CRICKET at the SHIP

The only club in the world to play all its home games on a beach. 

 The Ship Inn Cricket Club has been playing on the beach at Elie for over 30 years.  In that time we have hosted many test players, all the leading club sides in Scotland, and touring teams from around the world.  We play an annual fixture against Marylebone Cricket Club (the world famous ‘MCC’), and in recent years we have played every year against Scotland’s Women’s Team, the Wildcats.

In 2023 the club played 14 games on the beach.  We play every second weekend through the season, with play only possible on low-tide afternoons.  Start time is dictated by the disappearing tide allowing the club enough time to prepare the wicket; finish time is set around avoiding the incoming tide.  And in between, typically time enough for 30 overs per side of good quality cricket on a world famous venue, with normally a large crowd enjoying the day.  A unique experience for visiting team and for spectators alike…

In addition to our 14 Ship Inn fixtures we also host an annual children’s match – this is open to all children aged between 8 and 14 so please send us an email to info@shipinn.scot if you are interested.  We are also very proud of our ever popular Boules Tournament.  This is made up of teams of three and a fun afternoon of rosé, and gentle competition is enjoyed by all!

Enjoy this article written about our Beach Cricket at The Ship Inn in Country Life, August 2023

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