East football kicks off Sunday

And a big gala opening is planned for the Marvin Lee Stadium, Dr Joao Havelange Centre of Excellence, Macoya, Tunapuna beginning at 12.30 pm.

All clubs in the association have been asked to parade with no fewer than 11 or more than 18 members led by a queen. Taking the salute at the march past of teams which is to begin at 2 pm will Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation president Oliver Camps, EFA president Lennox Watson and Emerald Chief Executive Officer Darryl Warner.

And following a welcome address by Watson, Warner will declare the new season open.

This will be followed by a T&T Pro League game between Joe Public and W Connection scheduled to kick off at 3.30 pm.

At the march past parade, the Best Queen will earn a dinner voucher for two at House of Chan Restaurant, Emeralds Apartments and Plaza, Eastern Main Road, St Augustine.

The club adjudged to be best on parade will get a challenge trophy, while there will be a challenge trophy to the winner of the pro league match along with 23 gold medals and 23 silver to the runners-up.

House of Dread will defend the league title while Joe Public are the defending knockout winners.