Hilton Hotel, Colombo - New "Official Hotel"

Hilton Hotel, Colombo, will roll out the Red Carpet for all those attending the 5th WRCF. Changing the "Official Hotel" was necessary to accommodate all the 275+ visiting Rotarian's/Spouses in one location. Providing you with this Upgrade has been managed at no additional cost to you :-). www.hilton.com

Sri Lanka Tourist Board joins hands with Rotary SL

The Sri Lanka Tourist Board has joined hands with Rotary SL & is extending valuable support to ensure a most enjoyable and memorable experience to all those attending the 5th WRCF. The S.L.T.B. will also host the Gala Dinner & Spectacular Entertainment on 14 August, 2007. www.srilankatourism.org

All Rotary Cricket Lovers - "Visa on Arrival" in Sri Lanka

All of you attending the 5th WRCF from Australia, U.K., India, New Zealand, Pakistan & South Africa will be issued Visas on arrival in Sri Lanka. Please request for a "Tourist Visa". Also ensure that your Passport is valid for 6 months (expires only after 1 March, 2008). www.immigration.gov.lk

Charity Auction - Sports equipment for poor Schools

We kindly request Each Team to bring a gift item to be auctioned. Sports equipment will be purchased with the funds raised to benefit poor school children...help bring a smile to their faces. We are grateful to the British Team for the generous donation of US$2,000 to purchase cricket equipment that will benefit senior school children after the tournament. Other Teams too are welcome to donate their cricket equipment after the tournament.

Rotary Pakistan too confirms 1 Team. Total - 14 Teams

We are delighted that Rotary Pakistan too has confirmed their participation. Hope Bangladesh too will join us & add greater colour to the 5th WRCF.

Minimum 12 Teams & 250+ Participants at 5th WRCF

Minimum 12 Teams with over 250 participants will join in the gala Cricket Festivities from 12-18 August. 4 Teams (all 3 Australian Teams & 1 from Chennai, India) have transferred the necessary team advances. Bank transfer details are given below. A delegation of 60 Australians & over 100 Indians will arrive in sunny Sri Lanka. For any sight-seeing/ tour programmes beyond the 5th WRCF proper, please contact/visit http://www.utopiavacations.net/

Bank Account Details - Use T.T. / SWIFT

We kindly request each TEAM Manager/ Captain to transfer the advance of US$200 per member of their group/ contingent. Eg: If number of Players, spouses & supporters in your Group/ contingent is 23, then we would appreciate it if you would transfer (23 x US$200 each) US$4,600 at one go.

The Bank account details:

Account Number : 001 003771 003
Account Name : Rotary Club of Colombo Regency
Bank Name : HSBC
Branch : Main Office Branch
Bank Address : 24, Sir Baron Jayatilleke Mawatha, 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.

Transfer of Funds

The Rotary Bank account details for the necessary transfer of funds will be given in the next 18 hours. Please make arrangements to transfer the full amount as declared by each Team (players + spouses/ supporters) at US$200 per person. Eg: If 20 persons (20 x US$200) = US$4,000.

The balance payable amount of US$216 per player and US$150 per spouse/ supporter will be collected in Colombo.

New Zealand (1) & India (4) too confirm Teams

Rtn. David of New Zealand has confirmed 1 Team with a contingent of 20. Rtn. Kittu of IFCR India has confirmed 4 Teams (RI Dist.3060 -Gujarat with 25, Dist.3150 - Hyderabad with 20, Dist.3190 - Bangalore with 21 and Dist.3230 - Chennai with 20) with a total contingent of 86.

U.K. Confirms Team / Large contingent

The British will arrive in full force - contingent of 23 including an infant :-) and will stay at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel.

Australia confirms 1 additional Team (Total 3 Teams)

Rtn. Graeme Amoore, Sec. IFCR Australia, confirmed that Australia will field 3 Teams. All of them will stay at the Official Hotel - Cinnamon Grand. Rtn. David H. of Western Redbacks (RI Dist.9470, Aust.) has sent in 20 names.

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.