With the pretenders to the crown already eliminated following the end of the group round, the round of 16 stage in the 5th annual Court’s Pee-Wee Primary Schools football Championship will start today.
In the opening round of matches at 11:00hrs at the Thirst Park ground, 2012 champion Marian Academy will lock horns with Winfer Gardens and perennial giant Tucville Primary will oppose St. Stephen’s.
At 11:45hrs, F.E. Pollard will tackle 2014 champion Stella Maris while 2013 champ St. Pius will match skills with newcomer Redeemer Primary.
The fifth and sixth matchups at 12:30hrs will pit North Georgetown against St. Margaret’s and defending champ and tourney favourite St. Angela’s against debutants Mae’s.
In the final two fixtures at 13:15hrs, St. Agnes will tackle South Ruimveldt while traditional heavyweight West Ruimveldt will face-off with St. Gabriel’s.
Following the completion of the round of 16 stage, the respective victors will progress to the quarterfinal stage. On the other hand, the losing eight schools will compete for positions nine through 16 until the conclusion of the tournament.
Winners of the tourney will receive the championship trophy, medals, a set of team uniforms and certificates while the runners-up will collect the second place trophy, medals, six footballs and certificates.
The third placed side will receive the respective trophy, four balls and certificates while fourth placed will be presented with a trophy and certificates. The most discipline team will also be presented with a trophy.
On the individual side, the most valuable player, highest goal scorer and best goalkeeper will each receive a trophy and football cleats. The other major sponsor of the event is Banks DIH Limited through their Smalta and Rainforest Water Brands.
