The 5th WRCF held in Colombo was a grand and tremendous success.
The International Fellowship of Cricket-Loving Rotarians (IFCR) have achieved what all other Rotary Fellowships dream of - fantastic participation (300 participants), excellent accommodation/Hotel facilities (Hilton Colombo), great sporting venues (S.S.C., C.C.C. & N.C.C./ Wesley), with a fusion of entertainment and fellowship.
IFCR - Sri Lanka is grateful to all those who participated and supported this grand Rotary Fellowship event, the 5th World Rotary Cricket Festival.
We are delighted that you all have truly enjoyed the 7 day Rotary Cricket Festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka. We hope more of you will visit us again in the not too distant future. May you be well and happy.
Monday, 27 August 2007
Thursday, 9 August 2007
The Best of Cricket Venues for the 5th WRCF
On all 4 match days - 13th, 14th, 16th & 17th August, matches will be played at the S.S.C. (best Test venue in Sri Lanka) and at the C.C.C. (former Test venue). In addition, on 2 days (13th & 17th August) matches will be played at N.C.C. (a nice ground with a 100 year old pavilion) and on the other 2 days (14th & 16th August) at Campbell Park/ Wesley Grounds (a train carriage is used as the restaurant).
All matches will be played on turf wickets.
All matches will be played on turf wickets.
Sunday, 5 August 2007
Spectacular 5th WRCF to commence in 7 days
IFCR – Sri Lanka is truly honored to host the 5th World Rotary Cricket Festival from 12th - 18th August, in Colombo. We are delighted that 12 Teams, with over 300 participants from Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa & Sri Lanka are participating.
We have left no stone unturned to ensure that the Best possible 5th WRCF is conducted in Colombo. The warm Welcome, accommodation at the “Official Hotel”, the Hilton Hotel, at a most attractive price, dream cricket venues including current and former “Test” venues, leading ex/current cricketers (SL) as featured Guest Speakers, spectacular Fellowship evenings etc. etc. are for you to enjoy.
IFCR will try its best to donate US$10,000 of sports equipment to 40 needy/ poor schools. We thank those who will donate their cricket equipment and those who may bring a special gift to be auctioned along with the select cricket memorabilia. Lets make this 5th WRCF a most memorable experience.
We have left no stone unturned to ensure that the Best possible 5th WRCF is conducted in Colombo. The warm Welcome, accommodation at the “Official Hotel”, the Hilton Hotel, at a most attractive price, dream cricket venues including current and former “Test” venues, leading ex/current cricketers (SL) as featured Guest Speakers, spectacular Fellowship evenings etc. etc. are for you to enjoy.
IFCR will try its best to donate US$10,000 of sports equipment to 40 needy/ poor schools. We thank those who will donate their cricket equipment and those who may bring a special gift to be auctioned along with the select cricket memorabilia. Lets make this 5th WRCF a most memorable experience.
Friday, 3 August 2007
Country Flags & Special Item/s for Charity Auction
Each Team is kindly requested to bring 3 National Flags (Australia & India: 1+ Flags from each Team). Your efforts to bring a special item/s for the charity auction (to provide sports equipment to needy schools), is greatly appreciated.
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
Matches to be played on Superb Turf Wickets
As of today, 301 participants from 7 countries are confirmed. All matches will be played on turf wickets. A batting paradise or will the bowlers do the trick!!!
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