2009 News
Thursday 2 July 2009 - To all Clubs in Divisions 1,2 & 3
Jeff Watkins has resigned as Umpire's Secretary for personal reasons.
Tricia Heard will take over this role for the time being. Please call Tricia on 01423 711488 when you have to call matches off or need to discuss any other matters in connection with Umpires as she is always at home Saturday Mornings to receive your calls.
We are now looking for a new Umpire's Secretary.
Tuesday 30 June 2009 - Australia Day at Harrogate CC Sunday 5th July
From Steve Culleton Harrogate CC
As a pre-Ashes taster Harrogate CC are hosting two touring sides from Australia this Sunday. The mighty Melbourne Cricket Club are playing on the Front pitch with an Under 17 side from Westfield Australia playing on the back pitch.
The bar will be open from 12 noon and there will be a hog roast throughout the day starting at noon as well. Admission is free and everybody is welcome....even Australians.
Monday 29 June 2009 - Studley Royal are ECB Yorkshire U-15 County Club Champions for 2009
Studley now progress to the national level of the ECB National Club Championship and will play the Durham County champions at Galphay Road, Ripon on Sunday the 19th of July at 2.30pm (date and time to be confirmed).
In the final the Lamb brothers, George and Harry, scored 89 runs of Studley’s total of 149 with the younger Lamb carrying his bat at the end of the innings on 44. Ben Coad and Rob Lowe subdued the Guiseley opening batsman with some blistering and accurate bowling and then off spinner Shaw took 3 for 10 off 3 and leg spinner George Lamb 1 for 18 off 3. Simon Evans and Joshua Crewe were also in the wickets with one each. Guiseley finished with 80 runs for 6 off 20 overs.
Monday 29 June 2009 - Arrowselfdrive.com Nidderdale U11s Lord Taverners
The Nidderdale U 11s travelled to Halifax on Sunday for the second of their four group matches and came away with a hard fought 23 run victory on a very hot day.
Batting first, Ben Bond (Beckwithshaw) and Tom Lawson (Harrogate) got off to a flyer with 34 runs coming off the first 3 overs. After losing 3 quick wickets Ed Barnes (59) (Knaresborough) and Harry Stanford (46) (Birstwith) put on a superb partnership of 88. George Bentley (Cundall Manor School) hitting a quality 29 not out at the end to leave Nidderdale with a total of 187 for 6 to defend.
In reply, Halifax also had a good start before a direct hit from Stanford ran out Thorpe with the score on 48. This was the turning point of the game, with the Nidderdale fielding excelling throughout. George Bentley, James Botham (Cundall Manor School) and Tim Williams (Pannal) keeping the run rate down in the middle of the innings. Halifax were all out for 164 on the last ball of the game, with Luke Bridges scoring 79 not out. George Davies (Goldsborough) was the pick of the fielders with 3 catches and a run out.
The Under 11s next game will be this Sunday against East Yorkshire at Londesborough Park C.C. Pictured below are Knaresborough's Ed Barnes on his way to 59 runs and Goldsborough bowler George Davies.
Monday 29 June 2009 - Masham Six-a-Side Cricket Tournament
Masham CC are hosting a six-a-side tournament on Sunday 12th July. The action gets underway at 10.30 am and eight teams are competing.
There is a bar and barbeque running and everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a fun day's cricket.
Wednesday 24 June 2009 - Junior Indoor League
The invitations for the winter session of the Junior Indoor six-a-side competition have been sent to all clubs via e-mail. Either to previously named contacts, or to club secretaries. Would all concerned please check that they have been received. Any queries please contact either Bill or Val at seamerbill@talktalk.net or 01723 353386.
Tuesday 23 June 2009 - Arrowselfdrive.com Nidderdale Under 15s Lord Taverners
A trial match for the Nidderdale Lords Taverners U 15s team will take place on Sunday 12th July at Beckwithshaw Cricket Club 2.00p.m. start.
