Brittany KhaleelThe 15thAnnual True Blue Weekend/Dennis Ziadie Cup was held on April 5 and 6, 2019, in South Florida. Hosted by St. George’s College Old Boys’ Association of Florida (STGOBAFL) and Jamaica College Old Boys’ Association of Florida (JCOBAFL), the weekend gives old classmates, childhood friends, international and South Florida neighbors an opportunity to have fun, rekindle their friendships and support academic and athletic scholarships at both institutions.
The event began with the True Blue Party at Reign Restaurant and Cocktail Bar on Friday, April 5, 2019, featuring DJ Radcliffe of Xanadu Disco. It continued on Saturday, April 6, 2019, with the True Blue Soccer Fest at Vizcaya Park. Soccer enthusiasts enjoyed international cuisine and beverages, as well as alumni spirit. JCOBAFL set out to defend their Zaidie Cup title against STGOBAF and won the Cup 3-0. Convent of Mercy Academy “ALPHA” won first in the JN Bank 15th annual True Blue Girls and Boys Alumni Penalty Kick-off and St. Andrew High was second.
ABOUT THE DENNIS ZIADIE CUP AND TRUE BLUE WEEKEND
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 commemorates and honors, Dennis Ziadie, who coached both schools to Manning Cup victories. Each year, this event draws over 800 soccer enthusiasts and supporters.
To learn more about the Dennis Ziadie Cup and True Blue Weekend, please visit the website at http://www.trueblueweekend.com or the Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/trueblueweekend
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). They are 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. Their 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.
PRESS CONTACT:
Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc
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