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Sir Garry Sobers Masters When we approached The Board of Tourism they did not hesitate to give us their support and Sir Garry graciously and readily agreed to give us the use of his name – as he did when we started the Sobers Schools Cricket Tournament. Sporting Getaways has special relationship with the BTA (Barbados Tourism Authority) and with the National Sports Council and of course we know each of the Legends and the people on the ground who help with the running of the tournament. Transportation and grounds are provided very cheaply indeed by the Sports Council, Umpires by The Barbados Umpires Association and we get help with lunches (cooked lunches) from people that we use in our all year round programme of sports. The hotels play their part too and because we use most of them year round, the rates for this festival are kept to an acceptable level. In 2007 we took the tournament to Jamaica as most of the teams then were coming from North America. We had to rename it the Michael Holding Masters as we were not allowed to use Sir Garry’s name outside of Barbados – a good time was had by all, but there is no place like home and it soon became abundantly clear why Barbados is so popular for sportsmen. We have a preponderance of grounds, clubs, umpires, on the ground services and there are no large distances to travel. A few years ago Sir Garry asked us to help with a League Tournament but we struggled, so he then asked if we could return to the Masters and put some new life into it and this we did. He continues to travel to the UK annually promoting both the Schools and the Masters tournaments. The Schools Tournament is in its 23rd year with the 2011 being the 25th Anniversary, we are expecting a bumper year with 12 teams from the UK. I have been fortunate to have been on the road with Sir Garry so to speak for 25 years generating business for both tournaments and for Barbados. This year we intend to make the tournament the Best It Can Be. Sir Garfield Sobers Masters Cricket Tournament 05 – 19 Nov 2011
The Tournament will be fully escorted, there will be prizes for Man of the Match each day, each team will play at least one night game under lights. The CLOBI Cup World Masters will be taking place around the same time so there is also the opportunity for participants to see top class cricket at Kensington over the course of the fortnight. The CLOBI CUP is for over thirty fives. Why don’t you join us this year in the tournament – prices couldn’t be better, everything is in place and Barbados waits to welcome you. Don Gooding.
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