About us

Brief History

In 1993, half a dozen friends used to get together several times a week at a local restaurant and bar to discuss, over a few pints, how the week had been progressing. Our conversation almost always drifted to playing cricket in school or in college. The Americans in the group, some of who had never seen cricket, others who had but seen brief glimpses of the sport being played during their travels to England, Australia or India.

Each had a few questions about the sport. After explaining the sport to them with illustrations by a few of us, who had played it, we took guard in between the tables with the other players bowling their imaginary unplayable ball, weaving through the waiters and waitresses covering our area in the bar. As I had most of a cricket kit with me, we decided to have a "hands-on" demonstration at a small park in Littleton. In 1994, this continued, with one thing leading to another along with a few announcements and good articles in the local newspaper. The Littleton Cricket Club was officially established in 1994, and since then with the help of its playing and social members, sponsors and supporters, the club has tried to push the envelope on and off the field.

Our Contributions

The Littleton Cricket Club first held its Sixes Tournament in 1995 and initiated the Ashes Social Cricket event between the Australian and British Commonwealth (and then some!) in 1995. Both these inaugural events were held at Dove Valley Park in Arapahoe County .

Since then we played in Littleton, Aurora ,Centennial and Englewood, Colorado . Littleton Cricket Club was the first to have a permanent wicket in Denver in picturesque Cornerstone Park ; and credit to the league, every club has a permanent wicket today. Since then, Littleton Cricket Club has hosted an International Cricket Festival attended by teams from the Bahamas and Alberta, Canada .

Our Other Cricket Clubs

Colorado Junior Cricket Association
The Littleton Cricket Club is one of the few clubs that has encouraged the younger cricketer – both on the field and through the Colorado Junior Cricket Program.

Colorado Indoor Cricket
During the winter months, hosts regular indoor cricket games (from February through April) following the World Indoor Cricket Federation rules.

 

Do join us either online or in person. We hope you will enjoy your time with us on-line or while in Colorado . As with any club with the passion for the sport, we welcome your visit to Colorado , whether you are just passing through or have made us your final destination! Just drop us a note and we’ll be happy to coordinate your visit or our tour to your home…just let us know!