KUWAIT CITY, March 9: Friends of CRY Club (FOCC) is proud to announce the 16th CRY (Child Rights & You) cricket tournament for children will be held at the GC grounds at Jaleeb Al-Shuyoukh on Friday, April 12, 2013 from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm. The one-day “CRYcket” tournament is a very popular annual family event, participated by children under 14. The children are grouped into teams in two age categories and play softball cricket while spectators, parents and well-wishers enjoy a carnival atmosphere. 12 teams each are set to participate in the Under-12 and Under-14 divisions initially in four groups in round robin fashion leading to 4 winners who will clash in the semifinals.

The games will be played simultaneously on three playgrounds. The last date for registration of Teams is April 5, 2013. The game format will be 7 overs a side with batsmen requiring to retire at the personal score of 18. Unlimited substitution is allowed and teams have been encouraged to turn up in coloured kits to add to the fun. Apart from the winners’ trophies, medals and certificates from CRY-India will be given to each player. Experienced umpires will control the games assisted by official scorers. The teams will play in recognition of a much felt need among less fortunate children in the Indian subcontinent and will carry the message of compassion towards them.

They will spread awareness of the work done by CRY, an international organization, that believes that every child is entitled to basic rights of survival, protection, development, education and participation. A colourful souvenir will be released to mark the occasion. To add to the spirit of celebration of childhood at the ‘CRYcket 2013’ festival, delicious breakfast, lunch and snacks will be available throughout the day, along with bingo, raffle draws and other games for children. ‘Buy for CRY’ stall of used books, videos, CDs, toys and household effects will give you a quick bargain. Mark the date in your calendars as it will be a memorable day because “With CRY, Everybody Wins”. FOCC members are a volunteer group which has grown tremendously over the last 15 years from humble beginning and also additionally organizes CRYchess, BrainBang and CRYwalk activities. Anyone can freely volunteer to make a difference to the less fortunate children in India.

For more details & game rules, visit the FOCC website http://www.focckwt.org and for further info, contact: Kuwait City   22437684 Abu Halifa:  66204295 Hawalli:  99300257 Fahaheel:  99364073 Ahmadi:  23985216 / 99578073 Jleeb Shuyoukh - 97226589 Salmiya: deleted land line/ 97863255/67004698/66810338.