| The Ottawa
Valley Cricket Council (a.k.a. OVCC) is the national-capital's regional
cricket body and represents over 350 players in eight local sides
plus Kingston, Ontario. The league consists of players from all
continents including local born Canadians through to players from
Australia, England, South Africa, the Caribbean, India and Pakistan
to name just a few. OVCC was established in 1923 subsequent to the
formation of a fourth cricket team playing at Rideau Hall in Vanier,
Ontario. Since then, the league has expanded to include clubs playing
at locations in South Ottawa (Lynda Lane), Barrhaven and Kingston.
(hyperlink the locations to the relevant ground pages). |
The OVCC
charter to is to foster the growth and development of Cricket in
Eastern Ontario, including the development of Juniors Cricket in
and around the national capital. OVCC regulates the league and enforces
playing guidelines, bylaws and disciplinary action via a Constitution
(hyperlink). The OVCC is a member of the Ontario Cricket Association
(OCA hyperlink) which in turn is a member of the Canadian Cricket
Association (hyperlink). OVCC players are eligible for selection
consideration to represent OVCC, OCA and CCA teams. OVCC also encourages
the development of young (under-19) cricketers by submitting the
names of promising local athletes to the OCA for participation in
tryouts and practice camps held in Toronto, Ontario. |
