The Nevis Co-operative Credit Union was once again the proud sponsor of the Nevis Cricket Association (NCA)/Nevis Co-operative Credit Union (NCCU) Bonzo Ten/10 Knockout Competition, which bowled off in early March 2008. The Competition was an exciting contest which saw the participation of eleven teams from across the island, vying for the title of champions. The competition ran for four weeks, with the finals held in early April.
 |
| NCCU's General Manager Sydney Newton (left) hands over a $5,000 cheque to Collin Walwyn of the Nevis Cricket Association (NCA) |
Participating teams were: All Stars (2007 Champions); Empire (2007 Runner Up); Highlights International; Four Seasons; Calypos Cricket Club; Jessups; Easterns; Brown Hill; SDA Jets; Tuberose; and Big Rock United.
As the people's organisation and a responsible corporate citizen, the NCCU views this sponsorship as a contribution to the development of the young men in our society; and expressed the wish that the "most disciplined team" emerge as the winner.
 |
Empire - (Winner)
|
 |
| Brown Hill - (Runner Up) |
Meanwhile, the Nevis Cricket Association has expressed its profound thanks to the NCCU for another generous sponsorship of EC$5,000 for the now established Annual Ten/10 Tournament, which is a prelude to the Cricketing Calendar in Nevis. The competiton was held at the Ramsbury/Craddock Road Playfield, under lights.
The format saw a slight shift from the past. The tournament had a knockout phase, followed by a round-robin phase. The top four teams from the 2007 competition were given a "bye" for the knockout, whereas the remaining teams played in the knockout phase to determine who would advance to the round-robin contest.
The tournament featured two (2) games per night from March 6th 2008 and climaxed on April 8th 2008, with an exciting finale, featuring "Empire" and "Brown Hill". Empire, the losing finalist in the two previous competitons, emerged as the 2008 Champions.
Medals of recognition were awarded to the Umpires who did a marvelous job in ensuring the games were played and adjudicated in fairness and in gamely spirits.
 |
| Gavin Wattley of Empire receives his medal from the Sponsor's Rep., Sydney Newton |
 |
| Brown Hill's Captain, Bernett Thompson receives his medal from NCCU's Sydney Newton |
A medal of recognition was also awarded to the grounds man who ensured the ground and pitches were in the best playing conditions for the benefit of all teams.
The official scorer appointed for the tournament was also awarded a medal of recognition for accurately recording the scores of the games.
Players who had outstanding performances throughout the round-robin stage of the Tournament were also awarded medals of recognition. They are as follows:
Winston Sutton - Highlights International
Keiron Powell - Empire
Stuart Williams - All Stars
Garfield Jeffers - Calypso C.C.
Austin Browne - Brown Hill
Andre Browne - Empire
Boye - Big Rock United
Bernet Thompson - Brown Hill
Akito Willet - All Stars
Marvin Hamilton - Calypso C.C.
Frank Monzac - Calypso C.C.
Kejel Tyson - Empire
Individuals with outstanding performances throughout the Tournament also received special awards, comprising of a cheque of EC$100 and a trophy. They are as follows:
Bernet Thompson - Brown Hill (Player with the most runs in the tournament)
Trev Smithen - Empire (Player with the most wickets in the tournament)
Trev Smithen - Empire (Player of the Finals)
The winning team of the Tournament, Empire was awarded a cheque of EC$500, a trophy and gold medals; while Brown Hill, the runner up team was awarded a cheque of EC$300, a trophy and silver medals.
All awards and prizes were distributed at the end of the finals that was held on April 8th 2008, before a large and appreciative crowd, by Mr. Sydney Newton, General Manager of the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union.
The NCA/NCCU Bonzo Ten/10 Competition was well received by the very knowledgeable, cricket loving crowd here on Nevis. The turnout to the games was very good, and was comparable to other events held on Nevis. Many spectators supported this form of entertainment, as it allowed them to catch a piece of the sport they love after a long day at work, and also it gave them an opportunity to socialize and discuss the game of cricket from many different angles.
The Nevis Cricket Association has expressed its utmost gratitude and thanks to the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union for its continued support for a game with enormous benefit and potential for all stakeholders.
The NCA has also solicited the support of the Credit Union for its continued involvement, as it wishes to continue this program as the prelude to their annual cricketing activities in Nevis.
The Nevis Co-operative Credit Union takes this opportunity to thank everyone who made the NCA/NCCU Bonzo Ten/10 Tournament 2008 the success that it was; and to congratule Empire (Winner) and Brown Hill (Runner Up) on their achievements.
