Hong Kong Cricket Festival Organisers Announce New Title Sponsorship

Nov. 16, 2009 - PRLog -- Organisers of the 8th Hong Kong Cricket Festival today announced that Private Capital Ltd, a leading investment advisory firm, were the new headline sponsors of the annual international, inter-club tournament, this year to be held on 4 - 6th December. 

"We're thrilled that Private Capital Ltd have come on board as headline sponsors of this year's Festival," said Tournament Director Brad Tarr of organisers Lamma Cricket Club. 

“This is the eighth year of the tournament and with over ten clubs flying into Hong Kong to compete in the event, including women's teams, it's going to be another superb weekend of cricket camaraderie,” Mr Tarr continued. 

Mr Rick Adkinson, MD at Private Capital Ltd said, “We were delighted when approached to support the 8th Hong Kong Cricket Festival.

"The tournament, with its mix of local and international participants and emphasis on the 'spirit of cricket' is an ideal fit for our business and we're really looking forward to an excellent weekend both on and off the field,” Mr Adkinson continued.

Private Capital Ltd will initially sponsor the annual inter-club tournament in a one year arrangement with the possibility of extending the involvement for future years. 

About the Hong Kong Cricket Festival
The Private Capital Hong Kong Cricket Festival will be held at Mission Road Cricket Ground, Tin Kwong Road, Kowloon from 4 - 6th December and feature up to eighteen teams including local sides as well as clubs flying into Hong Kong from around the Asia  Pacific region to compete in the three day tournament in Men's and Women's Divisions. 

The first Festival was held at Hong Kong Cricket Club in 2002. 

The 2004 Hong Kong Festival won a prestigious award from the International Cricket Council for helping to develop women's cricket in the region. 

The Festival is part of the Asian Cricket Sixes Tour circuit of quality club cricket events which includes tournaments in Phuket, the Philippines, China, Australia, Singapore and Vietnam. 
 
About Private Capital Ltd
Private Capital Ltd is a privately owned, independent advisory firm delivering bespoke financial advice and portfolio management services to international clients. In all cases, professional relationships are founded on transparency, integrity and impartiality. Operating from its Hong Kong office, Private Capital's diverse client base includes family trusts, high-net worth individuals and corporations around the globe. 
 

For further information about the Private Capital Hong Kong Cricket Festival 2009, including directions to the ground, see the tournament website www.hkcricketfestival.com or contact Brad Tarr at +852 9422 5907 or brad@cricketsixes.com 

For further information regarding Private Capital Ltd see www.private-capital.com.hk or email CRICKET@private-capital.com.hk 
 

Festival Fact Sheet 
 
Event Title:   Private Capital Hong Kong Cricket Festival 2009 
Dates:   4 - 6th December 2009
Venue:  Mission Road Cricket Ground, Tin Kwong Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong 
Times:   9am - 5pm daily 
Entry:    free for all spectators 
Website:  www.hkcricketfestival.com  
Tel.    (852) 9422 5907
Organisers:  Lamma Cricket Club 
 
 
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