About Us:

The Edmonton & District Cricket League (EDCL) is the official governing body for the sport of cricket in Edmonton, Alberta. It is a not-for-profit organization recognized by Alberta Cricket Association, City of Edmonton and Cricket Canada.

History:

In 1901 the Edmonton and District Cricket League (EDCL) was formed. In 1912, matches were played at the Hudson’s Bay Company Flats which is today known as Victoria Park. The same year, local newspapers donated the Edmonton Press Cup, the league trophy that is still in use today. The cricket shield was donated in 1928 by the Cricket Club of Edmonton, England and by the 1930's, international sides from Australia and England had played exhibition matches in Edmonton.

As other sports gained in popularity in Edmonton, interest in cricket started to decline. However, as players from South Asia, the Caribbean, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and other former colonies of the British Empire started migrating to Edmonton in the 1950 till now, the game gained new life

EDCL is one of the oldest cricket leagues in North America. Over 100 year old clubs like the Edmonton Cricket Club (Founded 1882) and Strathcona Cricket Club (Founded 1883) are still participating in the league.

EDCL has grown many folds in past decade and now comprises of the following different formats of cricket.

40/50 Over Games - 49 teams across 6 Divisions in 2022
T20 Games - 53 teams across 6 Divisions in 2022
EDCL Junior Team
EDCL Women's Team

EDCL is affiliated to Alberta Cricket Association, who represents the EDCL and other Alberta cricket leagues to Cricket Canada. Cricket Canada in turn is affiliated with the ICC. A number of EDCL players have gone on to represent Canada at Senior Men, Senior Women and Junior level.

EDCL matches are held at Victoria Park, Millwoods, Castledowns, St. Albert, PUSHA and Red Deer Cricket Grounds.