Clubs are invited to nominate players who were U 15 on September 1st 2008 and are of above average ability to the Lords Taverners Team Manager Rodney Ford on 01423 560329 or email fordy.james@hotmail.co.uk Those nominated must be available, if selected, to represent the league on the dates listed below.
The squad selected will represent the league in the following fixtures:
Monday August 3 v Bradford Central at Pannal C.C.
Tuesday August 4 v Heavy Woollen at Masham C.C.
Wednesday August 5 v Airedale & Wharfedale at Green Lane C.C.
The group winners go through to the semi finals on Thursday August 6 with the final to be played on Friday August 7.
Wednesday 17 June 2009 - Arrowselfdrive.com Nidderdale Under 11s & Under 9s
The latest Junior League Tables for these two age groups have been published today. They also include the remaining under nine fixtures for the north and south divisions.
A .pdf copy of the document can downloaded here or from the drop down menu above.
Tuesday 16 June 2009 - From Tricia - To All Teams
Please will you make sure that (Jnr) is shown after Junior Players' names on all result sheets.
Some teams are still not doing this.It is requested on the Send Result Sheet on the website and I do need to know where all our Juniors are playing.
Tuesday 16 June 2009 - Arrowselfdrive.com Nidderdale Joe Lumb (U17s)
On Sunday the Nidderdale Joe Lumb team had an easy 10 wicket win against the Wetherby League U 17s at Thorp Arch & Boston Spa C.C.
Wetherby won the toss and batted first in basking sunshine. The Nidderdale bowlers led by Jamie Bryant bowled in good areas and made run scoring difficult. This tight bowling eventually led to the first of three excellent run outs by the well drilled Nidderdale side. The introduction of Jon Hare into the Nidderdale attack reduced the home side to 40 for four finishing with 3 for 16. Wickets continued to fall at regular intervals and captain Matt Henry finished of the innings with figures of 2 for 6.
Chasing a total of 104 Openers Matt Henry (51 no) and James Ford (45 no) batted with some considerable class to ease home in only 20 overs.
Nidderdale play Doncaster at Goole Town C.C. this coming Sunday.
Monday 15 June 2009 - Arrowselfdrive.com Nidderdale Under 11s Lord Taverners
Batting first Wetherby scored a below par score of 61 on an excellent Birstwith pitch. The wickets were shared out amongst Tom Lawson (Harrogate), Ed Barnes (Knaresborough), George Davies (Goldsborough), James Botham (Cundall Manor School), Henry Hopkinson (Birstwith) and Ben Bond (Beckwithshaw). The bowlers were backed up by a very good fielding performance with George Hampson (Harrogate) keeping wicket in fine style.
In reply, Nidderdale knocked off the runs in 14 overs with Ed Barnes hitting 48 not out off 38 balls to ensure an early finish.
The Nidds next match is away to Halifax on Sunday 28th June.
Monday 15 June 2009 - 2009 Arrowselfdrive.com Nidderdale Junior League Under 9s Cup
Beckwithshaw won the first trophy of the 2009 Arrowselfdrive.com Nidderdale Junior Cricket Season on Sunday when they won the inaugural Under 9 Pairs Knockout Cup.
A beautiful sunny day at Studley Royal saw 8 teams, who had qualified from previous rounds, contest from the Quarter Finals to the Final,
Over 200 supporters watched teams from Beckwithshaw, Knaresborough, Harrogate, Studley Royal A and B, Birstwith, Cundall Manor School and Burton Leonard.
The Semi Finals saw Knaresborough (256 runs) well beaten by a strong Harrogate team (345 runs), while in the other Semi Final eventual winners Beckwithshaw (297 runs) were too strong for Studley Royal (213 runs).
In the Final Harrogate, after scoring 304 and 345 in the previous rounds, were restricted to 250, after losing 9 wickets at a cost of 36 runs, so a confident Beckwithshaw went into bat and scored 297 to win by 47 runs.
Beckwithshaw were worthy winners of the tournament and 7 of their 8 players scored 30 runs or more on the day, and Jonas Greenall took 5 catches including a magnificient diving catch against Cundall Manor School.
