Lloyd Britton Enterprise lends massive support to Emancipation football tourney

Jul 30, 2018 Sports

Popular businessman and sports fanatic, Lloyd W.P. Britton has thrown his company’s, Lloyd Britton Enterprise, support behind the 8th of May organised football competition. The football competition, which is being staged in observance of Guyana’s emancipation celebrations, will see some twelve teams battling for the sponsored top prize of $350,000.

Businessman Lloyd Britton presenting the cheque to Chairperson of the BV/Triumph 8th of May group, Latecia Stuart in the presence of other executive members.

According to Chairperson of the BV/Triumph 8th of May group, Latecia Stuart, the competition was long in planning, however after not securing any sponsorship a request was made to Mr Britton who immediately jumped on board offering a significant investment. “He readily came on board as his primary objective is to fuel youth and community development, so he is willing to lend support and assistance to any event or project that achieves that. This is a businessman who puts his money where his mouth is. Therefore, we at 8thof May are very happy with his investment into this competition,” one of the organising members said.
Ms. Stuart disclosed that the primary aim of the competition is to involve a number of communities along the East Coast, thus aiding in bringing about cohesion and a healthy sporting spirit among teams and supporters. As such, the teams competing are village teams as clubs are restricted from being a part of the competition.
It was noted that the primary reason for including village teams as opposed to club teams is that only bonafide members of the competing villages can compete, while in the club teams’ membership may be drawn from several villages. Further, it was disclosed that no player in the Elite League can be a part of the competition and this was disclosed that it was a condition by GFF in endorsing the competition. The villages slated to compete are Plaisance, Vryheid Lust, BV, Better Hope, Buxton, Golden Grove, Victoria and Ann’s Grove along with some association teams such like Upper Level, Police and an a team representing 8th of May among a number of others.
The 8th of May Chairperson said that all the matches are slated to be played under floodlights with patrons being asked to pay $500 to view the matches, which will all be played at the BV Community Centre Ground.
Stuart said that they foresee the competition having a total of twelve teams, stressing, that while the villages have confirmed participation, they are still awaiting confirmation from the invitational teams.
She further disclosed that each team will be paying an entrance team of $20,000, noting that each team will consists of 18 players, a manager and coach. She added that significant work has gone into the planning for the competition. “The support given by Mr Britton has set the ball rolling and we remain confident that a number of other persons and companies would step forward to play a part as we are certainly in need of support,” she said. It was revealed that one of the primary goals of the competition is to ensure that there is community participation at all levels, thus forging inter village relationships. This, the chairperson stressed will further help in fostering the level of cohesive partnerships that that exists among them all.
The competition kicks off on August 3rd and is expected to conclude on September 3 with all matches to be plated at the BV Community Centre ground.

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