BOARD WINTER 2007 NEWSLETTER SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE BCB BCB 2007 Prize Giving

Young Men’s Social Club finishes 1st in the Premier League

The annual BCB 2007 Prize Giving was held on November 17th at Warwick Workman’s CC. (For more results see page 2)

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS RE-SCHEDULED

The BCB are able to confirm that the ICC have re-scheduled the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers tentatively for February 18th - 24th, Lahore, Pakistan. This is subject to an independent security report after the elections due in early January. If the state of emergency in Pakistan is not lifted, the ICC hope to be able hold the tournament in South Africa. The women’s team are pleased to have a re-scheduled date and will start training after the holidays in early January.

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BCB LEAGUE RESULTS Best Batting Ave. - Saleem Mukud- Best Batting Ave. - Jordan Desilva - dem (Leg Trappers) -58.78 ave. 120 runs

Most - Jim West (Bailey's Bay Most Runs - Jermaine Warner -136 CC) - 27 wickets runs

Best Ave- Jim West (Bailey's Best Bowling Ave. - Marcus Johnson Bay CC) 9.37 average - Ave. 10

2 DAY LEAGUE - PREMIER DI- Most Wickets - Marcus Johnson -10 VISION wickets Winner - Southampton Rangers SC CENTURY CLUB Best Batting Ave.- OJ Pitcher (St. Nakia Smith David's CCC) 38.67 runs Dereck Brangman John Martin Most Runs - OJ Pitcher (St. David's Saleem Mukuddem CCC) 116 runs Stephen Outerbridge John Woolnough Most Wickets - Herbie Bascome (St. Garvin Aparicio Georges CC) 14 wickets Dexter Basden Ryane Sheperd Best Bowling Ave. - Top: Devonshire Rec - Top of the 1st (Southampton Rangers SC) 7.89 ave. James Celestine Division Jacobi Robinson Bottom: Som. Bridge - Spirit of 2 DAY LEAGUE - FIRST DIVI- Charles Marshall Cricket Trophy SION Janeiro Tucker PREMIER Lionel Cann Winner - Devonshire Recreation Club 1st YMSC Herbie Bascome 2nd St. David’s CC Fiqre Crockwell Best Batting Average - Nakia Smith Jordan DeSilva 3rd St. Georges CC 63.33 ave. 4th Southampton Rangers SC Jermaine Warner Graham Strange Most Runs - Maurice Lowe - 302 runs FIRST DIVISION HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL SCORE Most Wickets - Dean Stephens - 13 st 1 DRC wickets - 70.2 overs Ryane Sheperd - 217 2nd Police RC rd 3 Leg Trappers CC Best Bowling Ave - Dean Stephens SPECIAL AWARDS 4th Willow Cuts CC - 11.54 ave. Coach of the Year-Charles Marshall (YMSC) INDIVIDUAL AWARDS 2 DAY - SECOND DIVISION Winner - Willow Cuts CC Umpire of the Year- Richard Austin Most Runs-Chris Foggo (St. David’s) MVPPremier Division - Kevin - 557 runs Best Batting Average - John Martin - Hurdle (YMSC) 76.50 ave. Best Batting Average - Dwayne MVP First Division - Saleem Mukud- Leverock (Southampton R) 57 Most Runs - John Martin - 153 runs dem (Leg Trappers CC)

Most Wickets - Kevin Hurdle Most wickets - Kevin Tucker, Sheroy Young Player of the Year - Deunte (YMSC) - 31 wickets Fubler - 5 wickets Darrell (Willow Cuts CC)

Best Average - Hasan Durham (Som- Best Bowling ave. - Bergon Spencer - Groundmens of the Year - Glenn Gil- erset CC) - 10.86 ave. 13.5 ave. bert (Western Stars)

FIRST DIVISION 2 DAY - THIRD DIVISION Spirit of Cricket Award - Somerset Bridge Team Most Runs- Saleem Mukuddem (Leg Winner - Somerset CC Trappers) - 529 runs

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ON THE NIGHT WITH MINISTER HORTON ...

