Ansa McAl Trading Company in its continuing efforts to assist in youth development and the promotion of sports is partnering with the Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA) to revive competitive Beach Volleyball in Berbice.
The company, who are the agents for Tropical Rhythms Fruit Juices in Guyana, on Wednesday handed over a sponsorship cheque to the BVA for the holding of the Inaugural “Tropical Rhythms Beach Volleyball Classic,” two VS two tournament to be held on Easter Monday (April 1st.) at the No 63 Beach on the Corentyne.
Mark Bhikai presents the cheque to Godwyn Allicock (right).
The cheque was handed over by Ansa McAl Berbice Regional Manager Mr. Mark Bhikai to Mr.
Godwyn Allicock, Treasurer of the BVA at a simple ceremony held at the company office at Main and Essex Street New Amsterdam.
Speaking at the ceremony Mr. Bhikai stated that the company is pleased to be associated with a reputable organisation such as the BVA in giving back to the community. He indicated they will make the “Classic” an annual event and promised to make next year’s sponsorship bigger and better. In response BVA President, Gregory Rambarran, thanked the company for its sponsorship and said the tournament is expected to attract over thirty teams and will be an extremely exciting event featuring some of Guyana’s most talented players.
The tourney will be played on a “Luck of the Draw Knock-Out” basis using multiple courts that will be set up in the vicinity of the Ansa McAl Benab on the #63 Beach. The first, second and third place winners will receive trophies and cash. The action is scheduled to begin at 10:00 hrs.
(Samuel Whyte)