2nd Annual Hikers Hockey Junior Indoor Tournament ends

Girls Under 21 Champions
The Western Union Hikers junior hockey team indoor tournament concluded Sunday afternoon at the National Gymnasium with Hikers Hockey Club and the GCC Hockey Team dominating the under 16 and 21 age categories as they did last year. In the under 13 and Schools categories however new champions were crowned as the Marian Academy under 13 team defeated defending champions Old Fort in an entertaining Western Union under 13 final and St. Stanislaus College produced the upset of the tournament when they knocked off the overwhelming favorites Queens College in the Global Technology Schools Final.
On Saturday morning it was the youngsters that opened the tournament in the Western Union under 13 category. It wasn’t long before Marian Academy and Old Fort established themselves as the teams to be, placing first and second in the round robin stage. Although Marian Academy got an early scare in their semifinal against Hikers they eventually prevailed 3-2, then were able to scrape past a very proud Old Fort team 1-0 in the Final.

Boys Under 21 Champions
The James Service Centre sponsored Under 16 tournament Hikers and GCC showed why their respective male and female junior programs are regarded as the best in Guyana. Hikers playing final without their stand out Leon Bacchus who received a red card in the semifinal, relied heavily on Under 16 MVP Aroydy Branford as they came from two goals down to defeat GCC 3-2. In the girls equivalent GCC completely dominated the youthful Hikers and St. Stanislaus College teams as they rampaged through the round robin competition without conceding a goal.
Queens College looked to be running away with the Global Technology Schools competition when they completely outclassed the other four schools in the round robin stage. While St. Stanislaus College struggled to beat Marian Academy in the semifinal 1-0 on penalties after their game ended 2-2. In the final Saints defended deep in their half and looked for counter attacking opportunities, the strategy paid off as they were awarded a penalty late in the second half. The Saints hero Paramanand Dinidial struck a painfully slow penalty that trickled into the left corner of the goal and sealed the upset of the tournament. In addition to their trophies and medals the winning team and MVPs of this category received certificates for free computer classes at Global Technology.

Under 13 Teams and Coaches
In the Woodpecker Products under 21 competition the GCC girls once again proved why they are among the best junior hockey teams in the region with a clinical display of power and speed as they overwhelmed all before them to take their second consecutive Hikers Junior Tournament under 21 title. In the boys category Hikers were as equally dominant and although they’re surprise opponents in the final, the newly formed Saints Hockey Club, showed glimpses of brilliance they were no match for the sustained pressure of the Hikers machine.
In his closing remarks president of the Hikers Hockey Club, Devin Munroe thanked the Junior Organizing Committee, The Guyana Hockey Board, the National Sports Commission and All the sponsors for making the tournament possible. He also praised the work of the club and school coaches as the level of hockey and the amount of players taking part in the competition was quite high.

