True Blue Weekend & Ziadie Cup

Today the True Blue Weekend planning committee revealed the eight Jamaican Alumni teams playing in the True Blue/Dennis Ziadie Over-40 Soccer Tournament on March 22nd, 2014 in Miramar, Florida, The 8 Teams are: Calabar , Excelsior , Kingston College , Kingston Technical High , Manchester High School , Wolmer’s , St. George’s College and Jamaica College.

The soccer tournament is a part of True Blue Weekend 2014 and is sponsored by the following companies: The Law Offices of Dahlia A. Walker, P.A., Faurit Links Towing & Transportation, Grace Kennedy Remittance Services Limited/Western Union, Dr. Smiths Orthodontic Services Inc., Jamaica National Building, Caribbean Ocean Logistics, Goldson Spine  Rehabilitation Center and  Accurate  Air Conditioning.

The True Blue weekend is an expansion from the annual Ziadie Cup soccer match between The St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc.   The annual match is in memory of Dennis Ziadie, who coached both schools to Manning Cup victories. This year will mark the 26th year of the death of Dennis Ziadie in a car crash in Mexico at the 1986 World Cup.  Last year’s match drew over 1500 spectators and supporters.

The True Blue 2014 weekend dates, events & locations:

What: True Blue Party with DJ Squeeze
When: March 21st, 2014
Time: 7:00 pm – 3:00 am
Where: Miramar Cultural Center-Artspark, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Admission: $20.00 (Tickets are $25 at the door) – Purchase tickets NOW!!!

What: True Blue Soccer Fest
–The 10th Annual Ziadie Cup Soccer Match (JC vs. STGC)
– Alumni Over-40 True Blue Alumni 6v6 Soccer Tournament
– All Girls/Co-Ed Girls Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off
When: March 22nd, 2014
Where: Vizcaya Park
14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

What: Dennis Ziadie Awards Brunch
When:Sunday – March 23th, 2014
Where: Riviera Isles Club House
5055 Southwest 171st Avenue
Miramar, FL 33027
Time: 11:00 am
Cost: $10:00

For more information, visit the website at https://www.trueblueweekend.com or our Facebook Fan Page – http://www.facebook.com/trueblueweekend

ABOUT THE JAMAICA COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida established in 2004 as a 501(c) (3). The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida is committed to uphold the traditions of excellence of Jamaica College as one of the foremost educational institution in the country of Jamaica and to support the school in the development of its students.

ABOUT THE ST. GEORGE’S COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 as a charitable non-profit corporation under the General Non-Profit Association Law of the State of Florida. Our objectives are: To foster the development of educational and extracurricular resources at St. George’s College; To advance education by providing scholarships to graduating students of St. George’s College for matriculation in a college or university; To provide a vehicle through which individuals and corporations may make charitable contributions to the St. George’s College alumni fund.

Leroy “Dreamy” Riley, Irietimes.com

Jamaican Soccer fans world-wide will have the ability to experience the Dennis Ziadie Cup and the True Blue weekend  Soccerfest live as it is broadcasted on irieitmes.com. The Soccerfest broadcast will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 at the new Vizcaya Park in Miramar, Florida.  Jamaican alumni who are scattered around the globe will be able to log online to see former school mates, chat online, exchange email addresses & phone numbers, and see live interviews.

“Last year’s live stream was extremely successful,” said Dreamy Riley, Irietimes.com executive director, “We are pleased to carry the Ziadie Cup again, live to the viewers around the world who cannot attend the event.

IrieTimes.com provides news from the entertainment world with Jamaica’s stalwart journalist, Vinette K. Pryce. With their radio programming by The Musical Messiah Ron Burke, and TV programming by Dreamy Riley, IrieTimes.com provides a wide variety of music from the 50’s to today. The Irie Times website provides listeners with the latest entertainment, news and best musical selections from the most talented DJs in South Florida. IT was recently voted No#1 website for Music and Entertainment along with Ron Burke No#1 DJ on the web. IrieTimes.com streams are available on the Android, Windows and iOS platforms on both phone and tablets.

The True Blue weekend is an expansion from the annual Ziadie Cup soccer match between The St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc.   The annual match is in memory of Dennis Ziadie, who coached both schools to Manning Cup victories. This year will mark the 26th year of the death of Dennis Ziadie in a car crash in Mexico at the 1986 World Cup.  Last year’s match drew over 1500 spectators and supporters.

