The Blairmont Cricket Club will be hosting its inaugural umpires’ cup fundraiser on Sunday at the Blairmont Community Development Centre Ground, in aid of the Guyana Cricket Umpire Council (GCUC).
The day’s event will comprise of 10/10 cricket, which feature D’ Edward Super Kings, Blairmont Blazers, Shieldstown Rangers, Young and the Restless, Bmont Titans and No 48 Challengers.
Former international umpire EddieNichol (left) and first class Dhieranidranauth Somwaru
There will be a domino competition, checkers and volleyball. Interested individuals for Domino and Volleyball can contact Shabeer Baksh on telephone numbers 628-6767 and 6275215 for more information.
Other attractions include-BBQ sales, tassa drumming, ice cream giveaway, live commentary and Cartoon Character walk around
The GCUC will be seeking to send six members including President Dhieranidranauth Somwaru and former international umpire Eddie Nicolls to an umpire convention in Jamaica from July 1-8.
Participants of the convention will come from Canada, USA, and the Caribbean cricket territories. The cost per person is estimated to be US$1680.
