Meeting of the HCA Board

Presentation to the ICC InspectorsBudapest, 9th August 2011

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Agenda

1. Overview of Board

2. History of Hungarian cricket to date

3. Our Aims and Objectives

4. ICC Affiliate Membership Guidelines and status of Hungarian Cricket

5. Summary and final points

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Overview of Board

• Gábor Török – President• Benjamin Lebor – Commercial Director• Andrew Leckonby – Cricket Development Director• Adrian Zádor – Communications Director• Mike Glover – Treasurer and ICC Affiliation Director

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History of Hungarian cricket

• 1458-1490 Cricket played in the court of King Mathias I• 2001 ICC supports a cricket training camp at the University

of Pecs• 2006 Students at Comenius school introduced to cricket (two

KwikCricket sets sent by ICC)• 2007 After a preliminary meeting in Februrary 2007, May 5th

sees first senior game of cricket (Genpact vs Dunabogdany CC)

• 2007 July 15th starts the inaugural season of the Hungarian cricket league; all 6 teams include at least one Hungarian native

• 2008 Foundation of the Danubian Kangaroos all-Hungarian cricket club. Win first game on 28th June 2008.

• 2008 April – cricket is introduced into the official sports curriculum of Peter Pazmany University

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History of Hungarian cricket

• 2008 Initial Board of 3 members formed and ratified by all teams in May 2008• 2009 First screening of cricket report on prime-time television (RTL Klub)• 2009 The Hungary women’s team hosts a team from Paris at Gödöllő

University• 2009 Hungarian cricketers provide expert commentary on Eurosport

coverage of the ICC World Twenty 20 Cup and the Champions League in India• 2010 Obtained legal registration as an official sports’ entity• 2010 Established senior league for 7 teams; second visit to regional T20.

Hungarian national team won in Macedonia.• 2011 HCA Board elected for 2 further years by the registered players (Adrian

Zádor joins to replace David Brown)• 2011 Two leagues totalling 11 teams; MPI 35 with 7 teams and the T20

league with 4 teams• 2011 Hosting T20 tournament including 8 teams from CEE at GB Oval

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Our Aims and Objectives

• Cricket to be played which is competitive, but most importantly sporting and fun, in the true spirit of cricket

• HCA Leadership to believe in and act according to the highest ethical principles, providing their services for the benefit of all the cricketing community

• All steps in the development and running of the Association to be taken with meeting the ICC affiliate membership criteria in mind

• Internal bureaucracy to be limited to the minimum necessary to meet our legal obligations and ensure the smooth functioning of the HCA

• In particular, the HCA’s main focus is to expand junior cricket in schools, universities and to develop women’s cricket. In addition, we will aim for high quality but sporting league and cup competitions and an improving national team

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Key Focus’ of HCA

• Development– Youth– Women– Playing standards– Improving facilities– Education / coaching– Community (“Chance to shine”)

• Sportsmanship– Code of Conduct and disciplinary enforcement– Touring teams– Sociability and hospitality

• Competition– Needed for development– Senior, Junior, Women

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Key Focus’ of HCA

• Organisation– Governance– Finance– Administration and office– Discipline

• Promotion and Sponsorship– Website– Media (TV, Radio, press, blog award)– Income generation

• Facilities– Grounds– Nets and practice facilities

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ICC Guidelines and how the HCA meets them

1.1. Laws of Cricket Agreed internationl laws supplemented by certain HCA Bylaws, updated each season and agreed by all team captains

1.2. Senior playing Standard ICC eligibility rules followed since 2008. Player registration forms obtained each year and details confirmed with the team captains.

1.3. Senior Competitions During the 2011 season, there are eleven teams competing in two leagues. Seven teams play in the MPI35 league and four teams in the T20 league. The late seasonT20 Cup will have up to ten teams competing.

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ICC Guidelines and how the HCA meets them

1.4. Junior Competitions There are school teams in six locations:

- Bekescsaba- Budapest- Isaszeg- Szekesfehervar- Szolnok- TiszakurtIn 2010, there were 134 active junior

players. During 2011, this number exceeds 150.

