Seventeen secondary school teams are set to compete for glory as the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports Under-16 Football Tournament kicks off on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The opening clashes will take place at the Corinth Playing Field, setting the stage for a month of exciting football action.
Opening Day Fixtures – Tuesday, May 13 (Corinth Playing Field, Group B):
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11:00 a.m.: Babonneau Secondary vs. Corinth Secondary
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1:00 p.m.: Leon Hess Comprehensive vs. Patricia James Secondary
Friday, May 16 – Double-Header Action:
Group B (Corinth Playing Field):
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11:00 a.m.: Corinth Secondary vs. Patricia D. James Secondary
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1:00 p.m.: Babonneau Secondary vs. Entrepot Secondary
Group C (Grande Riviere Playing Field, Dennery):
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11:00 a.m.: Anse Ger Secondary vs. Micoud Secondary
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1:00 p.m.: Bocage Secondary vs. Grande Riviere Secondary
Matches will be hosted at four main venues: the Gros Islet Playing Field, Corinth Playing Field, Grande Riviere Playing Field in Dennery, and the Soufriere Mini Stadium. Games will follow FIFA regulations and feature 40-minute halves with running time.
Tournament Schedule:
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Preliminary Round Ends: Tuesday, May 27
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Quarterfinals: Friday, May 30
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Semifinals: Tuesday, June 3
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Finals: Friday, June 6
With teams divided into four groups, each match will be crucial in determining who advances to the knockout stages.
Group Breakdown:
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Group A: Castries Comprehensive Secondary, Sir Ira Simmons Secondary, St. Mary’s College, Saint Lucia Sports Academy
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Group B: Babonneau Secondary, Corinth Secondary, Leon Hess Comprehensive, Patricia James Secondary, Entrepot Secondary
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Group C: Anse Ger Secondary, Bocage Secondary, Grande Riviere Secondary
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Group D: Piaye Secondary, Choiseul Secondary, Soufriere Secondary, Vieux Fort Comprehensive
The tournament promises to showcase the island’s budding football talent, with schools vying for the coveted Under-16 title.