T&T, England fans to lime in Germany
Thursday, June 1st 2006 On June 15, 2006, all eyes will be on the Frankenstadion in Nuremberg as Trinidad and Tobago takes on England in a much-anticipated World Cup 2006 clash. But get yourselves ready for a more unique battle as on the eve of that clash, fans from both countries will join fans from host country, Germany, in an atmosphere of camaraderie and fun as they engage in a fun game of cricket and other typical "Trini limes".
On June 14, 2006, at the Wöhrder Wiese, a large tree-lined park that's only a 5-10 minute stroll from the centre of the Old Town of Nuremberg, fans from around the world will have the opportunity to experience a day-long Carnival. An onsite beer garden serving food and drink all day long will be dedicated to looking after guests from the various parts of the world looking to party.
In addition to the windball cricket fete matches, fans will be engaged in five-a-side football and the unique game of 'Kick Golf'. In what is carded to be a day of fun for the entire family, visitors from around the world will be treated to the music and culture of Trinidad and Tobago provided by a DJ, Steelband and carnival masqueraders. Additionally, fans from England and Trinidad and Tobago will have an opportunity to rehearse for the important Group B game. England fans will provide their unique style with some great football sounds, the England Band and a collection of good old-fashioned terrace favourites, while the vociferous Trinidad and Tobago supporters will show off their football support by means of a rhythm section and their unique chants in support of the Soca Warriors.
"This event gives the average fan from both Trinidad and Tobago and England the opportunity to show that Germany 2006 extends beyond the football pitch. It's about real people celebrating their differences and being united by a game they all love", adds Denzil Streete, vice president of the Soca Warriors Supporters Club, a passionate group of Trinidad and Tobago supporters from around the world that includes former world and Olympic sprint champion Ato Boldon. The Soca Warriors Supporters Club, also known as the Warrior Nation, comprises die-hard Soca Warrior fans who have been supporting the team long before World Cup qualification, and is the group behind the huge national flag which made its debut in Port-of-Spain for the recent international friendly against Peru. The flag will follow the Soca Warriors at the World Cup Finals in Germany.
To get involved in the June 14 event, visit
www.unitedinnuremberg.com or
www.thewarriornation.com, or call the Warrior Nation at 796-2758.
