WHILE they are accustomed to being the centre of attention on the field during play, the cricketers of the Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) will themselves be spectators this weekend when they hold the first of a number of fundraising activities in the form of NBA All-Star weekend-viewing parties.

Speaking to Chronicle Sport, MSC’s Steven Jacobs revealed; “It’s a series of fundraising events we have coming up, starting from this month heading into the next couple of months. The fundraiser this weekend is basically to keep the club running smoothly.”
He further explained; “Time has changed in terms of active members in clubs around Georgetown. The cricketers of Malteenoes are trying to do something for the club while at the same time enhancing the facility. The funds raised will be used to paint the facility. In addition it will be used for gear, for example, having balls readily available for practice and having the necessary stuff for playing cricket matches during the weekends.”

Jacobs pointed out, “This is just a start, instead of the administration of the club actually doing all of the work, the cricketers have decided to come on board and do something to raise funds. We have a series of events coming up that we will disclose in the near future.”
The viewing parties will be held on February 16, 17 and 18. Fans will have the opportunity to mingle with the cricketers and watch the NBA All-Star teams, led by Stephen Curry and LeBron James on big screen televisions.

Snacks and drinks will be on sale, the doors open at 16:00hrs daily and admission is just $500. The venue is the Malteenoes Sports Club which is opposite the GMR&SC on Thomas Lands. (Michelangelo Jacobus)