Cricket has been demonstrated to more than 2000 students in the past five years.

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ICC Guidelines and how the HCA meets them

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ICC Guidelines and how the HCA meets them

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ICC Guidelines and how the HCA meets them

There have been 19 trips outside Hungary to 7 countries, where juniors and women played cricket.

1.5. Women’s Cricket Around 20 active women cricketers. 3 women playing in the T20 league and 2 in the national squad of 30.

Regular training and matches against women from France, Belgium,

Germany and HollandCommencing Szodliget girls schools’ team.Several girls involved in the Bat & Ball junior cricket club. This is led by a qualified level 1 coach. 70 children regularly attend.

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ICC Guidelines and how the HCA meets them

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ICC Guidelines and how the HCA meets them

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ICC Guidelines and how the HCA meets them

Showcasing of cricket twice per year, at sports days which attract 10,000 visitors

2. Administration2.1. Staffing Once affiliation assured, we will appoint a part-

time administrative person for 2012 and 2013, moving to a full-time person by 2014

2.2. Office Office space available through 2 board members (Marton u. 36-40 or Paulay Ede 65)

Dedicated phone, fax and e-mail once affiliation confirmed

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ICC Guidelines and how the HCA meets them

2.3. Planning Plan developed in draft and being discussed by the boardThe board’s primary focus is the development

of cricket in Hungary through expanding the participation of juniors, both boys and girls

3. Governance3.1. Sole Governing Body The HCA is run by one board, which meets

regularly (usually once per month)

3.2. Constitution This has been drafted and approved by the board

3.3. AGM In “constitution” terms, this oversight is exercised through the club representatives. The last two meetings with these representatives have been on 26th March 2011 and 6th November 2010. The last official AGM of the HCA took place on 17 September 2010.

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ICC Guidelines and how the HCA meets them

3.4. Legal Status The HCA is an official sports’ entity, and the official details have been registered with the Hungarian court. “Charitable” status obtained

for tax purposes.4. Facilities4.1.1. Cricket grounds - GB oval, Szodliget (GBP 250,000 +

investment)- KAC, Budapest- Gödöllő University- Dunabogdany / RAFC- St. George Iskaszentgyorgy

4.1.2. Nets/ Practice facilitiesNets in Budapest, 13th districtPractice area at KACBritish schoolIndoor practice areas organised in the winter

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GB Oval Szodliget

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GB Oval Szodliget

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ICC Guidelines and how the HCA meets them

4.1.3. Other All grounds have stumps, bails, scoreboards, first aid kits provided. Neutral umpires officiate at all MPI35 games.

5. Finance5.1. Annual Accounts 2009 and 2010 accounts available

5.2. Budget 2011 budget available

5.3. Income generation In 2010, the total income generated around HUF 2,000,000 (approx. USD 10,000)In 2011, the total income is budgeted asHUF 3,200,000 (approx. USD 16,000)Sponsorship package

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ICC Guidelines and how the HCA meets them

6. Education / Coaching6.1. Educational Courses Umpire level 1 instruction

Others planned, based on funding

6.2. Several junior clubs / teams operating with total of 150 + children

7. Other7.1. Geographical areas with low population Hungary’s population is

approx. 10 million

7.2 Members’ Charter The HCA will adhere to the rules laid down by the ICC and the spirit of and rules of cricket currently applicable and updated over time by the cricket governing body

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Summary

• From very humble beginnings in 2007, cricket in Hungary has developed very quickly

• There has been a rapid development particularly in:– junior and women’s cricket– obtaining access to cricketing facilities, including the substantial private

investment in the GB Oval– stabilising the governance of cricket– improving playing standards

• The next phase of development will see:– an even greater emphasis on grass roots development– further improving the playing and practice facilities– seeking a broader funding base– reaching out to the less advantaged members of our community

• The support of the ICC will be vital to us achieving our future objectives

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Thank you for your attention