The British Officers' Cricket Club appears in cricket history back in the 'Golden Age' of cricket in Philadelphia in the late 1800's. However, as an affiliate of The British Officers' Club of Philadelphia founded in 1925, regular games were played until WWII. The BOCC was re-born in 1986-thanks to co-founders, the late Peter Stone and Alfred Reeves. Since that time the club has been a major force in rekindling the game in Philadelphia, and now enjoys a playing membership of over 60 cricketers.

The BOCC plays cricket for fun, for love of the game, yet competitively, with a will to win. The BOCC places high importance upon social interaction and a membership willing to contribute effort on and off the field. The BOCC places no restriction upon membership, save that of gentlemanly conduct. Club management is democratic and bound by its Constitution. The BOCC shall strive to uphold the notion of Cricket first, team second and the individual last.

The BOCC is a co-founder and a proud supporter and participant of the Philadelphia International Cricket Festival. It's commitment to the joys of touring includes contributing players to the wandering 'Gentlemen of Philadelphia' side.

The BOCC participates in the regional leagues like the Garden State Cricket League, Philadelphia Cricket League, Turbo Cup. BOCC also goes on tour to Toronto over the July 4 weekend every year and with friendly games all season long, plays an aggregate of over 75 matches a season. We also tour the UK every alternate year. Additionally, the club has a traditional pre-season curry party, Annual Awards Dinner and other events. There are organized net practices at Haverford College from April thru September. 

New players are welcome to apply to join the BOCC. Come to nets [starts mid-April] at Haverford College after 5:00 pm (weather & light permitting.) After two nets (please read disclaimer below) you may apply to join the club using the Membership form.

Those who wish to learn the game may come along but preference for batting and bowling will go to members and those playing in upcoming matches. It is not possible to guarantee matches! (some games are over-subscribed and to get onto the league side you will have to be a strong player.)

Note that we are interested in players who will stay with the club for at least a season and who will contribute to the social side - this means coming for after nets or after game to a restaurant/pub for drinks (non-alcoholic is fine - we want your company!).

Usually there is one league game and couple of social/friendly game each weekend. The cost of joining the club is $200 which includes a club shirt and tie, thereafter its $150 per yr. For matches bats and pads are usually available, but it is recommended to have to your own personal gear if you desire to play regularly. If you are interested in joining, come to nets.

Disclaimer: Those playing at nets practice agree to do so entirely at their own risk. The club does not provide full protective gear - players are advised to provide their own protective gear including a helmet, gloves, box and pads etc. If any batsman, fielder or bowler causes a ball to damage any player or non-player or his/her property or the college property then it is the sole responsibility of the player directly causing such damage. The club is insured for medical damages to third parties as covered by club insurance during BOCC games only.