Guernsey

Cricket has been played in Guernsey since the late 19th century at Elizabeth College, and the MCC has been known to visit the island annually since the latter part of that century.

The start of the annual inter-insular matches between Guernsey and Jersey can be dated back to the 1950’s although matches between local teams date well before the more formal inter-Island games began.

The Guernsey Cricket Association was founded in 1927 and there are now over 30 clubs, some running as many as four teams, playing in either local league cricket or organised friendlies, some against visiting teams to the Island. There are currently four grounds with grass wickets and 10 grounds with artificial wickets on the island. All 15 junior schools and 5 secondary schools play cricket with school visits and tournaments arranged by Guernsey Cricket.

From a part-time Development Officer in the 1990’s, the GCB currently employs 4 full-time and 1 part-time staff across coaching, grounds and management duties and has its office at the KGV Playing Fields.

A fantastic source of information on the history of local cricket can be found through the www.guernseycricketstats.co.uk website