Coronavirus (COVID-19) - CLUB UPDATE
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On 18 March 2020 the ECB announced that all recreational cricket and associated activities should be suspended. The governing bodies of Hockey, Tennis and Squash have also advised that we should NOT participate in those sports in both play and training.
On 23 March 2020, following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's statement, the Neston Club was closed until further notice. |
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Welcome to the 2020 Junior Cricket Season
With just a few weeks to go before the return of glorious summer evenings and sun-drenched weekends, the Junior Cricket Section was busy preparing for another action packed campaign. Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus situation we are having to drastically adjust those plans. On 18 March 2020 the ECB announced that all recreational cricket and associated activities should be suspended.
At the moment we have no idea how long the suspension could last. We have already cancelled the Junior Registration and Presentation Evening scheduled for 3rd April and Junior Training Sessions will NOT start in April as scheduled, neither will the forthcoming league season for our Junior Teams. We can only hope that the situation improves over the coming weeks and months and at some point we might get to play some cricket later in the summer.
The ‘All Stars’ and ‘Dynamos Cricket’ which start in May and July respectively are obviously in serious doubt and we are seeking guidance from the ECB about cancelling them all together.
The ongoing situation is being carefully monitored and we will follow all advice given by the relevant authorities. It is extremely depressing but we fully understand and support the action being taken. If we get any further news or have to take any further action we will let you know by email and on this website, Twitter @Neston_CC and on Facebook.
Further down this page are details of the season as we had planned it. For now I will leave everything as it is. Most of the information is relevant whatever happens so feel free to have a browse and pick out the bits that are of interest to you.
You will find all of the details that you may need about Junior Training Sessions and the ‘All Stars’ and ‘Dynamos Cricket’ programmes. You can also read about a fantastic offer on Joining Fees for New Members; full details of the forthcoming season for our Junior Teams (obviously this will be amended when we get additional details); how we ensure the Safety of Your Children; where we get our Funding from; how you could Get Involved; and much, much more. If you still have any queries after scrolling through please do not hesitate to get in touch. All of our Contact Details and how to follow us on social media are included below.
Let's just hope that this terrible situation does eventually improve. Cricket is fairly insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but that doesn't mean we cannot hold out some hope for just a little bit of cricket at some point.
I hope to see you all soon.
Dave Collyer - Junior Cricket Chairman
At the moment we have no idea how long the suspension could last. We have already cancelled the Junior Registration and Presentation Evening scheduled for 3rd April and Junior Training Sessions will NOT start in April as scheduled, neither will the forthcoming league season for our Junior Teams. We can only hope that the situation improves over the coming weeks and months and at some point we might get to play some cricket later in the summer.
The ‘All Stars’ and ‘Dynamos Cricket’ which start in May and July respectively are obviously in serious doubt and we are seeking guidance from the ECB about cancelling them all together.
The ongoing situation is being carefully monitored and we will follow all advice given by the relevant authorities. It is extremely depressing but we fully understand and support the action being taken. If we get any further news or have to take any further action we will let you know by email and on this website, Twitter @Neston_CC and on Facebook.
Further down this page are details of the season as we had planned it. For now I will leave everything as it is. Most of the information is relevant whatever happens so feel free to have a browse and pick out the bits that are of interest to you.
You will find all of the details that you may need about Junior Training Sessions and the ‘All Stars’ and ‘Dynamos Cricket’ programmes. You can also read about a fantastic offer on Joining Fees for New Members; full details of the forthcoming season for our Junior Teams (obviously this will be amended when we get additional details); how we ensure the Safety of Your Children; where we get our Funding from; how you could Get Involved; and much, much more. If you still have any queries after scrolling through please do not hesitate to get in touch. All of our Contact Details and how to follow us on social media are included below.
Let's just hope that this terrible situation does eventually improve. Cricket is fairly insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but that doesn't mean we cannot hold out some hope for just a little bit of cricket at some point.
I hope to see you all soon.
