News & Information
Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural HKCA / LCSD Playground League!
  • Cup Winners: Quarry Bay International School
  • Plate Winners: Hang Hau Central Shing Hang Fong Memorial School "A"

Launch of New Primary Schools Sports Programme (15.02.2000)

Hong Kong Cricket Association and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department are proud to announce the launch of the inaugural season of the HKCA / LCSD Playground League, the first matches of which will be played on 19th February 2000.

The Playground League is the first time regular, organised inter-primary school cricket matches have been arranged in Hong Kong, and represents a major step forward in the growth of local cricket. "Hong Kong continues to be at the forefront of cricket development in the region" said ICC Development Manager, Andrew Eade, "we may well use the Playground League as a model for similar programs in other countries."

The innovative format of Playground League matches, featuring 16 8-a-side teams playing with mini-cricket sets on basketball court size pitches, have proved popular in trial matches over the last six months. "All of the kids get a chance to bat, bowl and field. It gets very exciting and a shame when each game ends" said Mr Eric Leung, teacher at the Little Flower's School, Shatin and HKCA Development Officer.

It is anticipated that with growing interest in cricket at grassroots level and the increasing popularity of the sport, the Playground League will expand the number of schools playing cricket regularly year on year. And by being a fun, healthy and active game it can only be a good thing for the health of local children.

For further information please contact Ms Simone Kwan or Mr Ravi Nagdev at HKCA.

Tel: 2504 8102 Fax: 2577 8486 Email: hkca@hkabc.net

Teams & Results
Tseung Kwan O Division
  • Hang Hau Central Shing Hang Fong Memorial School "A" (TKOA)
  • Hang Hau Central Shing Hang Fong Memorial School "B" (TKOB)
  • STFA Leung Kit Wah Primary School "A" (TKOC)
  • STFA Leung Kit Wah Primary School "B" (TKOD)

Match Result
TKOB vs TKOD 81:92
TKOA vs TKOC 89:105
TKOA vs TKOB 117:73
TKOC vs TKOD 188:72
TKOD vs TKOA 96:93
TKOC vs TKOB 177:73

Points Table (as at 13th March 2000)

Team Played Win Lose Draw Points
STFA Leung Kit Wah Primary School "A" (TKOC) 3 3 0 0 12
STFA Leung Kit Wah Primary School "B" (TKOD) 3 2 1 0 9
Hang Hau Central Shing Hang Fong Memorial School "A" (TKOA) 3 1 2 0 6
Hang Hau Central Shing Hang Fong Memorial School "B" (TKOB) 3 0 3 0 3

Sha Tin Division

  • The Little Flower's School "A" (STA)
  • The Little Flower's School "B" (STB)
  • CCC Kei Kok Primary School (STC)
  • FSFTF Fong Shu Cheun Primary School (STD)

Match Result
STB vs STD 114:142
STA vs STC 157:113
STA vs STB 110:59
STC vs STD 106:138
STD vs STA 112:96
STC vs STB 132:92

Points Table (as at 13th March 2000)

Team Played Win Lose Draw Points
FSFTF Fong Shu Cheun Primary School (STD) 3 3 0 0 12
The Little Flower's School "A" (STA) 3 2 1 0 9
CCC Kei Kok Primary School (STC) 3 1 2 0 6
The Little Flower's School "B" (STB) 3 0 3 0 3

Kowloon Division

  • ELCHK Hung Hom Lutheran Primary School "A" (KA)
  • ELCHK Hung Hom Lutheran Primary School "B" (KB)
  • Hong Lok Yuen International School (KC)
  • Australian International School (KD)

Match Result
KB vs KD 77:206
KA vs KC 101:108
KA vs KB 110:59
KC vs KD 166:134
KD vs KA 106:124
KC vs KB 146:74

Points Table (as at 13th March 2000)

Team Played Win Lose Draw Points
Hong Lok Yuen International School (KC) 3 3 0 0 12
ELCHK Hung Hom Lutheran Primary School "A" (KA) 3 2 1 0 9
Australian International School (KD) 3 1 2 0 6
ELCHK Hung Hom Lutheran Primary School "B" (KB) 3 0 3 0 3