The winning Beckwithshaw players were: Ralph Hillhouse (capt), William Eardley, Charles Hewlett, Jonas Greenall, Tom Stark, Jordan Swires, Charlie Stokes and Liam Kitching. Their Manager was Dean Harrington.
Presenting the Trophy and Medals to the Winners and Runners Up, the new Junior League Chairman Ken Coad thanked all the junior players for such a good day’s cricket played in a competitive, but very well spirited, manner. Coad thanked the League for supporting this new competition to give a Cup Competition to the younger end of Junior cricket as well as the Under 15 and Under 17 cup competitions.
The full results were:
Quarter Finals
Burton Leonard 245 v Studley Royal A 317
Studley Royal B 263 v Knaresborough 276
Harrogate 304 v Birstwith 251
Beckwithshaw 295 v Cundall Manor School 230
Semi Finals
Harrogate 345 v Knaresborough 256
Beckwithshaw 297 v Studley Royal A 213
Final
Harrogate 250 v Beckwithshaw 297
Pictured below are two the finalists, Harrogate and winners Beckwithshaw
Monday 15 June 2009 - Spirit of Cricket
The Spirit Cricket Award in Divisions 1 & 2 of the League, created from scores given to clubs during matches assessed by the League's umpires has been updated and is available to download here
Friday 12 June 2009 - Neil Burtwistle Memorial Trophy
Burton Leonard Cricket Club are holding a 20/20 Cup competition this Sunday in memory of Neil Burtwistle. Four teams including one invitational XI from Doncaster and Nottingham are taking part.
Weather permitting the first semi-final starts at 10.30 am, with the second semi-final being played in the afternoon and the final starting in the early evening.
There will be a bar running all day from midday, teas and refreshments, a tombola plus a barbeque in the afternoon.
Spectators are most welcome at the event and there will be ample parking.
Thursday 11 June 2009 - Arrowselfdrive.com U9 Cup Finals
This Sunday 14th June is the Finals Day for The Under 9 Cup. It is being held at Studley Royal Cricket Club main ground.
The first trophy of the Arrowselfdrive.com Nidderdale Junior Cricket League will be decided.
The Quarter Finals will be contested by:
Beckwithshaw
Birstwith or Burton Leonard
Cundall Manor School
Harrogate
Knaresborough
Knaresborough Forest
Studley Royal A
Studley Royal B
The Quarter Final Draw will be made LIVE in the Pavilion at 10.15am.
The Quarter Final matches will all start at 10.30am.
The Semi Final matches will both start at 12.30pm
The Final will start at 2.30pm.
It will be a good day for all, with the bar open (for soft drinks for the children) all day for food and drink, and a bouncy castle for the children when they are not playing.
We hope all teams are well supported, and enjoy a great day of fun with some good junior pairs cricket on show.
Tuesday 9 June 2009 - Knaresborough Forest Contact Details Update
Cancellations
Stewart Pyke 01423 888929 (Home) or 07709670405 (Mobile)
Friday 5 June 2009 - Burnt Yates CC Six-a-Side
Burnt Yates CC are holding their annual 6-a-side competition on Sunday 30th August (Bank Holiday Weekend). Play starts at 11.00am and there will be a raffle, barbecue and bar throughout the day.
Any teams interested in taking part please e-mail Gary Collett
Tuesday 2 June 2009 - Winter Cricket in Perth
To whom it may Concern
My name is Nick Gohrt I am the Vice president of Melville Suburban Turf Cricket Club we are looking for any top order Batsman that might be interested in a summer in Perth West Australia playing 1st Division cricket.
