About

The Friendship Cup is a non-profit organization involved in promoting cricket and other sporting activities in the community.

This corporation is organized exclusively for Amateur SPORTS and as an organization as specified in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code – “fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and other non profitable purposes, substantially all of the activities of which are for such purposes and no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder” or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. 

The purpose of this corporation is: 

The object of “thefriendshipcup” also referred to as “TFC” is to be a Cricket/Sports organization and is to carry on business as such, to begin with in particular as a Cricket organization and perhaps later getting into other Sports. The objects of the TFC shall include:

(i)                           To hold tournaments, promote and participate in the playing of Amateur Recreational Cricket /or other sports competitively in the South Florida area amongst all Indian and other communities;

(ii)                         To promote and advance the game of Cricket / or other Sports;

(iii)                       To facilitate access to nets, pitches and facilities for the playing of Cricket / or other sports;

(iv)                        To provide or facilitate coaching and instruction in Cricket / or other sports

(v)                          To provide an opportunity for the community to have social and recreational sports activities especially for our members. The TFC does not have nor wishes to own any sports facilities, etc at this time. Public parks and existing facilities for rent will be used in organizing all of its activities.

 The purpose of the TFC Cricket Organization shall also be to:

Introduce the South Florida community to the game of Cricket

Teach Cricket to interested members of the public and their children.

Arrange Amateur Cricket competition – matches and tournaments as necessary.

The initial mission of “thefriendshipcup” is to promote the game of Amateur Recreational Cricket within the South Florida area and to provide a competitive environment for individuals and the general public to develop and improve their game. The “TFC” pursues this mission by organizing games and tournaments, participating in various competitions and educating the general public as to the sport. By creating this organization, the “TFC” fosters recreational amateur cricket competition and enhances the surrounding Indian and other communities by enabling individuals who share the love for the game to come together and compete against one another and others. To insure that all cricket matches organized by or under the auspices of the TFC are conducted in accordance with the Laws of Cricket, the traditions and spirit of the game, and such rules and regulations promulgated by the ICC that apply to local, regional and international cricket. Outreach to the general public, as well as other organizations that promote cricket. Educate the general public by distributing information about the sport. Foster the development of youth Cricket programs. Work with reputable professionals and liaise with local and county officials on matters pertaining to the development of cricket and cricket facilities for the members of the organization, the general public and their children. Help and facilitate women to get more involved in sports and the benefits of keeping fit and to enjoy the Florida public parks.