on board

After months of planning and preparation, the New Era Entertainment/Cell Smart Super-8 basketball tournament will officially bounce off this evening at the Mackenzie Sports Club Hard Court in Linden with a double header following the gala opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony is set for 17:00 hours after which Wismar Pistons and Block 22 Flames will play the first game of the tournament, while New Era 12 and Half Mile Bulls are set to do

Representatives from New Era Entertainment receiving their sponsorship from Ramchand Auto Spares and Star Party Rentals

battle in the second game.
Eight teams – Amelia’s Ward Jets, Retrieve Raiders, Bulls, Wismar Pistons, Victory Valley Royals, Block 22 Flames, Kashif & Shanghai and New Era 12 – will be competing for a chance to cash in on the tournament’s top prize of $200,000.
Second through fourth place are set to collect $100,000, $75,000 and $25,000 respectively. The teams will be divided into two groups of four, with each playing in a round robin, after the completion of which the top two will go on to play in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Ramchand Auto Spares on Sheriff Street and Star Party Rental have joined the growing list of sponsors and those from Georgetown supporting the Linden basketball tournament.
At two simple presentation ceremonies, the two entities known for their heavy affiliation to sports in Guyana, both expressed parallel sentiments for the reason of their support, stating that people from Linden are supportive of their business and this is a way of them giving back to the people of the Bauxite mining town.
Cell Smart, the sponsors of the first, third and fourth prizes along with Mackeson (second place sponsor) are the core sponsors of the championship.
Two Brothers Service Station and Planet Fitness who provided the tournament with the balls and nets are the other sponsors from the city.
Corporate Supply Limited is the sponsor of the Most Valuable Player (MVP) prize with the entity handing over a pair of high cost basketball sneakers to the adjudged player and Bobby Noel General Store is responsible for the prize that will be given to the best defensive player.
Other sponsors include Bella Harry Lumber Yard and Hardware Store, Bolo’s Variety, Foreign Links Auto Sales, Triple ‘T’ Bakery, Snooks Variety Store, Power’s Car Rental, Alvin Porter and Gordon Alleyne.