{"id":2491,"date":"2016-07-05T23:59:09","date_gmt":"2016-07-05T14:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/?page_id=2491"},"modified":"2023-05-14T15:24:56","modified_gmt":"2023-05-14T06:24:56","slug":"cricket-for-smiles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/en\/cricket-for-smiles\/","title":{"rendered":"CRICKET FOR SMILES"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\" The CRICKET FOR SMILES Programme (CFS) was established in 2011, with the aim to provide smiles, hope and courage through cricket, to the Tohoku region affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami of March 11.<\/p>\n

Since 2011, CFS has brought smiles to school children in the Tohoku region through the donation of Cricket equipment and teacher resources, school visits, and teacher education courses.<\/p>\n

CFS is supported by many people from around the world. In particular, it is supported by Shyam Bhatia of Cricket for Care<\/a> and Kate Cropper of Stephen Cropper Tohoku Education Fund<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sendai University Women’s National Team Challenge<\/h3>\n

In 2018, CFS started a new initiative, the Sendai University Women’s National Team Challenge. This initiative, in partnership with Sendai University, aims to provide playing and professional development opportunities to female students of the University.<\/p>\n

The initiative will provide training and match opportunities to the students with the goal of representing Japan and pursuing a professional playing career.<\/p>\n

It will also provide professional development opportunities in teaching, coaching, promotion and sports administration with the goal of developing careers in sport and education.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2022-12-09 Watari Ground Development<\/h2>\n

\"\"
\nDecember 2022, an artificial turf was introduced to the Watari Torinoumi Park, a significant advancement for the local cricket community. This upgrade also makes the ground an attractive destination for clubs and touring teams beyond Tohoku, who would enjoy the added bonus of being in walking distance to a fish market and onsen accommodation and the pacific ocean.<\/p>\n

2022-10-08 Kodomo Haku (Sendai Uni Festival for kids)<\/h2>\n\"\"\n

Following the 2011 Great Earthquake, Sendai University established Kodomo Haku with the aim of bringing joy to children through engaging activities offered by local organizations.As part of this initiative, the Japan Cricket Association collaborated with the Sendai University Cricket Club to set up a cricket booth. 20+ families participated in the event and had a wonderful time striking and bowling. On the day, members of the Sendai University Cricket Club support the day as cricket coaches.<\/p>\n

2022-10-03 Shibata-machi School visits with Sendai Uni CC<\/h2>\n

As part of Shibata-Machi Top Athlete Development Program, JCA staff and Sendai University Cricket Club visited five elementary schools in shibata-machi. The players taught the children about cricket and run some fun modified games. This was an excellent opportunity for members to get involved in the community and also for a couple of players who aspire to become teachers to gain firsthand experience. (All schools in Shibata were given Shyam\u2019s Cricket for Care cricket Sets) Since Sendai University is based in the town, many of the teachers at the elementary schools were graduates of the university. We hope to establish a stronger relationship between the university and the town and to promote cricket in the region.<\/p>\n\"\"\u00a0\u3000\u3000\"\"\n

2022-08-05 Teacher course at Watari-Cho<\/h2>\n

\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"
\nJCA conducted a Teacher’s Course on cricket in Watari-cho. The event included a lecture and practical training session held at Arahama Junior High School. Equipments were donated to six elementary and four junior high schools, and the head of the board of education and Watari city officers came to support the course and had eccoraged teacher to take on cricket at their school. By the end of the course, teachers who had no prior experience with cricket, enjoyed the session and expressed interest in incorporating it into their physical education curriculum.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

Watari Cho Head of Boad of Education(Mitsumasa Okuno), Head of Sendai University Cricket Club(Takashi Nakano) and JCA CFS Manager (Bebe Miyaji)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2022-03-14 New member\uff06Practice with New net!<\/h2>\n

A growing interest was see in cricket at Sendai University thanks to two programs J-BASH “Challenge league” and the Cricket in Sendai University class. We hope to see more player this year through promotion and practice opportunity.<\/p>\n

In the training on the 14th March, as a preparation for the trials that week, we tried out a baseball net to improve our batting and bowling session.<\/p>\n\"\"\"\"\n

2021-11-16 Sendai University lecture and practical
\n\u201cWorld history as seen through the development of cricket\u201d<\/h2>\n\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"\"\n

Sendai University offered a new module that focuses on cricket as a means of teaching valuable lessons about world history. The module aimed to spark an interest in the sport while also delving into its fascinating history. JCA President Makoto Yamada and JCA CEO Naoki Miyaji delivered the first part of the course, covering the history of cricket and its significance in the British Empire, while Bebe Miyaji led the practical session where the 39 students who took the class had a chance to try the sport at the new torinoumi ground. The course was well-received by the students jugding by their enthusiasm and smiles on their faces.<\/p>\n

Immediately after the Sendai University student education, 20 members of the Watari Sports Promotion Officers came to take part in a cricket come and try session.<\/p>\n

The event was assisted by the Sendai University Cricket Club students and played with a tennis ball. Along with basic skill introduction there were also modified batting and bowling games and the session finished with some mini-games to help understanding of the game of cricket.<\/p>\n\"\".\u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"\n

 <\/p>\n

2021-07-20 Watari-Cho becomes City of Cricket<\/h2>\n\"\"\n

The Watari development moved quickly, with the JCA engaged in discussions with cities around Sendai University area. Watari-Cho showed immediate interest and partnership with Cricket as they had a ground in mind yet to be developed “Torinoumi park”. Prior to the City of Cricket partnarship, the Mayor of Watari-cho and approximately 30 members of the town council visited the Sano International Cricket Ground to observe a cricket demonstration and discuss the potential for the sport in their city.<\/p>\n

Alex Miyaji explained City of Cricket Sano development and colaboration with Sendai University and had an open descussion in reagards to how cricket can contribute to Watari-cho, including increasing exchange visitors through cricket and promoting international exchange.<\/p>\n

2020-10-31 Sendai University CC Win J-BASH Challenge Tournament<\/h2>\n

On Saturday 31st October the first ever J-BASH Challenge tournament was held at the Sano International Cricket Ground with three teams including Sendai Uni CC.<\/p>\n

The tournament was played with six players per team and with six overs, but with rules closer to full cricket rather than the social formats.<\/p>\n

Sendai Uni CC team consist with four Sendai Uni players and two guest players who joined in with the great teamwork and spirit. It is their first tournament win and a step towards greater things.<\/p>\n

A summary of results is below:<\/strong><\/p>\n