Easy / Simplified Registration for 5th WRCF

Each Team Manager or Captain should collect US$200.00 from each person (cricketers & supporters) planning to attend the 5th WRC Festival in Colombo and prepare to transfer such funds (US$3,600 if 18 persons) to the Rotary Account in Colombo by 28th June, 2007. The names of those attending should be emailed (with * indicated for players) along with the preferred Team Hotel indicated before 28th June, 2007. Balance monies on arrival at the Official Hotel www.cinnamonhotels.com in Colombo.

5th WRCF- Full House expected with 16 Teams

Beautiful & sunny Sri Lanka gears up to warmly welcome 16 Rotary Cricket Teams (from 7+ countries) attending the 5th WRC Festival. Lively cricket on lush greens amidst great fun & fellowship.

Anticipated Teams: Australia - 2, England - 1, India - 6, New Zealand- 1, Pakistan - 1, South Africa - 1, Sri Lanka - 2 and Possibly 2 teams from Nepal, Malaysia, Bangladesh or West Indies.

5th WRCF - Cost Per Cricketer & Non Cricketer

Accommodation - US$200.00 (6 nights at Cinnamon Grand Hotel)
Transportation - US$ 80.00 (Airport & Match Transfers 12th-18th)
Food & Entertain.t - US$ 70.00 (5 Lunches & 4 Gala Dinners)

Plus Additional Cost Per Cricketer:
Photos, Trophies, Balls etc.- US$ 16.00 (Group & Team Photos)
Cricket Grounds - US$ 50.00 (4 Turf Wkts. 2 Former Test Venues)

Total Cost Per Cricketer - US$416.00 & Non Cricketer - US$350.00

5th WRCF - Official Hotel is Cinnamon Grand

Come! Enjoy the luxury of Cinnamon Grand Hotel (5* Branded Hotel).

Total Cost of Hotel Accommodation for 6 nights (12-18 August)
on Twin Share basis with Bed & Breakfast is US$200.00 Per Person.
Each additional night US$70.00 per couple (special IFCR rate).

Please visit the Hotel website http://www.cinnamonhotels.com/ and see for yourself the luxury that awaits you, the Cricket Loving Rotarian's and their spouses.

We have also negotiated with Hotel Taj Samudra www.tajhotels.com/Business/Taj%20Samudra,COLOMBO/ US$180.00 Per Person on Twin share basis with B&B for 6 nights and similarly with Hilton Colombo Hotel www.hilton.com US$270.00 Per Person.
Single supplement: For a person taking a single room (not sharing) add an additional US$160.00 to the above Hotel rates.

Please confirm your TEAM accommodation requirements to rotary.nalin@gmail.com (Full Team must preferably stay together).

An IFCR Travel Desk, First Aid room etc. will be available at the Official Hotel http://www.cinnamonhotels.com/

5th WRCF Programme: 12-18 August, 2007

12th - 08.00hrs to 18.00hrs Arrival of IFCR members & spouses
- 18.00hrs 5th WRCF Opening Ceremony, Gala Dinner & Entertainment

13th - 08.00hrs to 12.45hrs & 13.15hrs to 18.00hrs Cricket Matches
(2 matches will be played on each ground - 2 x 25 overs per match)
Spouses - Excellent city tour (half day)
18.30hrs Dinner on own (Many gastronomical restaurants to choose from)

14th - 08.00hrs to 12.45hrs & 13.15hrs to 18.00hrs Cricket Matches
Spouses - Fantastic shopping (half day)
19.00hrs Fellowship Dinner & Entertainment (Hosted)

15th - Day at leisure (Day tours to the hills, beaches, historical sights at own cost)
12.30 noon or 19.30 evening, Rotary Club meetings will be hosted.

16th - 08.00hrs to 12.45hrs & 13.15hrs to 18.00hrs Cricket Matches
Spouses - Excellent city tour (half day)
18.30 hrs Dinner on own (many gastronomical restaurants to choose from)

17th - 08.00hrs to 12.45hrs & 13.15hrs to 18.00hrs Cricket Matches
Spouses - Fantastic shopping (half day)
19.00hrs 5th WRCF Gala Closing ceremony, Dinner & Entertainment

18th - Departure: Beautiful Tours/ Value Excursions at own cost.

5th World Rotary Cricket Festival

The International Fellowship of Cricket Loving Rotarian's of Rotary International District 3220, Sri Lanka, will host the 5th World Rotary Cricket Festival from 12-18 August, 2007. The Family of Rotary in Sri Lanka extend a very warm welcome to the International Fellowship of Cricket Loving Rotarians (IFCR) attending this gala Rotary cricket festival. Be a part of the exiting cricket that will be played on lush greens surrounded by palm trees and overlooked by a smiling sun... fun and fellowship.