Anyone wanting to take up Nick's offer should email him direct
Friday 29 May 2009 - ARROWSELFDRIVE.COM NIDDERDALE JUNIOR CRICKET LEAGUE U 11S LORDS TAVERNERS CRICKET FESTIVAL
The squad selected to represent the league is:
Edward Barnes (Knaresborough) Captain, Tom Lawson (Harrogate) Vice Captain,George Bentley (Cundall Manor School), Ben Bond (Beckwithshaw), James Botham (Cundall Manor School), Alistair Bradley (Harrogate), Tom Clark (Harrogate), George Davies (Goldsborough), James Grange (Studley Royal), George Hampson (Harrogate), Oliver Hebblethwaite (Beckwithshaw), Henry Hopkinson (Hampsthwaite), Daniel Lawson (Ouseburn), Alex Pepper (Cundall Manor School), George Sowray (Bishop Thornton), Harry Stanford (Birstwith), Timothy Williams (Pannal), Robert Worrall (Pannal)
Fixtures are:
Sunday June 14 v Wetherby at Birstwith C.C.
Sunday June 28 v Halifax at Copley C.C.
Sunday July 5 v East Yorkshire at Londesborough Park C.C.
Sunday July 12 v Sheffield at Alne C.C.
The group winners go through to the semi finals on Sunday July 19 with the final to be played on Sunday July 27 at Spofforth C.C.
Thursday 21 May 2009 - Markington - Contact Details Update
Markington CC
Secretary and cancellations
Steve Wilson: 01765 677274
Thursday 21 May 2009 - 2010 Golden Oldies Cricket Festival
The following download is for local teams who are wanting to get themselves organised for next year's event.
The leaflet can be downloaded here
Monday 18 May 2009 - Touring Team Fixture Wanted
May I introduce myself as the Secretary of the Cricketers’ Club of New South Wales (Australia) See www.ccnsw.com
We are not the Shield side in disguise but essentially middle aged cricketers who have retired from the more competitive Grade cricket of our youth but want to continue playing. I am writing to you in your position as Secretary of the Nidderdale and District Amateur Cricket League in the hope that maybe you can help us, or perhaps put me in touch with someone who might be able to help us:-
1) We are undertaking our 3rd Tour to England this season and staying in York, arriving in the evening on Sunday 19 July and departing for Cambridge on the morning of Thursday 23 July.
2) We have arranged 3 confirmed fixtures against Whitby, East Bierley and Kirk Deighton over the Monday 20 –Wednesday 22 July
3) However our numbers wanting to play has grown to over 30 players!
4) I have been asked to explore the possibility of organising a second game on any one of those 3 days Monday- Wednesday
5) Given we would be turning out a second XI, I fear our average player age would probably be c 45! Once good players but now older.
6) From contacts via the Golden Oldies Tournament planned for 2010, it was suggested that perhaps sides in the Nidderdale league might be interested in playing a midweek social game of this nature (Serious on the field; social off!) during July this year.
Any interested clubs should contact:-
Adrian Hawkes
Secretary C.C.N.S.W.
31 Killarney Drive
Killarney Heights N.S.W. 2087
AUSTRALIA
(612) 9451 7436 (H)
(612) 9265 9681 (B)
Monday 18 May 2009 - Division 6 Fixtures - Saturday 23rd May
Due to a printing error, the fixtures in Division 6 for this week's matches are incorrect. They should read:-
Arthington v Goldsbororugh
Bolton Abbey v Newton le Willows
Boroughbridge v Knaresborough Forest
Harrogate v Helperby
Raskelf v Pannal
Sharow v Staveley
Friday 15 May 2009 - Results
From Tricia Heard :-
"There are still teams who do not fill in a COMPLETED result sheet. Everything should to be competed.
Full Names of all Batsman including those who did not bat and marked Jnr where applicable.
Also the Fall of Wickets.
See Rule 24e"
Thursday 7 May 2009 - Harrogate Evening League Results
Harrogate Evening League Results can now be completed online using a new service.
This service is totally separate from the Nidderdale League Website and clubs must only use the link below to complete Harrogate Evening League results. Please do not confuse the two.
Providing results are sent before midnight on the Sunday after the game there is no neccessity to send a hard copy to Ernie Clarkson but there is still the need to ring the result to Ackrills on the Wednesday night.
