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Where can we find more information about Slovenia? You can contact us, you can find most of the things you need around this very site or visit this very helpful website on Slovenian tourism Where can we find more information about Ljubljana? The website of the Ljubljana Tourist Board can provide you with all manner of useful information about visiting us, including accommodation. Will we have any language problems? English is spoken extremely well by a very large amount of Slovenes. In all tourist based places around town they will speak English well. If you fancy trying to learn a few words. Here is a great link for some of the basics. How do we get to Slovenia? For more information on this subject click here By car, Ljubljana is very accessible, and Slovenia has almost completed its motorway network. Tolls are payable on Slovenian motorways, in euros Nightlife / Entertainment The centre of town is full of outdoor bars, cafes and restaurants (often all rolled into one). A very pleasant afternoon can be spent sipping a cold drink watching the world go by. Popular bars include Cutty Sark and As (both next to each other) and "The beach" area along the river including such bars as Maček and Casablanca. Generally, they are all of a pretty similar standard and a good time can be had in all of them. Nightclubs include Bacchus and Global. Global is popular and has a magnificent view via glass elevator and rooftop of the city of Ljubljana and the castle. Bacchus is located only a couple of hundred metres away. The Metelkova complex offers an alternative scene as is located not far from the train station around the Backpackers hotel Celice. For further information contact us and we'll be happy to help.
What is the weather like? During our long cricket season from Late April to Late September / Early October we are generally blessed with ideal weather for cricket. Lots of sunshine and warm weather from between about 25 to 35 degrees can be expected. Summers don't tend to produce a lot of rain. We suggest bringing sunscreen and hats. For the latest forecasts we find that this link is one of the most accurate. It also has some good information on Ljubljana and Slovenia itself.
Where do cricket teams normally stay in Ljubljana? Visiting teams to Ljubljana normally stay in the Hotel Park. Centrally and conveniently located, we have always had satisfied teams when staying there. For more information click here for the accommodation section. If you require 4 or 5 star accommodation we can also assist you with your requests. We can book your accommodation for you. Where is the ground? Ljubljana CC play our home games at Valburga pri Smledniku, which is about 25 minutes by car from central Ljubljana. The front page of your favourite website features a photo of our ground. A map of its location can be found here. Is Ljubljana expensive? (Prices quoted here April 2006) No. Slovenia is definitely one of the cheapest European cricket destinations. Prices of everyday items here are still relatively cheap, despite EU accession on 1 May 2004. For example, 0.5 litre beer =
€2.10 What is the currency? The Slovene currency is now the Euro. Do we need visas? As of 1 May 2004 Slovenia is a member of the EU. You will not need a visa to enter Slovenia if you are a citizen of the EU, or if you are entering Slovenia from another EU country. Visitors from outside the EU may require visas. There are certain countries whose citizens require visas to enter Slovenia if they are entering from outside the EU. This currently includes South Africa, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. This is not a problem, provided that you can supply us with all of their details, including: Name so that we can send you letters of invitation. Full information on this is available from the Foreign Ministry homepage. For assistance with this please contact us here
What sort of pitch do you have? Our pitch is a synthetic mat on concrete. For those who have not played on such a surface before it can provide a bit of bounce if the bowler tries hard enough, but is generally fairly true. We always recommend wearing helmets for those unfamiliar with such a surface. Most players in the region do. Do we need to bring our spikes? In short, no. As you will see in the question above, our pitch is not conducive to their use. So, are you guys any good then, or what? For those who have never encountered European cricket you may be unaware of the standard. You will probably find a combination of "The Good, the bad, the average and unique." You may find yourself facing a handy quick, a gentle slow bowler or a complete beginner. The team is generally a combination of ex-pats from all around the world with a healthy mix of locals who have decided to play cricket. Don't expect the Ashes, but don't expect complete ineptitude either (although we do a good impersonation of it sometimes.)
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