Duente Darre - Young Player of the year Charles Marsha - Coach of the year

Kevin Hurdle - MVP Prem. Div. Dexter Basden - Century Club Dean Stephens - Most wickets Best Bowling Ave and Century Club

CRICKET DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ANNOUNCES NEW TRAINING FACILITIES AT BERKELEY INSTITUTE

The BCB, in partnership with Berkeley Institute, will soon be completing the installation of a first class three lane Net Facility on the western part of the Berkeley Field. It is envisioned that this facility will assist and provide all of our representative teams with another training facility with unlimited access to prepare for their respective obligations. The facility is expected to be completed in the early new year.

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4 BERMUDIAN PLAYERS QUALIFY TO INSTRUCT COACHES

The BCB is pleased to announce that National Women’s Team players, Maryellen Jackson, Stacey Babb and Terry- Lynn Paynter and former Bailey’s Bay player and teacher, Damon Edwards, have attended the ICC Americas Re- gional “Introduction to Cricket” Instructors Course, held in Lima, Peru.

Now that they have completed the course, the candidates are able to deliver an “Introduction to Cricket” course that will teach volunteers, school teachers and inexperienced parents in the basics of cricket coaching. They are now accredited with WICB Level I Coaching Course.

The BCB were especially pleased to be able to send three women on the course because they are the first female qualified coaches in Bermuda. This was an important step in the development of women’s cricket on the island.

ICC Americas Regional “Introduction to Cricket” Coaching Course, Lima Peru (October 2007)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP cal understanding. “With the popularity of our youth - To provide skills training to primary leagues increasing each year for both school teachers to enable cricket to boys and girls, we are particularly be introduced to young cricketers in pleased to be able to offer these a fun and enjoyable way. courses to our local P.E. teachers. I am - To provide teacher resources for also pleased to announce that a couple teachers coaching cricket in the pri- of the candidates, who recently com- mary schools. pleted the ICC Americas Regional - To show teachers how to promote “Introduction to Cricket” Instructors different approaches to teaching and Course, will be volunteering through- to help them to maximize the active out the program. I would like to take In collaboration with the Ministry of involvement of all pupils. this opportunity to thank the Ministry Education, the BCB held a Profes- of Education for their collaboration in sional Development Cricket Coaching Arnold Manders, Cricket Develop- offering this service. This course is Workshop for primary, middle and ment Director stated: another part of the BCB’s continuing secondary school teachers. commitment to increase the educa- “I am very pleased to see this initiative tional opportunities and qualifications Primary, middle and secondary school get of the ground. An important part of for teachers in Bermuda and to in- physical education teachers from Gov- the BCB’s development plan is to in- crease the cricketing opportunities for ernment schools across the island took crease the number of schools who our youth in general.” part in an introductory level course, coach cricket within their curriculum “Coaching Cricket for Primary Teach- and after school programmes. As part ers” and “Coaching Cricket for Middle of this process we are working with and Secondary Teachers”. schools to increase the number of girls who play the game. The Board is cur- The workshop was run by Cricket De- rently considering implementing a velopment Director, Arnold Manders, National U12 and U16 girls’ team to National Coach, and Na- provide coaching for our more prom- tional Team , Irving Romaine. ising young players. Equally impor- They covered the basics in teaching tant is for us to link schools with their fielding, batting, bowling, pitch set-up, local clubs to work together to estab- scoring. lish a place for the youth to play more regularly.” The course is aimed: Mr. Reginald Pearman, President of - To provide updated ideas for devel- the BCB stated: oping pupils cricket skills and tacti-

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BCB CONGRATULATE THE U19 TEAM WHO QUALIFIED FOR THE U19 WORLD CUP

The BCB held a cocktail reception for the U19s and their parents to congratulate them on quali- fying for the U19 World Cup, Malaysia Febru- ary 17th - March 4th, 2008. Permanent Secre- tary Ms. Ellen-Kate Horton and Mr. Wayne Jackson of Montpelier Re, the official U19 World Cup Sponsors, handed out the medals and certificates of appreciation to the team.

