Limacol CPL tickets going fast – events operations manager

With the inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL) just about a week away, ticket sales for the local leg of the tournament are going at a rapid rate, according to local Events Operations Manager Alex Graham.
Graham said the Limacol CPL, as expected for the Twenty20 (T20) format of the game, is attracting a multitude of fans. He said tickets are on pace to be sold out probably before July 31, when the first game is slated to be played at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara.
Opening game
Graham also urged cricket fans to secure their tickets early, as two of the stands are almost sold out.
With time drawing nearer, Graham expects the stadium to be sold out, as more persons are likely to rush to purchase their tickets closer to the opening game in Guyana and over the coming weekend, which also happens to be the month-end.
In an exclusive interview with Guyana Times International on Monday, the event operations manager also provided an update on preparations for the Limacol CPL in Guyana. He said more than 90 volunteers from across the country gathered at the National Stadium on Sunday for a training session, aimed at ensuring their readiness for the greatest party in sports.
Graham said the volunteers, most with experience from previous similar events, were trained in nine functional areas for the matches, including cricket operations, event support, media and accreditation, customer service, hospitality, and entertainment.
Some 135 volunteers will be placed in the different job areas to ensure spectators have a comfortable and wonderful time.
The tournament will bowl off on July 30 and conclude on August 24. All matches in Guyana will be played at the National Stadium on July 31, August 2, and August 4.
Tickets for Guyana’s Amazon Warriors’ first two games on July 31 and August 2 against Trinidad and Tobago’s Red Steel and Jamaica’s Tallawahs are: South West Stand (Green Stand) – $ 2500 (US$ 12.50); North West Stand (Red Stand) – $ 2000 (US$ 10); South Stand (Orange Stand) – $ 2000 (US$ 10); and Grass Mound/ Party Stand – $ 1500 (US$ 7.50). Both games start at 20: 00h.
Ticket prices for the double header on August 4 are: South West Stand ( Green Stand) – $ 3500 ( US$ 17.50); North West Stand ( Red Stand) – $ 3000 ( US$ 15); South Stand ( Orange Stand) –$ 3000 ( US$ 15) and Grass Mound/ Party Stand – $ 2000 ( US$ 10).
Antigua Hawksbills will play Jamaica Tallawahs from 15: 00h while Guyana Amazon Warriors will clash with St Lucia Zouks in the feature game from 20: 00h.