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SPIRIT OF GLOBAL CHALLENGE

Sydney, , 7–14 January 2018 EVENT Details

The Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge is a competition initiated by SCG Cricket aimed at promoting the spirit of the game and celebrating the many friendships built through it. It will bring together many of the most prestigious and renowned for an event to be held in from the 7th until the 14th of January 2018 when cricket in Sydney will be buzzing with Australia and England competing for the coveted Ashes and the excitement of the BBL & WBBL will be in full swing. The competition will comprise of both a Men’s and Women’s draw, with the first SCG XI Women’s side set to be unveiled at the beginning of the competition.

Competitors include:

Marylebone Singapore SCG XI Cricketer’s Club Cricket Club Cricket Club of India

Hong Kong SACA Singalese Izingari Cricket Club Cricket Club

Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 3 SQUAD Requirements

• Each squad must nominate a tournament liaison manager who will deal with all communication in the lead up to and throughout the duration of the event.

• It is requested that each squad advises as to whether they will be bringing an umpire and/or a scorer as part of their touring party.

• It is requested that teams try to stay together during the competition in order to ensure logistical arrangements work without complication.

• Playing standard: 30-50 years old with experience at a reasonable level of cricket with the hope that each team will include 2/3 former first class cricketers and 4-5 former/current premier grade players.

4 Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 5 GROUNDS The Sydney Cricket Ground is one of the most prestigious cricket venues in World Cricket. With its famously heritage listed Members and Ladies Stands, the game is steeped in tradition. It has been the scene to many of the most famous moments in Australian Cricket history including Bradman scoring 452 in a Sheffield Shield match against Queensland in 1930, the first day-night 50-over international in 1979, Michael Clarke blasting 329 in a Test against India in 2012 and Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath taking their final bows in Drummoyne Oval is the home of the in the NSW Premier Cricket competition. A scenic 2007. Through over 150 years of history, including over 100 tests. venue located in the inner-west of Sydney on the banks of the Parramatta River, Drummoyne Oval was voted in the top 2 grounds in Sydney in 2016/17. The venue is of a first class standard, being used in recent years in the Matador Cup domestic one-day competition.

Bradman Oval

Bradman Oval is a picturesque ground located in the Southern Highlands of NSW, a short 90 minute drive south of Sydney where the great Sir Donald Bradman grew up and developed his game. The ground is a major tourist attraction with the Bradman Museum and ICC International Hall of Fame also situated on the precinct. Bradman Oval is a first class standard ground and as such is one of the most sought after playing venues in Australia.

Coogee Oval

Coogee Oval is one of the leading grounds used in the NSW Premier Cricket competition by the Randwick/ Petersham Cricket Club. Located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, Coogee Oval is a stone’s throw from Sydney’s iconic Coogee Beach. It is a venue which has a rich history in hosting major cricketing and rugby fixtures.

Camden Park

The home ground of I Zingari Australia, is a picturesque ground located an hour south of Sydney. Surrounded by a beautiful Australian bush setting, Camden Park represents a true experience of playing Cricket in country Australia.

6 Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 7 EVENTS

• Welcome drinks at the SCG - an informal event to be held at Tea during the 4th day of the Sydney Ashes test with drinks and cocktail food to be provided.

• Gala Dinner - a formal dinner for all Spirit of Cricket Global Challenger participants and SCG Members in celebration of the Spirit of Cricket. A number of special guests will be in attendance to talk about their experiences through playing cricket.

• BBL Cocktail Function: Sydney Sixers v at the SCG to be held in the Members Reserve for all Spirit of Cricket Global Challenger players and supporters.

8 Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 9 PLAYING Conditions

• Sydney Cricket Association playing conditions to be used for all fixtures with the exceptions of:

12 40 players over powerplay

One batting First 10 overs non-bowler, one of each innings. bowling non-batter.

40 over t20 fixtures

Bowlers to bowl a Standard t20 maximum of 8 overs. rules apply.

• Duckworth-Lewis to be applied in the event of wet weather during the competition.

• Red Kookaburra Regulation balls to be used in all fixtures.

• Teams can wear either whites or colours depending on their preference.

10 Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 11 SYDNEY’S home of cricket

12 Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 13 TOURNAMENT MARKETING Logistics

• Tournament Central Social Media - aim to gather traction through getting venues/councils/sponsors/teams involved in sharing To be based in the SCG Trust offices at Moore Park - Event Liaison, Coordinator and Communications. posts and promoting the competition:

• Accommodation As advised by KPT Travel, all teams to deal directly with KPT Trade in organising accommodation arrangements. Facebook Michael Coulton - [email protected] Tania Raad - [email protected] • All major updates on the progress of the competition leading up to the event.

