Survival Group Inc. puts up gate prizes for DCB T10 Cup

Fans attending the rescheduled Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Independence T10 Cup are in for a chance of winning fantastic gate prizes, with Survival Group Inc. a major partner in this regard.

The fund-raising event was shifted from May 25 to July 6 owing to rain, but that hasn’t dampened the spirit of Survival Group Inc., who has committed three dry goods food hampers as gate prizes.

Supervisor Mark DeFreitas, in presenting the company’s sponsorship to DCB Secretary Davteerth Anandjit, said Survival Group Inc. is elated to support the tournament and more importantly put a smile on the faces of spectators by providing the hampers.

DeFreitas lauded the DCB executives for conceptualizing the tournament and using it as a means of fostering the growth and development of youth and female cricket in Demerara.

Anandjit welcomed Survival Group Inc. onboard and expressed gratitude to the management and staff for the support.

Highlighting that the fans are a key stakeholder, Anandjit said the DCB was deliberate in its plans to reward spectators, as their support will be a key element of the fund-raising drive.

Survival Group Inc. joins Petama Enteprise, Premier Insurance, CIC Insurance Brokers (Guyana) Inc., L. Mahabeer and Son Cambio, Office Express, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Anil Beharry Real Estate, Construction and General Business Services and Naven’s Construction as partners of the tournament.

Eight first division teams from the county will compete for top honours at the LBI Ground, with the format being a one game knockout.

The teams are Better Hope, Enterprise, Helena One and Two, Herstelling A, LBI, Lusignan, Meten-Meer-Zorg East and Transport Sports Club. Total cash prize of G$500,000 and trophies will be up grabs at the one day event.

While the teams will be represented by players within the respective associations, each team is allowed two guest players from other counties.

The champion team is guaranteed G$250,000 cash plus trophy; the runners-up G$150,000 and trophy, while the losing semi-finalists will be receive G$50,000 each.

On the individual side, Man-of-the-Match in the semi-finals and final will receive a trophy.

Action will bowl off at 10:00h and conclude under floodlights, with patrons paying G$1,000 for admission to the venue.