Hong Kong Island Division

  • Quarry Bay International School (HKA)
  • Discovery Bay International School (HKB)
  • Shanghai Alumani Primary School "A" (HKC)
  • Shanghai Alumani Primary School "B" (HKD)

Match Result
HKB vs HKD 130:104
HKA vs HKC 203:132
HKA vs HKB 152:131
HKC vs HKD 112:73
HKD vs HKA 121:157
HKC vs HKB 95:112

Points Table (as at 13th March 2000)

Team Played Win Lose Draw Points
Quarry Bay International School (HKA) 3 3 0 0 12
Discovery Bay International School (HKB) 3 2 1 0 9
Shanghai Alumani Primary School "A" (HKC) 3 1 2 0 6
Shanghai Alumani Primary School "B" (HKD) 3 0 3 0 3

Knockout Stage (Cup)

Cup Quarter Finals

18/03/2000

  • The Little Flower's School "A" (133) beat STFA Leung Kit Wah Primary School "A" (99) by 34 runs
  • Discovery Bay International School (189) beat Hong Lok Yuen International School (167) by 22 runs

25/03/2000

  • STFA Leung Kit Wah Primary School "B" (156) beat FSFTF Fong Shu Cheun Primary School (119) by 37 runs
  • Quarry Bay International School (215) beat ELCHK Hung Hom Lutheran Primary School "A" (124) by 91 runs
Cup Semi Finals

01/04/2000

  • Cup Semi Final 1: The Little Flower's School "A" beat STFA Leung Kit Wah Primary School "B"
  • Cup Semi Final 2: Quarry Bay International School (177) beat Discovery Bay International School (116) by 61 runs
Cup Final

09/04/2000

  • Quarry Bay International School (191) beat The Little Flower’s Primary School (158) by 33 runs

Knockout Stage (Plate)

Plate Quarter Finals

18/03/2000

  • Hang Hau Central Shing Hang Fong Memorial School "A" (111) beat The Little Flower's School "B" (78) by 33 runs
  • Shanghai Alumani Primary School "A" (163) beat ELCHK Hung Hom Lutheran Primary School "B" (141) by 22 runs

25/03/2000

  • CCC Kei Kok Primary School beat Hang Hau Central Shing Hang Fong Memorial School "B"
  • Australian International School (234) beat Shanghai Alumani Primary School "B" (109) by 125 runs
Plate Semi Finals

01/04/2000

  • Hang Hau Central Shing Hang Fong Memorial School "A" (211) beat CCC Kei Kok Primary School (77) by 134 runs
  • Australian International School (158) beat Shanghai Alumani Primary School “A” (75) by 83 runs
Plate Final

09/04/2000

  • Hang Hau Central Shing Hang Fong Memorial School "A" (210) beat Australian International School (115) by 95 runs

Rules & Format
Rules

Game Format: Pairs Cricket with under arm bowling.

  • 8-a-side matches with 8 overs per side.
  • Batting side bats in pairs with each pair facing two overs.
  • All fielders must bowl (underarm) one over each.
  • One run for a "wide" and extra ball will be bowled.
  • One run for "no ball" (Ball pitched over shoulder.)
  • If ball bounces more than twice no-ball will be called and one run would be added to the batting side's total.
  • If the ball is hit out of the playing area 6 runs would be given to the batting side.
  • Players must be studying in P4-P6
  • Players must wear their school P.E. Uniform while playing.
  • Schools are required to bring the match balls and scoresheet to the matches.
  • Schools are required to pass on the completed scoresheet to their Division Manager who will then pass it on to HKCA.

Format

  • Schools/teams will be divided into geographical divisions (e.g. Kowloon Division, Sha Tin Division) so that distance to travel for matches is not too great.
  • The teams will play "round-robin" in the divisions. The top teams from each division will go through to the knockout draw stage to culminate in the best two teams playing in the final to determine the Playground League Champion. The third and fourth placed teams in each division will compete in a Plate competition.
  • In the "Round Robin" Stage the top teams will be decided by points. With four points for a win, two point for a tie or draw match and one point for a loss.
  • The latest points table will be faxed to the schools on a weekly basis during the period of the competition.

Note:

  • Schools are required to contact their opposing teams and the division managers to co-ordinate playing the match. The emphasis is on home team to contact the away team and the Division Manager.