I.C.C. continues to support Vanuata cricket development

Development program in action at primary school Photo © ICC The I.C.C

ICC Development (East Asia-Pacific) Media Release

28-Nov-2001

Development program in action at primary school
Photo © ICC

The I.C.C. Development Manager for the East Asia Pacific region, Matthew Kennedy, advised that the I.C.C. will continue to support the efforts of the Vanuatu Cricket Association with its development program.

The VCA President, Mark Stafford said he was very pleased that the I.C.C. was able to support the efforts of the VCA. "It is very important that the programs VCA has started with the schools and young kids is carried on with. We hope this will be the catalyst to move forward into the secondary school system and throughout the country."

Funding has been provided for the following projects.

Full time Development Officer in 2002 - Pierre Chillia

Development Officer expenses

Kanga Cricket Equipment

Cricket Balls

Score Boards

Young elite players to Cricket Academy in NZ (to be confirmed)

Development Officer placement with Victorian Cricket Association

National Squad Coaching Assistance

The total development program assistance for the financial year to March 2002 is VT2,500,000. This is more than the I.C.C. originally budgeted for. The VCA considers the fine work carried out by Pierre Chillia in his role as Development Officer and other initiatives the VCA Committee have taken has definitely contributed to the I.C.C's favourable disposition towards supporting the VCA's efforts. Of course, the support of teachers; parents; and senior players has helped this effort tremendously.

The VCA looks forward to 2002 when the initiatives started this year will be built upon. Those will include:-

Primary Schools cricket

Westpac Kanga Cricket League

Teacher/Parent in-service workshops

Junior Secondary school program

Summer holiday kids program at Independence Park

Vanuatu National Team to Pacifica Cup in Samoa in May-June

Possible Ginger Meggs XI visit

Possible Vanuatu International 6's tournament

New Caledonia XI to visit Vanuatu in April/May (to be confirmed)

The Vanuatu Cricket Association will be holding its 2001 Presentation Night at Club Vanuatu - Bayview Room this Saturday 17 November from 7:00pm. Entry fee of VT1,000. Entertainment will be provided by the Clubs.

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