Montego Bay High School Alumnae Association of South Florida to defend their title at the All Girls Alumni Penalty Kick-off – March 16th, 2013, Miramar, Florida

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Montego Bay High School Alumnae Association of South Florida to defend their title at the All Girls Alumni Penalty Kick-off – March 16th, 2013, Miramar, Florida


All Girls Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off participants

The Montego Bay High School Alumnae Association of South Florida will return to defend their title as the champions of the All Girls/Co-Ed Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off.  The All Girls Alumni Penalty Kick-off ,sponsored by Kennedy Remittance Services/ Western Union, will take place in Miramar, Florida at the 9th Annual True Blue Weekend/Dennis Ziadie Cup Football Match on Saturday, March 16th, 2013

“Our alumni is proud of our rich athletic heritage”, said Loretta Haughton, president of Montego Bay High School Alumnae Association of S. Florida, ” We are humbled, blessed and excited to defend our title”

Schools that have participated in previous years are: Camperdown High School Past Students’ Association Florida Chapter, Convent of Mercy Academy “ALPHA”, Immaculate Conception High School Alumnae Association, Queen’s High School Alumni Association, St. Andrew High Old Girls Association, St. Hugh’s Alumnae Association of South Florida, and Montego Bay High School Alumnae Assoc South Florida.

This is the fifth year Western Union/Grace Kennedy Remittance Services has sponsored this popular event.  Participating schools will have the opportunity to win two cash prizes: A $100 cash donation to the winning school and $50 cash donation to the second place school.

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 2013 weekend dates, events &  locations:

What: True Blue Party with DJ Mark Swaby 
When: March 15th, 2013
Time: 8:00 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)

What: True Blue Soccer Fest
•    The 9th Annual  Ziadie Cup Soccer Match (JC vs. STGC)
•    True Blue/LIME All Alumni Over-40 Soccer Tournament
•    Live broadcast of Jamaica’s 2013 Inter-Secondary Schools Boys and Girls Championship
•    True Blue/Western Union All Girls/Co-Ed Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off
•    “Born to Defend” book signing by JC old Boy, Howard Hamilton, CD, QC, JP
•    Live broadcast of all events by irietimes.com

When: March 16th, 2013
Where: Vizcaya Park
14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time:  8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Admission: FREE

What: True Blue Brunch
When: Sunday March 17th, 2013
Time: 11:00 am– 2:00 pm
Where: The Poolhouse Grill
4198 South University Drive  Davie, FL 33328
For more information, visit the website at https://www.trueblueweekend.com or our Facebook Fan Page – http://www.facebook.com/trueblueweekend

ABOUT GRACE KENNEDY REMITTANCE SERVICES/ WESTERN UNION
Grace Kennedy Remittance Services is one of Western Union top Agents. They are the WU Agents for Jamaica, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and the Eastern Caribbean Countries. It is now very simple and easy to send Money through Western Union in the following ways, at an Agent location (Publix,Winn Dixie, The Check Cashing Store) on the Internet at www.westernunion.com or on the phone at 1800-call-cash. This can be done by using your Western Union Gold card. With the Western union Gold card rewards program, Customer  save time, earn points and phone time and choose your reward. Western Union Fast safe reliable and Convenient.

 

Western Union/Grace Kennedy Remittance Services To Sponsor The 2013 All Girls/Co-Ed Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off : March 16th, 2013, Miramar, Florida

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Adrienne “Addy” Chin-Ogilve kicking for Convent of Mercy Academy “Alpha” Association in All Girls Alumni Penalty Kick-off

The 9th Annual Dennis Ziadie Cup Match on March 16th, 2013 will feature the All Girls Alumni Penalty Kick-off  sponsored by Western Union/Grace Kennedy Remittance Services. This is the fifth year Western Union/Grace Kennedy Remittance Services has sponsored this popular event.  Participating schools will have the opportunity to win two cash prizes: A $100 cash donation to the winning school and $50 cash donation to the second place school.

“Western Union/Grace Kennedy Remittance Services is proud to be a sponsor of such an amazing event, and congratulations to the Jamaica alumni associations as they keep the spirit of the Ziadie Cup competition alive, while raising funds for their beloved alma mater”, says Hazel Maragh Grace Kennedy Remittance Services/ Western Union South and Central Florida Marketing/Community Consultant.