Dave Collyer - Junior Cricket Chairman
Key dates for your diary (subject to change because of Coronavirus)
FRIDAY 3 APRIL 2020
***CANCELLED*** Junior Registration & Presentation Evening (5.30pm to 7.30pm)
Please come along to register your child for the 2020 season and support our 2019 award winners
FRIDAY 17 APRIL - Friday night is Cricket Night!
***SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE*** Training and coaching nights for U9s, U11s, U13s and U15s run for 16 weeks through to the end of July.
Under 9s - Fridays 5.00pm to 6.00pm from 17 April.
Under 11 & U13s - Fridays 6.00pm to 7.30pm from 17 April.
Under 15s - Tuesdays 6.30pm to 8.00pm from 21 April.
SUNDAY 19 APRIL 2020
***SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***Our 2020 junior matches start with games for the U13s v Chester BH (h) and the U15s v Caldy (a).
Our full 2020 fixture list is here.
FRIDAY 15 MAY 2020
***AWAITING ADVICE FROM THE ECB***‘All Stars’ fun cricket programme starts for 5 to 8 year olds.
Book your son or daughter’s place on the 8 week course here All Stars at Neston CC
FRIDAY 17 JULY 2020
***AWAITING ADVICE FROM THE ECB***‘Dynamos Cricket’ starts for 8 to 11 year olds.
Book your son or daughter’s place on the 6 week course here Neston Dynamos 2020
***CANCELLED*** Junior Registration & Presentation Evening (5.30pm to 7.30pm)
Please come along to register your child for the 2020 season and support our 2019 award winners
FRIDAY 17 APRIL - Friday night is Cricket Night!
***SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE*** Training and coaching nights for U9s, U11s, U13s and U15s run for 16 weeks through to the end of July.
Under 9s - Fridays 5.00pm to 6.00pm from 17 April.
Under 11 & U13s - Fridays 6.00pm to 7.30pm from 17 April.
Under 15s - Tuesdays 6.30pm to 8.00pm from 21 April.
SUNDAY 19 APRIL 2020
***SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***Our 2020 junior matches start with games for the U13s v Chester BH (h) and the U15s v Caldy (a).
Our full 2020 fixture list is here.
FRIDAY 15 MAY 2020
***AWAITING ADVICE FROM THE ECB***‘All Stars’ fun cricket programme starts for 5 to 8 year olds.
Book your son or daughter’s place on the 8 week course here All Stars at Neston CC
FRIDAY 17 JULY 2020
***AWAITING ADVICE FROM THE ECB***‘Dynamos Cricket’ starts for 8 to 11 year olds.
Book your son or daughter’s place on the 6 week course here Neston Dynamos 2020
Membership of The Neston Club
To play cricket at Neston you have to be a Member of The Neston Club (as we now know it). Joining represents great value for money when you consider the opportunity it provides to play cricket, tennis, hockey and squash. We also enjoy some of the best sporting facilities in the country.
Becoming a member is a commitment and you may be worried that it’s not for you. Don’t be put off though because the Club has just introduced a fantastic deal whereby you can initially join for just 3 months at £15/month for a junior and £25/month for an adult. This gives you time to see if you like the club without significant outlay - it’s a win-win situation!
Membership and joining details can be found at www.thenestonclub.co.uk,
Becoming a member is a commitment and you may be worried that it’s not for you. Don’t be put off though because the Club has just introduced a fantastic deal whereby you can initially join for just 3 months at £15/month for a junior and £25/month for an adult. This gives you time to see if you like the club without significant outlay - it’s a win-win situation!
Membership and joining details can be found at www.thenestonclub.co.uk,
Registration & Presentation Evening - Friday 3 April
***This event is cancelled. It may be rearranged at a later date***
Registration
Parents of all boys and girls wishing to play cricket in 2020 need to register their child with the Junior Section to ensure that we have up-to-date contact and medical information for their safety and wellbeing. All existing and new members will need to do this before the season starts.
Registration will take place on Friday 3 April 2020 from 5.30pm through to 7.30pm in the Cranston Suite at the Parkgate Clubhouse. This is a chance for you to come and have a look at the magnificent facilities, to learn what will be happening in the 2020 season and to meet some of the people who manage and run the Junior Cricket Section.
