2010 News
Tuesday 31 August 2010 - Junior Age Group Play-Off Finals
There are still some Division Play-Off matches to be played to determine Age Group Play Off Finalists.
The following matches will be played at Studley Royal on Sunday 5th
September 2010:
Mini Pitch
10.30am Under 9 Pairs Final Studley Royal or North Stainley A V Birstwith
1.00pm Under 11 Pairs Final Glasshouses V North Stainley
Main Pitch
10.00am Under 11 Reg Dickens Final Harrogate V Knaresborough
1.00pm Under 13 Final Harrogate B or North Stainley/Newby V Studley Royal A
4.00pm Under 15 Final Beckwithshaw V Killinghall or Bishop Thornton
The 12th September will be the reserve day in the event of rain.
All teams will require a scorer, and a match ball.
Umpires will be provided for the Main Pitch matches.
Good Luck to all teams participating in these finals.
Friday 27 August 2010 - Golden Oldies Photo Galleries by Diana Skaith
Below is a link to the page of photo galleries submitted by Diana Skaith. Details of how to get copies of photos can be found on the page.
The link is here
Friday 27 August 2010 - Golden Oldies Festival Newsletters
During the Festival, there were several newsletters published after each round of matches. If anyone missed a copy, they are available to download here.
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Friday 20 August 2010 - Golden Oldies Clothing
Lords International are selling Golden Oldies clothing at significantly reduced cost. The following download will explain what is on offer and where to purchase.
Golden Oldies Clothing
Wednesday 18 August 2010 - Start times for final four weeks of the season (Reminder)
AUG 28TH 1.30pm
SEPT 4TH 1.30pm
SEPT 11TH 1.00pm
SEPT 18TH 1.00pm.
Tuesday 17 August 2010 - Golden Oldies Photo Links
All the official photographs from last week's festival are now online.
The team photos can be found here
A link to all other photos can be found here
Tuesday 3 August 2010 - Nidderdale League Golden Oldies XI
If anyone would like to represent the Nidderdale Golden Oldies League XI on either Monday 9th August at Helperby CC or Wednesday 11th August at Alne CC, please contact Alex Houseman on 01423 780789 as soon as possible. Availability for these games has been seriously depleted due to club involvement so if anyone is available, please let Alex know. You must be over 40 years of age to participate.
Tuesday 27 July 2010 - Nidderdale League XI v Overseas XI
The Nidderdale League representative team won the toss and decided to bat on a good batting track. The openers had only 14 on the board when Rob Ellis had his middle stump up-rooted by Jarrod Crowden for just 2. This brought Mark McCeaney to the crease who bludgeoned his way to an impressive 60, whilst Rob Smith at the other end complemented him with some fine ground strokes on his way to an elegant 44. The Nidderdale Side had a bit of a wobble after this good start but Lee Platts played shots all around the ground on his way to 61 and dragged the score up to a respectable 230 off 40 overs.
The Overseas team got off to a solid start until Elias Karageorgiou was caught and bowled off the bowling of Waqas Rasheed for 10. Despite this early breakthrough, the Nidderdale League then chased leather for the next period of the game as Jason Berthet and Jonathan Cannon recorded a splendid partnership of 120. Cannon was subsequently stumped after neat work by Ollie Mantle for 51 off the bowling of Lee Platts. That brought Dwayne Heke to the crease who smashed a quick-fire 34 before again becoming the victim of Mantle behind the sticks off the bowling of Rob Smith. The decisive moment of the game was a dropped catch off the wicked spin of Smith that would have seen Berthet depart on 96. However, Berthet held his nerve and steered his side to victory with just four balls to spare. His knock of 113 not out deservedly earnt him the accolade of Man of the Match.
A huge thank you to Ripley for hosting the game in such a splendid fashion and special mention should be made to Justin Parks for all the time he put in to organising the day.
Monday 26 July 2010 - Burnt Yates Six-a-Side
Burnt Yates CC are holding their annual 6-a-side competition on Sunday 29th August 2010 (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
Monday 26 July 2010 - Jonathan Agnew to appear at Lords Taverners Cricketers Forum
The Lords Taverners, the designated charity of the Golden Oldies Festival, are holding a cricketers forum at the Cairn Hotel on the evening of Wednesday 11th August, 8-9.30 p.m. The speakers will be Test Match Special commentator Jonathan Agnew and former England captain Chris Cowdrey, and they will be allowing plenty of time for questions from the floor. Admission is free of charge but there will be a bar, raffle and auction of cricket memorabilia so take some money with you and give generously to this excellent cause. You don’t need to be a Golden Oldie or playing in the festival to attend: all are welcome.
Friday 23 July 2010 - Reserve Knockout
The Reserve Knockout final between Darley and Scotton will now be played on Tuesday 27th July 2010 at Killinghall CC. Please note the change of venue!