Schools that have participated in previous years are: Camperdown High School Past Students’ Association Florida Chapter, Convent of Mercy Academy “ALPHA”, Immaculate Conception High School Alumnae Association, Queen’s High School Alumni Association, St. Andrew High Old Girls Association, St. Hugh’s Alumnae Association of South Florida, and Montego Bay High School Alumnae Assoc South Florida.

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 2013 weekend dates, events &  locations:

What: True Blue Party with DJ Mark Swaby 
When: March 15th, 2013
Time: 8:00 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)

What: True Blue Soccer Fest

  • The 9th Annual  Ziadie Cup Soccer Match (JC vs. STGC)
  • True Blue/LIME All Alumni Over-40 Soccer Tournament
  • Live broadcast of Jamaica’s 2013 Inter-Secondary Schools Boys and Girls Championship
  • True Blue/Western Union All Girls/Co-Ed Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off
  • Live broadcast of all events by irietimes.com

When: March 16th, 2013
Where: Vizcaya Park
14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time:  8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Admission: FREE

What: True Blue Brunch
When: Sunday March 17th, 2013
Time: 11:00 am– 2:00 pm
Where: The Poolhouse Grill
4198 South University Drive  Davie, FL 33328


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

ABOUT GRACE KENNEDY REMITTANCE SERVICES/ WESTERN UNION
Grace Kennedy Remittance Services is one of Western Union top Agents. They are the WU Agents for Jamaica, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and the Eastern Caribbean Countries. It is now very simple and easy to send Money through Western Union in the following ways, at an Agent location (Publix,Winn Dixie, The Check Cashing Store) on the Internet at www.westernunion.com or on the phone at 1800-call-cash. This can be done by using your Western Union Gold card. With the Western union Gold card rewards program, Customer  save time, earn points and phone time and choose your reward. Western Union Fast safe reliable and Convenient.

 

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.

 

LIME To Sponsor True Blue 6v6 Soccer Tournament – March 16th, 2013, Miramar Florida

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True Blue Weekend on March 16th, 2013 will feature the 1st Annual True Blue 6v6 Over-40 Soccer Tournament sponsored by LIME. The tournament will be an excellent venue for Jamaican South Florida Alumni Associations to showcase their Over-40 soccer talent.  LIME is the proud sponsor of the inaugural tournament. Participating schools will have the opportunity to win a $400 cash cash prize  donation for their alumni association provided by LIME.

The 9th Annual True Blue Weekend will take place March 15th-17th, 2013. 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).

“By supporting True Blue Weekend, we are supporting the development of young people in Jamaica- something that LIME has been proudly doing for decades”, stated Colin Benjamin, Head of Diaspora Sales, LIME.

 

 

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 2013 weekend dates, events &  locations:

What: True Blue Party with DJ Mark Swaby 
When: March 15th, 2013
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)

What: True Blue Soccer Fest

  • The 9th Annual  Ziadie Cup Soccer Match (JC vs. STGC)
  • True Blue/LIME All Alumni Over-40 Soccer Tournament
  • Live broadcast of Jamaica’s 2013 Inter-Secondary Schools Boys and Girls Championship
  • True Blue/Western Union All Girls/Co-Ed Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off
  • Live broadcast of all events by irietimes.com

When: March 16th, 2013
Where: Vizcaya Park
14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time:  8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Admission: FREE

What: True Blue Brunch
When: Sunday March 17th, 2013
Time: 11:00 am– 2:00 pm
Where: The Poolhouse Grill
4198 South University Drive  Davie, FL 33328


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

ABOUT LIME
LIME is the Caribbean’s largest telecommunications company with a proud history in the region, and which is always working to improve life in the Caribbean. LIME delivers the very best communication services to governments, businesses and families in 13 Caribbean countries with one unifying promise – building, connecting and serving communities. LIME is part of Cable & Wireless Communications PLC, one of the world’s leading communications companies.

 

 

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.

 

Jamaica National Building Society To Sponsor True Blue Weekend 2013 – March 15 – 17, 2013, Miramar, Florida

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


 

The Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) has signed as a gold sponsor of the 2013  True Blue Weekend & 9th Annual Dennis Ziadie Cup Match.  JNBS has a long history of supporting the Caribbean community in the South Florida area.

