"Asia Pacific teams descend on Clark Field for the
2nd Etihad Airways Philippine International Cricket Sixes 2009"
Number of cricket teams from the Philippines doubles, ICC Regional Development Officer to visit
Sixteen teams from 8 countries in the Asia Pacific region, including China, Korea and the Philippines, will compete at the 2nd annual Etihad Airways Philippine International Cricket Sixes being held at Clark Field this weekend (21-22 February).
The tournament, which contributes to the development of cricket in the Philippines, is co-organised by the Nomad Sports Club and the Asian Cricket Sixes Tour (ACST).
"It's a marvellous turnout from teams around the APAC region, especially in these difficult economic times," said ACST Chairman Michael Maher.
"The first Philippine Sixes last year really was exceptional and the word is definitely out on the ACST circuit that the Philippines is a fantastic place to tour and play cricket," Mr Maher continued.
Chairman of Philippines Cricket, William Bailey said, "We're delighted with the response in only the second year of the Philippine Sixes."
"We're also very pleased to welcome Etihad Airways as headline sponsors of the tournament, they are fantastic partners for the event," continued Mr Bailey.
Number of cricket teams entering tournament from the Philippines doubles, ICC Development Officer to visit
The Philippine Sixes has delivered a boost to cricket in the country with the number of sides from the Philippines entering the tournament doubling from three in 2008 to six this year.
"The Philippines Sixes provides an excellent platform to help drive the development of the cricket in the country," said Mr Bailey. "It's very encouraging to see new teams being created in the Philippines and entering the tournament."
With such thoughts in mind, International Cricket Council Regional Development Officer for the East Asia Pacific region Mr Charlie Burke was invited to see, and will attend, the Philippine Sixes for the first time.
Etihad Airways Philippine International Sixes 2009 Schedule (21 & 22 February)
The tournament gets underway with a Welcome Reception for all the teams, sponsors and officials at the ABC Hotel in Angeles City on Friday night.
The tournament matches will be played on two fields at Clark Parade Ground on Saturday and Sunday.
The Sixes Gala Dinner function will be attended by 200 plus guests will take place at the Holiday Inn Ball Room on Saturday night from 7pm with guest speaker Jack Richards (ex England and Surrey).
The Sixes Awards Ceremony will take place immediately following the final on Sunday afternoon.
Tournament Facts
Event Title: Etihad Airways Philippine International Sixes 2009
Dates: 21 & 22 February 2009
Time: Saturday - 8am to 5pm, Sunday 9am - 5pm
Venue: Parade Ground, Clark Field, Pampanga, Philippines
Competing teams: 16 (see list below)
Functions: 5 (Launch Party, Captains & Officials Meeting, Welcome Reception, Gala Dinner, Awards Ceremony)
Organisers: Nomad Sports Club and the Asian Cricket Sixes Tour
Title Sponsors: Etihad Airways
Website: www.philippinesixes.com
For further information contact:
Michael 'Cat' Maher
Chairman, Asian cricket Sixes Tour
Website: www.cricketsixes.com
Email: cat@cricketsixes.com
William Bailey
Chairman, Philippines Cricket
Email: william.d.bailey@ph.pwc.com
Etihad Airways Philippine International Cricket Sixes 2009
Team Entries
1/ CBB SC's (Australia)
2/ CBB SilverBats (Thailand)
3/ Bounty Bucaneer's (Malaysia)
4/ HKCC Taverners (Hong Kong)
5/ Singapore Misfits (Singapore)
6/ Swagmen Swiggers & Swipers (Philippines)
7/ Gladiators (Korea)
8/ Beijing CC (China)
9/ Manila Nomads (Philippines)
10/ Manila Indians (Philippines)
11/ Manila Roos (Philippines)
12/ Cebu Cricket Club (Philippines)
13/ Craft (Philippines)
14/ Singapore Spirits (Singapore)
15/ Lamma CC (Hong Kong)
16/ Kelawar CC (Malaysia)
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