Global Schools Champs St Stanislaus College
Compliments of Woodpecker Products, the MVPs of each category were presented with gift certificates worth varying amounts redeemable at the company. The MVPs of the various categories were: Shania Riley (GCC) and Rosario Ramsammy (Marian A) – under-13 categories, Athena Seeonanan (GCC) and Aroydy Branford (Hikers) – under-16 category, Aliyah Gordon (QC) and Leroy Jack (QC) – schools category and Ashley DeGroot (GCC) and Shaquille Assanah (Hikers) – under-21 categories.
Results:
The Western Union Under 13 Category
Champions – Marian Academy ‘A’: L. Vanzo, R. Ramsammy, J.Newton, J. Whitehead, K. Craig, M. Harding
Runners-up – Old Fort: R. Ramsay, D. Stuttle, D. Jacbs, C. Deane, C. Charles, D. Campbell, O. Hopkinson, S. Thomas
Third Place – Hikers: A. McDonald, Q. Jordan, A. Stewart, R. Forde, S. Williams, S. Nunes
The James Service Centre Boys Under 16 Category
Champions – Hikers: A. Branford, L. Bacchus, Q. Jordan, A. McDonald, A. Stewart, N. Joseph, S. Nunes
Runners-up – GCC : A. Seenanon, D. Hooper, K. Mckenzie, Keon McKenzie, J. Singh, R. Carpen, J. Edwards
Third Place – Old Fort ‘A’: K. Smith, S. McPherson, M. Hartman, S. King, F. Leitch, B. Samaru, R. Ramsay
The James Service Centre Girls Under 16 Category
Champions – GCC: A. Seenanon, R. Xavier, A. Gordon, J. Whitehead, S. Ridley
Runners-up – St. Stanislaus College: S. King, M. Persaud, C. Lall, S. Orla
Third Place – Hikers: A. Permaul, Romichelle, M. Harding
The Woodpecker Products Sponsored Under 21 Boys
Champions – Hikers: M. Harding, S. Assanah, T. Younge, A. Branford, L. Bacchus, A. Stewart, O. Timmerman, A. Pemberton
Runners-up – Saints Hockey Club : L. Jack, Y. Peters, K. Edwards, D. Scott, K. Lewis, H. Chester, P. Dindial, A. Greene, S. Mittleholzer
Third Place – GCC: M. Stewart, A. Seenanon, M. Sargeant, Jonathan Singh, K. Hamilton, M. Pierre, M. Craige, N. Cox, A. Gomez, L. Carrol, A. Shaw
The Woodpecker Products Sponsored Under 21 Girls
Champions – GCC: A. DeGroot, S. Fernandes, A. Xavier, M. Fiedtkou, D. Woodroffe, S. Roopnarine, R Xavier, A. Seenanon, A. Gordon, A Sardinha, T. Woodroffe
Runners-up – Hikers: M. Harding, R. James, R. Matthais, Makeda Harding, M. Persaud, A. Permal, R. Brumell, C. Lall, C.Elliot
The Global Technology Sponsored Schools Competition
Champions – St. Stanislaus College: S. Mittleholzer, E. Springer, H. Chester, P. Dindial, C. Lall, A. Greene, M. Persaud
Runners-up – Queens College: (M. Fiedtkou, L. Jack, M. Harding, A. Gordon, D. Scott, C. Elliot, K. Lewis Gordon & Devon Scott)
Third Place – North Ruimveldt Multilateral A: T. Lynch, S. Springer, S. McPherson, K. Smith, F. Leitch, M. Hartman, J. Pinder)
Hits and Jams and Rick Ross are looking for Guyana’s next rap/hip-hop star!
Aspiring rappers and hip-hop artistes, your chance to be a star is finally here!
Hits and Jams Entertainment is teaming up with hip-hop's biggest boss, Rick Ross, to find Guyana's next hip-hop/rap star!
Next Monday, Wednesday and Friday Hits and Jams will be hosting auditions at their studio located at 206 Lance Gibbs Street, Queenstown to shortlist a group of persons who will perform live on television on any of the three nights for Guyana's votes. You may perform either an original or a cover piece. Remember the auditions will be held ONLY next Monday, Wednesday and Friday so ensure you're there!
Guyana will vote for their favorite singer and the winner will not only get a chance to meet Rick Ross, but they will also perform live at the Guyana National Stadium at the Rozay Monday concert!
This is an opportunity you do NOT want to miss! Whether you're a male or female rapper this is your ultimate chance at stardom!
Contact the Hits and Jams office on 227-0580 for more details!
GTT launches early bird tickets specials this weekend for the HJ Easter Fest Weekend

