The inaugural Dragon Stout ‘Community Cup’ Street-ball championships moved one step closer to realisation as the 16 participating teams have been confirmed.
This was revealed by Dragon Stout Brand Coordinator Jamal Baird via an official media statement.
Confirmed are notable giants and perennial contenders Tiger Bay, Gold is Money, Back Circle, Sparta Boss, Bent St, North East La Penitence, Albouystown, Leopold St, Broad St, Sophia, Alexander Village, Future Stars, Melanie-B, Ansa McAl All-Stars, Showstoppers and LA Ballers.
The four-day, knockout event, will kick off on November 15th at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, the venue for the tournament’s duration.
The remaining dates are November 22nd, 29th and December 6th, with the latter serving as the night of the final.
Baird during brief remarks said, “The teams have been selected from various environs and several regions which provides a national flavour and true representation of the growing street ball culture.”
He added, “The event is the start of an exciting project which has the capacity to become a staple of the local street-ball and community landscape and attract a mass following.
“It’s an exciting opportunity for the brand to establish and foster a relationship with the respective communities through the common denominator of sport,” he said.
“Presently systems and structures are being created and fine-tuned to ensure a memorable event that will leave a lasting impression in the minds of the spectators and more importantly the players. There is a buzz within the respective communities about the tournament which bodes well for its success as players are excited to compete,” he ended.
