BLOOM - Cricket for Connection

Bloom is excited to partner with Cricket NL to bring a fun, welcoming cricket skills introduction to Bloom participants and their families. Whether you grew up playing cricket in your home country, have always been curious about the sport, or are simply looking for a fun afternoon out with your family, this event is for you.

For many people, cricket is more than a sport — it is home.

🏏 Event Details:

📅 Saturdays — June 6, 13 & 27

🕧 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

📍 7 Ricketts Rd, Gym

🎟️ Registration Required

👨‍👩‍👧 Families Welcome

👟 Indoor shoes

No experience needed. Just bring your energy and an open heart.

🏏 What to Expect

Over three Friday sessions in June, participants will be introduced to cricket skills in a relaxed, friendly, and inclusive setting. You will have the chance to:

✅ Learn the basics of cricket in a fun, hands-on way

✅ Connect with others from diverse backgrounds through sport

✅ Enjoy friendly games and shared experiences

✅ Celebrate cultures where cricket is a beloved tradition

✅ Take part in a welcoming space designed for all skill levels

✅ Bring your family and enjoy the afternoon together

This is not a competitive event — it is a celebration of community, culture, and connection.

🌍 Why Cricket?

Cricket is one of the most widely played sports in the world. For many newcomers to Newfoundland and Labrador, it carries deep meaning — representing identity, belonging, and the feeling of home. By bringing cricket to our community, we are creating a space where those connections can live and grow, and where others can discover and appreciate a sport that means so much to so many.

This event is about more than skills on the field. It is about cultural exchange, understanding, and building a stronger, more inclusive community together.

Bloom – A Free Wellness and Community Integration Initiative for Newcomers in Newfoundland and Labrador

Bloom supports your well-being, connection, and meaningful integration at any stage of your journey as you build your new life here.

Brought to you by Amal Unite & Empower, with generous support from IRCC, the North Pine Foundation, and JGRD (Jobs, Growth and Rural Development), and Commonwealth Sport Canada Sport4Newcomers project.

🔔 Important: One-Time Participant Form (Required)

To help us continue offering free wellness activities to the community, we ask all participants to complete a short one-time information form.

This is a requirement from our funders and helps us keep Bloom running at no cost to you. The information is confidential and used only for reporting and planning.

👉 Please fill out the form before attending an activity: https://qx0bg.share.hsforms.com/2QkdtyUk1Rnq6VA5_MEBIZg

If the form isn't completed in advance, you may not be able to participate—so thank you for taking a moment to support this important step.

📸 Photography & Video Notice:

Photos or videos may be taken during Bloom events to help promote our programming. By attending, you consent to this use. If you'd prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.

Feel free to reach out to us at bloom@amalnl.ca for more information or any inquiries you may have.