GFA 2011 season kicks-off on May 15

by Michael Bascombe

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, April 22, 2011 – Premier League teams of the Grenada Football Association (GFA) will be playing for increased prize monies when the 2011/12 season kicks-off on May 15.

The GFA on Friday announced that the champion team in the premier league will receive $50,000, with $20,000 and $10,000 for the second and third placed finishers respectively.

The GFA will also provide other incentives in the premier league including best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, striker and player of the year.

The increased prize monies are expected to revive interest in the 10-team premier league. Previously, the winning team would receive $12,000, with $8,000 and $6,000 for second and third respectively.

The season opens with a double-header at the National Stadium which will be preceded by an opening ceremony to be attended by Governor General His Excellency Sir Carlyle Glean, who is also patron of the GFA; Sports Minister Patrick Simmons and officials of the GFA.

GFA Director Peter Blair, who also heads the competition committee, said that premier league games will be played on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and only in enclosed venues.

“We want to ensure that all games are completed within the stipulated time as well as ensure that patrons are satisfied with the improved levels of administration of the sport,” he said.

Blair said that the GFA’s website (www.gfa.gd) will be the main source of information for fixtures and results and that some of the games will be broadcast live on radio and the website.