Guardsman U15 2024 Football Tournament Kicks Off

The Gros Islet Football League (GIFL) officially launched the annual Guardsman U15 Football Tournament on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Saint Lucia Football Association (SLFA) Conference Room. The tournament is scheduled to commence on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. The event was attended by parents, coaches, managers, and players from participating clubs, as well as Golden Sports 758 representative Darren Donaie, GIFL President Mr. Shayne Paul, 1st Vice President Mr. Charde Desir, SLFA President Mr. Lyndon Cooper, Platinum Sponsor representative Ms. Ghislaine Codel Charles of Guardsman St. Lucia Ltd and members of the media. The ceremony commenced with a prayer and the singing of the Saint Lucia National Anthem. Master of Ceremonies Mr. Charde Desir then took the audience on a nostalgic journey through the nine-year history of the Guardsman U15 tournament. Mr. Shayne Paul outlined the next steps for Guardsman as the GIFL aims to expand the tournament from a Northern Zone competition to a potential nationwide event. This expansion is already underway, evidenced by the recent addition of Soufriere’s Black Panthers and City Foundation from Roseau Valley. In a poignant tribute, Mr. Paul honored the late Cassius Glassgow also known as Coach Cassy Boom, who was instrumental in...