Partnership Opportunities

Interested in developing your business visibility through partnership with the continuously expanding cricket activities run by the National Governing Body? Cricket is a growing sport in Finland so Cricket Finland can offer several interesting partnership opportunities. Get in touch!

Key Points in Finnish Cricket History

  • The first game on record was played at the Olympic Stadium in 1953.
  • In the 1960s the Palmerston Society played in Tapiola, Espoo.
  • In 1970 the oldest existing club Helsinki Cricket Club was founded.
  • Mid-1990s more clubs.
  • 1999 Finnish Cricket Association (FCA) was formed.
  • FCA was approved as a member of the global governing body ICC in 2000, and is now an Associate Member.
  • FCA is recognised by Finnish Ministry of Education (OKM) and is a full member of the Finnish National Olympic Committee.

Key Facts about Cricket Finland

The present goal for Cricket Finland is to complete the first dedicated grass cricket ground and pavilion in Finland at Kerava. This will empower us to proceed further in nurturing the growth of cricket in Finland and help develop a pathway from schoolyard to outdoor cricket ground for future generations to come.

Cricket is a competitive sport

International Competition

Finland has had a national team since 2000. The Finnish National Team has played in international ICC and bi-lateral tournaments every year since then.

Most recently Finland performed on the international stage at the ICC T20 World Cup qualifier in Netherlands September 2018. Future plans are to prepare for the next T20 World Cup in 2021 with T20I fixtures home & away in 2019 and 2020. Exciting times for the great game indeed!

Domestic Senior Competition

Cricket Finland (CF) runs a widespread summer cricket programme from May to September which in 2019 will comprise Premier Leagues in both T20 and OD (40-over) formats, plus 2 additional divisions in both formats for other teams aiming to get promoted. 

CF will also again run the Finnish Ten10 Cricket Championship as an integral part of the national multi-sport event SM-viikko, which will be held again in Vantaa July 4-7th, 2019. 

We have a vibrant development programme offering cricket to women and children of all ages, with a format to suit everyone from beginners to cricket afficionados!

An indoor cricket league is played annually from January to April.
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Finnish Bears after defeating Spain at ICC World Cup Qualifier, Natherlands Sept.2018

Development Programme

The FCA junior programme runs regular coaching to new & active junior players from the age of 8 to 16. The FCA’s school programme introduces cricket to school boys & girls of all ages and offers the chance to participate in regular training.

With support from ICC we have piloted a European Street20 cricket project with which FCA aims to reach greater numbers of potential young players with a simple game that lasts only around 20 minutes.

Women's cricket is also on the up & up again, with more and women coming to this great sport. 

Interested? Please get in touch with Operations Director Maija Scamans - all contact details on our contacts page.

National Ground Club House

National Cricket Ground Advertising boards

• 500€ Per year = 0.95 x 2.0 metres (plus boundary board production costs)
• 1,250€ For a 3 year agreement (a discount of 250€)

Naming rights of the National Cricket Ground

• Main signage at the ground for example "The home of Finnish Cricket plus your company name" (like the Hartwell Arena) as well as branding on the newly erected club house / pavilion wall.
• Please contact us for pricing enquiries

Opportunities for Corporate Cooperation

Corporate Cricket Days

A teambuilding day for your company management team and/or personnel, with an introduction to cricket and a fun, practise game at the National Cricket Ground in Kerava.​

Fully-equipped club house, toilets, changing rooms and kitchen, so we can cater for all your needs!

Price for the day will depend on the content and numbers agreed, then will be concluded on a customer by customer basis.

Supporting the National Team

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The Finnish Bears at the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier, Netherlands 2018

Playing Shirts Main Sponsor

• Contact us for more details and enquiries to make a package to suit your needs.

Travel & Logistics

Another sponsorship opportunity is to support the Finnish national cricket team’s travel, training camps and related accommodation costs.
• Such sponsorship packages will be negotiated separately.within the great game whilst preserving and promoting its traditions.

Contacts

FCA Chairman & National Development Director
Andrew Armitage
fcachairman@cricketfinland.com
Mobile +358 50 3237099
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