New Era Entertainment has launched the third edition of the ExxonMobil Guyana Linden Inter-Schools Football Tournament, which begins on April 4th at the Wisburg Secondary School ground.
Mr. Ryan Hoppie, Community Relations Advisor of ExxonMobil Guyana said “We’re excited to be part of this initiative again. Over the years ExxonMobil Guyana has been supporting programmes that focus on youth empowerment through sports, enhancing sport facilities, and national and international tournaments. Sport is vital to our lives; it teaches us teamwork, discipline, resilience, and brings people and communities together.”
The tournament will feature Wisburg Secondary School, Christianburg-Wismar Secondary School, Mackenzie High School, New Silver City Secondary, Linden Foundation Secondary, Kwakwani/Arima Secondary School, Linden Technical Institute, and Harmony Secondary School. Teams will be divided into two groups of four for a round robin phase and the two top teams from each group will advance to the semifinals. The winning team shall receive $400,000 and a trophy, 2nd place $200,000 and a trophy, 3rd place $100,000 and a trophy and 4th place $50,000. All prizes will be tokens or enhancement work for the school to the value mentioned.
Wainewright Bethune, President of the Upper Demerara Association commended New Era Entertainment and ExxonMobil Guyana for their commitment to football and community development, and ensuring the sustainability of the tournament. In his remarks to players, he said “this competition has been an intensive rivalry over the past two years and with the same commitment and discipline displayed previously we look forward to the same level of competition and the support of the fans.”
Dawn Mc Cammon Barker, District Education Officer in Region 10, representing the Ministry of Education, reminded the players “you are not only representing yourselves, but you are also representing your school and should continue to display high levels of discipline.”
Matches will be held on April 4th, 5th, 9th, 11th, 18th, and the 20th at the Wisburg Secondary School Ground. Games will also be played on April 12th at the Kwakwani ground. The finals will be held on April 26th at the Wisburg school ground.
