5 New Wolf Pac Rollers

Hon. Elvin James, JP, MP, Mr. Reginald Pearman and Club Groundsmen get a demonstration on the new rollers purchased by the BCB.

 

Club Infrastructure and Development

 

As part of the BCB's Infrastructure Development plan to improve island-wide infrastructure and facilities for cricket, the BCB is pleased to confirm the purchase of five new WolfPac 3100 Rollers.

 

Western Stars Sports Club, Police Recreation Club, Somerset Bridge Recreation Club, St. George's CC and St. David's CCC will each receive a roller to assist in wicket preparation. As a condition of receiving the roller and, in addition to maintaining the machines, the Clubs have agreed to produce their own 4-year Development Plan, enter at least two teams in the BCB 2009 Youth Leagues, develop a club/school link in 2009, have at least two qualified coaches (level 1 &2) within a year of receipt of funding and allow the National Teams to utilise their field for practice and matches.

 

In addition to the purchase of the rollers, the BCB has recently assisted Flatts Victoria in the installation of a net facility, helped Willow Cuts with laying a centre wicket and worked with Police Recreation Club to install two training wickets. Currently, the BCB is assisting Devonshire Recreation Club to put in two netted training wickets.

 

President, Reginald Pearman stated:

 

"The BCB is extremely pleased to be able to provide these rollers and assist in improving club facilities. We are committed to ensuring that clubs maintain growth, future success and sustainability. In order to do this the BCB is in the process of introducing Club Accreditation, which provides a set of standard criteria that allows clubs to evaluate where they are and helps clubs develop sound infrastructure, membership and programmes."

 

Mr. Pearman continued:

 

"To achieve accreditation, clubs will be assessed on their 4 Year Development Plan, have at least 2 junior teams, have certified and qualified junior level 1 coaches and senior level 2 coaches, develop a link with a school in the area and attend BCB sanctioned activities, workshops and meetings. Club Accreditation allows participants, players, parents, local authorities, and schools to assess how good a club is by looking for the accreditation logo, which we believe it is the key to improving cricket island-wide."

 

Cricket Development Director, Mr. Arnold Manders stated:

 

"To improve the cricket facilities throughout the island is one of the main aims of the Bermuda Cricket Board's Development Plan.  By providing clubs with their own rollers will allow the clubs to properly prepare and improve their wickets.  Playing on better surfaces can only work to improve cricket - the ultimate aim of the Bermuda Cricket Board. Western Stars Sports Club, St. Georges Cricket Club, Police Recreation Club, Somerset Bridge Recreation Club and St. David's Cricket Club are the first clubs to agree to joining our pilot program for Club Accreditation."