Scotiabank Partners With TCIFA To Host Its 12th Annual Golf Scramble

The mission of the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) has always been to help the local community through its youth development football programmes. These are based on Providenciales, Grand Turk, South Caicos and North/Middle Caicos. With over 600 registered children throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands, there is a need for funds to fuel these programmes and as such the TCIFA annually holds its on its signature fund raising event, the “Golf Scramble,”. This particular event has consistently been the biggest fundraiser for the association, since its inception.

The 12th Annual Golf Scramble and Silent Auction took place at the prestigious Provo Golf Club on the 3rd of November, 2019. This highly anticipated event brought together a number of golfers who enjoyed the 18 hole golf competition, a sumptuous dinner buffet with the prize giving ceremony, and an eye popping silent auction. This year’s saw a new headline sponsor in the form of Scotiabank. Not only did they play the critical role as Sponsors but Scotiabank fielded a team led by Andy Dickson, Commercial Banking Manager, Scotiabank Turks and Caicos.

“At Scotiabank we believe in football!” said Curtis Knight, Country Head, Scotiabank Turks & Caicos. “Football has the unique ability to connect people all over the world. We also believe in the power of football as a vehicle for social change. We are committed to helping the communities that we serve to become better off. For this reason, Scotiabank is proud to support the Turks & Cacaos Islands Football Association which engages youth across our islands and gives them to the opportunity to not only learn football but also the important life skills that team sports imparts.”

This year’s winners were:
1st place: Andre Todd, Blair Mason, Brooke Rivers, and Dale Hodgkins
2nd place: Carol Brown, Chris Haggie, Mark Bowden, Simon Dobbs
3rd place: Ernest Gardiner, Gervin Simmons, Marc Rawlins, Mike Flynn
4th place: Stuart Gray, Steve Murray, Quinn Hawkins, Garrett Donovan
5th place: Brian Gregg, Gerry Gregg, Dean Podiama, James Murphy
Most Honest: Kerry Haakonson, Loreen Haakonson, Marty Haakonson, Tracy Gunderson
Closest to the pin on #4: Steve Murray
Closest to the pin on #8: Denise Douglas
Closest to the pin on #15: Simon Dobbs
Closest to the pin on #17 Men: Paul Murray
Closest to the pin on #17 Women: Denise Douglas
Longest Drive on #18 Men: Dale Hodgkins
Longest Drive on #18 Women: Andrea Todd
Longest Kick on #10: Blair Mason

The TCIFA was grateful to receive multiple donations for its silent auction programme; thanks to F Chambers, Casablanca Casino, Como Parrot Cay, Amanyara, Turks and Caicos Collection, Ports Of Call Resort, Gracebay Club, Miller Simons Osullivan,Panoply Sports Fishing, Gordon’s Supply, Taste of Paradise, Custom Candii’s, Elite Brokerage, Rent-A-Ski, interCaribbean Airways, Parkway Pest Solutions, Everyday Romance, Konk Apparel, Sip & Paint, Mythology, The Wllington Michael Collection, Business Solutions, Kandles By Katy, The Wine Cellar, Bay Bistro, Banyan Inn, Beaches Turks and Caicos, Airport Express, and Provo Golf Club.

General Secretary of the TCIFA, Oliver Smith indicated that “with the growth of our Youth Programmes and the increase in international competitions for our Youth Teams, there is a consistent need for funding to allow our young players to compete and express themselves on the field. This event is critical for our growth and we once again thank Provo Golf Club, Scotiabank and all our sponsors for sharing our dream and willingly assisting us in this initiative.”

If you are a company or organization interested in supporting and promoting youth development in the Turks and Caicos Islands, contact the offices of the TCIFA. The 13th Annual Golf Scramble has been scheduled for Sunday, November 8th 2020, and the TCIFA has already begun its call for teams.