The True Blue 2014 weekend dates, events & locations:

What: True Blue Party with DJ Squeeze
When: March 21st, 2014
Time: 7:00 pm – 3:00 am
Where: Miramar Cultural Center-Artspark, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Admission: $20.00 (Tickets are $25 at the door) – Purchase tickets NOW!!!

What: True Blue Soccer Fest
–The 10th Annual Ziadie Cup Soccer Match (JC vs. STGC)
– Alumni Over-40 True Blue Alumni 6v6 Soccer Tournament
– All Girls/Co-Ed Girls Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off
When: March 22nd, 2014
Where: Vizcaya Park
14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

What: Dennis Ziadie Awards Brunch
When:Sunday – March 23th, 2014
Where: Riviera Isles Club House
5055 Southwest 171st Avenue
Miramar, FL 33027
Time: 11:00 am
Cost: $10:00

For more information, visit the website at https://www.trueblueweekend.com or our Facebook Fan Page – http://www.facebook.com/trueblueweekend

ABOUT IRIE TIMES
Irie Times began in 1996 as a magazine and is the brain child of photographer Dreamy Riley. IrieTimes.com went online in 2000 with writers Vinette Pryce and T Boots Harris providing  the latest in entertainment news online. Irie Times broadcasts the best in oldies, Reggae, R&B  &  the classics. Broadcasting 24 hours daily, IrieTimes.com has viewers & listeners all over the world including, USA, Jamaica, Germany, Japan, Vietnam, Australia, UK and Dubai. 

 
The Goldson Spine Rehabilitation Center announced it’s sponsorship of the  2014  True Blue Weekend & 10th Annual Dennis Ziadie Cup Match. The 10th Annual True Blue Weekend will take place on March 21st-23rd, 2014. The 3-day event is hosted by The St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (STGCOBAFL) and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (JCOBAFL).

“It seems only fitting that Goldson Spine Rehabilitation Center should join in and sponsor The True Blue weekend. Any opportunity for friends & family to gather together celebrating things Jamaican is always welcomed. We are honored to be a part of True Blue.” said Marcelle B. Jones, Director of Marketing, Goldson Spine Rehabilitation Center.

The True Blue weekend is an expansion from the annual Ziadie Cup soccer match between The St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc.   The annual match is in memory of Dennis Ziadie, who coached both schools to Manning Cup victories. This year will mark the 26th year of the death of Dennis Ziadie in a car crash in Mexico at the 1986 World Cup.  Last year’s match drew over 1500 spectators and supporters.

The True Blue 2014 weekend dates, events & locations:

What: True Blue Party with DJ Squeeze
When: March 21st, 2014
Time: 7:00 pm – 3:00 am
Where: Miramar Cultural Center-Artspark, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Admission: $20.00 (Tickets are $25 at the door) – Purchase tickets NOW!!!

What: True Blue Soccer Fest
–The 10th Annual Ziadie Cup Soccer Match (JC vs. STGC)
– Alumni Over-40 True Blue Alumni 6v6 Soccer Tournament
– All Girls/Co-Ed Girls Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off
When: March 22nd, 2014
Where: Vizcaya Park
14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

What: Dennis Ziadie Awards Brunch
When:Sunday – March 23th, 2014
Where: Riviera Isles Club House
5055 Southwest 171st Avenue
Miramar, FL 33027
Time: 11:00 am
Cost: $10:00

For more information, visit the website at https://www.trueblueweekend.com or our Facebook Fan Page – http://www.facebook.com/trueblueweekend

ABOUT GOLDSON SPINE REHABILITATION CENTER
Goldson Spine Rehabilitation Center provides the most comprehensive and effective care for people suffering from the effects of neck, back, knee, shoulder, pain and injuries form accidents. We accomplish this with the most advanced technology available and a knowledgeable and caring staff. You can find us out and about at health fairs and community activities spreading the word on naturally healing the body.We have been providing these services to the community since 1993.

ABOUT THE JAMAICA COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida established in 2004 as a 501(c) (3). The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida is committed to uphold the traditions of excellence of Jamaica College as one of the foremost educational institution in the country of Jamaica and to support the school in the development of its students.

