The annual Oscar E. Shew Memorial points system 18-team dominoes tournament will take place February 17 at the Everest Cricket Club pavilion, Camp Road, Georgetown.
Double six time is noon.
The competition will be played on a two-round aggregate basis with several top teams vying for supremacy.
The late Oscar Shew passed away on February 15, 1999 in the United States of America and, in a fitting tribute to the former dynamic businessman, his son Manniram “Packer” Shew has been staging annual tournaments since, the inaugural one held the year after his death.
from being a successful businessman, the effervescent Shew was also a Charter Member of the South Georgetown Lions Club,
During his tenure with the club, Shew was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship, signifying 25 years Lionism Service.
In honour of his outstanding service, a minute’s silence will be observed prior to the commencement of the tournament. This will be followed by tributes from the club’s president and other executive members.
The winning team will cart off a whopping $180, 000 and a trophy; the second-placed side $90, 000 and a trophy; third $54, 000 and a trophy. A special incentive of $5,000 will also be paid on the spot to the player sharing the first double love.
Entrance fee per team is $18, 000 and teams are asked to walk with a good pack of dominoes.
The points system rules developed by dominoes enthusiast Manniram Shew will be in effect and are as follows:
For each 6 games made the team will gain 15 points, for each 5 games made the team gains 10 points, for each 4 games made the team gains 8 points, for each 3 games made the team gains 6 points, for each 2 games made the team gains 4 points, for every 1 game made the team gains 1 point, for each love the team receives the team loses 5 points.
Among the teams slated to be in action are F&H Supremes, Bajan Connection, Strikers, Zeelugt Sports Club, TNT, Wild Bunch, Assassins, C-7, Renegades, B-6, Lions, Transport, Tone, Snake, Canal 6, Everest, International 6, Professional 6 and Rooster.
Interested teams are asked to contact Shew on 227-2447 and 625-4134 and R. Harry on 623-7670. Teams will be allotted places on a first come basis.
