Following the conclusion of the registration and qualification process, the 16 teams that will participate in the 2022 edition of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ East Coast Demerara championships have been confirmed.
“The teams have been confirmed following the end of the registration period and all systems and structures are currently being finalised for the grand commencement of the competition following a two year hiatus,” a release from the tournament coordinator stated.
The participants are defending champions and two-time winners Melanie-B, Liliendaal Hustlers, Belfield Warriors, Paradise-A, BV-A, Victoria Church Yard, Buxton Diamond, Uprising, Victoria Eagles, Portmore, Old School, Non Pariel, Team Cruel, Vryheid’s Lust, Bareroot and Haslington.
“The confirmed list of participants embodies a diverse and wide cross section of representation throughout the East Coast Demerara corridor. We have teams that are traditional heavyweights in the tournament amongst the mix alongside emerging threats and newcomers. We expect a wonderful and exciting tournament. Further details of the event will be disclosed shortly. This will include the official fixtures for the entirety of the tournament,” the release stated.
The main draw of the tournament will kick-off on October 28th at the Haslington Tarmac with the round of 16 stage. The tournament will last for three nights and will be played using an elimination process. The other playing dates are October 29th which will feature the quarterfinal round of matches, and November 5th which is slated to host the semi-final and final respectively.
Meanwhile, the losing teams at the round of 16 section will compete in the Plate Championship.
At the moment, the Linden and Berbice legs have been held with defending champions Swag Entertainment successfully retaining the Linden title, while Showtime captured their maiden Berbice championship.