Harrogate Evening League Result Submission
Wednesday 6 May 2009 - Junior Resultsheet system
Junior age group matches can now be entered online using the Send Resultsheet link under the Juniors tab along the top of the site. Please do not use the Men's version as there are a few differences so that Pairs Cricket can be incorporated.
The system works in an identical fashion to the Men's version and covers all age groups from under nine to under seventeen.
For those unfamilar with the system
1) Complete the sheet
2) Click Submit (Data is then saved on the site)
3) Double check the information on the sheet
4) Click Email (Site is updated an email sent to respective parties - Ackrills, Age Group Secretaries)
Pairs Cricket
When you select either U11 or U9 Pairs cricket there is the option to record the number of penaltly runs (dismissals) below extras. The system adds up the batsmens' scores plus 200 and then deducts this amount to give you a team total.
Hopefully there are no glitches and nothing has been missed, but if any issues do crop up or anyone has any questions please email me direct and I will endeavour to answer questions or fix bugs.
Wednesday 6 May 2009 - Cricket Cage Wanted
Ouseburn CC are wanting to buy a second hand cricket cage. If any one has one for sale, or knows of one, please contact Richard Lever 01423 330231
Tuesday 5 May 2009 - Yorkshire Post CC
Yorkshire Post CC are based in Headingley and play a Saturday side in West Riding Divison One, but we also have a Sunday side playing friendlies.
Due to their expanding membership they are desperately looking for Sunday Friendlies. If any club can help them out with a fixture then please contact them via their website.
Wednesday 29 April 2009 - ARROWSELFDRIVE.COM NIDDERDALE JUNIOR CRICKET LEAGUE U 11S LORDS TAVERNERS CRICKET FESTIVAL
Net trials for the Nidderdale Lords Tavenrers U 11s team will take place on Monday the 4th May and Tuesday 5th May at Harrogate Cricket Club from 6.30p.m. to 8.00p.m. Clubs are invited to nominate youngsters who were U 11 on September 1st 2008 and are of above average ability to the Lords Taverners Team Manager John Barnes on 01423 330436 or email johnbarnes@skipbridgeinn.freeserve.co.uk Those nominated should be available, if selected, to represent the league on the dates listed below.
The squad selected will represent the league in the following fixtures: Sunday June 14 v Wetherby at Birstwith C.C., Sunday June 28 v Halifax at Copley C.C., Sunday July 5 v East Yorkshire at Londesborough Park C.C. and Sunday July 12 v Sheffield at Alne C.C. The group winners go through to the semi finals on Sunday July 19 with the final to be played on Sunday July 27.
Monday 27 April 2009 - Cricket Cage For Sale
Markington CC have a cricket cage for sale exactly the same as the one photographed. It is dismantled and stored.
** THIS HAS NOW BEEN SOLD **
Friday 24 April 2009 - ECB Junior Guidelines
The ECB has revised its guidelines on Juniors wearing helmets, fielding restrictions, fast bowling directives and participating in adult matches.
All the information can be downloaded here
Monday 20 April 2009 - Barbados Cricket Festival
The 8th Barbados International Seniors Cricket Festival takes place this November, with Desmond Haynes as host. They are planning to have a minimum of eight teams taking part from around the world and matches will be played on some of the best grounds on the island. The festival is open to teams and individuals – they are looking for players to join their ‘all sorts’ team Brobdingnagians XI. Barbados has great beaches, hotels, history and culture and prices for the festival package start from £1350. Teams and individuals can contact kay.johnson@gulliverstravel.co.uk for more information
Friday 17 April 2009 - Tomorrow's Start Time - To All Clubs
Please ignore any reference to a 1.30 pm start tomorrow in the local press, it is the normal 2.00 pm start
Tuesday 14 April 2009 - League Handbook Addendum - To All Clubs
There have been several ammendments to the new league handbook. Would all clubs please ensure they have a copy of the following addendum which is available to download here
Thursday 9 April 2009 - Corks and Cases Promotion Offer - to all clubs
Corks & Cases of Masham are offering all club players over the age of 18 the chance to win bottles of wine during the season....Read More
Thursday 9 April 2009 - Sightscreen Ropes - to all clubs
This was brought to the attention of Club Captains at the Pre Season Meeting held on April 3rd 2009.
