The top four teams in the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast are set to take the National Stadium, Providence by storm as they battle for supremacy on Saturday.
The first semi-final pits the rampant Eccles All-Stars against Team Corruption from 14:00h, followed by V-Net Vipers, who ousted Village Rams, against Tarmac Titans from 16:00h.
The Charity match will be at 18:00h with some of the Country’s brightest and most popular on show, then the grand final from 20:00h.
Many players are ecstatic about the chance to play tapeball at Guyana’s premier sporting facility and under lights.
Though some teams boast several national players, some embody the grassroot culture of the format and the opportunity to play at the National Stadium was one they never foresaw could occur.
It is a reality that came to fruition after the rain hampered the tournament’s opening day on July 30.
President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali, the tournament’s patron, and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., helped ensure the matches move to the National Stadium.
President Ali said the event will bring many people together from varying communities under the ‘One Guyana’ banner.
According to the organisers, while they are confident of a thrilling end to the tournament given the quality of teams present, they are happy to announce numerous fan prizes.
Two persons will win cell phones compliments of ENet, two will win an overnight stay at Jaigobin Hotel in Essequibo, two gift vouchers from Pressy Gift Store, and K-Tronics, Lunch and Dinner for persons at Heliconia Restaurant.
Banks DIH also reaffirmed their commitment to hosting the free ‘Kidz Zone’ at the National Stadium, aback the Green Stand.
The children will enjoy free rides in the child-friendly zone, including a bouncy castle and free ice cream, soda, snacks, and water for the young.
Only the Green Stand will be open for usage, but the Red Stand will be open if there is an overfill. Fans a reminded that admission is Free.
Below the Green Stand will host the Corporate Village and have all amenities such as food and drinks for the fans.
The first-ever champions will pocket G$1M, while the losing finalist will collect G$300,000.
The two losing semi-finalists will walk away with G$100,000 each. There will also be prizes for outstanding individual performances.
The Most Valuable Player of the series will get a motorbike valuable over G$250,000, compliments of Assuria Insurance.
Additionally, there will be a celebrity match before the championship match where the winning side will be rewarded G$200,000, which will be donated to charity.
The competition is sponsored by Kares Engineering Inc, Mohamed’s Enterprise, GT Beer, Rainforest Water, Star Party Rentals, Avinash Contracting and Scrap Metal Inc., ENet, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Trophy Stall, Premier Insurance, Cricket Zone USA, Beacon Café, Continental Transport, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, National Sports Commission, RS53 RestoBar and Lounge, Jacobs Jewelry and Pawn Shop, First Change Builder Inc. Impressions Inc., Sicko Mode, 94.1 BOOM FM, Assuria Insurance, Montra Restaurant and Longue, Gafoors and Hard Rock Café.
