Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) and the Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) presented cheques to the participants of the 14th and Final BELCO Cup which was held May 14th and 15th.
BELCO Chief Operating Officer, Denton Williams congratulated Bailey’s Bay on their impressive win. Bailey’s Bay won the cup after defeating BELCO Cup hosts, St. David’s after scoring 127, in a match reduced to 30 overs. Bailey’s Bay player Nyhrobi Carmichael was named Man of the Match for courageously leading his team to win the championship after picking up three vital St. David’s wickets.
Prize cheques were presented to the following:
Winners – Bailey’s Bay -- $1,500 Runners up – St. David’s County Cricket Club -- $1,000 Semi-Finalists – Southampton Rangers and Cleveland County Cricket Club -- $500 each Man of the Match – Nyhrobi Carmichael -- $300
The Bermuda Cricket Board National Youth Academy was chosen as the charity recipient to benefit from the gate proceeds of the final this year. The National Youth Academy provides Bermuda’s talented young cricket players with a comprehensive programme to develop their skills while also providing them with the tools they need to become well-rounded members of the community. As a result, BELCO presented a cheque for $1,858 to the Bermuda Cricket Board for their National Youth Academy.
As Cup sponsor, BELCO also presented a cheque for $3,000 to the Bermuda Cricket Board to assist with the costs of organizing the event.