Sightscreens Ropes MUST be placed so the Screen can be moved within its limits. Limits to be marked by FLAGS.
Please put this into effect from the start of the season.
Wednesday 8 April 2009 - League Handbook
The new league handbooks is available to download here
Monday 6 April 2009 - Spirit of Cricket 2009
Your league Umpires’ Association would like to update you on our proposals to operate the ‘Spirit of Cricket Award’ for a second season.
The general consensus at our 2009 AGM was for the Award to continue its trial run for at least one more season, with one or two changes:
- to raise the profile a little higher
- to make it easier for Umpires to complete
- to communicate progress to teams during the season
For more information, please download the following pdf document
Monday 6 April 2009 - Harrogate CC Fund Raiser
Members of Harrogate Cricket Club will set out on a four-day trek across the Yorkshire Dales over Easter, as they attempt to raise funds for their new pavilion....Read More
Monday 6 April 2009 - Junior Indoor League
Details of the Junior Indoor League finals and averages can be found here
Tuesday 31 March 2009 - Wath & Melmerby - Division 8
Please note Wath & Melmerby will be playing their home fixtures at Kirklington CC located at the north of the village on the Carthorpe Road.
Tuesday 31 March 2009 - Overseas Players - To All Clubs
All proposed overseas players must be registered before the start of the season (rule 15a ii).
As previous years, the form is available to download on the league web site, the completed form along with all the required documents and authorisation letters should be forwarded to
Tony Whittaker
15 Cornflower Way
Harrogate
HG3 2WL
fax 01423 506559
email khdltd@btconnect.com
Clubs are reminded that approval of an overseas player is not a formality, all the information and documents must be provided before approval is given.
It is the clubs responsibility to ensure the league has the required documentation and sufficient time to approve the player before the season.
Monday 30 March 2009 - Junior Indoor League
The revised 2008/9 Junior Indoor League Tables can be downloaded here.
The Finals of the Junior Indoor Six-a-side League are on Saturday 4th April.
Finalists will be:
Under 9: 1.30pm Studley Royal A v North Stainley
Under 11: 2.30pm Harrogate A v Harrogate B
Under 13: 3.30pm Studley Royal A v Harrogate A
Under 15: 4.30pm Studley Royal A v Studley Royal B
Sunday 29 March 2009 - Harrogate Cricket Development Group
An update on the ECB Clubmark Accreditation from Reece Bird YCB Lead Manager of ECB Clubmark Accreditation
To be held At Ripley Castle on Monday 6th April 7.30pm.
The above evening is open to all member clubs and their committee members, potential member clubs of the Development Group, as well as members of surrounding Development Groups.
Following on from the last meeting and presentation on Funding & Self Help, one of the aspects covered under self help was the importance of undertaking the Clubmark process. Clubs who have completed and are accredited will need to prepare for re accreditation after three years. Schools, Local Authorities and all funding agencies recognise the importance of Clubmark, so if you need clarification on the process, help, or just need to put together a Club Development Plan then this evening is for you!
The evening is free but the benefits you will receive will allow your club to develop, please contact Helen Dennis (Secretary) on 07525 988158 or email helen.dennis@harrogate.gov.uk
Took book your places please reply by the 30th March
Wednesday 25 March 2009 - Pre Season Meeting of the League
To All Clubs
The Pre Season Meeting of the League will be held on
FRIDAY APRIL 3RD at RIPLEY TOWN HALL at 7.30pm.
This meeting is for ALL Captains, League Umpires, Ground Committee and Management Committee.
Balls and Handbooks will be distributed PLUS an envelope of containing all you should need for the coming season.
Please make sure that you are represented.
Tuesday 17 March 2009 - Ripley CC Covers
These have now been sold.