• During the event posts to be made at the toss, progress score at the change of innings, and result at the * Star Rating Hotel Examples Room Rate Range end of each match. Standard rooms, unless indicated below • Table to be posted at the end of each day’s play. IBIS Sydney World Square $170 3 IBIS King Street Wharf $220 • Sponsor’s posts at various points in the lead up and during the event.

Mercure Sydney Central $160 4 Adina Hotel Darling Harbour $270 Instagram Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour $300 4.5 Park Royal Darling Harbour $340 • Photos to be posted of the venues to be used in lead up to the event. Sofitel Sydney $240 5 • Photos with Player of the Match for each game as judged by the umpires, as well as any other Intercontinental Sydney $295 • Significant performances (50, 100, wicket-takers). Meriton Serviced 2 Bedroom Apartments Apartments, World Square, Pitt $395 - $695* • Any other posts sent to the working committee from players/supporters during matches. Street & Kent Street

* prices per night / breakfast not included ** depending on weekday/weekend stay & location Twitter

• Transport: Coaches to be organised by KPT Travel to transport teams to and from game day venues. • Links to major updates in the lead up to the event - link to Facebook/Twitter posts.

• Airport transports can be arranged through KPT Travel. • Live updates to be provided throughout the days play at each venue.

• All other transport requirements during the week to be arranged by touring teams. • Links to sponsor’s posts, Player of the Match photos, other significant moments during the event. • Catering will be arranged by SCG Cricket at each venue on game days with both food and drinks available.

• Merchandise: SCG Cricket merchandise items will be available for purchase.

14 Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 15 TOURNAMENT Booklet

A tournament booklet will be made to be provided to all touring players/supporters which will include:

Contents page SCG Cricket SCG Cricket CEO’s message Chairman’s message

Event program Draw Team lists

Sponsors ads Key contacts Venue maps

16 Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge • Sydney, Australia, 7-14 January 2018 17 INDICATIVE Thursday 11th January Competition Itinerary Men’s - Group A Men’s - Group B Men’s - Group B Group B teams Saturday 6th January return to Sydney 2 v 4 1 v 3 2 v 4 (2 buses required) Bradman Oval Bradman Oval Teams to arrive in Sydney 11am 10am 2pm Group A teams (40 over) (T20) (T20) 1 & 3 Day off Sunday 7th January Friday 12th January Day 4 Sydney Welcome drinks — Tea time Group A teams bus to Ashes Test @ SCG members Lawn/Tent Bowral (2 buses required) Men’s - Group A Men’s - Group B Women’s Women’s

Monday 8th January 1 v 4 1 v 4 1 v 4 2 v 3 SCG SCG Drummoyne Oval Drummoyne Oval Men’s - Group A Men’s - Group A Men’s - Group B 10am 2pm 10am 2pm (T20) (T20) (T20) (T20) 1 v 2 3 v 4 1 v 2 Bradman Oval Bradman Oval Drummoyne Oval 10am 2pm 11am Group A teams 2 & 3 Day off Group B teams 2 & 3 Day off (T20) (T20) (40 over)

th Women’s Women’s Saturday 13 January Group A teams return to Sydney 1 v 2 3 v 4 (2 buses required) Men’s - Group A Men’s - Group B Women’s Women’s North Sydney Oval North Sydney Oval 1 v 4 1 v 4 1 v 4 10am 2pm 2 v 3 Group B teams 3 & 4 Day off (T20) (T20) SCG SCG Drummoyne Oval Drummoyne Oval 10am 2pm 10am 2pm (T20) (T20) (T20) (T20) Tuesday 9th January

Men’s - Group A Men’s - Group B Women’s Women’s Rest day - WBBL/BBL double header & cocktail function @ SCG

1 v 3 3 v 4 1 v 3 2 v 4 Drummoyne Oval North Sydney Oval Coogee Oval Coogee Oval Sunday 14th January 11am 11am 10am 2pm (40 over) (40 over) (T20) (T20) Men’s - Group A Men’s - Group B Women’s Group A teams 1 & 4 Day off Spirit of Cricket Gala Dinner 2 v 3 2 v 3 1 v 2 Group A teams 2 & 4 Day off Group B teams 1 & 2 Day off @ SCG 7:00pm SCG SCG North Sydney Oval 10am 2pm 10.30am Group B teams (T20) (T20) (T20) Wednesday 10th January 1 & 4 Day off

Group B teams bus to Bowral Rest day - Opportunity for sightseeing Presentation/Farewell at conclusion of last game @ SCG (2 buses required)

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