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.

We play roughly 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 teams and for spectators alike…

In addition to our  Ship Inn fixtures we also host the annual Elie v Earlsferry match which is open to all residents of either village. 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

FIXTURE LIST 2025

Please follow the link below for our 2025 fixture list.  We have a great season of 14 Ship Inn CC matches and our annual Elie v Earlsferry match.  We also have our annual Children’s match on 18th July and our Boules Tournament on 2nd August.

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