Thursday 8 July 2010 - Nidderdale U11's bounce back
On a day where the only thing that Birstwith Cricket Club hadn't organised was the weather the Nidderdale League Lord's Taverners U11's played host to the Halifax league. After a minutes silence in memory of John Barrett Nidderdale went out to bat and started very steadily trying to see off the opening pair. Awicket fell in the 5th over with the score only on 6. This early set back did not phase the youngsters and the skipper George Hampson and Jack Witham then went on to make 104 for the next wicket with George amassing 77 of those runs before he was out. Jack followed George to the pavilion 4 overs later having scored 38. The orders then were to get more runs on the scoreboard and not to worry too much as there were only 7 overs left and plenty of batting. This they did and although 7 wickets eventually fell they left the field having posted a very credible 203 runs. Sam Hughes followed his 50 no at Wetherby with another undefeated 33.
After tea Halfiax went to the crease with a pretty steep hill to climb and never got going, Tom Mann removing the first wicket in the 2nd over and the wickets kept coming at a steady rate no matter who George brought on to bowl they just kept getting wickets and in the 22nd over with only his 3rd ball of his first over James Ward removed the last Halifax batsmen (the only one to make double figures) with the score on 70. All the bowlers bowled well with Jack Witham's 10 for 2, James Webster 11 for 2 and Sam Hughes 1 for 1 off 1 being the pick. A fitting tribute to Boots we all thought.
Many thanks to Pete and Julian for the wicket and to the Ladies and Gents of Birstwith's events team for looking after us all afternoon in between the wind, sun and rain
Friday 2 July 2010 - John Barrett - Funeral
The funeral service for John Barrett will be on Thursday July 8th at Pannal Church 2.30pm and afterwards at The Harwood.
Thursday 1 July 2010 - Birstwith v Goldsborough : Atkinson Swires Cup
The venue for Sunday's cup game has been switched to Goldsborough due to Birstwith hosting the Lord's Taverners U11 match.
Wednesday 30 June 2010 - Lord's Taverners U11 versus Halifax League Sunday 4th July at Birstwith CC
The following players have been selected to represent the League in the Lord's Taverners competition at Under 11 on Sunday 4th July at Birstwith CC. Starting at 2.00pm
George Hampson (Capt/Wkt)
Louis Foxton (VC)
Jack Witham
Sam Hughes
James Webster
Oliver Simenacz
Nat Cutts
Ralph Hillhouse
James Ward
Tom Mann
Josh Coull
Travelling 12th Mann Hugh Langhorn
In view of the news about our Lord's Taverners Secretary there will be a minutes silence to mark the passing of John Barrett prior to the game. Also with this in mind it would be nice to see as many spectators at the ground to see the boys represent the league in what was John's final hours work sorting out the fixtures/umpires and all the other admin for all of the team Managers.
Tuesday 29 June 2010 - John Barrett
We are sad to announce the death of John Barrett, who passed away peacefully in Harrogate Hospital during the night of 28th June. John has given a lifetime of dedication to Pannal CC, and his contribution to the League Management Committee in recent years has been massive: the evening and junior leagues both flourished under his supervision. Every club in the league and a whole generation of young cricketers owe him a huge debt of gratitude. John was presented with life membership of the league, and the first life members lapel pin to be given out, by league president Sir Thomas Ingilby on the outfield of his beloved ground at Pannal last month. He was universally respected and will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him, and the league extends its sympathy to his widow Daphne and his sons Jonathan and James. The time and date of the funeral have yet to be arranged - further information will be posted on this website in due course.
Sunday 27 June 2010 - Atkinson/Swires Cup
The second round of the Atkinson Swires Cup has been postponed until Sunday 4th July
Thursday 24 June 2010 - Junior six-a-side Indoor League
The invitations for the next Junior Indoor League competition, to start in September, have been sent via e-mail to all club secretaries or to a known contact where clubs have entered before. Please will all clubs acknowledge the e-mail even if you have no juniors to enable me to keep track of over 60 invites. The entry form can be downloaded here. The invition can be read by following this link....Read More
Wednesday 23 June 2010 - Lords Taverners U15
Below is the squad for the U15's Lord Taverners Competition on the following dates: Monday 2nd August v Bradford Central (Thornbury CC), Tuesday 3rd August v Heavy Woollen (Liversedge CC), Wednesday 3rd August v Aire Wharfe (Beckwithshaw CC).