Terryn Fray and Mr. Jackson Tamauri Tucker and Mr. Jackson Rodney Trott (Capt.), Ms. Een-Kate Horton and Mr. Reginald Pearman

Kyle Hodso and Ms. Horton Dennico Hois and Ms. Horton Greg Maybury and Ms. Horton

Lamar Richardson and Ms. Horton Chris Douglas and Ms. Horton and Mr. Jackson

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U19s Train Intensively for the World Cup in Malaysia, Feb. 17th-Mar. 4th 2008 TRAINING SESSIONS ON THE BEACH

TRAINING WITH SIR AND Former West Indian Cricketers and Stanford 20/20 Legends, Sir Vivian Richards and Curtly Ambrose, arrived in Bermuda on Friday 12, October for a quick visit. Sir Viv and Curtly were on the island to work with the National Senior Team train for the upcoming Stanford 20/20 Tournament in Antigua, February 2008. Whilst in Bermuda they also look time to assist the U19 squad in training and in the classroom. National Coach, Gus Logie stated, “This is an excellent opportunity for the players to pick the brain of two of the top cricketing legends in the world. It is very inspiring, especially for the younger players, to spend time with these individuals who have achieved so much in their careers.”

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TEAM BUILDING WORKSHOP AT WARWICK CAMP

TRAINING CAMPS - TRINIDAD AND INDIA The U19s are currently in taking part in an intensive training regime. They are playing four practice matches against Wanderers CC, Queen’s Park CC, Preysal Sports Club and Powergen Sports Club. They will meet with Mr. Deryck Murray, President of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board of Control and former West Indian national player. They will have regular practice sessions in the nets and on the field and will have the opportunity to train with former West Indian national players, Tony Gray and Bernard Julian. In the classroom, the team will focus on personal development, mental aspects of the game and will watch video analysis of themselves to see where they need to improve. Mr. Clinton Jeremiah, former army instructor, will be working on the team’s overall physical fitness.

The team will be leaving for India on route to Malaysia on February 1st. They will be training and playing matches or- ganised through the World Cricket Academy. This camp will provide the players an opportunity to train and play at a first class facility in similar conditions to Malaysia.

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NATIONAL SENIOR TEAM The National Senior Team returned from Kenya and Craig Brown: “Overall level of competitiveness UAE in October and some shared their thoughts on the improved. Another great experience with challenges along tour: the way. Beautiful countries and experience of cultures.” Rodney Trott: “ One of my better tours. Also a good learning experience the team will do better in the future. Remember time is the greatest teacher.” Tamauri Tucker: “It was great playing at the next level I gained a lot of experience and hope to share it.” Azeem Pitcher: “Tour was a good experience and a good motivator for things to come. Showed we can compete and outplay our opponents in spurts, just need to play better for longer periods.” Kevin Hurdle: “Thanks for the chance to test myself internationally again. Beautiful country.” Dwayne Leverock: “Ups and downs played good cricket in spurts - not long enough. Can play better for longer periods and it showed.” : “So close but yet so far. Results do not show it but progress is being made.”

National Team in Kenya, October 07

THE TEAM VISITED BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY CENTRE IN SOWETO, KENYA

Whilst the senior team was on tour in Kenya, the BCB shipped six boxes of t-shirts to donate to the Bethlehem Community Centre and Orphanage. The team spent the day with the chil- dren and assisted in the centre, which was a real eye opener for them. Lionel Tannock, Team Manager stated, “We in Bermuda are very blessed for the life we are able to live and the oppor- tunities that are open to us. The centre is located in a small village and there are no paved roads. The centre strug- gles daily to provide food, clothing and shoes for over 300 orphans. They all eat out of one large pot and share what they have. I feel encouraged to be able to be able to spend time with them.”

