ESL Georgetown Cricket Association U17 Cricket Competition launched

Nov 06, 2025 Sports

…Nine teams to vie for top honours

GCA and sponsors officials among others take a photo during the presentation of the sponsorship at the launch of the event.

Kaieteur Sports – The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) on Tuesday November 4, 2025 launched its Under-17 Cricket Tournament, proudly sponsored by Enline Security Logistics (ESL) as part of its continued commitment to youth development and the advancement of cricket in Georgetown.

The tournament which bowls off on November 15, 2025 will feature nine clubs competing in a round-robin 50-over format played in white clothing with the traditional red ball.

The participating clubs are the Muslim Youth Organization (MYO), Agricola, Demerara Cricket Club (DCC), Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC), Malteenoes, Bel Air/Rubis, Transport, Queen’s College, and Everest Cricket Club (ECC) collectively engaging more than 100 young cricketers.

Tournament Coordinator, Deputy Police Commissioner Ravindradat Budhram highlighted that the initiative provides a meaningful avenue for young people to be positively engaged through cricket, while promoting teamwork, discipline and social interaction. He noted that such competitions allow players to grow both as athletes and as responsible individuals.

President of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA), Mr. Azad Ibrahim, expressed gratitude to Eline Security Logistics for its partnership, emphasizing that such corporate support is vital for sustaining youth cricket and fostering community development through sport.

Chairman of the GCA’s Competition Committee, Mr. Shaun Massiah, explained that this year’s tournament will conclude with a playoff stage featuring Qualifier 1, the Eliminator and Qualifier 2, leading up to the Final. He noted that this structure rewards consistency while giving teams a second opportunity to reach the final, helping young players appreciate the importance of sustained performance and strategic play throughout the competition.

Representing the sponsor, Mr. Guowie Lou of Eline Security Logistics made the official donation and extended best wishes to all participating teams as they prepare to compete for top honours in the upcoming tournament.

The GCA Under-17 Tournament promises exciting cricket and valuable developmental experience for emerging players reinforcing the Association’s mission to nurture excellence, sportsmanship and youth engagement through the game.

Also speaking at the launch, which was held at the MYO upper pavilion, was the PRO for Enline, Allan La Rose.

The senior Sports Broadcaster declared that, “Competition is a key component of development of any athlete, so when the opportunity to collaborate with the GCA to provide such a platform for the young cricketers there was no hesitation in responding in the affirmative”

La Rose added that he hopes the Tournament serves as a catalyst for other Associations to follow in light of the fact that the West Indies Cricket has removed U-17 competition from its annual calendar of competitions.

“I would love to hear in 3 year’s time someone from this inaugural competition gets in on the National under19 team. That would be worth more than the sponsorship’s contribution from Enline Security Logistics set to be officially launched next year January”, the PRO stated.

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