Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball registration opens May 14

Cricket enthusiasts across Guyana can mark their calendars as registration for the highly anticipated 2025 Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast officially begins on Wednesday, May 14.

Organised by FL Sport, this year’s tournament promises unprecedented reach and excitement. It will expand to include matches in all counties and culminate in a grand finale at the National Stadium, Providence, on Sunday, August 3.

FL Sport aims to attract a maximum of 80 teams for this expanded edition, which will feature a straight knockout format within distinct geographical zones. The tournament schedule is set to unfold across the country throughout June and July:

• Berbice Zone: June 28-29
• East Bank/West Demerara Zone: July 5-6
• Georgetown/East Coast Demerara Zone: July 19-20
• Essequibo Zone: July 26-27

Each zone will have a team limit of 16, except for the Georgetown/East Coast Demerara zone, which can accommodate up to 32 teams.

The tournament features a lucrative prize structure to reward zonal success and national championship aspirations. The winning team from each zone will receive GY$300,000 and automatic qualification for the national finals.

The ultimate national champion will be awarded a staggering GY$1.7 million.

The national runners-up will receive GY$ 700,000, while the two losing semi-finalists will each receive GY$ 300,000. Losing finalists at the zonal level will also be rewarded with GY$ 100,000 each.

Individual player performances are also significantly incentivized with cash prizes and awards.

The Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive GY$ 150,000 and a motorcycle. Prizes of GY$ 100,000 are designated for the players with the Most Runs and Wickets.

The Player-of-the-Final at the Nationals will earn GY$ 75,000, and GY$ 35,000 will go to the Super Striker and the player with the Best Economy rate.

Custom-made trophies and televisions will also accompany some of these prizes.

Participation requires a registration fee of GY$ 30,000 per team.

Teams are permitted to register for only one zone. To manage the logistics of the expanded tournament, FL Sport has set specific registration deadlines for each zone:

• Berbice Zone: June 21
• Georgetown/East Coast Demerara Zone: July 12
• Essequibo Zone: July 18
• East Bank/West Demerara Zone: June 27

John Ramsingh, Managing Director of FL Sport, commented on the registration opening, stating, “Even before we reach the opening day, we have already seen significant feedback, with new and old teams signaling interest in joining the tournament.”

He highlighted the positive reception to the tournament’s expansion: “Teams have welcomed the expansion, as many community-based teams now have the luxury of playing at home in front of friends and family. This tournament’s general exposure has been overwhelming, and we hope to give more to our loyal sponsors and players this year.”

Ramsingh encouraged teams, particularly those outside of Georgetown, to register early due to limited spots and to be mindful of their respective zone deadlines.

Tournament rules stipulate that confirmed players in the 15-man squad can only play for one team throughout the competition.

Due to the length of the tournament, teams are allowed to make changes to their squad specifically for the national finals, but they cannot draft players who have previously been named on any other team within the tournament.

No squad changes will be allowed after the registration deadlines.

Persons seeking to register or obtain further information can contact Akeem Greene via WhatsApp at +5926352235 or visit the tournament’s official social media pages under “One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast.”

FL Sport will follow up with further details regarding the specific grounds to be used for matches this year. The tournament’s official launch event is scheduled for June 14.

FL Sport also has plans for a Caribbean tournament, with teams from Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and Dominica expressing interest in competing against Guyana’s best.