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POLICE GET TO THE SEMI-FINALS OF THE 5TH INTERNATIONAL POLICE CRICKET FESTIVAL, SOUTH AFRICA

Report by Richard Austin The Bermuda Police cricket team was in South Africa for the 5th International Police Cricket Festival, held in Cape Town, 26 October to 10 November 2007. Teams competed from Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, and South Africa. Cricket competitions were in a 6-a-side, 20/20, and 45 overs league formats The Bermuda Police made the semifinals. Bermuda secured their spot with a convincing win over Royal Virgin Islands. On Thursday Bermuda took on Antigua & Barbuda and South Africa clash with Royal Virgin Islands. Captain Carlton Jackson was the leading runscorer (155 from 4 innings) and followed by Dennis Archer (129 from 4 innings) who also has the highest individual score (85 ). Archer also led Bermuda 's -takers with 5 (tournament leader has 8) and was closely followed by Andy Cumberbatch, Freston Hurdle, and Ozzie Hinds- all on 4 wickets.Thorne had 3 catches (leader had 4) and is followed by Archer and Dennis Joell on 2 each. Among wicket-keepers, Terry Thomas had 4 dismissals (leader has 8). There was a disappointing anti- Nigel Gittens - bowling climax to the final of the 5th International Police Cricket Festival (IPCF) at Sahara Parks Newlands on Sunday 09 November 2007. This game never started as the ground-staff refused to hand over the pitch to the umpires due to concerns that the wet and soft outfield would be damaged during normal play. Apparently ICC officials are expected to inspect the Newlands grounds next week in advance of the scheduled test match South Africa versus New Zealand; Newlands officials therefore want the ICC to view the grounds in its best possible state. Not only were the teams

PAGE 9 BERMUDA CRICKET BOARD WINTER 2007 disappointed but so too were hundreds of school children especially brought to see the game and to interact with players from all competing Police Services. South Africa were awarded the tournament trophy based on the playing conditions clause stating that "in the event of the final not being played, the trophy winner will be the team with the higher placing after the round-robin games:" South Africa was placed first, Antigua & Barbuda was placed second: Antigua were not happy campers; they had some consolation in taking individual awards. Best Fielder: Paul Caruso, Western Australia, Most runs: Kelvin Bowens, Antigua & Bar- buda, Best bowler: Adam Stanford, Antigua & Barbuda, Tournament MVP: Kelvin Bowens, Captain Carlton Jackson - batting Antigua & Barbuda. Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association - Umpiring News

- Umpire Hector Watson successfully passed the West Indies Cricket Umpires' Association (WICUA) written exam in July 2007. - In December, umpires Richard Austin, Anthony Fubler, and Kent Gibbons took the WICUA Oral Exam. Marks from this exam will be totaled with marks from practical assessments these umpires underwent the past two seasons. A com- bined total of 80% is needed for these candidates to become fully qualified umpires at the international level. - The Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association has committed to hosting the 24th Biennial Convention of WICUA in Ber- muda during June 2009 (dates to be confirmed).

Message from the President 2008 Tournaments “I would like to thank everyone who U19 World Cup - Malaysia, Feb 17th-Mar 4th contributed to a successful 2007 Stanford 20/20 Antigua (first round), Feb 7th- Feb 11th cricketing season.. We have achieved a lot over the past year and I am Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, Pakistan, Feb 18th-Feb 24th looking forward to seeing what BELCO CUP, June 7th - June 8th progress lies ahead. On behalf of the Executive, I would like to wish Americas Championships Div. 1, Florida (tbc), June 17th- June everyone a safe and happy holiday 24th season.” Cup Match July 31st - Aug. 1st Associate 20/20 Qualifier - Belfast, Ireland, August 2nd, 3rd and 4th Intercontinental Cup - tba The BCB is bidding to host the Americas U15 Regional Tournament in early July. We hope to be able to confirm a 1 day series with the West Indies and Canada in the new year..

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