If the weather is nice we will have some fun activities outside and a light hearted quiz introducing some of the mysterious arts of cricket scoring and umpiring. Our local kit supplier Richard Bourne of Sportsville in Greasby will be there with some Neston CC shirts and other kit and equipment (click here to see the full range of Junior Neston kit available).
There will also be representatives of the Tennis and Hockey Sections available on the night to answer any queries.
Registration for the Junior Cricket Section costs £25 per child (cash, cheque or bank transfer). Details of why we make this charge and what it is used for are explained below. If you can’t make the Registration Evening please contact us at juniorcricket@nestoncricketclub.co.uk and we can make alternative arrangements.
Trophy Presentations at 7.30pm
On the same evening we will also be recognising the outstanding season our juniors had in 2019 by presenting ‘Best Player’ and ‘Coaches Award for Special Achievement’ to members of our U9s, U11s, U13s and U15s sides. The U13s and U15s will also be presented with their trophies and individual medals for winning their respective Cheshire County League Competitions - a brilliant performance reflecting all of the hard work that the Juniors, the Coaches and the Managers put in last year.
Parents of all boys and girls wishing to play cricket in 2020 need to register their child with the Junior Section to ensure that we have up-to-date contact and medical information for their safety and wellbeing. All existing and new members will need to do this before the season starts.
Registration will take place on Friday 3 April 2020 from 5.30pm through to 7.30pm in the Cranston Suite at the Parkgate Clubhouse. This is a chance for you to come and have a look at the magnificent facilities, to learn what will be happening in the 2020 season and to meet some of the people who manage and run the Junior Cricket Section.
If the weather is nice we will have some fun activities outside and a light hearted quiz introducing some of the mysterious arts of cricket scoring and umpiring. Our local kit supplier Richard Bourne of Sportsville in Greasby will be there with some Neston CC shirts and other kit and equipment (click here to see the full range of Junior Neston kit available).
There will also be representatives of the Tennis and Hockey Sections available on the night to answer any queries.
Registration for the Junior Cricket Section costs £25 per child (cash, cheque or bank transfer). Details of why we make this charge and what it is used for are explained below. If you can’t make the Registration Evening please contact us at juniorcricket@nestoncricketclub.co.uk and we can make alternative arrangements.
Trophy Presentations at 7.30pm
On the same evening we will also be recognising the outstanding season our juniors had in 2019 by presenting ‘Best Player’ and ‘Coaches Award for Special Achievement’ to members of our U9s, U11s, U13s and U15s sides. The U13s and U15s will also be presented with their trophies and individual medals for winning their respective Cheshire County League Competitions - a brilliant performance reflecting all of the hard work that the Juniors, the Coaches and the Managers put in last year.
'All Stars' at Neston
Once again, we are happy to be part of the ECB All Stars initiative in 2020. All Stars Cricket provides a fantastic first experience for boys and girls aged 5-8 years old where they’re guaranteed 8 weeks of jam-packed fun, activity and skills development. The programme is designed to introduce boys and girls to the sport, teaching them new skills, helping them make new friends and have a great time doing so. Every child that registers will receive a backpack full of goodies.
For more details and to register for your place on the Neston course starting on Friday 15 May click All Stars at Neston CC.
For more details and to register for your place on the Neston course starting on Friday 15 May click All Stars at Neston CC.
Dynamos Cricket is coming to Neston
Dynamos Cricket is another new initiative from the ECB. Dynamos provides a fantastic next step for all those graduating from All Stars Cricket and the perfect introduction for all 8-11 year-olds new to the sport!
Complementing junior cricket, Dynamos provides children with a more social offer focused on developing fundamental movement skills and applying them in an exciting game of countdown cricket.
We know how important it is to look like the heroes of the game, so every child who registers will receive their very own Dynamos Cricket New Balance t-shirt, personalised with their name and number.
At Neston the six week Dynamos programme will run on Friday evenings during the school summer holidays. There are six sessions (6.30pm to 7.30pm) starting on Friday 17 July 2020 running through to Friday 21 August.
