June 14, 2006
No importation of alcohol allowed by fans at the Brit Oval
The Brit Oval would like to advise all spectators planning on attending the NatWest Series one-day international between England and Sri Lanka on 20 June that they are no longer permitted to bring any alcohol into the ground.
This ruling was made by the International Cricket Council late last year in close consultation with the ECB, the Police and Health & Safety Advisors. The regulation will apply to all grounds that host international cricket for what are classed “Category A” matches.
Category A matches at the Brit Oval this year are all international matches as well as the Twenty20 group games and the Australian Rules fixture held here in October.
Surrey Chief Executive, Paul Sheldon said, “We have worked extremely hard in communicating this to all of our fans so we’re confident that there will be no confusion on the day. We have also worked hard with our catering providers, Oval Events to ensure there is a wide selection of alcoholic beverages available and that all bar facilities will be managed effectively so we meet the extra demands.”
Category A matches at the Brit Oval this year are;
20 June NatWest Series England v Sri Lanka
28 June Twenty20 Cup Surrey v Kent
1 July Twenty20 Cup Surrey v Essex
4 July Twenty20 Cup Surrey v Sussex
7 July Twenty20 Cup Surrey v Middlesex
10 July Twenty20 Pakistan Earthquake match
17-21 August 4th npower Test match England v Pakistan
21 October AFL Challenge Trophy
