The West Vancouver Cricket Club, based at Hugo Ray Park in West Vancouver is one of the largest cricket clubs in Canada. It is rated the best cricketing facility in Western Canada.
It is our aim to develop a strong and successful club both on and off the field and to provide an enjoyable environment for all members, guests and spectators.
Our club field will field Eight (8) competitive league teams playing in the British Columbia Mainland Cricket League (BCMCL) for the 2021 Season. The top teams play One Day International (ODI) while the rest of the teams play limited 45 overs. Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays. The regular season starts on the last weekend of April and runs to the Labour Day weekend. The club also participates in a Pre-Season Twenty20 Cricket Tournament which runs for 5 weekends prior to the start of the regular season.
Other cricket events/tournaments include:
Facilities and equipment
Our club's home, Hugo Ray Park, has great facilities including 1 portable net, 2 outdoor nets and 2 grounds - changing rooms with showers and ample free parking. The club is fortunate to have a clubhouse for use by members and guests. The clubhouse is located adjacent to the two cricket grounds and has numerous amenities including a licensed bar, a pool table and a ping pong table, kitchen, BBQ, and lounge and bar areas leading onto balconies which overlook the grounds. The clubhouse is also available for rental.
We are always looking for new members and if you and/or any of your friends are interested in playing cricket feel free to contact us!
The West Vancouver Cricket Club has a long and proud history dating way back to 1955. The club has produced champion league players at both the local and national levels.
The club honoured its lifetime members and alumni in a special ceremony acknowledging their dedication and commitment to the sport.
West Van's 4th Team Captain, Bob McKay, left, chats with lifetime member Neil Brett-Davies and wife Gladys. Neil was inducted as a life member in 2001.
Being inducted into the hall of fame are members Vipin Patel (member since 1978) and lifetime member Joe Pescott.
Taking part in the celebrations are West Van cricketer Galaen Singer, BJ Rowse, Emily Beecher and husband Johnny.
West Van cricket player Frank Jarman and wife Maureen have been long time supporters of the club.
West Vancouver Cricket Club president Jim Richards, left, welcomes 1999 lifetime member inductee Basil Statia and guest Az Ansari.
Keeping the grill going outside are Tim Savage, left, and social committee member Doug Cla.
West Vancouver Cricket Club has the largest junior cricket program in Vancouver with three teams playing. Over 40 young players from across Metro Vancouver are enrolled in our program and play in the spring / summer season.
With the regular season starting on the last weekend of April, outdoor training commences once the weather permits. This is usually the first week of April. Please check this page in the spring for the training program.
Cricket is one of the most enjoyable sports for women. If you are a woman or a girl aged 12 and over and would like to play or know any friends who would like to join please contact us and we will be happy to welcome you!