The Cayman Islands will host Group 1 of CFU Club Championships from 25 – 29 March 2012 at the T. E. McField Playing Field (Annex Field).

Last season’s Cayman Premier League champions, Elite Sports Club, and runners-up, George Town Sports Club, and Bermuda Premier League champions, North Village Rams, will contest in three matches at the Annex Field.

The group winners and the best runners-up of the three groups will advance to the next round, which is to be played in Puerto Rico, against the Puerto Rico Islanders and Caledonia AIA of Trinidad in May.

At a press conference held at the CIFA office, George Town SC Head Coach, Lee Ramoon, said: “From George Town SC’s perspective, it is a great opportunity, specially for our players in regards to be exposed to play in the region. Some guys had the privilege to represent the national team and play at that level; however, most of our players don’t get such an opportunity, so it is wonderful for our players to participate in this prestige event.”

Elite SC  Head  Coach,  Gregory  Ebanks,  added  that  “It  is  a  lifetime  opportunity,  and  both Caymanian teams are looking to advance further and compete in Puerto Rico.”

I would like to thank God for giving us this opportunity to play, and I also want to thank the club members, coaching staff, fans, the Hon. Mark Scotland, the Minister of Sports, and CIFA to encourage and support Elite and George Town. These are big games we will play here, and we need the support of our fans to use the home advantage.” said Jairo Sanchez, Elite SC and national team player.

“This is a big opportunity for all of us, and I am happy with all the support we are having. Thank you all for this. Sanchez is my team mate on the national team, and we have played some international games together, but, as a team, this competition will help us to get better, so we need everyone’s support to use this opportunity to qualify to the next round.” said George Town SC and
national team goalkeeper, Miguel Pitta.

All matches will take place at the Annex Field and tickets are on sale by $10.00 for a single match
or $15.00 for all three matches.

Match Schedule:

Sunday, 25 March 2012 – 7:00 p.m. – George Town vs. North Village Rams Tuesday, 27 March 2012 – 7:30 p.m. – Elite SC vs. North Village Rams Thursday, 29 March 2012 – 7:30 p.m. – Elite SC vs. George Town SC