INFORMATION BULLETIN – OCTOBER 29, 2001

The objective of this circular is to keep all members aware of the progress we are making in the various areas of endeavour. Please consider these as you plan your various activities for the short and medium term.

A: CRICKET COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAS INC. (CCAM Inc.)

Organisational

The Cricket Council of the Americas has been officially incorporated as agreed at the inaugural meeting earlier this year. The offshore company has been incorporated in Antigua, with the registered office and address being that of the West Indies Cricket Board. There are some organisational matters that will require formalization and to facilitate these matters, I am suggesting a net meeting of the original parties. This will be to effectively wind up the old CCAM and transfer all assets and liabilities to the new entity, and to issue shares to all of the membership. I am proposing Friday November 9, 2001 at 11:30 DST (daylight saving time –east coast Canada). Details to be provided no later than Monday, November 5, 2001.

Funding Update

Funding of cricket in the region is severely capped. Discussions are close to conclusion in respect of a holistic package for the signature tournaments of CCAM over a 5-year period. It is envisaged that I shall be in a position to provide details within the next 30 days.

Event Status

The Americas Championship will be held March 7 – 17, 2002. At this stage, plans are progressing well and the next update will be issued on November 15, 2001. The Cricket Development Symposium and Under 13 Tournament has been rescheduled for late July 2002 at Disney in Orlando. Within the next few weeks, we hope to issue a revised programme and more details.

The Americas Under 15 will be hosted by USACA, who have initiated plans for this tournament. The first bulletin on this tournament will be issued on November 30, 2001.

B: UNDER 19

A Combined Americas Team will compete in the 2002 WICB tournament. This tournament will consist of a three (3) day competition and a limited overs competition. The tournament will take place in August 2002 and will last for approximately 3 weeks. Additional details will be supplied at a later date.

C: CRICKET ACADEMY PLACES

The West Indies Cricket Board has offered four (4) places in the Shell Cricket Academy of St. George's University. Prospective candidates should submit application through their Associations and should reach the Regional office no later than November 16, 2001. The target age group is 18 to 23 years, and the Association must provide full educational and medical history as well as a comprehensive cricket history of the player. For further information, please contact me at your convenience. Other discussions are in progress to facilitate extra-regional places for regional players. Details will be supplied as they come to hand.

D: MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS

Affiliate applications have been initiated for the following countries, and are at varying stages of progress awaiting expedition by the relevant associations:

1. Cuba
2. Costa Rica
3. Panama
4. Chile
5. Surinam
6. Turks & Caicos

The Cayman Islands are re-applying for Associate membership, and have likewise been advised on the procedure for such. The final application is pending expedition by the Association. There are no other intended applications for Associate Membership

E: MISCELLANEOUS

Within the next few days, you would have noticed that the website has been revamped. I encourage you to assist in maintaining this site through the provision of articles, pictures and other pertinent information to her in a timely basis.

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