Year in Review 2020 Bermuda Cricket Board Photography Courtesy of ICC CRICKET Table of Contents 2020 Year in Review 3 Opening remarks from the Hon. Premier 4 Remarks from the Hon. Min of Sports & Culture 5 Fara Gorsi, ICC Americas Regional Development Manager 6 Presidents Remarks 7 Covid-19 Regulations 9 T20 League 11 Streaming of League Matches & Social Media Promotion 13 BCUA & Scorers 15 U19 National Team Training Squad 16 U11 & U14 Youth Summer Leagues 17 Establishment of U13 & U15 National Training Teams 18 Bid to Host ICC Competitions 19 MOU Signing with Western Counties Cricket Association & Evening Cricket League 20 Domestic Cricket Regulations Post-Season Review 21 Code of Conduct Review 21 Audited Financials 21 Sponsorship Renewal 21 ZOOM Webinars 21 Women in Cricket – Round Table Forum 22 Omtex Clothing Apparel Review - Clubs & National Teams 23 Women in Cricket – Round Table Forum 23 Website Redesign 24 2021 BCB Vision 25 Committees 26 Key Objectives 27 Thank you to our Clubs 29 Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners 30 2020 Year in Review 25 Point Finger Road Paget DV04 Bermuda 1 441 292 8958 | www.cricket.bm | [email protected] 3 Premier the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP There is no doubt that historians will record 2020 as the most disruptive year to Bermuda’s culture and lifestyle in our long history. Most of our cultural expressions, the amazing opportunities that we enjoy to ‘be Bermudian’ every year, were restricted, suspended, or even cancelled; and for social people like us, that isolation has been tough. Everything from launching the League in Spring to playing and watching Cup Match in Summer was lost due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and for athletes…just trying to stay fit during shelter-in-place was a massive challenge. Then, even after Players got used to competing under the ‘New Normal’, Hurricane Paulette came along to conclude the League early. It is therefore important that we recognise the vision and organisation of the BCB’s and Clubs’ Administrators; to thank the Officials who maintained readiness; and to appreciate the sacrifice and commitment of Bermuda’s cricketers. Accordingly, on behalf of the Government and People of Bermuda, I proudly congratulate and celebrate the BCB, its Member Clubs, the Officials, and the Players who ‘kept their eye on the ball and stuck to the wicket knowing the runs would come’ during these extraordinary times. We are proud of you all, and I hope that 2021 allows a return to the sport we love, full of the excitement, banter, and uniquely decent behaviour that defines Cricket across the globe. Congratulations and Best Wishes for the remainder of the Year. Sincerely, The Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP Premier The Cabinet Office • 105 Front Street • Hamilton HM12 • Bermuda Telephone: 441.292-5501 • E-mail: [email protected] 4 The Hon. Dr Ernest Peets, JP Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport On behalf of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports, it gives me great pleasure to Ministryacknowledge of Youth, Culture the and Sporthard work done this year by the Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB). On behalf of the Ministry of TheseYouth, Culture are unusualand Sports, timesit gives mewe great are pleasurepresently to in. acknowledge the hard work done this year by the Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB). As we navigate a global pandemic, we’ve had to find new and innovative ways of highlighting These are unusual times we arethe presently success in. and achievements of our sports talent and the sporting bodies which support As we navigate a global pandemic,them. we've had to find new and innovative ways of highlighting the success and achievements of our sports talent and the sporting bodies which support them. Even during these unfamiliar times, and as a new Minister, I felt it important to share a message of encouragement with you. Even during these unfamiliar times, and as a new Minister, I felt it important to share a message of encouragement withPrior you. to the onset of the pandemic, the BCB did admirable and commendable work, providing support to our local league cricket, and developing our young people through its youth Prior to the onset of the pandemic,cricket the programmes. BCB did admirable and commendable work, providing support to our local league cricket, and developing our young people through its youth cricket programmes.It’s said that sports brings people together to celebrate and to enjoy friendly rivalries. Cricket It's said that sports brings peopleis without together toa celebratedoubt andthe to bedrock enjoy friendly and rivalries. foundation of our sporting traditions, and its cultural Cricket is without a doubt the significancebedrock and foundation cannot of our besporting overstated. traditions, and its cultural significance cannot be overstated. This year for the first time in our history, we are unable to gather as we normally would, This year for the first time in ourparticularly history, we are for unable milestone to gather as cricket we normally events. would, particularly for