Teams fly in for a 'Last Hurrah!' at Po Kong Village Road

Cricket teams and supporters from all parts of the world as well as Hong Kong will descend on the cricket grounds at Po Kong Village Road, Kowloon for the final time from 30th November - 2nd December at the annual Ichor International Hong Kong Invitational Cricket Festival 2007.

The lease will shortly expire on the picturesque cricket grounds, turned into one of the largest sports fields in Hong Kong by the Hong Kong Cricket Association in 2001, and the government will take back the land for redevelopment on December 13th.

"It's a 'last hurrah' for Po Kong Village Road," said the Festival's Tournament Director Brad Tarr, "PKVR has been the home of the Festival since 2004 so unfortunately we'll have to find a new venue for the tournament next year."

The Ichor International Hong Kong Cricket Festival is an International Cricket Council award winning sports event and one of the largest club cricket sixes events in the world.

Past Festivals have featured star cricketers such as Heath Streak, Doug Walters, Jack Richards and Terry Alderman. Cricket teams fly in from Australia, UK, USA, Japan and all around the Asia region to compete.

The Festival features up to 34 men's and women's cricket teams competing in 5 divisions using the popular cricket sixes format.

Ichor International Ltd Managing Director Mr Bradley Erasmus said, "It's a shame that the Festival will have to move from it's home.

"The Festival attracts so many people from all around the world to Hong Kong for the camaraderie and love of cricket which Ichor International is proud to title sponsor for the 4th year."

The full team line up for the 6th Ichor International Hong Kong Cricket Festival 2007 will be announced next week.

The Festival runs from 9am - 5pm daily from 30th November - 2nd December. Entry for spectators is free and a full bar and refreshments service is provided by Jashan Restaurant and the Kangaroo Bar.

Children and families are especially welcome to enjoy the cricket and the children's bouncy castles in aid of the Make A Wish Foundation of Hong Kong children's charity.

For further information see the tournament website www.hkcricketfestival.com or contact Tournament Director Brad Tarr on mobile 9422 5907 or brad@cricketsixes.com.

Ichor International Hong Kong Festival 2007 - Facts

Others:
In addition to the cricket tournament and activities at the ground the Festival also stages a Gala Dinner at Kowloon Cricket Club on Friday 30th November and a Player's Party at the Kangaroo Bar on Saturday 1st December.

An Asian Cricket Sixes Tour event
www.hkcricketfestival.com