GFA Futsal tourney gets cracking today

By Duncan Saul On In Sports |
GFA President Vernon Burnette (sitting centre) along with GFA Vice President of Competitions Frank Parris (sitting left) and Stag Beer Brand Manager John Maikoo (sitting right) is flanked by members of the competing clubs during the launch of the GFA Stag Beer Futsal Championship yesterday.
GFA President Vernon Burnette (sitting centre) along with GFA Vice President of Competitions Frank Parris (sitting left) and Stag Beer Brand Manager John Maikoo (sitting right) is flanked by members of the competing clubs during the launch of the GFA Stag Beer Futsal Championship yesterday.

Following an absence of almost three years, the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) officially launched its Futsal championship under the Stag Beer brand yesterday at the Waterchris Hotel in Waterloo Street.

The tourney, which is expected to last seven match days and will feature 16 clubs battling in an introductory round-robin format, will commence at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) on Homestretch Avenue today with eight fixtures.

The competing teams are Georgetown Football Club (GFC), Pele,