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Banks renews sponsorship of WDFA Christmas Tournament
Banks DIH Limited renewed its sponsorship of the second annual Josiah Memorial Christmas Football tournament organized by the West Demerara Football Association.
West Demerara Football – Banks DIH Limited non-alcoholic brand manager Clayton McKenzie (left) presents the winner’s trophy to WDFA President Orin Ferrier, while other officials of the sponsor and club enjoy the moment.
The tournament played is honour of former assistant Commissioner of Police Derick Josiah is being sponsored by Vita Malt Plus and Rain Forest Water, two products produced by Banks DIH Limited.
The eight-team tournament opened Friday evening at the Dem Amstel Community Centre ground.
Today’s showdown will feature Young Achievers against Stewartville at 18:30 hours, while at 20:30 hours, Den Amstel will battle with Beavers/Wales United.
All matches are played at the Den Amstel ground. The final is set for December 27th.
The winning team will cop $500,000 and the championship trophy with the runner up receiving $300,000 third place $200,000 and fourth place finisher $100,000.
President of the WDFA Orin Ferrier said that his Association is teaming up with several organizations in this tournament including the Guyana Police Force, Ministry of Education Region 3 Department and Allied Arts.
Nicholas Fraser, head of the Physical Education Department of Allied Arts said that his department has organized a competition for students who will be tasked with producing a logo for the WDFA. The winner will be announced at the final.
Meanwhile, Banks DIH Limited non-alcoholic brand manager Clayton McKenzie presented the winner’s trophy to Ferrier during a simple ceremony at Thirst Park Friday.
Also present were Nicholas Fraser, Christine Schmidt, First Vice President of the WDFA and Errol Nelson- Rainforest Water brand manager.
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