Note:
New and Past members download
membership
form and send it along with your membership fees to myMandi,
20 Everett Street, Norfolk, MA 02056 or simply bring
it to one of the practice sessions
Boston Gymkhana Sports Club (BGSC) is a member of the Massachusetts
State Cricket League (MSCL). For the year 2008 MSCL consists of
20-21
teams from all over the state. BGSC was formerly known as Norwood
Cricket Club (NCC). To reflect the growing diversity of players from/in/around
Greater Boston, the name NCC was given up and the club was renamed
Boston Gymkhana Sports Club(BGSC).
BGSC was formed in 1997 by a group of cricket
enthusiasts in Norwood. BGSC joined MSCL the same year.
For the year 2002 BGSC fielded two teams
in MSCL. BGSC 'A' went on to win Div. "B" MSCL Championship.
In 2003 BGSC expanded again to field three teams in MSCL.
Mission
- Provide an opportunity for club members
to play cricket on a competitive as well as recreational basis.
- Field competitive team(s) to participate
in Massachusetts State Cricket league.
- Develop a schedule allowing all members
to play cricket recreationally.
- Strive to provide opportunity to all
BGSC members (irrespective of talent) to participate in at least one
MSCL match.
- Organize at least two "family day"
cricket events.
- Provide the best possible facility for
playing cricket in New England.
Boston Gymkhana Sports Club has players
of all skill levels. Members can join at any time during the season.
For recreational players there is ample opportunity to join in on practice
sessions. Check schedule for time and location. There are friendly games
scheduled from time to time as well to play against other teams in and
around Boston. Those of you who strive for competitive cricket, you
will have the opportunity to compete at a fairly high level with other
teams in the league. Exceptional players may even get an opportunity
to compete internationally.
The Club provides basic equipment (Bat,
Pads, Gloves, Helmets, balls etc.) as part of your membership fees.
To play in the league matches, you are required to wear white shirt,
long white trousers and white sports shoes. It is advisable to wear
athletic shoes that have some sort of traction soles since you will
be running on the grass in the outfield. Metal spikes are not permitted
because of League standards and also all the grounds use matting wickets
or astro-turf (BGSC),
a surface easily damaged by spikes.
