Over 50's International Cricket Festival- October 2008

This exciting Cricket Festival aims to raise the profile of Club Cricket in England as a result of the success of the Twenty20 format of the game at County and International level.

STUK and The Club Cricket Conference present a unique venture with priority entry reserved for the Over 50’s teams at County Board level. The final format may be 30 or 40 over matches.

Sri Lanka has been chosen to host this Cricket Festival. It is a country of rare splendour with a people of gentle nature - it’s beauty, culture and a passion for cricket all lend themselves to an event of this nature.

The Festival will run for 14 days. It will include eight (8) teams, from the United Kingdom and four(4) from Sri Lanka, India & the Middle East. Invitations have been also been extended to teams from Northern Australia to provide a truly International event. Teams will initially compete in pools of 3 after which they will progress to Semi Finals or the Order of Merit league. Each team is guaranteed to play a minimum of 4 matches

The matches will be played in Kandy and Colombo. We have selected some of the best venues available in the country for the Festival.

The first phase of the Festival will be staged at Kandy and the accommodation will be at the 5 Star Amaya Hills Resort. This will be followed by the Mount Lavinia Hotelonce the Event moves to Colombo.

We look forward to welcoming you in Sri Lanka and we remain certain that you will have a wonderful time!

Over 50's International Cricket Festival Price: £1399.00 per person Dates   : October 2008 Venue :   Sri Lanka Grounds :Kandy , Colombo Accommodation: Amaya Hills Resort - Kandy Mount Lavinia Hotel - Mt. Lavinia For further details :    0845 600 1448    info.@sportstoursuk.org Owned & Operated by STUK. Entry Fee includes: Return economy flights from London Heathrow with Sri Lankan Airways. All current pre-payable airport taxes as we know them to be at the time of publication. 14 nights accommodation, inclusive of tax and service charges sharing a standard twin/doubled room, bed and breakfast basis. All current pre-payable airport taxes as we know them to be at the time of publication. Airport/hotel/airport transfers for Group flights only. Ground hire for all matches. Transfers to and from all matches provided the teams travel together. Teas on match days for players and officials. Wickets and cricket balls for all matches. Umpires fees. Tournament trophies Players commemorative gifts. Welcome reception. Mid tournament party. Gala dinner and prize-giving. Tournament management

Proposed Itinerary Day 1 Depart London Heathrow for overnight flight to Colombo Day 2 Arrive Colombo - Transfer to Kandy. Traditional Sri Lankan Reception upon arrival at the Hotel. Day 3 Rest Day - relax by the pool. Day 4 1st Rnd Matches - Kandy. The precise format will depend on the number of UK teams taking part with more than one match taking part at each ground on each day. Teams will play against Sri Lankan opposition in a Twenty20 format or similar, precise details of which will be agreed before the Festival commences. Day 5 Rest Day. Day 6 2nd Rnd Matches - Kandy. Day 7 Travel to Colombo via Pinnawela to visit the Elephant Orphanage. Day 8 Rest Day - relax by the pool or enjoy shopping Day 9 3rd Rnd Matches - Colombo Day 10 Rest Day - relax by the pool or enjoy shopping Day 11 4th Rnd Matches - Colombo Place is at stake. Day 12 Rest Day relax by the pool or enjoy the day shopping Day 13 Representative Match followed by Evening Gala Dinner with Special Guests Day 14 Check out of hotel and transfer to airport for lunchtime flight back to London. Arrive in London approximately 8:00pm GMT.