ABOUT THE ST. GEORGE’S COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 as a charitable non-profit corporation under the General Non-Profit Association Law of the State of Florida. Our objectives are: To foster the development of educational and extracurricular resources at St. George’s College; To advance education by providing scholarships to graduating students of St. George’s College for matriculation in a college or university; To provide a vehicle through which individuals and corporations may make charitable contributions to the St. George’s College alumni fund.

PRESS CONTACTS:

Herman Vernon
Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc
Phone:  954-665-8808
Email:  hvernon@jcobafl.org

Rudy Kameka
St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida
Email:  rkameka@aol.com

(Mrs) Janice McIntosh  Chief Representative Officer – Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) – Florida Representative Office

The Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) announced it’s sponsorship of the  2014  True Blue Weekend & 10th Annual Dennis Ziadie Cup Match. JNBS has been a partner and sponsor of the South Florida event since it’s inception 10 years ago.

The 10th Annual True Blue Weekend will take place on March 21st-23rd, 2014. The 3-day event is hosted by The St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (STGCOBAFL) and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (JCOBAFL).

“The St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (STGCOBAFL) and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (JCOBAFL) 10 year alliance have led to cooperation between Alumni associations in Florida.  This helps build sound awareness and raise much needed funds for the schools in Jamaica.  The annual True Blue event is able to garner much fellowship and camaraderie among the attendees as it becomes a reunion of sorts for ways to connect on all levels.  As a sponsor, Jamaica National Building Society is pleased to be affiliated with this well organized annual event which has proved itself a positive influence to the community.  I encourage all to attend and be part of the week end activities of the True Blue weekend.” stated Janice McIntosh, Chief Representative Officer, JNBS.

The True Blue weekend is an expansion from the annual Ziadie Cup soccer match between The St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc.   The annual match is in memory of Dennis Ziadie, who coached both schools to Manning Cup victories. This year will mark the 26th year of the death of Dennis Ziadie in a car crash in Mexico at the 1986 World Cup.  Last year’s match drew over 1500 spectators and supporters.

The True Blue 2014 weekend dates, events & locations:

What: True Blue Party with DJ Squeeze
When: March 21st, 2014
Time: 7:00 pm – 3:00 am
Where: Miramar Cultural Center-Artspark, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Admission: $20.00 (Tickets are $25 at the door) – Purchase tickets NOW!!!

What: True Blue Soccer Fest
–The 10th Annual Ziadie Cup Soccer Match (JC vs. STGC)
– Alumni Over-40 True Blue Alumni 6v6 Soccer Tournament
– All Girls/Co-Ed Girls Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off
When: March 22nd, 2014
Where: Vizcaya Park
14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

What: Dennis Ziadie Awards Brunch
When:Sunday – March 23th, 2014
Where: Riviera Isles Club House
5055 Southwest 171st Avenue
Miramar, FL 33027
Time: 11:00 am
Cost: $10:00

For more information, visit the website at https://www.trueblueweekend.com or our Facebook Fan Page – http://www.facebook.com/trueblueweekend

ABOUT JAMAICA NATIONAL BUILDING SOCIETY
Since March 2003 Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) has been operating from its Representative Office in Tamarac, Florida offering information about JNBS products and services. The Florida Representative Office serves a critical function by providing a link with Jamaicans living  in the US keeping them informed about happenings in the island. The Rep Office also facilitates mortgage brokerage, and financial services in accordance with the regulations governing operations in the United States.

ABOUT THE JAMAICA COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida established in 2004 as a 501(c) (3). The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida is committed to uphold the traditions of excellence of Jamaica College as one of the foremost educational institution in the country of Jamaica and to support the school in the development of its students.

ABOUT THE ST. GEORGE’S COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 as a charitable non-profit corporation under the General Non-Profit Association Law of the State of Florida. Our objectives are: To foster the development of educational and extracurricular resources at St. George’s College; To advance education by providing scholarships to graduating students of St. George’s College for matriculation in a college or university; To provide a vehicle through which individuals and corporations may make charitable contributions to the St. George’s College alumni fund.

