BVIFA announces 40th Anniversary plans!
With many highlights on the Calendar, including Youth, Women and Men’s Football events as well special Celebratory functions, according to Liburd, the Committee has come up with something special for everyone to enjoy, as Football not only acknowledges its history, but also embraces its future.
“The Committee has put together a schedule of events to accommodate all who love the sport of Football” commented Liburd. “The Anniversary will be a fitting thank you to those who made sacrifices in the past to help develop the game and will also leave a lasting impression on those Fans, Players, Officials and Sponsors who are endeavoring to keep Football as the number one Sport in the Territory,” he said.
Acting General Secretary of the BVIFA, Mr. Alfred Reid, noted how timely it was to not only be rejoicing the milestone, but also the importance of the 40th Anniversary as a landmark in the game’s development.
“They say life begins at 40 and it is fitting that as we begin our 40th Anniversary, the Football Association will also be celebrating the breaking of grounds in East End for a new stadium that signifies the opening of a new chapter in the development of the “Beautiful Game.”
Celebrations kick off with a Church Service planned for Tortola and Virgin Gorda on August 31st and then continue with a specific focus for each following week of September.
Youth Week will begin September 1st with the highlights being an evening at U.P.’s, a Youth Festival and a series of Youth matches.
During the first week of Festivities there will also be the start of a Referees Certification Course and a “Big Sale” of clothing and equipment.
The focus then shifts to Women’s Football for week two with a series of visits to schools to promote the game and encourage participation in the upcoming BDO Primary School League and High School League. On September 12th there will be an Open House at the BVIFA Office to showcase many of the available programmes offered by the BVIFA as well as its associated partners.
Action then moves to Captain Mulligan’s for Ladies Night whilst on Virgin Gorda there will be a Bingo Night.
On September 13th a Women’s Football Festival will be followed by the 40th Anniversary Awards Night with the President of CONCACAF, Mr. Jeffrey Webb, as special guest speaker and on Sunday the Women’s national team will play.
The Men then take centre stage with activities including a Games Night at the Police Station, Coaching Courses for Men and Women and an International friendly game against St Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday 21st September.
A full Calendar of Events will be made available to the Public, a 40th Anniversary Booklet is being produced and the Public will be kept informed with regular updates through the media.
As a culmination of the Anniversary activities the BVIFA will be opening it’s 2014/15 Season with Premier League, Division One, a Women’s League and Cup Competitions all adding to an exciting Year of Football.
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