Fed CIOs vs. IT industry in the duel on September 13

Cricket is the second biggest sport on earth – and the game of the world is catch fire in the United States – so it is high time to get going with the 2.5 billion fans worldwide who are already taking it to heart.

For the old pros and the new converts in the Government IT community, MeriTalk is proud to host the annual CIO Government-Industry Cricket Match on Friday, September 13th from 12pm-6pm in Alexandria, Virginia on the regulation field at Bellapais-on-the-Potomac.

The rules of the game are designed for players of all skill levels (including beginners) who bowl and hit for glory and for the benefit of the USO.

Teams from government agencies including DHS, AFRL, CBP, SSA and more – too many players to name, but Foretaste There are already initiatives here – and also in the private sector – and there is still room for more.

There are chuckers, chin music, more than one googly, nurdles and zooters – and a damn good time supporting a great cause.