Politicians To Take Part In Football Game
On Saturday September 15th at 3pm the 1st Annual Nelson Bascome Jr. Focus Trophy Football Match will take place at the Devonshire Recreational Club, and will see a host of politicians take the field including Zane DeSilva, Michael Weeks, Kim Swan, Patrice Minors, Marc Bean, Kim Wilson, Wayne Furbert, Glenn Blakeney, Craig Cannonier and more. They will be coached by legendary footballer Clyde Best.
The Focus Trophy Football Match is a fundraiser for Focus Counseling Services – a charity which was a favorite of the late Minister Nelson Bascome. There will be two games played, the first will be between some of Bermuda’s finest football players and several of the island’s politicians.
The politicians’ coach will be former West Ham United Superstar Clyde Best. Politicians who will be participating will include: Minister of Health Zane DeSilva, Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks, UBP Leader Kim Swan, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors, Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean, Minister of Justice Senator Kim Wilson, Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert, Minister of Youth, Families and Sports Glenn Blakeney, Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier and others.
Players will include former National Player Garth ‘Punchy’ Dill, Former National Captain Shawn Smith, and former National Player Walter Musson as well as many more well-known local footballers.
The second game will be between Bermuda’s youngsters and the professional footballers. There will be door prizes, a fun castle and Gombeys as well as commentary from local comedian Bootsie. There will be surprise guest appearances from two former players from the E.P.L.
Gates open at 2pm, and kick-off is at 3pm. General admission is $7, however children under the age of 10 can enter at no cost and a family of four pay the discount rate of $20. Patron tickets are also available [for $150] and offer VIP Seating and an afterplay VIP reception. Otherwise, the club’s normal refreshments will be available for purchase.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate, All Wrapped Up, Fabulous Fashions or online at BDATIX. All proceeds from the event will go directly to Focus Counseling Services, which is a substance abuse intervention agency which has been a registered charity since 1993. Focus provides outreach, treatment and supportive residency to persons suffering from the disease of substance abuse.
Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks said: “I hope the public will turn out ‘en-masse’ to support this incredibly worthy charitable event. I am sure my good friend and former colleague the late Nelson Bascome Jr. would be very pleased indeed to know that he was being remembered in a way that supported one of his most beloved charities on the island – Focus Counseling Services – through an afternoon of football and fun.”
They should be good at football, especially the passing it to somebody else part.
Don’t expect any score though.
And henching.
Sounds like fun, and a great way to raise funds for a worthwhile cause!
Why is this only just being announced? Haven’t they been playing this game for years?
Will this be plp vs opposition? Can I place a bet at seahorses because if that’s the case I’m expecting a result similar to the last general election.
Who’s playing what positions? I’m guessing Wayne will be the mascot since he can sing and dance, Marc Bean I’m definitely seeing as an attacking midfielder, something about Derrick Burgess says striker to me, right up front with Rolf since he’s an excellent shooter…sorry Zane we know you like to be at the forefront of everything but your slow and white and can’t jump so you and Smith will be our central defenders, but don’t worry we’ll have Dame Smith and Roban with you as defensive wingers so if the opposition does score a point we’ll just blame them and sub them out. Throw Pasta Bean in there somewhere so we have a false sense of security that god is on our side and if Andre Curtis makes the transferre window we can use him and angel Gabriel in goal. Won’t have to worry about Cannonier since he doesn’t even know what position he’s playing yet, Bob is still scratching his head trying to figure out where all our money has gone (he’ll figure it out when he sees the playboy bunny cheerleaders…maybe) and Fahy will be too concerened with the lack of trees in the area coupled with the abundance of trees being smoked. Dunkleys been looking in pretty good shape recently, hence the cheerleading bunnies, so we’ll have a wet milk t-shirt contest at half time and he’ll be no more good. Kiw Swan is a golfer so he’ll be chipping over the crossbar every time and he should be done out by half time without his cart. Crockwell said he would be there but probably won’t play, he mumbled something about selling the 40 thieves…or maybe it was 40 trees, oh well looks like the plp got this one in the bag.
Good one.