The cost is £40 per child for the course and bookings are being taken now. Further details can be found at the Neston Dynamos 2020 site.
Complementing junior cricket, Dynamos provides children with a more social offer focused on developing fundamental movement skills and applying them in an exciting game of countdown cricket.
We know how important it is to look like the heroes of the game, so every child who registers will receive their very own Dynamos Cricket New Balance t-shirt, personalised with their name and number.
At Neston the six week Dynamos programme will run on Friday evenings during the school summer holidays. There are six sessions (6.30pm to 7.30pm) starting on Friday 17 July 2020 running through to Friday 21 August.
- The programme is very much game focussed.
- Children will use soft balls and light wooden bats
- Introduction to game play through a countdown cricket match
- New Balance personalised t-shirt with name and number
- Valuable time with your kids – mums and dads are encouraged to take part too
- Complementary digital app experience
- Safe and fully accredited
The cost is £40 per child for the course and bookings are being taken now. Further details can be found at the Neston Dynamos 2020 site.
2020 Training & Coaching Nights
The Junior Cricket Section at Neston is one of the largest and most popular in the area with boys and girls from age 7 up to 18 from all backgrounds and of all abilities.
The aim is to provide a cricketing experience to match the aspirations of both the child and the parents. Enjoying the game and making new friends is what most children want to do. At the same time everyone at Neston is given the chance to shine, and who knows, that could lead to greater things. We certainly have the facilities, the expertise and the experience to develop top quality cricketers (and we regularly do!). But, more importantly we want to ensure that it’s all about having fun and enjoying the best game in the world.
***TRAINING SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***
Training and coaching nights for juniors start on Friday 17 April and run for 16 weeks through to the end of July.
Under 9s - Fridays 5.00pm to 6.00pm from 17 April.
Under 11 & U13s - Fridays 6.00pm to 7.30pm from 17 April.
Under 15s - Tuesdays 6.30pm to 8.00pm from 21 April.
Some of the juniors from Year 8 and older will make the Transition to Senior Cricket in 2020. These boys and girls are encouraged to attend Senior Practice on Thursday evenings 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Every child who attends a practice session needs to be recorded on the register for that evening. On arrival please ensure that your son or daughter is checked in and then checked out before leaving the club at the end of the session. To attend practice sessions and play in our junior teams your child has to be a member of the Neston Club and must be registered with the Junior Cricket Section.
For practice sessions, children should wear comfortable and warm clothing and non slip trainers suitable for taking part in sporting activities. A drink and hats/caps and sunscreen to protect against the sun’s rays are also essential.
No equipment is required. The Club has bats, balls, helmets and other protective equipment available. If your child does bring their own equipment we recommend that it is clearly marked with their name.
Unfortunately practice nights can fall foul of adverse weather conditions. If we have to cancel a session we will let you know at the earliest opportunity by email and the website at www.nestoncc.com and Twitter @Neston_CC.
The aim is to provide a cricketing experience to match the aspirations of both the child and the parents. Enjoying the game and making new friends is what most children want to do. At the same time everyone at Neston is given the chance to shine, and who knows, that could lead to greater things. We certainly have the facilities, the expertise and the experience to develop top quality cricketers (and we regularly do!). But, more importantly we want to ensure that it’s all about having fun and enjoying the best game in the world.
***TRAINING SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***
Training and coaching nights for juniors start on Friday 17 April and run for 16 weeks through to the end of July.
Under 9s - Fridays 5.00pm to 6.00pm from 17 April.
Under 11 & U13s - Fridays 6.00pm to 7.30pm from 17 April.
Under 15s - Tuesdays 6.30pm to 8.00pm from 21 April.
Some of the juniors from Year 8 and older will make the Transition to Senior Cricket in 2020. These boys and girls are encouraged to attend Senior Practice on Thursday evenings 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Every child who attends a practice session needs to be recorded on the register for that evening. On arrival please ensure that your son or daughter is checked in and then checked out before leaving the club at the end of the session. To attend practice sessions and play in our junior teams your child has to be a member of the Neston Club and must be registered with the Junior Cricket Section.
