ST GEORGE’S, June 1, 2012 – The Revived St George Northeast Football League kicks off on Sunday June 3, 2012 at the Vendome Playing Field from 1:00 p.m.
The tournament will feature a march pass and short remarks by invited guests after which teams will be engaged in a 30-minute knock-out competition. The winner and second-place teams will receive prizes.
The tournament is expected to run for six (6) weeks with its conclusion on Sunday July 15, 2012. About 12 teams are expected to participate in the 2012 season.
One of the main sponsors, Spice Basket, will provide the winner with EC$1,500.00 as first prize; second place will receive $1,000.00; third place $500.00 and fourth position will receive $250.00.
There will be many other individual prizes at stake including the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the final, of the third-place playoff, of the tournament, and of each team. The top three goal scorers and goalkeepers will also receive prizes as well as the most disciplined team and the most disciplined player on each team.
The winner of Sunday’s March Pass will also receive a prize.
At the end of the tournament an All-Star St George Northeast team will be selected to challenge some of the top teams in the country.