Page last updated:
25-07-2007| Surrey County Cricket Club |
|
In June 2005, Surrey organised a Tsunami Relief Match to raise money for those affected by the disaster, with FoG fortunate to be among the recipients of the money raised from this match. This funding was enough to construct a proper cricket venue called The Oval, Seenigama. The brand new cricket venue will include a cricket ground, indoor nets, a 25m swimming pool (a first for the area and one of few in the entire region!), a gymnasium, change rooms, a club house and offices. The centre will host a variety of sports and will encourage young athletes of the villages and seven schools in the region to participate. Construction of a state-of the-art artificial, all-weather wicket is now completed, and was officially opened on the 8th February 2007 with a star-studded 20/20 cricket match attended by SCCC CEO Paul Sheldon. The sports office, accommodation centre and Bryan Adams sponsored swimming pool are also now open and in use by local sports people as well as international visitors. It’s expected that the entire Sports Academy will be completed by late 2007. .
The ground has also allowed the formation of the Seenigama
Cricket Club, made up of local players and volunteers. Their
enthusiasm for the game set the tone for what is sure to be the
home of many great matches.
Read recent articles about the opening of The Oval, Seenigama
|
| Update from Kushil | How You Can Help | Projects | Hall of Fame | News Archives | Lahiru Centre of Excellence | FAQ |