For practice sessions, children should wear comfortable and warm clothing and non slip trainers suitable for taking part in sporting activities. A drink and hats/caps and sunscreen to protect against the sun’s rays are also essential.
No equipment is required. The Club has bats, balls, helmets and other protective equipment available. If your child does bring their own equipment we recommend that it is clearly marked with their name.
Unfortunately practice nights can fall foul of adverse weather conditions. If we have to cancel a session we will let you know at the earliest opportunity by email and the website at www.nestoncc.com and Twitter @Neston_CC.
Pre-season practice sessions
If (and it’s a big IF!) there’s some decent weather in early April, it may be possible to hastily arrange some ad-hoc practice sessions at the Club. These will probably be targeted at those juniors who are likely to be playing adult cricket when the season starts. It would give them a chance to practice with and meet and talk with some of the senior players that they will play alongside.
Watch this space for details - if the sun comes out!
Watch this space for details - if the sun comes out!
Professional Coaching
Our junior coaching programme is led by former Sussex and Somerset cricketer, Brad Donelan. Brad is a Neston member and a full time professional cricket coach running Pro Cricket Academies.
Brad will organise and run the All Stars programme and in conjunction with other ECB qualified coaches will provide top class coaching to ensure that your child gets the best possible instruction and advice. The Club’s practice facilities are some of the best around with bowling machines and video analysis available throughout the season.
Brad will organise and run the All Stars programme and in conjunction with other ECB qualified coaches will provide top class coaching to ensure that your child gets the best possible instruction and advice. The Club’s practice facilities are some of the best around with bowling machines and video analysis available throughout the season.
Transition to Senior Cricket
One of the Junior Section’s primary aims is to inspire youngsters to go on to play cricket in their adult life. Making the transition into senior cricket on a Saturday or Sunday is a big step in any young player's development and can be very daunting.
ECB guidelines state that generally juniors cannot take part in open-age cricket until they are in Year 8 (under 13s level). From that age onwards Neston will take into consideration the ability and the potential safety of the player as well as other considerations as outlined by the ECB Guidelines for Junior Players in Open Age Cricket.
Juniors transitioning into adult cricket will most likely start in the 4th XI. From there we will ensure that there is a plan in place to ensure that they are given appropriate and adequate chance to shine and progress. If juniors are asked to play in adult cricket it should not be just to make up the numbers.
At Neston we will do our utmost to manage the step up in a manner that puts players and parents minds at ease and makes the whole experience enjoyable and worthwhile.
ECB guidelines state that generally juniors cannot take part in open-age cricket until they are in Year 8 (under 13s level). From that age onwards Neston will take into consideration the ability and the potential safety of the player as well as other considerations as outlined by the ECB Guidelines for Junior Players in Open Age Cricket.
Juniors transitioning into adult cricket will most likely start in the 4th XI. From there we will ensure that there is a plan in place to ensure that they are given appropriate and adequate chance to shine and progress. If juniors are asked to play in adult cricket it should not be just to make up the numbers.
At Neston we will do our utmost to manage the step up in a manner that puts players and parents minds at ease and makes the whole experience enjoyable and worthwhile.
Safeguarding Children at Neston CC
Neston Cricket Section is committed to ensuring all Children participating in cricket have a safe and positive experience. We will do this by:
- Recognising all children participating in cricket (regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability or disability) have the right to have fun and be protected from harm in a safe environment
- Appointing a Club Welfare Officer and ensuring they attend training modules required by the ECB,
- Ensuring individuals working within cricket at, or for, our club provide a welcoming, safe, and fun experience for children
- Adopting and implementing the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) “Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children”
2020 Teams, Fixtures & Results
Neston U9s, U11s, U13s, U15s and U17s teams play in the Wirral Junior Cricket Competition (WJCL).
The U11s, U13s and U15s teams also play in the Cheshire County Junior League (CCJL) competitions.
The U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s, U17s and U19s sides enter their respective CCJL and Cheshire Board Knockout Competitions.
