Spring Cup Senior Cricket Tournament 2018
Welcome and introduction
Hellenic Cricket Federation (HCF) is pleased to invite clubs/teams, from across the globe, to take part in the Spring Cup Senior Cricket Tournament 2018. Exceptionally at the tournament will be able to participate up to three (3) younger players. The teams who wish to use younger players must submit to the Hellenic Cricket Federation the Special Dispensation – Underage application form signed by the guardian of the player at least two (2) months before the start of the Tournament.
Format
T20 Tournament. One innings per side, each innings limited to a maximum of 20 overs.
Tournament venue/grounds
The tournament will be held in the beautiful island of Corfu. Corfu is one of the most cosmopolitan islands of Greece, located on the northern side of the Ionian Sea. Marina cricket ground(artificial) will be used, which is 2km away from the hotel.
Dates
The matches of the tournament will be held from Monday 30th April till Saturday 5th May .
Organizers
Host: Hellenic Cricket Federation (H. C. F)
Arrival and departure
Teams should organize to arrive in Corfu on Sunday 29th and depart on Sunday 6th . Coaches will transport teams from the airport to the hotel. Transfer time to hotel from airport is about 30- 45 minutes respectively. Flight details to be sent to the Tournament organizer at .
Tournament umpires and officials
Every team is required to provide one umpire (with umpiring diploma if it is possible or cricketing experience) and one scorer (in a good level) who will participate to all the matches of the tournament. These two should be notified in the application form. Team officials will be fully responsible for the discipline of their team members during the event and period of stay. Participants are advised to ensure the safety of their belongings at all times.
Managers, coaches and captains meetings
There will be a meeting of team officials chaired by the Tournament Referee, on the evening before the first day of the tournament.
Accommodation
All the teams (players and officials will accommodate at Ionian Park Hotel (4 star Hotel). Accommodation is booked on a bed, breakfast and dinner basis. Any extras must be settled in cooperation with Hellenic Cricket Federation Office. Hotel rooming list to be sent to the Tournament Organizer.
Details of the hotel
Ionian Park Hotel
Web: www.parkhotelcorfu.com
Phone: (+30) 26610.91310
Fax: (+30) 26610 91531
Email:
Meals
Breakfast and dinner is provided in the hotel. It is essential that all teams inform the Tournament Organizer at of any special dietary requirements.
Medical facilities
There will be pharmacies boxes at all grounds .In case of emergency there will be full cover from the national center of urgent need.
Gala dinner
There will be a Gala Dinner on Saturday 5th May. All teams may wear evenly shirts and trousers or blue jeans (or other uniform appearance) and the officials must wear tie. The event must be attended by all participants.
Awards
- Το the winning team will be given trophy and medals.
- To the Runners up will be given trophy and medals.
- To the 3rd place will be given medals
- Player of the Tournament award
- Spirit of cricket team award
- In all participant teams will be given diplomas/certifications.
Weather
The sun shines 9 hours a day, raising the average temperature to 18°C (64°F), with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Finance
To secure a place in the Tournament a deposit of 500 euros per team is required. As per every year H.C.F will run a strict “first come first served” policy. Teams who wish to participate in the Tournament, must submit the application form completed and make the deposit no later than 31/1/2018.
Hellenic Cricket Federation Bank Details
Bank: ALPHA Bank
Account Name: Hellenic Cricket Federation
Account #: 680002002017096
IBAN: GR39 0140 6800 6800 0200 2017 096
SWIFT: CRBAGRAAXXX
For any further information please contact Hellenic Cricket Federation Office at
Tel. +30 26610 36560
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL DISPENSATION 2018
