07-OUT-2011
MEN'S CHAMPIOSHIPS STARTS TODAY

The Men's I Division of National Championships 2011/2012 begins today.

AJ Fonte do Bastardo, national champion will defend his title, and SL Benfica, winner of the Cup of Portugal and the Sport Zone Super Cup, will play in a league that should be the most competitive and emotional of the latest years.

Finalists last season, AJ Fonte do Bastardo, defending champion, and SL Benfica (champion in 2004/05) will have perhaps an even stronger opposition from teams like SC Espinho (17 titles), Vitória SC (champion in 2007/2008) and the Castelo da Maia GC (four-time champion from 2000/01 to 2003/2004).

Another attractive aspect of this championship will be the implementation of more competitive competition format.

Today:
- SC Caldas-AD Machico (21:00)
- CS Marítimo-SL Benfica (21:00)

Tomorrow:
- Leixoes SC-CS Marítimo (16:00)
- AA Espinho AD Machico (18:00)
- Vitória SC-AJ Fonte Bastardo (16:00)
- GC Vilacondense-Castelo Maia GC (16.00)
- Esmoriz GC-SC Espinho (17.00)
- SL Benfica-SC Caldas (18:00)

Sunday:
- Leixoes SC-Castelo Maia GC (16:00)
- Esmoriz GC-AJ Fonte Bastardo (16:00)
- SC Espinho-AA Espinho (17.00)
- GC Vilacondense-Vitória SC (16:00)

The Women's I Division National Championships starts on weekend of 15th and 16th of October.