Media Release
Kuwait, Mar 11: Friends of CRY Club (FOCC) is proud to announce the 13th CRY (Child Rights & You) cricket tournament for children to be held at the KOC Grounds, Ahmadi on Friday March 26 at 6:30 am.
The one-day “CRYcket” tournament is much anticipated and very popular annual family event where 24 teams will play softball games in two age categories, while spectators, parents and well-wishers enjoy a carnival atmosphere. The popular event has generated a tremendous response so that one month ahead of its scheduled date, the entry spots have been filled-up and the children are all geared up for the day.
Ajai Malhotra, Ambassador of India, has kindly consented to be the chief guest. A colourful souvenir will be released to mark the occasion.
In all 12 teams each are set to participate in the under-12 and under-14 divisions initially in four groups in round robin fashion leading to four winners who will clash in the playoffs. The games will be played simultaneously on two playgrounds in the senior and junior divisions. The FOCC event is supported by the Ahmadi Cricket and Hockey Committees. The game format will be seven overs a side with batsmen to retire at the personal score of 18. Unlimited substitution is allowed and teams have been encouraged to turn up in coloured kits to add to the picturesque Ahmadi setting ambience.
Apart from the winners' trophies, medals and certificates from CRY-India will be given to each player. Experienced umpires will control the games assisted by official scorers. The teams will play in recognition of a much felt need among less fortunate children in the Indian subcontinent and will carry the message of compassion towards them. They will spread awareness of the work done by CRY, an international organization that believes that every child is entitled to basic rights of survival, protection, development, education and participation. To add to the spirit of celebration of childhood at the 'DNV CRYcket 2010' festival, delicious breakfast, lunch and snacks will be available throughout the day, while drawing and essay competitions, bingo and raffle draws will keep you excited every minute. 'Buy for CRY' stall of used books, videos, CDs, toys and household effects will give you a quick bargain.
About FOCC
FOCC members are a volunteer group which has grown tremendously over the last 13 years from humble beginning and also additionally organizes CRYchess and BrainBang activities as well as participates in social and cultural activities. Anyone can freely join in to make a difference to the less fortunate children in India.
For more details, email focckwt@yahoo.com or visit the FOCC website, http://www.focckwt.org.