Has the Rules changed in granting approval by the GFF in hosting Tournaments?

Oct 11, 2013 Sports

Dear Sir, Reference is hereby made to the above caption as it relates to the publication of an article in S.N (02.10.13) captioned “Kashif and Shanghai can have any date once they comply with the rules” by Duncan Saul – Says Christopher Matthias. T he GFF President, was quoted as saying, “The Kashif and Shanghai Organization or any other that is interested in the development of football in Guyana can have any days they so desire to host any tournament, course, competition or seminar once those days don’t conflict with the calendar of activities of the GFF. Editor, while the afore-mentioned is nothing new, since the GFF Competitions/Tournaments takes precedence over those privately run, whether through a club or association, the million dollar question is: Would the GFF 16 team Premier League be played during the period of mid-November, to January1, 2014? Further, with the Premier League scheduled for an October 6, 2013 commencement, which would realize 120 matches in totality, how many matches are slated for the first edition the fixtures, and when will it conclude? Since I doubt whether the fixture will facilitate all of the matches in one instance! So, in actuality the Federation’s Fixtures Committee, should be able to determine the League’s conclusion, providing on a weekly basis all 16 teams are playing, which should not exceed 18 weeks. Once again the submission of a proposed budget of expenditure; rules, fixture and a confirmation letter from the invited teams are not definitely a new dispensation, in granting the relevant approval, save and except the confirmation letter, but rather protecting the interest and image of the sport and the Federation. Additionally, the lodging of prize monies or a letter of commitment from a reputable sponsor honouring payments, along with the lodging of levy fees, all of which must be done prior to the signing of the contract, was there any evidence in the past by the K & S Organization of a malpractice? Meanwhile, as it relates to associations complaining of not receiving levy fees, remains the Federation’s responsibility, since it is they who set the amount i.e. $1,000,000 or 5% of the gate receipts of the entire competition/tournament (less expenses) whichever is greater. Thereafter the Federation proceeds with the division and the relevant distribution. While the onus is on Associations to oversee ticket sales, collection and the accounts after every match, what would be the position if for instance an association has no participant (s), should they now be deprived of sharing in the levy fees that was done in the past? With the K&S Organisation proposing a Round-Robin/Knockout format, involving 32 teams, compounded by each team receiving $250,000 preparation fees, totaling $8,000,000, would it be prudent for associations to impose a levy fee, moreover, in the absence of domestic activity that in some instances a few have failed to coordinate over 2 years? Or in the absence of matches being played in their association, since from all indications the afore-mentioned format may not be conducive at this given point off time, then the next best option would be to duly inform the applicant, and to offer a practicable solution probably for a knockout tournament. In taking the “bull by the horns” the GFA executive must be told in no uncertain terms, that their unprofessional administrative approach in coordinating the Players’ Cup have left much to be desired, along with the absence of youth competitions. And until the latter becomes a reality within their calendar of activity, approval cannot be granted for the year-end knockout tournament. But their application would be accommodated for April, 2014 providing there is a significant improvement in its “modus operandi”. Moreover, with their inability to meaningfully develop and promote the sport of association football as enshrined in the constitution, for 2 years, the GFA ran a year-end tournament, when there was an impasse. Now that it’s over, under development cannot be a continued failure. Lester Sealey.

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