***SEASON SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***
As you can see, there is plenty of cricket to be played and it all starts on Sunday 19 April with matches for the U13s and U15s.
Fixtures, results, league tables and statistics can be found at neston.play-cricket.com.
The U11s, U13s and U15s teams also play in the Cheshire County Junior League (CCJL) competitions.
The U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s, U17s and U19s sides enter their respective CCJL and Cheshire Board Knockout Competitions.
***SEASON SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***
As you can see, there is plenty of cricket to be played and it all starts on Sunday 19 April with matches for the U13s and U15s.
Fixtures, results, league tables and statistics can be found at neston.play-cricket.com.
2019 Season
A little belatedly we need to recognise the outstanding achievements of our junior sides in 2019. We had a great season which was fitting reward for all of the hard work put in by the coaches, the team managers and of course the players. Let’s hope 2020 is just as good!
2019 HONOURS BOARD
Under 13s
CHAMPIONS - Cheshire County Junior Cricket League
CCJL U13 Player of the Year - James Coghlan
Under 14s
CHAMPIONS - Cheshire County Junior Cricket League John North Cup
Under 15s
CHAMPIONS - Cheshire County Junior Cricket League Western Division
CHAMPIONS - Cheshire County Junior Cricket League Overall
CHAMPIONS - Wirral Junior Cricket League
CCJL U15 Player of the Year - Chris Lacey
Under 19s
RUNNERS UP - U19s Cheshire Cup
2019 HONOURS BOARD
Under 13s
CHAMPIONS - Cheshire County Junior Cricket League
CCJL U13 Player of the Year - James Coghlan
Under 14s
CHAMPIONS - Cheshire County Junior Cricket League John North Cup
Under 15s
CHAMPIONS - Cheshire County Junior Cricket League Western Division
CHAMPIONS - Cheshire County Junior Cricket League Overall
CHAMPIONS - Wirral Junior Cricket League
CCJL U15 Player of the Year - Chris Lacey
Under 19s
RUNNERS UP - U19s Cheshire Cup
Junior Cricket Funding
So why do we need to charge junior cricket registration and match fees on top of the Club’s membership fee?
The junior cricket section’s annual turnover is between £2,000 and £3,000 with expenditure required on equipment such as cricket balls, equipment, trophies, subscriptions and the excellent professional coaching that we provide.
To cover these costs we do have income from some great sponsorship deals (namely the Carpenters Group) but to be sustainable in the long term we do need to raise some additional funds. This is where the registration and match fees come in. For the £25 Registration Fee your child gets professional coaching for 16 weeks through the summer. We also charge a £1 match fee for those boys and girls that play in any of the junior teams. This money helps to pay for the balls, equipment and trophies that we need to buy every season.
The junior cricket section’s annual turnover is between £2,000 and £3,000 with expenditure required on equipment such as cricket balls, equipment, trophies, subscriptions and the excellent professional coaching that we provide.
To cover these costs we do have income from some great sponsorship deals (namely the Carpenters Group) but to be sustainable in the long term we do need to raise some additional funds. This is where the registration and match fees come in. For the £25 Registration Fee your child gets professional coaching for 16 weeks through the summer. We also charge a £1 match fee for those boys and girls that play in any of the junior teams. This money helps to pay for the balls, equipment and trophies that we need to buy every season.
Junior cricket sponsors
The Neston Club and the main cricket section have several sponsors, but the Junior Section is particularly grateful to the Carpenters Group one of the country’s leading providers of insurance and legal services who provide very significant support allowing us to keep our registration and match fees to a minimum. We also receive great help from the Harold Uren Fund and from the Ladies of the Club who run a very successful Afternoon Tea each year to raise money for the juniors.
If your company or organisation would be willing to make a donation or provide some form of sponsorship please let us know.
If your company or organisation would be willing to make a donation or provide some form of sponsorship please let us know.
Fundraising
As you’ve read above, we are always in need of funds for the junior section to buy new equipment and to extend our professional coaching programme - particularly through the winter. We would also love to remove the need to charge registration and match fees. To do this we will need to raise additional funds from other sources.
