BCB boss assures clubs continued support, announces plans for re-election
The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB), earlier this week handed over the development fund to the Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA) while assuring clubs in the zone of continued support. BCB President, Hilbert Foster also announced his intention of seeking re-election for another two years when the BCB holds its Annual General Meeting in December.
Foster was unanimously re-elected at the last election.
He stated that he was committed to making Berbice cricket, the role model of West indies cricket and to make sure that every person felt part of the system even if they are not supportive of his slate.
According to a release from the county board, the sum of $100,000 was handed over.
“The funds would assist the active sub-association to manage cricket in the area on a day to day basis,” the release stated.
“Foster also announced that the West Berbice Cricket Association and the Berbice River Cricket Association would also get developmental grants along with the Berbice Cricket Umpires Association,” the release added.
UCCA President, Dennis D’Andrade thanked Foster for his unmatched interest in the development of the game in the sub association stating that Foster was the most visible leader in the history of Berbice cricket who was always available to talk to players and listen to suggestions.
More importantly, he stated that every single promise has been fulfilled. The developmental grant also represented the first of its kind from the parent body and the UCCA president stated that it would be used for the intended purpose.
Clubs were informed that the BCB was aiming for a restart of the 2021 season sometime in October and announced that senior teams in Upper Corentyne would be involved in three tournaments for the rest in the year. The tournaments would be the Vishu Super Store 40 overs, Vitality Inc., 20/20 and the NPG Packing Ltd 100 balls.
Teams with junior sections will be involved in several tournaments some of which would have already started before the season was suspended in March due to the rainy season.
Foster also informed the clubs that only vaccinated players would be allowed to play in tournaments organised by the board in keeping with policies laid down by the government.
No spectators, liquor bars or music will be allowed at matches while social distancing and the wearing of masks in the pavilion will be required.
Foster warned that clubs who break the regulations would be debarred for the rest of the year as the BCB would be adopting a no nonsense attitude in an effort to keep everyone safe.
“The BCB,” he also announced, “would expect players to play for the clubs they had registered with earlier this year.”