Miles Buller (Beckwithshaw CC)
Ben Simpson (Bilton CC)
Robert Taylor (Bishop Thornton CC)
Steve Townsend (Follifoot CC)
Ashley Griffin (Harrogate CC)
Adam Crawford-Porter (Killinghall CC)
Sam Davies (Knaresborough CC)
Tom Beasley (Knaresborough CC)
Josh Cutts (Knaresborough CC)
Alex Gates (Knaresborough CC)
Ben Kettlewell (Ouseburn CC)
Cameron Pitt (Pannal CC)
Matthew Williams (Pannal CC)
Tom Sowerby (Sessay CC)
Elliott Oates (Studley CC)
Friday 18 June 2010 - Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards 2010
The Yorkshire Cricket Board are delighted to inform Leagues and Clubs that they will again be holding an Awards Ceremony to recognise and reward volunteers in Yorkshire on 5th August 2010....Read More
Thursday 17 June 2010 - Nidderdale U12s Representative Side
The Nidderdale Under 12s Representative team play their first ever game against the Upper Airedale JCL Under 12s this Sunday (20th June) at Ingrow CC with a 2.00pm start. The team is as follows;
Ed Barnes
Henry Hopkinson
Harry Stanford
Tim Williams
James Botham
James Grange
George Bentley
George Davies
Ben Bond
Tom Lawson
Oliver Hebblethwaite
12th Man Tom Clark
Tuesday 15 June 2010 - Lord's Taverners U11 v Wetherby League
The following players have been selected to represent the Nidderdale League U11's in the first fixture of the competition on Sunday 20th June at Collingham CC against The Wetherby league. Start time 2.00pm
Louis Foxton - Birstwith
Jack Witham - Knaresborough
Sam Hughes - Newby Hall
Oliver Simenacz - Studley Royal
Nat Cutts - Knaresborough
James Webster - Knaresborough
Ralph Hillhouse - Beckwithshaw
James Ward - Birstwith
Callum Cardwell (Wkt Kpr) - Bilton
Hugh Langhorn - Ouesburn
Eli Wright - Glasshouses
Travelling 12th man Tom Mann - Glasshouses
Monday 14 June 2010 - Lords Taverners U15 Trial
Trials for the Nidderdale Lords Taverners U 15's team will take place at Harrogate Cricket Club meet 5pm for a 5.30pm start finishing around 8.30pm on Tuesday 22nd June. All clubs are invited to nominate players of suiltable ability and inform the Nidderdale team manager Charlie Lister on 07836 625511 or email: charlie@wgsearch.co.uk
Players nominated for the trial MUST BE AVAILABLE for selection for the following games which start at 1pm:
Monday 2nd August v Bradford Central at Thornbury C.C
Tuesday 3rd August v Heavy Woollen at Liversedge C.C.
Wednesday 4th August v Aire Wharfe at Beckwithshaw C.C.
Monday 14 June 2010 - Galaxy of Test / First Class Players coming to Nidderdale
We are still waiting for a few Golden Oldies team information sheets to be returned, but it is already clear that a host of former first class and test players are going to be gracing our grounds during festival week in August.
Former Aussie spinner Bob Holland is coming to Nidderdale with the Newcastle (NSW) Lords Taverners. Former Yorkshire / England players Martyn Moxon and Jim Love are hoping to turn out for Spofforth. State cricketer Rodney Gray, now 61, will be joining the South African Willows. Mark Gaskell, who played for Queensland, will be playing for the Queensland Cricketers Club Gold team: Dennis Lillie, the 62 year old former Queensland leg spinner, will be playing for the same club’s Maroon side. The line-up for the local Lords Taverners team will include Neil Smith, Paul Aldred, Vince New and former Yorkshire captain Richard Blakey. Sandy Morgan, who played 37 games for Queensland 1965-70 will be playing for the Primary Club of Australia. West Indies quickie Collis King and Harwood Williams of the Leeward Islands will be playing for Dacre Banks. Mike Huddy and Dave Edwards, who both played senior provincial cricket, will be playing for the South African Vagabonds. The Valleys Diehard team from Queensland will be hard to beat: all of their players are former Grade cricketers, and six of the Goulbourn Trinity Tigers are former district players.
Monday 14 June 2010 - Nidderdale League Golden Oldies Teams
Quite a few individuals have put their names down on the list to play for the Nidderdale League during the Golden Oldies Festival, and we have entered two teams: the Nidderdale Golden Oldies and the Nidderdale Nomads. If enough people sign up for each of the three days we could field two more teams. We now know all the teams that are playing. We also know which grounds are being used. There are quite a few clubs who won’t be directly involved in the festival but we are very keen to involve as many Nidderdale players as possible - so if you are over 40 on 9th August 2010 and would like a game on 9th, 11th or 13th August – or all three days – add your name to the list on this website as soon as possible and tell us which days you would like to play and what you do, ie opening bat, fast bowler, all rounder, wicketkeeper. This is your chance to play friendly international cricket against some wonderful players and great characters: sign up now!
