Hellenic Cricket Federation (HCF) is pleased to invite schools groups\/ clubs\/teams, from across the globe, to take part in the INTERNATIONAL U17 CRICKET TOURNAMENT 2019. Students\/Players must be between 14-17 years old.<\/strong> At the Tournament will participate up to ten teams\/school groups.<\/p>\n T20 Tournament. One innings per side, each innings limited to a maximum of 20 overs, hard ball.<\/p>\n (details provided at Hellenic Cricket Federation office e mail address at contact@cricket.gr<\/a>)<\/p>\n \u2022 7 night accommodation at a four star Hotel (Ionian Park Hotel) in dbl\/twin or triple rooms with private facilities All students\/players must have been born from 1\/1\/2002-31\/12\/2005<\/strong>. Dates will be checked by the Tournament Referee at the Managers and Umpires meeting which will be held before the start of the tournament. Exceptionally at the tournament will be able to participate up to three (3) younger players.<\/strong> 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<\/strong> before the start of the Tournament.<\/p>\n 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. Two grounds will be used for the Tournament. One is the Marina cricket ground which is 2km away from the hotel. The second is the Espianada square ground which is situated at Corfu town and 10km from the hotel. All grounds have artificial pitches. All teams will play in all grounds.<\/p>\n The matches of the tournament will be held from Monday 15th till Saturday 20th of April.<\/strong><\/p>\n Host: Hellenic Cricket Federation (H. C. F)<\/p>\n Teams should organize to arrive in Corfu on Sunday 14th of April<\/strong> and depart on Sunday 21st<\/strong>. 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 contact@cricket.gr<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n There will be a meeting of team officials chaired by the Tournament Referee, on the evening before the first day of the tournament.<\/p>\n 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. H.C. F will provide accommodation only with the entry fee for 18 persons (15 student & 3 officials). Any extras must be settled in cooperation with Hellenic Cricket Federation Office. Hotel rooming list to be sent to the Tournament Organizer.<\/p>\n Ionian Park Hotel Breakfast and dinner is provided in the hotel. It is essential that all schools\/teams inform the Tournament Organizer at contact@cricket.gr of any special dietary requirements<\/p>\n There will be pharmacies boxes at all grounds .In case of emergency there will be full cover from the national center of urgent need.<\/p>\n There will be a Gala Dinner on Saturday 20th . 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.<\/p>\n There will be a photo shooting of all the participants of the tournament. The date and time will be set according on match schedule. Teams should be uniform dressed (with their playing clothes) and the officials must wear tie.<\/p>\n \u2022 \u03a4\u03bf the winning team will be given trophy and medals. To secure a place in the Tournament a deposit of 500 euros per school\/team is required<\/strong>. As per every year H.C.F will run a strict \u201cfirst come first served\u201d policy. Schools or teams who wish to participate in the Tournament, must submit the application form completed and make the deposit no later than 31\/1\/2019<\/strong>. Participating schools\/teams must proceed to the deposit of the 30% of the cost the latest by 25\/03\/2019. Final payment to be made by 10\/04\/2019. Hellenic Cricket federation holds the right of the extension the deadlines in special circumstances.<\/p>\n Bank: ALPHA Bank The following information is required from each participating school\/team: Tel. +30 26610 36560<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\nFormat<\/h3>\n
Tournament entry<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Breakfast and dinner at the hotel daily
\n\u2022 Transfers Airport (Port) \u2013 Hotel \u2013 Airport (Port)
\n\u2022 Transfers from the Hotel to the Venues and return
\n\u2022 Transfers for any scheduled event of the Tournament
\n\u2022 Culture events participation
\n\u2022 Gala Dinner on Saturday evening.
\n\u2022 Trophies<\/p>\nPlayers date of birth<\/h3>\n
Tournament venue\/grounds<\/h3>\n
Dates<\/h3>\n
Organizers<\/h3>\n
Arrival and departure<\/h3>\n
Tournament umpires and officials<\/h3>\n
Managers, coaches and captains meetings<\/h3>\n
Accommodation<\/h3>\n
Details of the hotel<\/h3>\n
\nWeb: www.parkhotelcorfu.com
\nPhone: (+30) 26610.91310
\nFax: (+30) 26610 91531
\nEmail: info@parkhotelcorfu.com<\/p>\nMeals<\/h3>\n
Medical facilities<\/h3>\n
Gala dinner<\/h3>\n
Photo shooting<\/h3>\n
Awards<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 To the Runners up will be given trophy and medals.
\n\u2022 To the 3rd place will be given medals
\n\u2022 Player of the Tournament award
\n\u2022 Spirit of cricket team award
\n\u2022 In all participant teams will be given diplomas\/certifications.<\/p>\nFinance<\/h3>\n
Hellenic Cricket Federation Bank Details<\/h3>\n
\nAccount Name: Hellenic Cricket Federation
\nAccount #: 680002002017096
\nIBAN: GR39 0140 6800 6800 0200 2017 096
\nSWIFT: CRBAGRAAXXX<\/p>\nInformation required<\/h3>\n
\n– Squad Photo
\n– Country Flag and School-team Logo
\n– Short history and Squad details including captain, players, coach, manager and officials
\nAll information to be provided to the Tournament Organizer at contact@cricket.gr<\/a>
\nFor any further information please contact Hellenic Cricket Federation Office at contact@cricket.gr <\/a><\/p>\n