MEDIA RELEASE (embargoed for release 0700 8th March 2017)
Issued: 6 March 2017
PRAXIS IFM CI League
Following previous media announcements, surrounding the much welcomed return of the CI
League to the inter insular cricket calendar, the Guernsey and Jersey Cricket Boards are
delighted to announce that Praxis IFM have been secured as title sponsors for the next two
years.
Praxis IFM were originally established in 1972 and with assets under administration
exceeding $42 billion, PraxisIFM is an independent, owner-managed, group of companies
providing a wide range of bespoke professional services to private individuals, families and
international corporate clients. They have offices in many jurisdictions around the world and
including both Guernsey and Jersey and thus the CI league was deemed a perfect fit for
them.
Commenting on the deal for Guernsey Cricket, CEO Mark Latter said, “from the very first
rumours of the return of the CI League there has been excited anticipation at the renewing of
rivalries at inter insular Club level. To be able to attract a title sponsor of the profile of
PraxIFM speaks volumes for the interest such cross water fixtures can create. We are very
grateful to PraxIFM for their support and trust all involved will give them some great cricket to
enjoy this summer.”
Chris Minty, CEO of Jersey Cricket commented ‘our players and clubs are looking forward to
playing CI League cricket again and we are all grateful for the support offered by PraxisIFM
which will make this possible. We look forward to some good inter-island cricket matches.’
Brian Morris, Executive Chairman of PraxisIFM Group in Jersey, said: “As a major employer
in both Jersey and Guernsey with over 200 staff between the two offices, we are delighted to
be able to provide vital sponsorship of the CI League for at least the next two seasons. We
are very much aware of the cost of travelling between the two islands which can make interisland competitions prohibitive for many sports, and we look forward to playing our part in
making the return of the CI League a big success.”
David Piesing, Chairman of the Guernsey Domestic Cricket Committee (and also a director
of PraxisIFM Trust Limited in Guernsey), said “the CI League will provide a fresh impetus to
weekend club cricket in both islands, providing both variety of opposition and grounds as
well as the natural added intensity of inter-island rivalry which can only help in the important
pathway of preparing players for representing their respective islands on the bigger stage.
The assistance of Steve Gaudion at Wayfarers Travel in liaising with Blue Islands/Flybe to
deliver flights at the times we needed them, and at the best price possible, should not be
understated as the logistical challenges of playing such an inter-island competition are very
considerable.”
Fixtures will commence from the weekend of 24 June with the inter-island club fixtures all
happening over the four successive weekends between 22 July and 12 August. The date
and venues for Finals Day (the top two playing-off for the title and also a third/fourth play-off)
have been held back from being released at this stage whilst both Boards await news of ICC
World Cricket League commitments in September.
Saturday 24th June
St Ouen Springfield v Farmers-Caesareans
NGIT Cobo v 2mi Wanderers
Saturday 1st July
Farmers-Caesareans v JMCo Walkovers SCF
Rathbones Old Victorians v St Ouen Springfield
Saturday 8th July
2mi Wanderers v Canaccord Genuity Griffins
Farmers-Caesareans v Rathbones Old Victorians
St Ouen Springfield v JMCo Walkovers SCF
Saturday 15th July
Rathbones Old Victorians v JMCo Walkovers SCF
Canaccord Genuity Griffins v NGIT Cobo
Saturday 22nd July
Farmers-Caesareans v Canaccord Genuity Griffins
NGIT Cobo v Rathbones Old Victorians
2mi Wanderers v St Ouen Springfield
Saturday 29th July
Rathbones Old Victorians v 2mi Wanderers
NGIT Cobo v Farmers-Caesareans
Canaccord Genuity Griffins v JMCo Walkovers SCF
Saturday 5th August
St Ouen Springfield v NGIT Cobo
JMCo Walkovers SCF v 2mi Wanderers
Canaccord Genuity Griffins v Rathbones Old Victorians
Saturday 12th August
JMCo Walkovers SCF v NGIT Cobo
St Ouen Springfield v Canaccord Genuity Griffins
2mi Wanderers v Farmers-Caesareans
Finals Day - to be confirmed
ENDS……………………
Contact for further information:
Mark Latter
CEO
Guernsey Cricket Board
GCB Office
KGV
Rue Cohu
Castel
Guernsey
GY5 7SZ
Tel: 01481 257332
Mob: 07911 722145
[email protected]
www.guernseycricket.com
Chris Minty
Chief Executive Officer,
Jersey Cricket Board
Fort Regent Leisure Centre
St Helier
Jersey
JE2 4UX
Mob: +44 7797 736188
Tel; 01534 449759
[email protected]
www.jerseycricketboard.co.uk