GFF Premier League participants sign Letter of Commitment

Sep 25, 2013 Sports

Representatives of the teams selected to participate in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Premier League assembled yesterday in the Boardroom at the entity’s Head Office in Section ‘K’, Campbellville to officially ink their commitment to playing in the tournament.
Presiding at the occasion was GFF President Christopher Matthias, who during his brief address to the officials first thanked members of the Organising Committee for working tirelessly to put together a Project which he trust will create the avenue for the establishment of a brand of football that can be exclusive.

Clubs representatives seen assembled in the Boardroom of the GFF Head Office yesterday.

“While this is a work in progress, we are trying to create an environment for all clubs to be ‘A’ grade and premier league sides. This league format though somewhat different would be more conducive to football development while also taking into consideration the interest of spectators and sponsors” Matthias said.
GFF Vice President of Competitions Collie Hercules, who was the spearhead of the Committee, during brief remarks said that the whole thought of the tournament arose after it was felt that it was necessary for them (GFF) to ascertain where they were in terms of the game’s development and what they could do to improve the fortunes of the sport going forward.
“As you know tournaments are our biggest revenue generators and we wanted to come up with something that was exciting for both the fans and the sponsors. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the teams and associations the best of luck and look forward to seeing you at the launch of the tournament,” Hercules said.

Representative of Winners Connection seen signing the Letter of Commitment in the presence of GFF’s Charmine Wade yesterday.

The event which is the brainchild of the Federation’s Organizing Committee will commence on Sunday, October 6 with 16 clubs from various associations competing over a one round league format.
Matches will be played at venues across the country and three points will be awarded for a victory, while one point will be awarded for a drawn score at the end of regulation time.
If a fixture is drawn at the end of regulation time, penalty kicks will be immediately taken to determine the winner. The winner of the penalty shootout will be awarded one point.
The competing teams are Santos FC, Alpha United, Guyana Defence Force (GDF), BK Western Tigers, Riddim Squad, Milerock, Silver Shattas, Winners Connections, BV/Triumph FC, Buxton United, Mahaica Determinators, Den Amstel, Young Achievers, Grove Hi-Tech, Rosignol United and New Amsterdam United.
The victorious side will receive $3,000,000, gold medals and the first place trophy while second and third place finishers will receive $2,000,000, silver medals and second trophy and $1,000,000, bronze medals and third place trophy respectively. The fourth place finishers will pocket $500,000 and a trophy.