16 teams ready to rumble as MVP Sports Girl’s U11 Football Tournament nears kickoff

Nov 14, 2025 Sports

– Team briefing and Ball Distribution completed

Kaieteur Sports – The Petra Organisation yesterday successfully concluded its Team Briefing and Ball Distribution exercise in preparation for the highly anticipated MVP Sports Girls’ Under-11 Schools Football Championship. The event took place at the Ministry of Education Complex Ground on Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown.

16 teams ready to rumble as MVP Sports Girl’s U11 Football Tournament nears kickoff

Petra Organisation and other key stakeholders attended yesterday team briefing and ball distribution exercise yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground. Seated are Petra rep. Troy Peters, Demerara Mutual rep Oceola van Doimen, Nareeza Boston and Ministry of Education rep Joel Gonsalves.

Sponsored by MVP Sports, Guyana’s premier sports apparel store, this year’s championship will mark the ninth edition of the tournament.

Officially launched last Thursday at Giftland Mall, the tournament is set to kick off on Saturday, November 15, featuring sixteen primary schools battling for supremacy in a round-robin and knockout format. So far, teams have been grouped into fours, each school is set to play each other once with the top two from each group going into the quarterfinals.

With the Boys’ U11 Football Tournament now completed, MVP Sports has once again partnered with the grassroots experts at Petra Organisation to deliver another exciting and talent-filled primary schools football event for girls.

Marketing Coordinator of Demerara Mutual, Oceola Van Doimen speaking at the briefing.

Following the tournament’s launch, Petra’s directors hosted the participating schools for their customary Team Briefing and Ball Distribution Programme. During the briefing, Petra Co-Director Troy Mendonca expressed heartfelt appreciation to MVP Sports, along with the teachers and coaches, for their ongoing commitment and support.

Mendonca noted that their collective efforts have been vital to the growth and success of Petra’s developmental football programmes as the organisation prepares to stage its ninth Girls’ U11 Championship.

Also supporting this year’s competition is Demerara Mutual Life Insurance, which continues its partnership with Petra through the Personal Accident Insurance package. This initiative ensures that all participating student-athletes are protected, giving parents and coaches peace of mind while encouraging more girls to actively take part in sports.

School representatives pay keen attention as the Petra officials explain rules and team requirement during yesterday’s team briefing exercise.

Speaking at the briefing, Demerara Mutual Marketing Coordinator Oceola Van Doimen urged the young players to embrace the opportunity with passion and determination. She remarked, “Sponsoring an all-girls tournament feels truly special. From the smallest to the biggest, you’ll all take center stage starting this Saturday. As a mother, it brings me great joy to see girls stepping forward in sports. You’re not just here to play football, you’re helping to redefine what’s possible for girls across the country.”

With over 133 years of service to Guyana, Demerara Mutual continues to empower youth through initiatives like this, ensuring that every young player can compete confidently knowing they are protected.

As the countdown begins, the Ministry of Education, MVP Sports, and the Petra Organisation are all deserving of high praise for their joint efforts in promoting youth development and gender inclusion through sport.

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