VCA forms partnership to develop cricket in Asia
Victorian Cricket Association - 8 May 2001
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have given the green light for an
innovative partnership to begin between Japan, South Korea and the Victorian
Cricket Association (VCA).
The partnership is an ICC Development Program initiative aimed at further
developing and promoting cricket to new regions. It will see the VCA deliver
courses for coaches, umpires, players and administrators in Japan and South
Korea.
VCA Chief Executive Officer, Ken Jacobs said the announcement provided an
opportunity for the Victorian Cricket Association to actively involve itself
in the game's development in the East Asia-Pacific region. "We hope that
this partnership will play a pivotal role in creating and shaping the future
development of cricket in Japan and South Korea, whilst presenting unique
opportunities for Victorian cricket personnel".
ICC East Asia-Pacific Development Manager, Matthew Kennedy was similarly
excited about the new agreement. "Cricket is at an exciting stage in these
nations with many current activities and initiatives. The involvement of
State Associations is vitally important to the ICC's expansion of cricket in
the East Asia-Pacific region, therefore we are extremely pleased with the
new partnership between Japan, South Korea and the VCA".
The ICC Development Program contributes US$3.2 million globally on an annual
basis to develop the game of cricket in non-Test playing countries.
© 2001 Victorian Cricket Association
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