last season, kicks off next Tuesday night with a double-header scheduled for BAA field.

Reigning FA Cup champions Boulevard square off against PHC in the 7 p.m.

curtain raiser, while the night-cap (9 p.m.) sees North Village taking on Dandy Town.

Two time defending champions Somerset, out for a three-peat of Martonmere Cup triumphs, will have to wait a week before getting their first taste of action as will Devonshire Colts.

The same six teams were also involved in the tournament a year ago.

As for Tuesday's opening clash, the Blazers enter as the one known entity following a distinguished 1992-93 campaign and quality signings during the off-season.

They welcomed back the Caisey brothers, Albert and Clinton, after a one year stint at neighbours North Village, while have also been boosted by the additions of Herbie Bascome from St. David's and Stevie Wade and Shivaughn Smith, late of Dandy Town.

Meanwhile, the Zebras this year appear somewhat of a mystery, being forced into a rebuilding year due to the loss of veterans Frank Ming (injury), Derek Douglas (retirement) and striker Kyle Lightbourne, who just signed for English Third Division side Walsall.

PHC also have a coaching change with Jack Castle seeking greener pastures at Wolves while Alfie Eve has returned to replace him at PHC.

Still, Eve was enthusiastic despite being grouped with powerhouses Somerset and Boulevard.

"It's a good competitive group and it (match against Boulevard) will give us a good test of what we've been doing in pre-season,'' said Eve, who has a proven winner in Leroy Lewis as his assistant. "I have no problem with being in this group.

"Boulevard are a good team. They've won the FA and league in the past couple of years, but I view all opposition as being good and don't take anyone lightly.

"We'll try to stick to our plans and hope it brings us some type of success.'' Dandy Town are another team of unknown quantity since the loss of several key players, including defensive stalwart Neil Paynter to his native St. George's.

Coach Mark Trott gets the opportunity to instill his own programme at the St.

John's Road club after coming in as a mid-season replacement for the fired Robert Calderon in January.

Trott said that he was particularly pleased with the dedication shown by team members in training and looked forward to an exciting match against the Red Devils.

"I think Village are a quality team and they finished last season on a high note, winning the Friendship. We'll just go out and do our best,'' said Trott.

"So far the players are coming along, the commitment is there and we've consistently had 20 to 22 guys out training ... so there's no shortage of players.

"We have quality players and everyone is giving full attention and support.'' Against a youthful and energetic Village outfit, which has been undergoing rigorous workouts under the watchful gaze of Andrew Bascome, Town will have to be sharp in all areas and be ready from the opening whistle.

The Red Devils are being picked by many to contend for most of the trophies on offer and their line-up, boasting no less than five current or former Bermuda internationals, on paper at least appears to back up that theory.

Devonshire Colts join Town and Village in Group B. Because of the general election the matches scheduled for October 5 will be played on October 7 at Devonshire Rec.