Samoa to host International Cricket Event
The International Cricket Council (ICC) was today delighted to announce that Apia, Samoa, has been selected as the host venue for the 2002 Pacifica Cricket Championships and that the Samoa English Cricket Association (SECA) had keenly accepted the
The International Cricket Council (ICC) was today delighted to announce that Apia, Samoa, has been selected as the host venue for the 2002 Pacifica Cricket Championships and that the Samoa English Cricket Association (SECA) had keenly accepted the appointment.
SECA President Seb Kohlase (left) with the Samoan Prime Minister Photo © ICC |
"The 2002 Pacifica Championships will be staged in June to coincide with our 40th anniversary of independence celebrations. It is sure to be an exciting time in which Samoa is show cased on the International stage," the Prime Minister added.
The announcement was made by ICC East Asia - Pacific Development Manager, Mr Matthew Kennedy, who is currently in Apia where both Samoan and English cricket are featuring in the Samoa Games being held in conjunction with the annual Teuila Festival. Following final inspections and negotiations with SECA and Government, Mr Kennedy said, "the appointment of Samoa as host befits the significant progress that has been made in the short time since it became an Affiliate member of the ICC in June 2000."
"With seven competing nations, the Pacifica Championships is without doubt the feature event of the ICC's East Asia - Pacific Region and the grounds in Apia are sure to be an excellent venue for this important competition which is played under full One Day International rules and playing conditions", he added.
ICC EAP Development Officer Tim Anderson with the Samoan National Team Photo © ICC |
SECA President, Mr Seb Kohlhase, was thrilled with the announcement. "We are finalising our Organising Committee as we speak and it is now all systems go. We are looking forward to hosting a great Championships and a true celebration of cricket in the Pacific way", he said.
Exact dates and the fixture/format will be released in due course. The countries that will compete in the 2002 Pacifica Cricket Championships in Samoa are:
ICC Associate members; Fiji & Papua New Guinea
ICC Affiliate members; Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga & Vanuatu
ICC "New Territory'; New Caledonia.
ICC Affiliate members; Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga & Vanuatu
ICC "New Territory'; New Caledonia.
For more information, please contact:
Seb Kohlhsae, SECA President, Ph. +685 22 790, Fax +685 22 480, E-mail sebk@ipasifika.net
Seb Kohlhsae, SECA President, Ph. +685 22 790, Fax +685 22 480, E-mail sebk@ipasifika.net
Matthew Kennedy, ICC East Asia - Pacific Development Manager, Ph. +61 (0)3 9653 9921 or +61 (0)409 218 883, Fax +61 (0)3 9653 9911,
E-mail matthew_kennedy@acb.com.au