Kaieteur News
Friday February 14, 2014
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Fitness Express/GABBFF Novice Milo / Petra Organisation on March 1 at Theatre Guild Schools Football Competition Eight matches set for the weekend Four matches will highlight the start of this y e a r ’s M i l o / P e t r a Organisation Schools Football Competition which opens tomorrow, at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.
In the first game, at 11:00hrs, Cummings Lodge takes on Dolpin and that will be followed by the clash between Bishop’s High and St Mary’s from 12:30 hrs. Freeburg takes on Tucville in the third game of
the day with the final encounter pitting Charlestown against St. Joseph’s High at 15:30 hrs. Then on Sunday, five more matches are slated, beginning from 11:00 hrs, at the same venue.
Owner/Manager of Fitness Express Jamie Mc Donald (right) hands over the cheque to GABBFF Organising Secretary Videsh Sookram Fitness Express, specialists in health and fitness products has once again undertaken the responsibility of sponsoring the Guyana Amateur Body Building and Fitness Federation Novice Championships which is set for Saturday March 1, 2014 at the Theatre Guild Playhouse, Kingston, Georgetown. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Owner/Manager of Fitness Express Jamie Mc Donald has associated his company with the GABBFF competition which will showcase young and emerging talent in the sport. Mc Donald, in handing over the sponsorship cheque to GABBFF Organising Secretary Videsh Sookram at
the entity’s 47 John and Sheriff Streets premises reminded that despite being a fairly new business, they have been investing in a major way in Guyana’s sports development. The contribution will cover all trophies for the competition while the company will also be presenting supplement hampers to some of the outstanding performers on the night. “We are once again very pleased to be associated with the development of body building in Guyana. This is a task we have committed to ever since opening business here and we will continue to be associated with the sport. We’ve supported every
activity relating to the sport and are very proud of the achievements of our athletes.” Mc Donald also hinted that Fitness Express would also be supporting the Hugh Ross Classic which is set for March 29 in major way. Sookram thanked McDonald for his company’s continued partnership with the national body and the support for the sport overall. He informed that over 25 athletes have signed up so far for the competition coming from gyms in Berbice, East Bank, West Bank and Georgetown. Admission to the Theatre Guild on Saturday March 1st is $1500 with muscle flexing set to start at 19:00hrs.
Scotia Bank Kiddy Cricket - E’bo Coast
Fisher beat Sparta by 24 runs in final By Zaheer Mohamed Fisher Primary defeated Sparta Primary by 24 runs to win the final of the Scotia Bank nationwide Kiddy cricket competition yesterday on the Essequibo Coast. Sparta batting first posted 129-5 in 10 overs at the lush green Imam Bacchus ground, Affiance. Kamesh Lall made 12 while extras led with a healthy 22. Chetram Seurattan claimed two wickets. Fisher replied with 153-8 in their 10 overs. Silvan Williams topped with 29, Saeed Hakh supported with 15 and Mark Williams 11 while extras contributed 22. Simran Mahadeo took 2 wickets. In the first semi final, Sparta thumped Capoey Primary by 23 runs. Capoey took first strike and
managed 163-4 off 10 overs, extras top scored with 22. Sparta responded with 186-4 in their 10 overs. Sheldon Charles made 29, De Andre Alphonso 18 and Parvesh Dhanraj 12; extras chipped in with 30. Fisher overcame Mainstay by 65 runs in the second semi final. Mainstay made 126-6 in 10 overs, batting first. Extras led with 36. Chatram Seurattan took scalps. Fisher responded with 191-4 in 10 overs. Saeed Hakh 17, Mark Williams 14, Adrian Aurthur 14, Silvan Williams 12 and Alicia Roberts 10 were the main batters. Better Hope Primary went down to Fisher by 65 runs in the preliminary round which was contested earlier. Better Hope
scored 126-4 in 10 overs after taking first strike. Quincy Hartman made 11 while extras contributed 16. Silvon Williams grabbed two wickets. Fisher responded with 191-4 in 10 overs. Darindra Narine and Saeed Hakh led with 17 each, Mark Wi l l i a m s a n d A d r i a n Aurthur made 14 apiece and Omadavi Goberdhan 12. Extras made a vital contribution with 34. Capoey hammered Bethany by 57 runs. Capoey posted 171-6 in 10 overs, batting first with 46 extras. Bethany mustered 114 in 10 overs, losing by 10 wickets in the process. Extras led with 40. Fisher and Sparta have qualified for the County playoffs.
Benjamin Sports Store cycle race now a 50-mile event Monday February 24 is the date for a special cycle road race sponsored by overseas based former junior and national cyclist Wilbert Benjamin and organised by the Flying Ace Cycle Club (FACC) in observance of the 80th birthday of Benjamin’s father, Sanko. The 50-mile contest has as the first place prize an attractive $80,000. The top six riders to cross the line will all be rewarded as will the top three juniors,
veterans, Under-50 and females. Eight sprint prizes will also be up for grabs during the course of the race which will start at Fyrish Vi l l a g e i n f r o n t o f Benjamin’s Sports Store. Riders will then proceed to the No. 66 Bridge on the Corentyne before returning to the starting point for the finish. The race is open to all cyclists while meals and refreshments will be provided for the participants and officials.
Contact can be made with race coordinator Randolph Roberts on telephone 628 1951 for further details in relation to the race. The elder Benjamin is expected to be on hand to send the riders on their way and assist with the distribution of prizes. Wilbert Benjamin presented the sponsorship to Coordinator Randolph Roberts for the upcoming race.