Participation Update
Information went out to 10 teams and contacts on April 21, 2009 about their interest in participating in this year's
tournament. We have confirmed that this year we will have all 10 teams participating in the event. So far Taverners, Lions
from Winnipeg, New York, Milwaukee Cricket Club, St. Cloud,Falcons Cricket Club, Bhakta Cricket Club, MCA 11 and
MICC-Cavaliers will all be participating.
Venue:
Bryn Mawr Park will be the sight of this years tournament. We will use both Cricket fields to accomodate 2 games played
at the same time.
Hotel Update
The Hotel that we have negotiated special pricing for this year is the Downtown Hilton.
Please confirm With Josine Durant the number of rooms your Team will require.
Whats Happening this Year
Friday
Exhibition Game: There will be an exhibition game on Friday night featuring a team from Brit's Pub and The Taverners
Cricket Club From Winnepeg Canada.
Team meet and greet: There will be a team meet and greet after the Exhibition game at The Local
downtown Minneapolis. 931 NICOLLET MALL MINNEAPOLIS 55402 | (612) 904-1000
Saturday
Opening Ceremony: 8:00 AM Opening ceremony, Introduction to the tournament, rules, and expectations.
Tournament Starts: 9:00 AM Come out and watch non stop Cricket from Morning to evening. Enjoy food, drink and
the comradery of the game.
Saturday Evening Gala: 8:00 PM Come out to the Minneapolis Downtown Hilton for our Saturday evening Gala. Join
us for Music and dance provided by DJ Rick. Enter a raffle to win various prizes. Meet the other teams and their
supporters.
Sunday
Tournament Finishes: Watch the elimination rounds and the finals, as the 10 teams battle for the first place trophy.
Matches begin at 9:00 AM ending at 7:00 PM
Awards Ceremony: 7:00 PM Stay around after the finals to see the awards ceremony.
Sunday Evening Unwind: 8:30 PMAfter the Awards ceremony we will all be going back Downtown for a few drinks
and discussion of the weekends events. The unwind will be held at The Local 931 NICOLLET MALL MINNEAPOLIS
For questions, concerns, interest, input, feedback about the tournament. Please contact me at 612-910-2024 or
jnic0004@msn.com
Josine Durant
Committee Chair
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