Bringing Cricket to All Corners of the
Community
VANCOUVER, BC, July 18,
2024 /CNW/ - The highly anticipated Last Man Stands
(LMS) league has taken Canada by
storm since its inception in 2021. Over the past two years, the
league has grown to include over 1,000 players. This league offers
a unique global ecosystem with World Championships specifically
designed for amateur cricketers. The league prioritizes diversity,
equity, and inclusion, as well as its players' mental and physical
health, with games completed in just two hours with designed
jerseys, live-scoring, professional umpiring, and
live-streaming.
Professor M. Emrul Hasan from the University of British
Columbia introduced the LMS concept to
Canada. The league aims to break barriers in cricket by
allowing players to enjoy the game without the hassle of finding a
club. Participants can play with friends, family, and colleagues in
a recreational setting that focuses on well-being.
In 2023, LMS launched its University/College Cricket League,
which was a resounding success. The number of teams doubled in 2024
with the new season from this July. Additionally, LMS has multiple
leagues where anyone can play at any time.
LMS has partnered with significant organizations such as Sport
for Life, PICS, ISU, and has garnered federal,
provincial, and local government funding for permits, grounds, and
administration. The league is dedicated to supporting
equity-deserving groups, including newcomers to Canada and refugees, by providing low-cost
opportunities to play cricket. Over the past two years, more than
200 players have benefited from this initiative.
LMS Canada is actively seeking
donors, sponsors, supporters, and sub-franchises to help sustain
and expand these opportunities, especially for the LMS
Canadian University/College League,
where many students are newcomers to Canada and cannot afford to play cricket.
"We initiated LMS to support equity-deserving groups in playing
the game they love," said Hasan, President of LMS Canada. "We focus on the mental and physical
health of amateur cricketers, the majority of whom are newcomers to
Canada. With more support, we can
continue to expand our reach and impact."
The LMS DEI Foundation is funded by prominent organizations such as
viaSport BC, the City of Vancouver park board,
the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation, and numerous other
partners. LMS Canada is also
exploring investors and franchise opportunities all over
Canada.
SOURCE Last Man Stands Canada