Cricket fete match for T&T and England fans.
On June 15, 2006, all eyes will be on the Frankenstadion in Nuremberg as Trinidad and Tobago takes on England in a much-anticipated World Cup 2006 clash. However, on the eve of that clash, fans from both countries will join fans from host country – Germany, in an atmosphere of camaraderie and fun. On June 14, 2006, at the Wöhrder Wiese , a large tree lined park that's only a 5-10 minute stroll from the centre of the Old Town of Nuremberg , fans from around the world will have the opportunity to experience a day-long Carnival. An onsite beer garden serving food and drink all day long will be dedicated to looking after guests from the various parts of the world looking to party. The main event will be centered around a game of cricket involving 3 teams made up of supporters from Trinidad & Tobago, a team of English football fans and a German team from the city of Berlin.
In addition to the windball cricket fete matches, fans will also be engaged in 5-a-side football and the unique game of 'Kick Golf'. In what is carded to be a day of fun for the entire family, visitors from around the world will be treated to the music and culture of Trinidad and Tobago provided by a DJ, Steelband and carnival masqueraders. Additionally, fans from England and Trinidad and Tobago will have an opportunity to rehearse for the important Group B game on the following day as England fans will also provide their unique style with some great football sounds, the England Band and a collection of good old-fashioned terrace favourites; while the vociferous Trinidad and Tobago supporters will show off their football support by means of a rhythm section and their unique chants in support of the Soca Warriors.
"This event gives the average fan from both Trinidad and Tobago and England the opportunity to show that Germany 2006 extends beyond the football pitch. It's about real people celebrating their differences and being united by a game they all love", adds Denzil Streete, Vice President of the Soca Warriors Supporters Club, a passionate group of Trinidad and Tobago supporters from around the world that includes former World and Olympic sprint champion Ato Boldon. The Soca Warriors Supporters Club, also known as the Warrior Nation, comprises of die-hard Soca Warrior fans who have been supporting the team long before World Cup qualification, and is the group behind the huge national flag which made its debut in Port of Spain for the recent international friendly against Peru. The 60 foot by 30 foot Trinidad and Tobago flag will also be following the Soca Warriors in Germany at this summer's World Cup.
Martin O'Hara of englandfans said: "We wanted to organize something special in Nuremberg to celebrate what will be a major event. Cricket is huge in both England and Trinidad and Tobago, and was a perfect way of bringing fans together in a relaxed atmosphere. We also hope that lots of local people will come along to see what cricket is like and join in the party."
This event is a collaboration of the Warrior Nation – the Soca Warriors Supporters Club, englandfans – the official England supporters club, the England FA, Alltogethernow 2006, and the Nuremberg Fans Projekt. To get involved in this event, please visit our website at www.unitedinnuremberg.com ; or call the Warrior Nation locally at 796-2758 or www.thewarriornation.com