Easter Fest 2012 Poster
We know you already have your outfits ready for the HJ Easter Fest Weekend. Well, now you can mark off 'tickets' from that checklist.
General admission tickets are being sold right now at Ashmins Trading for $3000 while VIP passes are at Glamour designer Brands for USD$100.
If you're buying multiple tickets or just want to save some extra cash then you should definitely keep on reading. This Saturday and Sunday GTT will be giving you the ultimate chance to get general admission tickets for just $2000. Simply send the words 'Beres' or 'Rick' to 620-Show. It's that simple! Remember this promotions ends on Saturday so spread the word and take full advantage of this opportunity. If you miss this promotion, rest assured that GTT will be launching another 'Early bird ticket' special next weekend.
Also, you can purchase any GTT Blackberry handset to receive a free stage pass ticket for either show while stocks last. This offer is available exclusively at the GTT Blackberry store located at 55 Brickdam, Georgetown.
Anyone purchasing VIP tickets will enjoy stage front access, waiter service, a private entrance and exit with private and secure parking inside the stadium, hors d'oeuvres, and special finger food, glass, stem wear and personal ice-buckets and a private washroom area.
Its four mega stars in two nights at the Guyana National Stadium! Contact the HJTV office on telephone number 227-0580 for any additional information.
Epic battle of the Groups this week on Feel the Beat!

Feel The Beat Logo
Most of us saw it and others heard about it, but one thing is for sure; Guyana is definitely feeling the beat! This week the reality dance show will take the action to an even higher level. The top fifty contestants who were selected last week were put into ten groups of five and tasked with choreographing and presenting a ninety-second dance for the judges. Well, this article would not allow us to explain all that happened that night, but we can summarize it with one word- epic!
Fists were pumping, waistlines rolled and bodies gyrated manically to some of the hottest hits! The fact that each dancer contributed some choreography to the final product clearly showed that Guyana really has talent! Unfortunately, the journey ended abruptly for twenty four dancers. Tears streamed down disappointed faces and rejection even sparked anger in some who expressed it backstage. Nevertheless, the show was amazing.
Tune in to GTT’s ‘Fee HJTV Ch. 72, NCN Ch. 11 and MTV Ch. 65 this Sunday for one hour of heart-racing excitement! The show will also be aired on TVG Ch. 28 on Monday night at 9pm.
Malika Henry wins Toyota Porte Car from Hits and Jams Entertainment

Malika Henry recieves keys to her new car from C.E.O Rawle Ferguson
"At first I thought it was a prank and nearly disconnected the call. Thank God I didn't". These were the words of 23 year old Buxtonian Malika Henry who was all smiles at the HJ studio last Wednesday when she received the keys to her new Toyota Porte car.
Malika was among hundreds who attended the Hits and Jams Mash Camp events and filled out coupons with hopes of winning the coveted motor vehicle. Henry said that she still couldn't believe it even when the keys were placed in her hands. "I went to three of the Mash Camp parties, but only filled out one coupon. I really didn't think this would happen", said Henry when asked if she thought that she would win.
The car that Malika won was initially the top prize at the recently held Fandemonium fan-appreciation day; however since no one claimed the prize, the HJ team decided to reward one lucky person who attended the Mash Camp events. Henry is just one of the hundreds who have won great prizes for simply attending Hits and Jams events this year. Timothy Griffith of Sophia walked away with a 51 inch television while others won Blackberries, laptops, Apple Ipads and many more items at Fandemonium 2012.
Those who supported HJ events, but were not as fortunate as Malika and other winners, can look forward to many more promotions of this nature throughout the year.
Lil Rick and Kerwin Du Bois for HJ pre-Mash and Mash night parties!
We're down to the last lap of a string of successful HJ Mash Camp 2012 events and as clichéd as this may sound, we've really saved the best for last!
On Wednesday February 22nd, the most highly anticipated pre-Mash party to ever hit Guyana will take place at the Tower Poolside. The Bajan 'Soca-instructor', Lil Rick, will be there to spread the Mash vibes and perform several of his viral Soca hits that cause many people to break out in a 'whining' frenzy including 'Jones and Wuk Up', 'Werk', 'Go Dung' and several others. Several local acts will also join him on stage as we usher in our country's 42nd Republic Anniversary with celebration!
On Mash night, join us again at the Tower Poolside for our final fete, the TGIS (Thank God its Soca) party. Free your inner 'bacchanalist' with Soca sensation Kerwin Du Bois who recently placed second to Machel Montano at the Trinidad Groovy Soca Monarch competition as we close the curtains on our 2012 Mash Camp. Additionally, one lucky person will win a brand new Toyota Porte car at this event!
“O bacchanal! O bacchanal! I ready for it!” Are you ready for it? Are you ready to fete? Are you ready to dance until your feet are sore? Then head down to Ashmins Trading and Glamour Designer Brands to get your pre-sold tickets for both parties for just $1500.
The HJ Mash camp kicked off three Saturdays ago with everything short of fireworks at the '6.30 in Jeans' party which featured a fantastic performance by Soca Star, Skinny Fabulous. Every other Saturday since, the Tower poolside turns into a grand dance floor where people of all social status come to release their stress. Women kick off their heels and everyone parties until the wee hours of the morning. It has been a great month, but as the great Machel Montano said, “de vibes cyan done”.
Hits and Jams Entertainment: Ladies First

