MIAMI BRANCH of South Florida Cricket

► The Cricket Council USA (CCUSA), a sports and entertainment management company based in Boca Raton, organises professional cricket matches, including MAQ20, in South Florida, primarily Ft. Lauderdale.   Cricket Council USA holds its second Annual U.S. Cricket Open Tournament. December 3 - 5, 2010 at the Cricket Stadium in Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill.    The U.S. Cricket Open will have sixteen teams competing. The US Cricket Open will be a fun-filled three day extravaganza (music, cheerleaders, food) that will be the richest and largest T20 cricket tournament to be played in South Florida. CCUSA will award the Championship Trophy and the first prize of $25,000.00 to the winning team.  INFO on all of the above :  Jeff Miller [561] 361-1700

  ► CRICKET PLAYERS WANTED    Brit Nick Phillips is the President of  the Space Coast Cricket Club in Titusville and plays in the Central Florida Cricket League.  He’s seeking English, Australian, New Zealand  , South African players to get involved in Florida cricket.  “We are fortunate to have contacts in England and around the world that allow us to host teams from New Zealand ,  the English Lord's Taveners among many others, “ he told me. ”I know there are many Florida expats who would like to play again. We welcome anybody over 15 who loves cricket.”   Phone Nick for details [407] 709-3552.

  ►SARASOTA CRICKET ace is Laurence Parry luminary of the Sarasota Cricket Club. Tel. [941] 232-9956 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   The Sarasota cricket team [mainly English players] has been established for years and is considered the leading English cricket team in Florida. They will know of other English cricket teams around Florida. Email your query to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it      WEBSITE: www.sarasotacricket.com

►  Every November CRICKET---a fabulous English event.     Six-A-Side Festive Fun in the Sun!   Fifteen teams in three divisions of five.  Serious and Social Divisions with a minimum of 4 games per team.  Package Price per person which includes welcome cocktail party + 2  dinners + Sunday lunch.  Host Hotel is The Helmsley on LidoBeach in Sarasota.   LOCATION:  Sarasota.  Cricket rates from $95 per room!   For more information www.sarasotacricket.com or email   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

►  IN JANUARY WEST FLORIDA CRICKET.  The annual cricket match between the Cape Coral Crusaders and the English Pub in Naples will be held on January 10, 2010.  Meet at the pub at 1 p.m. Every year it's a lot of fun  and hopefully this year will be no exception.  Salmon and cucumber sandwiches back at the pub. The Cape Coral Crusaders are a bunch of Brits and Anglophiles of the former English Pub in Naples who hold an annual cricket match.  INFO call Danny Jackson at  (239) 549-5900.

 

                    RUGBY....RUGBY....RUGBY

TO WATCH RUGBY INTERNATIONALS LIVE ON TV IN FLORIDA, just phone the British pubs near you. Many of them show the matches. Go to list of British Pubs on this website.

BOCA RATON RUGBY CLUB  Supporters/spectators wanted!!  Call British president John Devonport for details on [561] 870-6836

JACKSONVILLE area Rugby club seeks expatriate rugby players and supporters.  Call [904] 536-7501 

TALLASSEE RUGBY CLUB,  [TRFC]  reformed in 2009.  Over 70 active members and coaching staff now and looking for more,  plus supporters and social members. TRFC competes in Division 3 in the Deep South Rugby Union.  INFO  www.tallahasseerfc.com or call Welshman Huw O'Callaghan on [850] 339-8077

RUGBY FACT: THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL RUGBY FIXTURE WAS BETWEEN ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND IN 1871. The English team was composed mainly of Lancastrians who adopted their county's emblem, the red rose. That is why England's rugby team have the rose on their shirts today. Most other sports in England use three lions.

Orlando Rugby Club,  with many British players and supporters, always seeking new members. Established in 1970 this club is one of the most successful in florida, with past titles in national sevens and winners of the florida cup in 2006 & 2007.
INFO:  Call Zach Thomson on [770] 827-9673 or Adam Amorose on [770] 330-3472 

MIAMI---RUGBY club for kids in the Kendall area, co-run by Juliet Commissaris, British mother of rugby-mad children, age 9-15  INFO: [305] 301-7208  http://www.miamirugbykids.com

 ST. PETERSBURG AREA RUGBY:    The Bay Area Pelicans a Division II rugby team established many years ago. Has British, South African, Aussie and American players and fans. INFO: www.pelicanrugby.com

BOCA RATON RUGBY CLUB [Has British players [all ages and abilities] and supporters--seeks more]. Details Call [561] British president [561] 870-6836.   www.bocaratonrugby.com

MIAMI....The Miami Tridents. Has British players and supporters. Call Mark Lee [305] 216-6392 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it    WEBSITE www.miamitridents.com

MIAMI RUGBY CLUB    Call [305] 505-7393 Ask for Sergio.   Website www.miamirugby.com

 MIAMI RUGBY CLUB formed September 2008.    A recreational rugby club in Miami [Kendall area]. Players and fans wanted   focusing on the working professional who wants to learn the sport, get in shape after work or just have fun playing one of the world's most popular sports.  Contact  Andres Zamora  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   [305] 335-9580

NAPLES RUGBY CLUB...seeks players, fans and supporters. [239] 910-2758    WEBSITE: www.hammerheadrugby.com

TAMPA BAY area RUGBY.   Krewe Rugby Football Club has British players and supporters. Call Club coach, Dai Morgan, a Welshman who knows his rugby!  (941) 993-9850   WEBSITE www.krewerugby.com