Nassau, Bahamas -
Soccer
for Haiti is ready to go this Sunday Jan 31st and the line up is looking
great. 2pm sees the first match between a Jamaican XI and a Rest of the World
XI featuring local players from venues such as Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil,
Switzerland, Canada, Holland, USA, Italy, Guyana, Nigeria, Gambia and Ireland. Musical
entertainment will be featured between the games at 3.45pm with a host of local
artists donating their time.
The feature match between a Bahamas XI and a Haitian
XI will kick off at 4.30pm and promises to be a cracking contest. All games
will run the full 90 minutes and feature players from all the nine teams that
make up the BFA Senior League. Baha Juniors, Bears FC, Cavalier FC, COB,
Dynamos FC, FC Nassau, Lyford Cay FC, Sharks FC and United FC.The
half time competition will feature an exciting cross bar challenge and kids
competitions will run all afternoon giving youngsters the chance to try out
their soccer skill and win prizes at the same time.
Food and drink will be a plenty, door prizes, T-Shirts and
some exciting prizes are up for grabs in the main drawing, even a face painter will
be on to add some colour. A great afternoon is to be had by all while raising
funds for a great cause.
Adult
Entry $5, Children U12 - $3 and VIP stand seats are available for $20.
Gates open at 1pm
Soccer, or football,
long a catalyst for uniting billions around the world in their passion
for the “beautiful game” is once again set to bring people together,
this time for more than just bragging rights as to who is the best team.
The member clubs of the Bahamas Football Association’s senior men’s
league are pleased to announce that it’s all systems go for the “Soccer
for Haiti” earthquake relief charity matches to be held on Sunday
January 31st 2010 at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
The event will take place
between 1pm and 7pm and will feature games between a Haitian XI and
Bahamas XI, and a Jamaican XI and Rest of the World XI. This will be
a fun-filled cultural event offering food and drink concessions, musical
entertainment, games, competitions and many door prizes. All funds raised
will go to Haiti’s earthquake relief efforts.
Soccer is the premiere
sport in Haiti, and many Haitians in The Bahamas take part in the local
league. The clubs thought it only fitting that they pitch in to help
their friends and neighbours in their time of crisis.
The league is appealing
to corporate Bahamas to support the cause by placing banners at the
event, donating prizes and attending the event. Entertainers who wish
to donate their time and talent to the occasion are urged to contact
the league.
Tickets will be $5 for
adults and $3 for children under 12. For more information or to donate
please contact Craig Lenihan at
craig@bahamasports.com
(324 3371), the office of the Bahamas Football
Association (394 3117), or representatives from any of the following
member clubs: Baha Juniors, Bears FC, Cavalier FC, College of The Bahamas,
Dynamos FC, FC Nassau, Lyford Cay FC, Sharks FC, United FC.
