The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday partnered with local betting giant, Let’s Bet Sports, to stage an Inter-Zone 100-balls 2nd Division tournament.
At the launch in the boardroom of the Guyana National Newspapers Ltd, it was explained that over 90 teams from West Berbice, New Amsterdam/Canje, Lower/Central Corentyne, and Upper Corentyne Zones will be vying for supremacy.
President of the Board, Hilbert Foster in his remarks explained that the BCB has embarked on organising that version of the sport out of the need to promote grassroots development and participation at the inter-village level.
“The main objectives of the 100 balls tournaments are to promote the game at the grassroots level, to develop inter-village rivalry and to allow older players the opportunity to play the game,” Foster explained.
He thanked the Lets Bet Sport entity for coming on board in aid of fortifying the development of the sport in the Berbice region. He also assured that the sponsors will receive their full complement of mileage during the staging of the tournament.
“I wish to reassure the management of the Lottery Company that all the tournaments would be well organized and would achieve all of its objectives. The Lottery Company would also be well promoted in both Regions 5 and 6.”
Meanwhile, Rawle Toney, Let’s Bet Sports Brand Ambassador, underscored the moral obligation of corporate support which the entity has embraced since its launch, adding that the brand isn’t only concerned with betting but also aiding in the development of sports at all levels.
