Purpose

The purpose of this report is to clearly articulate decisions taken by the World Indoor Cricket Federation (WICF) on the 2nd October 2012 in regards to:

a) Underage Division Description,
b) Universal Date of Eligibility
c) Masters Divisions post 2016.

Background

The first WICF World Cup was held in 1995 with just one division and since then the international calendar has grown to include teams from 12 and under boys through to over 45 men. This has often meant the tournament at which a division has competed has changed as numbers have changed. For example the 19 and under boys and girls division were regular competitors at the Masters World Series until 2005 when the expansion of that competition led to the move to the World Cup. The introduction of the Junior World Series in 2012 means that for the first time there is a clear pathway for players from 12 and under through to Open divisions and beyond.

This initiative now gives players across the world the opportunity to enter a pathway that can take them all the way to elite level. It now becomes the responsibility of the WICF and its member countries to ensure that this pathway delivers on its promise to produce the world's best indoor cricket players and tournaments...

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After a successful World Cup 2011 and Junior World Series in 2012, it gives great please in bringing the Masters World Series to South Africa for what can be expected as another fine hosting performance from our South African delegates.

The Venue has yet to be decided the categories that are competing at this world class event will be: 30 & Over Mens, 35 & Over Mens, 40 & Over Mens, 45 and Over Mens, and 30 & Over Ladies.

The Event will take place over 7 days from Sunday 20 October 2013 until Saturday 26 October 2013. Countries Participating shall Include the likes of Australia, New Zealand, England, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Possibly Singapore and China.

We are sure that each country will be looking forward to renewing their friendships again....

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