This summer we are hoping to run Friday evening BBQ’s and one or two other events. We really hope that all parents will support these efforts by coming along and getting involved. We would also welcome any ideas and suggestions that you may have for fund raising activities. Your support would be very, very welcome
This summer we are hoping to run Friday evening BBQ’s and one or two other events. We really hope that all parents will support these efforts by coming along and getting involved. We would also welcome any ideas and suggestions that you may have for fund raising activities. Your support would be very, very welcome
Do you fancy getting involved in junior cricket?
Almost without exception, everyone who is involved in running the Junior Cricket Section has started because their own children were playing. It’s a great game to come down and watch on a lovely Sunday morning or at practice sessions during the week and often it’s quite a natural thing to do to get involved in some way or other.
Additional help is always welcome - it’s a big section with well over one hundred juniors to train and coach and about 80 competitive games to organise and manage each season. Willing volunteers would never be turned away!
There’s lots to do such as taking registers on practice nights, general organising and supervising, helping the coaches, helping to manage a junior side, scoring, umpiring and even becoming a trained coach. It’s not just Dads and Mums that can get involved, Grandparents are more than welcome.
So, if you would like to get involved please email juniorcricket@nestoncricketclub.co.uk. It’s very social and very rewarding and if nothing else it would help us to build a great family atmosphere.
For any potential umpires, scorers and coaches, the Club will arrange training courses and help you along the way. So, if you do fancy getting involved please get in touch and we will welcome you with open arms
Additional help is always welcome - it’s a big section with well over one hundred juniors to train and coach and about 80 competitive games to organise and manage each season. Willing volunteers would never be turned away!
There’s lots to do such as taking registers on practice nights, general organising and supervising, helping the coaches, helping to manage a junior side, scoring, umpiring and even becoming a trained coach. It’s not just Dads and Mums that can get involved, Grandparents are more than welcome.
So, if you would like to get involved please email juniorcricket@nestoncricketclub.co.uk. It’s very social and very rewarding and if nothing else it would help us to build a great family atmosphere.
For any potential umpires, scorers and coaches, the Club will arrange training courses and help you along the way. So, if you do fancy getting involved please get in touch and we will welcome you with open arms
Learn how to Umpire & Score
Understanding the Laws of Cricket and being able to accurately keep the score are two fundamental parts of the game. As well as developing the skills to play cricket, we are keen to ensure that all youngsters understand some of the intricacies of umpiring and are able to keep a good scorebook - skills that will stay with them throughout their cricketing career.
And, it’s not just the youngsters we are looking at; Mums, Dads, Grandparents, indeed anyone with an interest are all encouraged to learn the basics.
All being well we will organise some fun but informative sessions for parents and children in the near future. For those that may be interested in going one step further, there are short courses available through the ECB and the Cheshire Cricket Board that we would support anyone enrolling on. If you are interested in learning more then please email us at juniorcricket@nestoncricketclub.co.uk.
Hopefully, we will end up with youngsters with a better understanding of the game and ideally with a pool of parents who would love to help out on match days
And, it’s not just the youngsters we are looking at; Mums, Dads, Grandparents, indeed anyone with an interest are all encouraged to learn the basics.
All being well we will organise some fun but informative sessions for parents and children in the near future. For those that may be interested in going one step further, there are short courses available through the ECB and the Cheshire Cricket Board that we would support anyone enrolling on. If you are interested in learning more then please email us at juniorcricket@nestoncricketclub.co.uk.
Hopefully, we will end up with youngsters with a better understanding of the game and ideally with a pool of parents who would love to help out on match days
Neston Juniors on the www
The Neston Club (as it’s now known) has a main web site at www.thenestonclub.co.uk where you can find details of all sporting and social activities.
The cricket section has its own web site at www.nestoncricketclub.com with this dedicated section for the juniors providing all of the information that you will need to stay in touch.
The cricket section also has an ECB Play-Cricket site at www.neston.play-cricket.com. We use this mainly for details of fixtures, results, league tables and stats. This is the place to go to keep up to date with the progress of our competitive teams. Scorecards for most of the games we play will be uploaded to this site and that means you can see all of your own individual playing records and stats.