Ladies First Poster
At every Hits and Jams event, the one factor that we can always look forward to is the presence of the female party-goers. So, to show our appreciation, we're dedicating an entire event to them.
Ladies, get your outfits together and head out with the girls to the Tower Poolside this Saturday for the HJ Mash Camp 2012 'Ladies First' Soca party. Ladies will be admitted free all night!
In addition to a one-of-a-kind Soca party experience, you will be treated to an incredible showcase by an all-female lineup of local entertainers which includes Soca sensation Big Red, Shelly G, Vanilla, Jackie Hanover and Charmaine Blackman among many others!
All patrons will also receive a coupon upon entry which will make them eligible to win a brand new Toyota motor car on February 25th!
Ladies, this is your night, your event and your opportunity to enjoy yourself without nay inhibitions!
Hikers Hockey Club bullies off 2012 season with “House and Land” Tournament

First Place Winners Running Rebels: From left to right - Reginald Harper, Gail Harding(Club Secretary), Alex Gouveia, Aroydy Branford, Maria Munroe, Paramanand Dindial, Kevin Edwards.
The Hikers Hockey Club recently started the 2012 hockey season by hosting the second annual "House and Land" Tournament. The tournament which is only open to Hikers members, was named in honor of long time Hikers stalwart Alex Gouveia who migrated to the United States in 2011. Gouveia was given the nick name "House and Land" because of his unwavering intensity and commitment to winning in both practice and games, for his club.
The four-a-side tournament was staged at the St. Stanislaus College Forum where thirty four of the club's members were split up into six teams for the three night event. At the end of the round robin stage it was Running Rebels that held the edge over Hot Skulls by 11 points to 10. With Smurfs, L.M.F.A.O., Hype and Black Hawks rounding up the other four positions. In the quarterfinal stage Hype disposed of L.M.F.A.O. 1-0 on penalties after the game ended 0-0 and Smurfs took care of Black Hawks by 1-0 in the dying seconds of the game, while Running Rebels and Hot Skulls received byes into the semifinal round. Running Rebels blew away L.M.F.A.O. 3-0 in their semifinal encounter mainly due to the outstanding play of Aroydy Branford while the other semifinal saw Smurfs edging Hot Skulls 2-1 on penalties after their match ended 0-0.
The finals was a close encounter with both teams playing defensively until the second half when the individual skill of Branford and Gouveia took over and they were able to get the winning goal past the Smurfs defense. This tournament is the first in an ambitious schedule of the 11 tournaments that the club plans to host this year, 6 of which will be open to all clubs while the remaining 5 are for Hikers members only.
The Hikers Hockey Club will also be opening it's 2012 fundraising drive by hosting it's first annual fundraising dinner and awards ceremony on March 5th at the Savannah Suite, Pegasus Hotel. The event is planned to raise funds for the club's expansive junior development program.
Final Results of the Hikers Hockey Club 2012 "House and Land" Tournament;
Champions – Running Rebels (Alex Gouveia, Maria Munroe, Aroydy Branford, Reginald Harper, Paramanand Dindial & Kevin Edwards)
Runners-up – Smurfs (Robert France, Makini Harry, Rayon Branford, Leon Bacchus & Devon Scott)
Third Place – L.M.F.A.O. (Shane Samuels, Allana McCullock, Colonel Heywood, Michael Harding, Sade DeVeaux & Shundel Durant)



