The JCA Mission and Values of Cricket

The JCA Mission and Values of Cricket

MISSION

To enrich lives and broaden horizons by building bridges between people and communities within Japan as well as overseas.

Values

“Cricket is a sport…”
[FUN]
…puts the team first but still celebrates individual success. It embraces different skill sets and provides opportunities for all types of people and players.
[Diversity]
…age, race, gender and religion do not matter. The game is open and welcoming to all abilities and breaks down boundaries to enhance harmony in the community.
[Fair]
…is run by a unique code where the ‘Spirit’ of the game is more important than the laws. Players are held to a higher moral standard and must respect opponents, teammates and officials. The Spirit of Cricket teaches valuable life lessons applicable to young and old.
[Global]
…is played in more than 100 countries around the world and connects over a billion people. We celebrate this shared passion and are part of the Global Community.