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Republic Bank partners with Petra Org. to kickoff 2024 School’s U18 Football League
RBL Jonelle Dummett (third left) hands over the sponsorship to Troy Mendonca of Petra in the presence of other key stakeholders at yesterday’s Republic Bank U18 Football Launch.
Kaieteur Sports – Guyana’s trusted financial institution, Republic Bank Limited (RBL), has teamed up with the Petra Organisation to host the School’s Under-18 Football League, set to kick off on Sunday, October 27, at the Ministry of Education (MoE) ground. Republic Bank, well-known for its longstanding support of community sports development, continues its commitment with this timely initiative.
RBL Internal Audit Manager, Oral Rose speaking at yesterday’s launch.
The league will feature eight teams, including Waramuri Top from Region One, Bartica Secondary from Region Seven, President’s College, South Ruimveldt Secondary, East Ruimveldt Secondary, West Ruimveldt Secondary, Dolphin Secondary, and the Under-18 champions Chase’s Academic Foundation. The top two teams will earn promotion to the upcoming KFC International Series, providing further opportunities for young football talent to shine.
The official launch of the tournament was held yesterday at the National Library Conference Room, bringing together key stakeholders, coaches and students. Present at the event were Petra Co-Directors Troy Mendonca and Marlan Cole, Assistant Director of Sports Franklin Wilson, Republic Bank’s Internal Audit Manager Oral Rose, Marketing Manager of RBL Jonelle Dummett, Head of the MoE’s Allied Arts Unit Nicholas Fraser, along with several other dignitaries.
The league will feature a $300,000 cash prize for the champion team, along with medals and a trophy. The winning funds will be allocated for school-related projects. The second-place team will receive $150,000, also with medals and a trophy, while the third and fourth-place finishers will earn $75,000 and $50,000 respectively.
Meanwhile, in his featured address, Oral Rose, Internal Audit Manager at RBL, emphasized the importance of this initiative. “This partnership is a true collaboration between the private sector and the sports community. It goes beyond just organising competitions; it establishes a structured pathway that nurtures young football talents, from school level to national and even international stages,” he said.
“The heart of this programme lies in the students, who will benefit from the growth, experiences, and opportunities that come with this tournament,” Rose explained.
Troy Mendonca of Petra Organisation expressed gratitude towards Republic Bank for their support, stating, “We are thrilled to have Republic Bank Limited as the title sponsor for this tournament. I would like to thank them for joining us in hosting this exciting U18 Football programme. I also extend my gratitude to the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports for their invaluable support over the years.”
Mendonca highlighted the need for consistent youth competitions, noting that the top school teams in the Caribbean often achieve success by participating in multiple tournaments. The School’s Football League aims to provide a platform for Guyanese youth to compete at higher levels, fostering the development of the next generation of football stars.
Tournaments, such as Republic Bank School’s U18 League, is very important for students within the Education system as it shows a correlation between personal development and the improvement of skills.
Seated are Key stakeholders including (L-R) Head of AAU Nicholas Fraser, RBL Audit Manager Oral Rose and Jonelle Dummett, as well as Troy Mondonca of Petra, Assistant DoS Franklin Wilson and Petra rep Troy Peters.
- Jonelle Dummett, Nicholas Fraser, Petra Organisation, President’s College, Region Seven, U18 Football programme
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