Monday 2 March 2009 - Courses for Scorers
From Tricia Heard:
"Two two week courses have been arranged for March 21st and 28th and April 4th and 11th at Killinghall C C 4.30pm to 6.00pm.
If ANYONE is interested in attending,I need names ASAP"
Monday 2 March 2009 - Blacksheep Champions Trophy
As Champions of the Nidderdale League in 2008, Newby Hall have been invited to take part in the "Champions League" of Yorkshire cricket. They have been drawn at home to Aire/Wharfe champions, Kirkstall Educational.
The tie has to be played by June 14th so a firm fixture date will be announced when it is available. The game will be a 1pm start. It will be a big day in the life of Newby Hall so all are welcome at the ground to show your support.
You just never know.......For the full draw click here
Tuesday 17 February 2009 - Pre Season Ground Preparation
A Pre Season Ground Preparation Presentation has been organised by The Forest of Galtres Cricket Development Group. The speakers on the night will be David Hodgson (YCB County Pitch Adviser) and Ian Mather-Brewster (North of England IOG adviser). The event is being hosted at Alne CC at 8.00pm on Thursday 12th March and all are welcome.
Monday 9 February 2009 - Overseas Players
From Tony Whittaker:-
To all Chairman, Secretaries, Management Committee
Further to discussions at the AGM, please find below the Managed Migration Guidance as issued by YCB together with further guidance as issued by the League Solicitor.
YCB Migration Guidance
NACL Migration Guidance
Sunday 8 February 2009 - Junior Indoor League
The revised 2008/9 Junior Indoor League Tables can be downloaded here.
Please Note
There will be no Junior Indoor League games played on the weekend of 21st/22nd February. Scheduled fixtures have been moved to SUNDAYS 22nd & 29th March. Relevant coaches have been informed.
The sports hall floor is being resurfaced during half term and the toxic fumes will not have dissipated by the weekend.
Friday 6 February 2009 - Arrowselfdrive.com Nidderdale Junior Cricket League
The closing date for teams to enter The Arrowselfdrive.com Nidderdale Junior Cricket League was 31st January.
Unfortunately Ken Coad, the Junior League Secretary has only received confirmation from 14 Clubs entering 51 teams so far.
Last season 28 Clubs entered 104 teams. This is a reminder for any clubs wishing to confirm entry to the Junior League to use the following downloadable form.
Monday 26 January 2009 - Ron Fry (1922-2009)
It is with great sadness that we report the death, at the age of 87, of Ron Fry, who was involved with the Nidderdale Amateur Cricket League for over forty years, latterly as Umpires Secretary. Ron had already been on the Management Committee for several years when he was given overall responsibility for the umpires in February 1976, and he continued to fulfill that role for 25 years until his retirement in 2001, which the league marked by presenting him with a painting at the annual dinner. Ron introduced umpires training courses to the league, greatly improving the general standard of umpiring throughout the league and thus enhancing the game for everyone, and he worked tirelessly, recruiting new umpires, training them and then fitting them into the weekly rota. He presented the Gladys Fry Rosebowl for the runner up in the Wath Cup in 1995, in memory of his wife, and leaves a son Alan and daughter Sheila: a second daughter, Elizabeth, pre-deceased him. Ron was a passionate gardener and won numerous prizes and awards at local horticultural shows. We extend his family and friends our support and sympathy at this sad time, and remember all that Ron achieved for the league.
There will be a service and interment at Stonefall Cemetry at 13:40 on Thursday 29th January: family flowers only, please, but donations can be given to the British Heart Foundation.
Monday 19 January 2009 - 2009 League Handbook
Friday 27th February 2009 is the deadline for any changes to be included in the forthcoming Nidderdale League handbook for the 2009 season. Would all clubs please forward changes to Graham Hyde by that date. Submissions after this date will not be included.
Friday 16 January 2009 - Level One Cricket Coaching
Details of a Level One Cricket Coaching course have been sent to me today by Brian Wheeler (Airedale & Wharfedale Cricket Development Group).
More information can be found on this downloadable document
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