The 9th Annual True Blue Weekend will take place March 15th-17th, 2013. 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 True Blue weekend has created a following in South Florida because of the richness of the activities throughout the entire weekend.  The event  bring together old friends and associates in a family –friendly environment that promotes the best of Jamaica… it’s people.  Jamaica National aligns itself to these values especially through the Alumni Associations that look for creative ways to give back to Jamaica and honor those individuals such as Dennis Ziadie who have left a legacy for us to follow and be proud of.” 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 2013 weekend dates, events &  locations:

What: True Blue Party with DJ Mark Swaby 
When: March 15th, 2013
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)

What: True Blue Soccer Fest

  • The 9th Annual  Ziadie Cup Soccer Match (JC vs. STGC)

  • True Blue/LIME All Alumni Over-40 Soccer Tournament

  • Live broadcast of Jamaica’s 2013 Inter-Secondary Schools Boys and Girls Championship

  • True Blue/Western Union All Girls/Co-Ed Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off

  • Live broadcast of all events by irietimes.com

When: March 16th, 2013
Where: Vizcaya Park
14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027
Time:  8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Admission: FREE

What: True Blue Brunch
When: Sunday March 17th, 2013
Time: 11:00 am– 2:00 pm
Where: The Poolhouse Grill
4198 South University Drive  Davie, FL 33328

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.

 

 

1st Annual True Blue 6v6 Soccer Tournament Sponsored by LIME @True Blue 2013 – March 16th, 2013

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1st Annual True Blue 6v6 Tournament Sponsored by LIME (at True Blue weekend 2013)

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WHEN: March 16, 2013
SITE: Vizcaya Park, 14200 SW 55th St. Miramar,
FL 33027
Time: Starting time 9am.
Team Entry Fee: $250.00

CLICK HERE FOR THE ENTRY FORM
Mail the check of $250.00 payable to JCOBAFL Entry form/Check to: 18459 Pines Blvd #173 Hollywood, FL 33029.

For information  contact us:
Phone – 954 628 6589
Email – info@trueblueweekend.com
LIME will make a donation of $400 to the winning Alumni Association. This tournament provides an excellent venue to showcase your Alumni Association Over-40 soccer talent. We invite you to have fun participating in and watching some great soccer games!

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True Blue6v6 Soccer Tournament: Rules.

 

Note: The 6v6 Soccer Tournament Director reserves the right to modify the rules at his discretion in order to facilitate the flow of the tournament.

Number of Players/Rosters

  • Number of players on a roster: 10 maximum
  • 6 players on the field at a time 4 reserves
  • Games cannot be played with fewer than 4 players
  • A team roster and waiver must be completed and turned in prior to the tournament
  • Only those on the original roster are eligible to play in the tournament
  • Players cannot play on multiple teams in the tournament. A forfeit will be required of a team using a player who is not on the original roster.

The Game

  • Field size is approximately 60 x 40 yards
  • Goals are 6 x 6 feet or smaller as determined by the Tournament Director.
  • Penalty area is 30 x 24 feet
  • A size 5 ball will be used during all matches and the ball will be provided.
  • Games will be 25 minutes in duration and the clock will run continuously.
  • The game will be played in two divided halves with a 1 minute halftime break.
  • The offside rule does not apply in the 6v6 format
  • In case of a tie after regulation time during group play, the game will finish as a tie game.
  • Each team should bring a set of uniform. The home teams are required to change uniforms or put on a vest over their jerseys if jerseys between opposing teams conflict.
  • All players must wear shirts (no shirts vs. skins).
  • No slide tacking is allowed in the field of play. Dangerous play will be determined by the referee.

Substitutions

  • Teams may sub on the fly at any time during the game.
  • The player coming off the field of play must be within 2 yards of the touchline near their teams bench before the new player comes onto the field of play
  • All players should make an attempt to sub near their teams bench unless approved by the referee
  • If subbing on the fly becomes an issue during any game, the referee can impose a rule that he/she must approve all subs.

Players Equipment

  • Shin guards are mandatory and must be completely covered by socks.
  • In the event of a shin guard violation, the player will be sent off until properly equipped and the team will be warned.
  • In the event of a second violation by any player of the same team during the same match, a 3 minute penalty is awarded for the shin-guard rule violation. (the team plays short)
  • All players that are on the pitch must wear shin guards.

