{"id":33860,"date":"2026-04-09T14:15:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=33860"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:16:00","slug":"kaizukabeachcricket2026","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/en\/event\/kaizukabeachcricket2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Beach Cricket Tournament 2026 in Kaizuka Nishikinohama"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"187\"><strong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"187\">Back by Popular Demand! Beach Cricket Tournament Returns for Its 2nd Year at Nishikinohama Beach, Kaizuka City!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"409\">Following last year\u2019s success, the <em data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"250\">Beach Cricket Tournament<\/em> will once again be held at Nishikinohama Beach in Kaizuka City, Osaka\u2014proud recipient of the international beach and marina certification \u201cBlue Flag\u201d in 2024.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"651\">This event is designed especially for cricket beginners and will be played using simplified rules that anyone\u2014regardless of age or gender\u2014can enjoy. Form a team with your family, friends, or coworkers and join us for a fun day at the beach!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"699\"><em data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"699\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/%E3%83%AC%E3%83%9D%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%EF%BD%9C%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%88%9D%E9%96%8B%E5%82%AC%E3%80%8C%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E5%A4%A7%E4%BC%9A-in\/\">here<\/a> to see highlights from last year.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"704\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ykwboe\" data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"724\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"724\">Event Date<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"746\">Sunday, June 21, 2026<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"z6wcxv\" data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"764\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"764\">Schedule<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"974\">\n<li data-section-id=\"vgmw50\" data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"795\">12:00 \u2013 Registration Opens<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hqv1g1\" data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"824\">12:30 \u2013 Opening Ceremony<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uodecj\" data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"857\">12:40 \u2013 Beach Clean Activity<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"iqjauf\" data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"886\">13:10 \u2013 Practice Session<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8xdrb6\" data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"906\">13:30 \u2013 Match 1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lji1ye\" data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"926\">14:30 \u2013 Match 2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wdtirq\" data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"946\">15:30 \u2013 Match 3<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"iihvv8\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"974\">16:15 \u2013 Awards Ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1008\"><em data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1008\">Schedule is subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1013\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"pkw7gr\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1028\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1028\">Venue<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1048\">Nishikinohama Beach<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1053\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1c514e1\" data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1075\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1075\">How to Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1110\">Applications are accepted either:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1177\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1aewi1m\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1149\">As a team (6 players per team), or<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cbhz7t\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1177\">In pairs (2 participants)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1254\">Please send your application via email including the following information:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1391\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1w0xvwg\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1269\">Team Name<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"s24100\" data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1299\">Team Representative Name<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3rjh0z\" data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1322\">Participant Names<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5q1ke9\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1391\">Representative Contact Details (email address and phone number)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1425\">\ud83d\udce7 Email: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1423\">y.sato@cricket.or.jp<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1562\"><strong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1452\">Application Deadline:<\/strong> June 15, 2026<br data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1469\" \/><em data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1562\">Applications will close once the maximum number of teams is reached, so please apply early.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"8zr0ix\" data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1593\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1593\">Other Activities<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1643\">In addition to beach cricket, you can also enjoy:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1696\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7f8zxj\" data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1656\">Petanque<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1p3rh05\" data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1696\">Flip-flop (sandal) throwing contest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1783\">No advance registration is required for these activities\u2014everyone is welcome to join!<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1788\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"kq8lka\" data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1809\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1809\">Information<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"2032\">\n<li data-section-id=\"64dvr6\" data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1846\">Participation is free of charge.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"197bb54\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"2032\">The event will be canceled in case of rain. Participants will be notified via email, and updates will also be posted on the Kansai Cricket Association\u2019s official X (formerly Twitter).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2090\">In addition to the championship, special awards include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2161\">\n<li data-section-id=\"e511jb\" data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2118\"><strong data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2115\">Best Dresser Award<\/strong>*<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fbnfdh\" data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2161\"><strong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2159\">Spirit Award (Most Energetic Team)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2193\">Why not aim for these as well?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2362\">The overall winner will be determined based on total points earned not only in beach cricket matches but also through participation in petanque and flip-flop throwing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2552\">* Awarded to the team with the most impressive outfits (matching uniforms are not required)<br data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2459\" \/>** Awarded to the team that showed the most enthusiasm, teamwork, and enjoyment of cricket<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2557\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"hzu5mg\" data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2579\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2579\">Media Notice<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2725\">Photos and videos taken during the event may be used for promotional and production purposes by the organizers. Thank you for your understanding.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2730\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1kqkbyv\" data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2765\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2765\">Sponsorship Opportunities<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2871\">We are currently seeking sponsors to help make this event even more exciting.<br data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2846\" \/><em data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2871\">Click here for details.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2876\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"zyqdl0\" data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2911\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2911\">Organizers and Supporters<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2931\"><strong data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2929\">Co-hosted by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2992\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tujt44\" data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2961\">Japan Cricket Association<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jz8sv\" data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2992\">Kansai Cricket Association<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3013\"><strong data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3011\">Supported by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3148\">\n<li data-section-id=\"dox81k\" data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3060\">Nishikinohama Beach Revitalization Council<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1inr5g6\" data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3099\">Sports Promotion Committee Council<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3xgqki\" data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3148\">Kaizuka City Physical Therapists Association<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3168\"><strong data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3166\">Endorsed by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3222\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1j6r4bf\" data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3205\">Kaizuka City Tourism Association<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qlw215\" data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3222\">Kaizuka City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3227\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"eiivly\" data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3244\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3244\">Contact<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3311\">Japan Cricket Association (Attn: Sato)<br data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3286\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3309\">y.sato@cricket.or.jp<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back by Popular Demand! 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