A combined DCC/Phoenix team will tour Devon UK, this coming season. Three fixtures have already been confirmed: 

Saturday 17^th July 2010 - verses Coaver Club, Exeter.

Sunday 18^th July 2010 – verses Clyst Hyden CC.

Tuesday 20^th July 2010 – verses Newton S. Cyres.

It is hoped maybe one more fixture will follow shortly.

DCC and Phoenix not only want to enjoy the unique village cricket atmosphere you can only experience in England, but also advertise the rapid progress, development and interest in the sport in Hungary.

DCC will travel to Hajske, Slovakia on Saturday 17^th April 2010.

They will play a pre-season friendly 20/20 match against a Slovakian select, and stay over on the Saturday evening to socialise etc.

This will be one of two tours planned for DCC for the 2010 season.

DCC is presently assembling a squad which is hoped to be a mixture of Expats and Hungarians.

DCC plan a 35 over fixture against them on either Saturday 19^th or Sunday 20^th June.

The Old Boys want to play cricket, site-see and drink beer and DCC are working very hard so as to give them a memorable time in Hungary.

Further information will follow shortly.

Dunabogdany Cricket Club is looking for players for the 2010 cricket season. Experience not necessary! 

We can supply all equipment and we play on the only Flicx Cricket Pitch (artificial surface) in Hungary.  

If interested contact David Brown: 

Email – david@holden-brown.fsnet.co.uk

Mob – 06 705 023 232 (Weekends)

Mob – 00421 917 305 289 (Monday to Friday)

The HCSA/HCA invites any overseas cricket team to come and play the game against the growing number of enthusiastic players and teams based in and around Budapest, Hungary.

They is dedicated to the development of cricket in Hungary and sees informal cricket tours by visiting teams as a great way to give our Hungarian based teams valuable practice as well as exposure to team and club spirit.

Hungary of course, and Budapest in particular, offers visiting sides much more than cricket. As a leading tourist destination, any visiting team is guaranteed a great time and all the hospitality the HCSA/HCA can organise on their behalf as well as the welcoming friendship of its players and teams. Any visit, long or short, is sure to be a memorable one both on and off the pitch with plenty to see and do for both players and their partners.

To arrange a visit or for further information please contact Philip Bell - Philip.Bell@trustcomms.com

We are happy to help with all arrangements.

Cricket tours to Hungary are kindly supported by the Hungarian National Tourist Office and further information on all that Hungary has to offer can be found at: www.gotohungary.co.uk

The BCCH is proud to sponsor Hungary’s inaugural Hungarian cricket cup competition, which is open to any cricket team in the country.

ABOUT THE BCCH CUP.

The drama and romance of a knock-out competition is hard to beat and the BCCH Cup is a fitting way to mark the end of the third season of fully-fledged cricket in Hungary. Furthermore, it provides the chance for the two Hungarian leagues to come together and for the best team in the country, or even an underdog, to emerge victorious. In three years of competition, cricket in Hungary has come on leaps and bounds as expats from the traditional cricketing countries, such as Britain, India, Pakistan, and Australia have played cricket to a high standard alongside an ever growing number of talented Hungarians.

“The BCCH Cup promises to be a great finale as the third season of Hungarian cricket draws to a close, I sincerely hope that many cricketers will take up the invitation and take part,” said David Brown, president of the Hungarian Cricket Sports Association (HCSA).

The BCCH Cup will be organised by the HCSA and matches will be one innings of 30 overs duration per side.

A MAGNIFICENT TROPHY AWAITS THE WINNERS

The winners will have the special honour of being the first to lift the BCCH cup which will be presented by a VIP guest at the final. In addition to having their name engraved on the cup they will also be featured on the BCCH and HCSA websites.

WHERE WILL THE COMPETITION BE PLAYED?

Games will probably be played at picturesque Dunabogdány although alternative pitches are being actively considered.

The matches will be played on the HCSA’s new fully portable Flicx cricket pitch (the only one in Hungary) which was specially imported this season and has proved a great success, making cricket matches much more authentic and competitive. Most importantly the Flicx pitch provides an even bounce that effectively creates an even playing field, throwing doubt out of the equation, and allows cricketers to express themselves in an even game between bat and ball.

WHEN IS THE COMPETITION?

The draw for the tournament is still to be made and matches will be played during the latter half of August and September 2009. Immediately after the final, the winners will be presented with their trophy by the BCCH.

WHO CAN ENTER?

All existing cricket teams in Hungary, as well as teams specially formed for the event, can enter the tournament.

Any individual not currently with a team can play too as all existing teams are constantly looking for enthusiasts to join.

If anyone wishes to take part or wants to learn more about cricket in Hungary they can contact David Brown, Chairman of the HCSA (dbrown@hungariancricket.com)

ABOUT THE BCCH

The British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary is an independent non-profit organisation, which has been serving its members since 1991.

Our mission is to represent British business values and promote trade and investment flows between the UK and Hungary, and we provide our members with all kinds of opportunities to raise their company’s business profile and strengthen their competitiveness in the local and international market.

Not only companies with UK background, but also Hungarian or any other foreign companies are welcome to join the Chamber as members.

www.bcch.com