Pocket Rocket Foundation to Host 9th Annual Peace Through Sports Football Competition
The Pocket Rocket Foundation, founded by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, is gearing up to host its ninth annual six-a-side Peace Through Sports football competition. The event will take place at the Red Stripe Sports Complex on Spanish Town Road on Sunday.
The competition will kick off with an opening ceremony and dress parade, with 20 teams set to compete over the course of five weeks. The matches will be held every Saturday and Sunday, leading up to the grand finale on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The event is free to the public.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce emphasized that the competition goes beyond just football, aiming to bring people from different communities together and promote unity, trust, and discipline through sports. The goal is for participants to not only enjoy the game but also take away valuable life lessons.
Dr. Jermaine McCalpin, the executive director of the foundation, expressed excitement about facilitating the competition once again. He highlighted the importance of using sports to foster unity within communities and provide a platform for passionate football players to showcase their skills and compete for prizes.
Teams will be grouped into five zones and will compete in a round-robin format. The top team from each zone, along with the three best second-place teams, will advance to the quarter-finals. Prizes for the competition include cash awards, trophies, and individual accolades for outstanding players and teams.
This year’s competition is made possible by sponsors such as Nike, AFIMI, GraceKennedy’s 876 Water and Lucozade, FESGas, Rymax Lubricants, and Sanmerna Paper Products Limited.
The Peace Through Sports football competition serves as a platform for bringing communities together through the power of sports, promoting unity, camaraderie, and positive values among participants.