 


Playoffs

          . A tie at the end of regulation goes to 5 minutes of extra time.

  • For any playoff game (quarter-final, semi-final, or championship) that ends in a tie, it will be decided by penalties. A three round penalty kick competition will take place. After 3 rounds it will be a sudden death penalty kicks (first team to make it wins).
  •  All team members on the roster must kick (unless injured – ref determines) before a player takes a second shot, except coed where all females rotate and males rotate accordingly.

Forfeits

  • A forfeit will be awarded if an opposing team is not ready to play within 10 minutes of a scheduled start time.
  • The clock starts at the scheduled start time and time will not be made up if a team does show up late.
  • A forfeit will go down as a 3-0 win for the team that is there and ready to play
  • If both teams do not show, or are not ready to play – neither team will be awarded points


Start of Play

  • Opposing players must be at least 5 yards away prior to kick offs.
  • Restarts do not have to go forward after goals & to start periods. No drop balls in penalty area.


Fouls & Free Kicks

  • All fouls apply except for offside. The offside rule does not apply.
  • All free kicks are direct free kicks.
  • Opposing players must remain at least 5 yards from the ball.
  • Once the referee signals for play to continue, the kicker has 5 seconds to play the ball.
  • Slide tackling is not permitted.

Goalkeepers

  • There will be no goal keepers.

Penalty Kicks

  • A penalty kick shall be taken from half line.
  • All players except the kicker must on the same side of the field as the kicker and 5 yards away from the ball.
  • On direct kicks opposing players must remain 5 yards from the ball.
  • Yellow cards will be awarded to players who slow down the flow of the game by not providing the mandatory 5 yards.

Throw In

  • The five (5) second rule and the three (3) line violation also apply for throw-ins.
  • The opposing team will regain possession after a five (5) second infraction.

Goal Kicks

  • Goal kicks are taken 1 yard off the end line, anywhere inside the penalty area ( One step off goal line)
  • Once the ball is retrieved and set, the player has 5 seconds to play the ball.
  • A direct kick will be awarded, to the opposing team, at top of the penalty area if the referee feels there is an unacceptable attempt to delay the game.
  • Goal kicks must exit penalty area to be considered in play.

 

 

 

Corner Kicks

  • Goals can be scored directly on corner kicks.
  • Opposing players must be at least 5 yards away.
  • 5 second rule applies on corner kicks.

Misconduct

  • Players ejected from a match for a red card will be suspended for at least the following match.
  • Ejections for violent actions including but not limited to fighting may result in suspension for any further play. This will be decided upon by the Tournament Directors.
  • Should a player accumulate ( 2 ) yellow cards in one match their team will play down one player for the remainder of that match, He/she will also be subject to suspended for the following match, but this will be decided upon by the tournament director.
  • Offensive language is a considered to warrant a caution card, any language directed towards officials, opponents, or spectators will result in ejection from the game.
  • Final decisions regarding length of suspension will be made by tournament director.

Team Requirements

  • All teams are required to play three games. Teams forfeiting matches without permission from the Tournament Director will forfeit their remaining games.
  • Any team playing with red carded players or players not on their original rosters will be subject to a forfeit, in that game.

Referees

  • At minimum, one referee will be assigned to each match.

Inclement Weather

  • Regardless of weather conditions coaches and their teams must appear on the field of play, ready to play as scheduled.
  • Failure to play will result in the forfeit of the match.
  • Only referees and/or Tournament Director can cancel or postpone a match.
  • Should a match’s progress be terminated due to weather conditions after one half has been completed the match will be considered official and the score at the time will stand.
  • In the event of bad weather, game schedules and various rules may need to be altered. Be sure to check with the Tournament Director to see if your team is impacted.

Scoring

  • WIN = 3 points
  • TIE = 1 point
  • LOSS/FORFEIT = 0 points

Tiebreakers

  1. Head to head
  2. Most wins
  3. Goal differential (goals for – goals against =?)
  4. Least # of goals allowed
  5. Most goals scored

For information to enter your team contact us:
Phone – 954 628 6589
Email – info@trueblueweekend.com