Brooklyn, Queens Embraces Grassroot Initiative

by Dyon Ravello,

Cricket Let’s Play USA’s Coaching Clinic and Ten10 Camp continues June 7th from 8:45 am following a massive response on May 31st. Camp site at Idlewild Park, Rosedale (Queens) and Gateway Oval, Brooklyn welcomed over 80 students whose parents kept a close eye on proceedings. Coaches and volunteers alike took students through basic skill drills and modified cricket games in an enjoyable atmosphere.

Cricket Let’s Play USA cricketers play modified game as Parents look on, Photo by Mark Audain

Parents were rearing as they were keen to mention that “this program has truly filled a gap within the cricket community.” ICC Americas Participation Manager, Tom Evans was please by the overwhelming turn out. Mr. Evans also predicts that numbers will continue to grow and become well etched as an integral part of the New York and American cricket fraternity.

To register online: https://vellocricket.net/2014/04/23/register-for-cricket-lets-play-usa/

Direction to Idlewild Park: http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/idlewildpark  Take Belt Parkway to Exit 22 Springfield Blvd. Take Springfield Blvd South crossing 147th Ave. Turn Left at black fence then turn right into parking lot. Buses: Q3, Q6, Q113 and 113 Vans from Jamaica and Parsons

Directions to Gateway Oval: Exit 15, (Erskine St) off the Belt Parkway, Gateway Mall west, Buses: Q7, Q8, B13

For Cricket Let’s Play USA at your school or for a camp near you contact:

• Tom Evans: tom.evans@iccamericas.ca
• Dyon Ravello: dyon.ravello@cricketletsplayusa.com
• Rudy John: rudy.john@cricketletsplayusa.com
• Triholder Marshall: triholder.marshall@cricketletsplayusa.com

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