PRESS CONTACTS:

Herman Vernon
Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc
Phone:  954-665-8808
Email:  hvernon@jcobafl.org

Rudy Kameka
St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida
Email:  rkameka@aol.com

First Fridays with DJ Radcliffe & Caribcast to provide the Entertainment Zone at True Blue Weekend 2014:  March 21st – 23rd, 2014, Miramar, Florida

DJ Radciffe, First Fridays of Florida (left) & Tyrone G. Robertson CEO of Caribcast (right)

First Fridays of Florida, LLC. in association with Caribcast TV will provide an Entertainment Zone at the 10th Annual Dennis Ziadie Cup and True Blue Weekend on March 21st – 23rd, 2014.  Patrons can enjoy music from First Fridays resident DJ Radciffe or view LIVE Caribbean TV courtesy of Caribcast, while taking part in the festivities at the Dennis Ziadie Cup match and Soccerfest.

“First Fridays of Florida, one of South Florida’s premier monthly events is happy to partner in the Entertainment Zone at True Blue Weekend” says Andrew Fuller, Director at First Fridays of Florida, LLC. “We congratulate the True Blue team on 10 years of this great event honoring Dennis Ziadie.”

For the past 13 years, First Fridays has been known as the monthly event for “niceness”; great people, tantalizing food, an amazing venue and talented DJs playing music from all genres to keep you dancing. “I will bring the same First Fridays energy to the Entertainment Zone at the 2014 True Blue Weekend Soccerfest” said Radcliffe Reid (DJ Radcliffe), Resident DJ at the First Fridays events.

Additionally, Tyrone G. Robertson CEO of Caribcast stated, “We are honored to participate in an event that brings Jamaican people together for such a great cause and hope that the Entertainment Zone will enhance the already spirited mood of the True Blue environment.”

The True Blue weekend is an expansion from the annual Ziadie Cup soccer match between The St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc.   The annual match is in memory of Dennis Ziadie, who coached both schools to Manning Cup victories. This year will mark the 26th year of the death of Dennis Ziadie in a car crash in Mexico at the 1986 World Cup.  Last year’s match drew over 1500 spectators and supporters.

The True Blue 2014 weekend dates, events & locations:

What: True Blue Party with DJ Squeeze
When: March 21st, 2014
Time: 7:00 pm – 3:00 am
Where: Miramar Cultural Center-Artspark, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Admission: $20.00 (Tickets are $25 at the door) – Purchase tickets NOW!!!

What: True Blue Soccer Fest
–The 10th Annual Ziadie Cup Soccer Match (JC vs. STGC)
– Alumni Over-40 True Blue Alumni 6v6 Soccer Tournament
– All Girls/Co-Ed Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off

When: March 22nd, 2014
Where: Vizcaya Park
14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

What: Dennis Ziadie Awards Brunch
When:Sunday – March 23th, 2014
Where: Riviera Isles Club House
5055 Southwest 171st Avenue
Miramar, FL 33027
Time: 11:00 am
Cost: $10:00

For more information, visit the website at https://www.trueblueweekend.com or our Facebook Fan Page – http://www.facebook.com/trueblueweekend

ABOUT FIRST FRIDAYS OF FLORIDA
First Fridays of Florida was established in December 2000 with a mission to provide quality entertainment, social and business networking, cultural enrichment and community development. The organization was founded as a monthly event catering to business professionals seeking venues to network and socialize. These monthly events typically consists of a networking and cocktail reception which transforms into an energetic party with popular DJs, featuring current hits and oldies from Top 40, R&B, reggae, soca and other popular music genres. For more information, visit www.firstfridaysweb.com.

ABOUT CARIBCAST
Caribcast is a global digital media company with two primary businesses, Live TV and ADTV.  Live TV is a subscription service streaming TV channels from the Caribbean via the internet to multiple devices & apps anywhere in the world. Live TV is currently compatible with all web browsers, ROKU, Google TV and Android mobile devices.  ADTV operates a network of large format TV screens in over 20 popular Caribbean restaurants in the South Florida area showcasing quality Caribbean video content and advertising. Visit www.caribcast.tv for more information.

ABOUT THE JAMAICA COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida established in 2004 as a 501(c) (3). The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida is committed to uphold the traditions of excellence of Jamaica College as one of the foremost educational institution in the country of Jamaica and to support the school in the development of its students.

ABOUT THE ST. GEORGE’S COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 as a charitable non-profit corporation under the General Non-Profit Association Law of the State of Florida. Our objectives are: To foster the development of educational and extracurricular resources at St. George’s College; To advance education by providing scholarships to graduating students of St. George’s College for matriculation in a college or university; To provide a vehicle through which individuals and corporations may make charitable contributions to the St. George’s College alumni fund.