With the MVP Futsal Championship set to commence today at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, tournament coordinators, the Petra Organization, conducted an official team briefing with the competing 24 teams.
This occurred at the National Gymnasium yesterday where the tournament rules and one ball was presented to representatives of the competing teams.
Troy Mendonca, Co-Director of the Petra Organization, said that the forum presented the opportunity to interact with the teams and discuss the rules and other aspects of the event inclusive of the format.
He added that most events are hampered by tardiness of the competitors and that the organization will be working assiduously to remedy that issue.
According to Mendonca, an operations manager has been identified to administer the event and that individual is currently in the process of ensuring that all systems are in place.
The 24-team event which will be played over the duration of eight days, concludes on November 19th.
In the opening match, Leopold Street opposes Beterverwagting (BV) at 19:45hrs, while Alexander Village engages Mocha at 20:30hrs, and Tiger Bay battles Avocado Ballers from 21:15hrs.
The fourth clash will pit Gold is Money against Herstelling from 22:00hrs, while Bent Street engages Pike Street Sophia at 22:45hrs, and Sophia takes aim at East Front Road at 23:30hrs.
On Saturday at the same venue, Stabroek Ballers will oppose Melanie at 19:45hrs, with Future Stars engaging Crane at 20:30hrs, and Vengy battling Swag Entertainment at 21:15hrs.
In the fourth contest, Albouystown will lock horns with Campbellville at 22:00hrs, while Back Circle opposes Vryheid’s Lust at 22:45hrs, and Sparta Boss takes aim at Channel-9 from 23:30hrs.
The winners will progress to the group section. Upon the conclusion of the round-robin stage, the top two finishers and the two best third place teams will progress to the quarterfinal section. Also, the respective group winners will receive $50,000, whilst the second, third, and fourth-place finishers will collect $30,000, $20,000, and $10,000 respectively.
Meanwhile, the winner of the tournament will collect $500,000, whilst the second, third and fourth-place finishers will receive $300,000, $200,000, and $100,000 respectively, and the corresponding accolade.
The competition will also feature a four-team female component. The competing teams are Santos, Fruta Conquerors, Guyana Defence Force, and Guyana Police Force. The resulting winner will pocket $200,000, while the second, third, and fourth-place finisher will receive $100,000., $50,000, and $20,000 respectively
