![Flash-back- Omallo Williams [left] of Leopold Street tussling with Gregory Richardson of Sparta Boss during the semi-final round of the 2017 edition in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Georgetown Zone at the Burnham Court](https://s1.stabroeknews.com/images/2019/06/georgetownguinness19.jpg)
The city of Georgetown and its surrounding environs, will take center stage on July 12th, when the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Georgetown Championship officially commences.
This information was revealed by the organizers Banks DIH Limited. The competition will run for the duration of seven days, with the respective venues slated to be announced in the coming days.
The other playing dates are July 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th, with the grand final scheduled for August 3rd. The first two nights of the event, which features 32 teams, will feature an elimination format.
The resulting 16 winners will progress to the group stage. This will be staged over the period of three days.
The top two teams from each group will progress to the quarterfinal round and subsequent semi-final. This will be held on the penultimate match-day date.
On the other hand, the eight teams that failed to advance from the groups will feature in the Guinness Plate Championship.
Currently, 16 teams have secured automatic qualification to the event due to their performances in the previous edition. They are defending champion Gold is Money, GTI Ballers, Queen Street Tiger Bay, Upsetters, Rising Stars, North Ruimveldt, Future Stars, Kingston, California Square, Trap Squad, Leopold Street, Ol-Skool Ballers, Bent Street, North East La Penitence, Sparta Boss and Norton Street.
According to an official release from tournament coordinator Three Peat Promotions, “The registration forms will be available shortly at the Caesar’s Palace Banks DIH location on Durban Street for the teams that will need to enter the Playoff Round.”
The correspondence further disclosed, “The anticipation and expectation for the event is at an all-time high. The teams have already commenced their respective preparation for the event, while many newcomers have inquired about the registration process as they aim to be a part of the phenomenon. We envision a wonderful and exciting tournament as many teams vie for the coveted title.”
Winner of the zone will automatically seal their place in the National Championship, which is slated to commence in August.
To date Beacons [Bartica Champion], Melanie-B [East Coast Demerara winner], Brothers United [West Demerara/East Bank Demerara winner], Trafalgar [Berbice champion] and High Rollers [Linden champion] are the teams to have secured automatic berths to the national championship.