Please note that the two cricket sites are currently being updated. Please bear with us and hopefully in a week or so they will be transformed and ready for the new season.
News from the cricket section can also be found on Twitter @Neston_CC and on Facebook
The cricket section has its own web site at www.nestoncricketclub.com with this dedicated section for the juniors providing all of the information that you will need to stay in touch.
The cricket section also has an ECB Play-Cricket site at www.neston.play-cricket.com. We use this mainly for details of fixtures, results, league tables and stats. This is the place to go to keep up to date with the progress of our competitive teams. Scorecards for most of the games we play will be uploaded to this site and that means you can see all of your own individual playing records and stats.
Please note that the two cricket sites are currently being updated. Please bear with us and hopefully in a week or so they will be transformed and ready for the new season.
News from the cricket section can also be found on Twitter @Neston_CC and on Facebook
Contacts
If you have any queries, or thoughts, or ideas, or wish to get involved with the Junior Cricket Section please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below.
We do have an informal junior cricket committee comprising any interested and willing volunteer and you would be more than welcome to come and join us. We meet several times a year to discuss and plan for the year ahead.
General queries email
juniorcricket@nestoncricketclub.co.uk
Junior Cricket Chairman
Dave Collyer
Qualified Cricket Coach; Former Neston 1st XI Captain; Current 4th XI Captain
Email - collyer.dave@gmail.com
Telephone - 07464 401315
Child Welfare Officer
Andy Crick
Qualified Cricket Coach and Panel Umpire
Email - andrew-crick@sky.com
Sponsorship Secretary
Bern Thorne
Email - berncricket@gmail.com
At the time of writing the following Team Managers are in place;
Under 9s
POSITION VACANT - Volunteers welcome. Please get in touch.
Under 11s
Ali Groves
Currently training for Coaching Qualification; Saturday and Over 40s player.
Email - alistair.groves@talk21.com
Under 13s
Brad Donelan
Professional Cricket Coach; ex First Class Cricketer; Former 1st XI Neston Captain
Email - actionkidscourses@googlemail.com
Under 15s
Andy Bailey
Qualified Cricket Coach and Saturday Cricketer
Email - bailey_andrew@icloud.com
Under 17s
Tony Lacey
Parent volunteer
Email - laceyton@aol.com
Under 19s
Dave Collyer / Brad Donelan
Email - collyer.dave@gmail.com
We do have an informal junior cricket committee comprising any interested and willing volunteer and you would be more than welcome to come and join us. We meet several times a year to discuss and plan for the year ahead.
General queries email
juniorcricket@nestoncricketclub.co.uk
Junior Cricket Chairman
Dave Collyer
Qualified Cricket Coach; Former Neston 1st XI Captain; Current 4th XI Captain
Email - collyer.dave@gmail.com
Telephone - 07464 401315
Child Welfare Officer
Andy Crick
Qualified Cricket Coach and Panel Umpire
Email - andrew-crick@sky.com
Sponsorship Secretary
Bern Thorne
Email - berncricket@gmail.com
At the time of writing the following Team Managers are in place;
Under 9s
POSITION VACANT - Volunteers welcome. Please get in touch.
Under 11s
Ali Groves
Currently training for Coaching Qualification; Saturday and Over 40s player.
Email - alistair.groves@talk21.com
Under 13s
Brad Donelan
Professional Cricket Coach; ex First Class Cricketer; Former 1st XI Neston Captain
Email - actionkidscourses@googlemail.com
Under 15s
Andy Bailey
Qualified Cricket Coach and Saturday Cricketer
Email - bailey_andrew@icloud.com
Under 17s
Tony Lacey
Parent volunteer
Email - laceyton@aol.com
Under 19s
Dave Collyer / Brad Donelan
Email - collyer.dave@gmail.com
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Thank you and full credit for getting to the bottom of this page.
My aim is to keep you informed throughout the season but if you do have a query or require any information then please drop me an email or give me a call. I hope to see you soon. Dave Collyer collyer.dave@gmail.com Mobile: 07464 401315 |
