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Soccer for Haiti - January 31st
By Craig Lenihan
Jan 29, 2010 - 1:07:50 PM

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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.



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