About WIPA

The West Indies Players’ Association

The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) is the official player representative body for cricketers in the West Indies, and is an affiliate of the World Cricketers’ Association (WCA). As the exclusive bargaining agent of players selected for national and West Indies teams, WIPA is the authorized and collective voice of all West Indian cricketers, past and present.

Mission

The Mission of WIPA is to advance our members’ social and professional development throughout their career and for life after cricket. Our qualified and motivated team ensures their fair and equitable treatment by all stakeholders through representation, education and mentorship.

Vision

The Vision of WIPA is to advance the wellbeing and profession of our members and create a positive future for them in an evolving global cricket industry.

Goals

WIPA’s goals consist of :
* seeking appropriate player remuneration
* enhancing player welfare and development
* preparing players for life after cricket
* providing player advice and assistance
* facilitating player involvement in community activities, education and training
* promoting a positive and harmonious relationship with CWI et al

Mission

Vision

The Vision of WIPA is to advance the wellbeing and profession of our members and create a positive future for them in an evolving global cricket industry.

Goals

WIPA’s goals consist of; seeking appropriate remuneration for players; enhancing player welfare and development; – preparing players for life after cricket; – providing players with advice and assistance where appropriate; – facilitating player involvement in community activities, education and training; – and promoting a positive and harmonious relationship with CWI and other stakeholders.

WIPA's History

Established

WIPA was established in 1973, and incorporated in 2003 under the Companies Act of Trinidad and Tobago 1995. The association was established during a visit to the United Kingdom by the then West Indies cricket team.

WIPA’s raison d’etre

WIPA’s raison d’etre has been to serve as the West Indian players’ representative body. WIPA was established in an era when territories were still under British rule, and cricket, like other institutions, was managed and controlled by the plantocracy and the ruling “white” class.

Relations

Former West Indies player and former West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) President, Rev. Wesley Hall, set relations between players and the WICB on an industrial relations platform. WIPA has sought to ensure that this continues to be enshrined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the board, now Cricket West Indies (CWI).

1973

Raison d’etre

Relations

Our Programmes

WIPA’s Player Development Programme (PDP) supports the whole cricketer — on and off the field.

At WIPA, we believe that true success in cricket comes from a balanced life. Our Player Development Programme (PDP) is designed to help players thrive not only in their cricketing careers but also in their personal, academic, and post-cricket lives.

We don’t just prepare our members for the next match — we prepare them for the next chapter. Whether they are just starting out, or approaching retirement, the PDP ensures they are equipped for the journey ahead. With the Player Development Programme, WIPA stands by our members — every step of the way.

WIPA in the Community (WIC) is WIPA’s cricket development programme.

WIPA in the Community Trinidad

WIPA in the Community Trinidad caters to children, teaching the basic understanding and sportsmanship of the game of cricket.

WIPA in the Community Jamaica

WIPA in the Community was extended to Jamaica in January 2019, and lends technical support to, while monitoring, the U-14, U-16 and U-19 secondary-school cricket programmes.

The WIPA Awards was established because the West Indies Players’ Association thought it fit to celebrate the outstanding contribution of the association’s members.

As such, in 2004, WIPA sought to recognize and reward those players who distinguished themselves by their performance, and who lifted their games beyond their years – and their peers.

WIPA continued to host this ceremony for another eight years.

Later, WIPA partnered with Cricket West Indies (CWI) to host an annual CWI/WIPA Players’ Awards.

The West Indies Retired Players’ Foundation

The West Indies Retired Players’ Foundation (WIRPF) is a joint initiative of Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA), and was formed in July 2013.