Bermuda Cricket Board Partners With BF&M
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has entered into a sponsorship agreement with BF&M Limited for the BCB Women’s National Training Team and the U19 Men’s National Training Team.
A spokesperson said, “The Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board is pleased to announce a sponsorship agreement with insurance company BF&M Limited for the BCB Women’s National Training Team and the U19 Men’s National Training Team.
“In 2022, as a part of our five-year strategic plan, the BCB has been actively relaunching our women and girls programmes starting with weekly indoor softball cricket sessions facilitated by BCB Development Chair, Ms. Kellie Smith and other local coaches.
“With over 60 women and girls registered, interested players are now beginning to transition into hardball cricket, filtering into our member clubs before being eligible for selection for a National side. The team has also entered their first competition, T15 Backyard Cricket hosted by the Bermuda Police Service under the name Sluggos Angels after former National Team Cricketer, Dwayne ‘Sluggo’ Leverock.
“Mr. Leverock will be coaching the team throughout the tournament that is being held at Police Field on Fridays at 6.00pm, scheduled until July.”
Kellie Smith, BCB Vice-President and Development Chair, said, “On behalf of the Bermuda Cricket Board we would like to thank BF&M for their sponsorship of our women and girls programme. We are appreciative of their continuous generosity and support as we begin this journey of growing the game of cricket for our women and girls.”
Allan Douglas, BCB High-Performance Chairman, said, “These are exciting times for Women’s Cricket in Bermuda and we are delighted to have the support of BF&M that would ensure our continued growth.”
Abigail Clifford, Group President and COO of BF&M Limited, said, “We are proud to support women’s participation in one of the most popular sports in Bermuda and across the Caribbean. We believe in the power of sports as a vehicle to promote inclusivity, diversity and excellence. We commend the BCB for incorporating a life skills programme in the training schedule which not only sees the Senior Women’s Training Squad give back to the young and upcoming female cricketers, but also brings in a variety of organisations to speak to them about wellness and life preparedness.”
The spokesperson said, “The U19 Men’s Team has been busy preparing to compete in the BCB’s Domestic League 50 Overs competition this season with matches being played on Saturdays to allow players to also compete with their club teams on Sundays.”
Arnold Manders, BCB President and U19 Coach, said, “We would like to thank BF&M once again for their support of our U19 Training Team. Their contribution makes it possible for us to continue making strides towards our goal of advancing and qualifying for the 2024 ICC Men’s U19 World Cup.
“We are honoured and extremely grateful to have you as one of our sponsors and we hope that we will continue this partnership in the future.”
The spokesperson said, “The Men’s U19 Team will play their first match of the season on Saturday, May 21 at 11.00am at White Hill Field. To register for the women’s programme, click here.”
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