Following the Cricket Festivals held in England, India, New Zealand and Australia, the International Fellowship of Cricket-Loving Rotarian's (IFCR) of RI Dist. 3220 - Sri Lanka as the Host Nation extend a very warm welcome to each of you attending the gala 5th World Rotary Cricket Festival.
All 300 participants will stay at the “Official Hotel” – Hilton Hotel, Colombo.
Currently 14 teams have confirmed their participation: Australia (3 teams), England, India (6 teams - from Gujarat, Hyderabad, Bangalore & Chennai), New Zealand, Pakistan & Sri Lanka (2). 2 South African participants too have confirmed. Each team will play a 25 over match on each of the 4 match days - 13th, 14th, 16th & 17th of August. Come! Enjoy the exciting cricket that will be played on lush greens amidst great fun & fellowship :-)
5th WRCF Programme: 12-18 August, 2007
12th: Arrival. Welcome to Sri Lanka - “A land like no other”.
17.30hrs - Orientation/ Briefing 5th WRCF
18.30 hrs - Grand Opening Ceremony with Dinner & fantastic Entertainment at the Galle Face Hotel. Cricketers are requested to preferably wear blazers/Jackets. Each Team representative will speak for 3 mts. Featured speakers will include former SL Cricket Captain Michael Tissera
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)
Excellent morning & afternoon city tours (90mts each)
19.00hrs - Dinner on own (Many fine restaurants to choose from)
14th: 08.00hrs to 12.45hrs & 13.15hrs to 18.00hrs - Cricket Matches
Fantastic morning & afternoon shopping (101mts at Odel/ House of Fashion)
19.00hrs – Gala Dinner & Entertainment at the Mount Lavinia Hotel (Hosted by the SL Tourist Board). The special Gift items given by each Team & select Cricket memorabilia from National Cricketers will be auctioned. Proceeds will go towards purchasing sports equipment for poor schools.
15th: Day at leisure. Day tours to Kandy or Galle can be arranged at own cost. Please contact/visit http://www.utopiavacations.net/
12.15hrs & 18.30hrs – Regular Rotary Club meetings (Hosted/ F.O.C.)
16.00hrs - General Meeting of I.F.C.R.
19.00hrs – RC Colombo East - Speaker SL Cricket Capt. Mahela J. (US$10)
16th: 08.00hrs to 12.45hrs & 13.15hrs to 18.00hrs - Cricket Matches
Excellent morning & afternoon city tours (90mts each)
18.30hrs - Dinner on own (many fine restaurants to choose from)
17th: 08.00hrs to 12.45hrs & 13.15hrs to 18.00hrs - Cricket Matches
Fantastic morning & afternoon shopping (101mts at Odel/ House of Fashion)
19.00hrs - Gala Closing ceremony, Dinner & Entertainment at The Bay Leaf. Featured speakers will include former SL Test opener Sidath W.
18th: Departure. “Ayubowan” – May you have a long and healthy life. Beautiful Tours/ Value Excursions at own cost. Please contact/visit http://www.utopiavacations.net/
Easy / Simplified Registration for 5th WRCF
Each Team Manager or Captain should collect US$200.00 as an advance from each person (cricketers & supporters) planning to attend the 5th WRC Festival in Colombo & transfer such funds (US$3,600 if 18 persons) to the below mentioned Rotary Account. Names of those attending should be emailed to rotary.nalin@gmail.com
5th WRCF - Cost Per Cricketer & Non Cricketer
Accommodation (6 nights) on B/B at Hilton Hotel, Colombo - US$350.00
For each additional night add US$70.00 per room (Special IFCR price)
Transport, match days lunches at the grounds & 3 dinners are included
Also a Rotary Lunch & Evening meeting on Wednesday, 15th is hosted.
Plus Additional Cost Per Cricketer: US$66.00
Booking of Cricket Grounds, Photos, Trophies, Balls etc.
Total Cost Per Cricketer - US$416.00 & Non Cricketer - US$350.00
Bank Account Details - Use T.T. / SWIFT
Each TEAM Manager/Captain is kindly requested to transfer the advance of US$200 per person (players + spouses + supporters). Eg: If 20 persons, then US$4,000 to be transferred. The balance payable amount of US$216 per player and US$150 per spouse/ supporter is to be paid on arrival in Colombo.
The Bank account details:
Account Number : 001 003771 003
Account Name : Rotary Club of Colombo Regency
Bank Name : HSBC
Branch : Main Office
Bank Address : 24, Sir Baron Jayatilleke Mw, Colombo 1, SRI LANKA
Bank Swift Code : HSBCLKLX
Each TEAM/group to transfer funds from Bank to Bank by T.T./ SWIFT. Please inform us of the amount transferred so as to confirm receipt.
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