Atkinson Brothers 5-a-side Football kicks off tomorrow

Dec 19, 2016 Sports

With this year’s theme being ‘To aspire and Achieve’ the 7th Annual Atkinson Brothers 5-a-side Football Competition is set to kick off tomorrow with four matches, at the Kumaka Recreational ground, in Region 1.

The Atkinson brothers display some of the trophies that will be on offer during this week’s tournament.

According to a member of the Organising Committee Ingrid Atkinson, a March Past of participating teams will precede the on-field action and a large turnout is expected to witness the start of competition among the twenty-plus teams.
Atkinson told this newspaper that over $500,000 in prize monies and trophies will be up for grabs in the male and female categories, while the Under-15 and 13 divisions will compete for trophies and prizes.
The brainchild of brothers Michael, Barry, Marlon and Brian, the tournament which had its genesis in 2010, has now become a staple in the Moruca community and those further afield.
Among the teams expected to participate are defending men’s and women’s champions Paloma and Wara Muri respectively, Mighty Warriors, New Horizon and Huradiah.
In the men’s category, the winners will receive $200,000 and the winning trophy, while the runner-up take home $75,000, while in the women’s segment the champions will cart off $100,000 and runner-up $40,000.
Three of the brothers formerly played for Thomas United of Georgetown and are all very good footballers who’ve decided to dedicate their energies to giving back to the game.
Meanwhile, among the sponsors on board are Peanut & Sons Speed Boat Service, Trophy Stall, Ivor Domingo and Clement La Cruz.
The tournament will run until December 26 when the finals in all the categories will be held, at the same venue.