milestone cricket events. But the executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board deserve our appreciation for working with But the executive of the Bermudathe CricketGovernment Board deserve to our host appreciation physically for working distanced cricket events that not only delighted our with the Government to host physically distanced cricket events that not only delighted our community, but allowed uscommunity, to enjoy our national but sport allowed in a safe, us responsible to enjoy way. our national sport in a safe, responsible way. Their energy, passion, innovationTheir and energy,commitment passion, to persevering innovation though adversity and are commitment to persevering though adversity are the the hallmarks of great leadership.hallmarks And Bermuda of isgreat well served leadership. by the BCB. And Bermuda is well served by the BCB. As the Minister of Youth, CultureAs andthe Sport, Minister I look forward of Youth, to working Culture with the and BCB Sport,to I look forward to working with the BCB to build upon the hard work donebuild this year, upon and to the further hard the excellencework done and development this year, and to further the excellence and development of cricket in Bermuda. of cricket in Bermuda. On behalf of the Ministry, I wishOn you behalf continued of success. the Ministry, I wish you continued success. Sincerely,Sincerely, The Hon. Dr Ernest Peets, JP MinisterThe of Hon.Youth, CultureDr Ernest and Sport Peets, JP Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport 3rd Floor, Government Administration Building 30 Parliament Street, Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda | Telephone 292-1681 3rd Floor, Government Administration Building Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport 30 Parliament Street, Hamilton HM12, Bermuda | Telephone 292-1681 On behalf of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports, it gives me great pleasure to 5 acknowledge the hard work done this year by the Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB). These are unusual times we are presently in. As we navigate a global pandemic, we've had to find new and innovative ways of highlighting the success and achievements of our sports talent and the sporting bodies which support them. Even during these unfamiliar times, and as a new Minister, I felt it important to share a message of encouragement with you. Prior to the onset of the pandemic, the BCB did admirable and commendable work, providing support to our local league cricket, and developing our young people through its youth cricket programmes. It's said that sports brings people together to celebrate and to enjoy friendly rivalries. Cricket is without a doubt the bedrock and foundation of our sporting traditions, and its cultural significance cannot be overstated. This year for the first time in our history, we are unable to gather as we normally would, particularly for milestone cricket events. But the executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board deserve our appreciation for working with the Government to host physically distanced cricket events that not only delighted our community, but allowed us to enjoy our national sport in a safe, responsible way. Their energy, passion, innovation and commitment to persevering though adversity are the hallmarks of great leadership. And Bermuda is well served by the BCB. As the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, I look forward to working with the BCB to build upon the hard work done this year, and to further the excellence and development of cricket in Bermuda. On behalf of the Ministry, I wish you continued success. Sincerely, The Hon. Dr Ernest Peets, JP Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport 3rd Floor, Government Administration Building 30 Parliament Street, Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda | Telephone 292-1681 Fara Gorsi, ICC Americas Regional Development Manager “Over a challenging, some what unprecedented year of Covid-19 , Bermuda Cricket Board has spear headed in the Americas Region with tenacity to fulfill the needed appetite, of the game to its loyal and passionate followers. Whether it has been engaging online with the Cricket Fraternity via webinars, or working with the local Health Authorities proactively to adopt a safe to cricket policy. The sheer dedication has been a testament of their leadership and hard work. 2021 awaits for an exciting, yet challenging year for BCB, since their advancement, from 2019 in the ICC Americas regional category, Tier 2 and now have moved up in to Tier 1. This equates to targeted support form ICC regional team and further opportunities in all service & programs offered by the ICC. I have no doubt in my mind, BCB will deliver, wholly committed and successfully.” 3rd Floor, Government Administration Building 30 Parliament Street, Hamilton HM12, Bermuda | Telephone 292-1681 6 Lloyd Smith President’s Report - AGM 2020 The Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) had a very successful 2020 year, when you look at what has happened to cricket worldwide and even other sports in Bermuda with having to adapt to the new COVID-19 climate.