Monday 14 June 2010 - Golden Oldies Host Grounds, 8-15th August, 2010
Many thanks to all those clubs who offered their grounds for the Golden Oldies World Cricket Festival in August: your offers of support were much appreciated. At the entry deadline, 8th June, we had a total of 60 teams confirmed: 35 from overseas and 25 from the UK. Of the UK teams, 17 will be playing hosting international teams at their home ground. It wasn’t easy to pick the 13 other grounds that we needed because the committee had a lot of beautiful and excellent grounds to choose from. The other grounds were individually assessed for the quality of their grounds and pitches, the beauty of their setting, travel time from Harrogate, availability, ease of access, and the quality of their facilities / hospitality offered / attraction to overseas sides touring the UK: as you can imagine, it took a lot of discussion!
The following 30 grounds will be hosting matches on all three days of the Golden Oldies Festival:
Alne
Arthington*
Beckwithshaw
Bilton
Bishop Monkton*
Bolton Abbey*
Burton Leonard
Crakehall
Dacre Banks*
Glasshouses*
Goldsbrough*
Hampsthwaite
Helperby
Killinghall*
Knaresborough*
Lofthouse
Masham
Newby Hall
North Stainley*
Olicanians*
Ouseburn*
Pateley Brdige*
Raskelf
Ripley*
Scotton
Sessay*
Spofforth*
Studley Royal*
Thornton Watlass
Walton*
West Tanfield
*Indicates that the club is also fielding a team in the festival.
The list of the all teams entering the event can be found here
Sunday 13 June 2010 - Golden Ancients!
After reading the above some of you may worry that you are too old, or no longer fit enough, to play: we can provide some reassurance. Looking through the team information sheets that have arrived so far, these are the oldest players that we have spotted:
78 Lloyd Edwards, British Columbia Golden Oldies / Cambridge Antiques, Bill Collins, Cuckfield Golden Oldies (W. Sussex)
77 Jock Brewer, Yandina Pioneers
76 Geoff Longfield, Cuckfield Golden oldies
73 Doug Buttar, Central Otago Wanderers
72 Mike Healy, Hawkes Bay Hobblers,Geoff Atkinson, Cardinals
71 Neil McEachern, Gladstone Muddies, Alan Squire, Newcastle (NSW) Lords Taverners, Peter Scott, Gold Coast Cricket Society
70 Paul Boyes, Auckland Cricket Society
The combined ages of these eleven players adds up to 809 years! Mentioning no names, we know of one or two local players who could increase that total…
The oldest team to date is the Cambridge Antiques, with an average age of 67. The Gladstone Muddies own up to having an average age of ‘65’ish’, and the Gold Coast Crixcket Society and Hawkes Bay Hobblers both have an average age of more than 60.
These are clearly remarkable people: one might almost say ‘Old Peculiar’.
Friday 11 June 2010 - Lords Taverners U11
The following players have been selected to represent the Nidderdale league in the Lord's Taverners Competition:
Callum Cardwell-Bilton, Josh Coull-Studley Royal, Nathaniel Cutts-Knaresborough, Louis Foxton-Birstwith, George Hampson-Harrogate, Ralph Hillhouse-Beckwithshaw, Sam Hughes-Newby Hall, Hugh Langhorn-Ouesburn, Tom Mann-Glasshouses, Oliver Simenacz-Studley Royal, James Ward-Birstwith, James Webster-Knaresborough, Robbie Wilberforce-Bishop Thornton, Jack Witham-Knaresborough, Eli Wright-Glasshouses
There will be a training session held at Birstwith's Junior Ground (behind the Tennis courts on Wreaks Road Birtwith) on Sunday 13/06/10 10.30-1230. Anyone unable to attend is to contact either Emma or Paul on the mobile numbers already provided.
Thursday 10 June 2010 - Neil Burtwistle Memorial Trophy
The Neil Burtwistle Memorial Twenty-20 Trophy takes place on Sunday 13th June at Burton Leonard CC.
Four teams are taking place comprising Pannal CC, Burton Leonard Under 35s, Burton Leonard Over 35s and an Invitational XI made up of friends and playing colleagues of Neil from outside the Burton Leonard.
Pannal CC and the Dad's Army Side (BLCC Over 35's) kick off the day's entertainment at 10.30 am, with the second semi-final due to start at 1.30pm with final to follow at about 4.30pm. All times are approximate and subject to the weather. All games will be played under normal 20-20 rules with a white ball/black sightscreens & coloured clothing.
A bar and BBQ will be running during the day and all are welcome.
Tuesday 8 June 2010 - The Under 9 Coad Cup
The Finals Day of The Under 9 Coad Cup will be held on Sunday 13th June at Studley Royal CC.
The timetable for the day is :
9.45am - Cup Draw
10.00am Quarter Finals
11.45am Semi Finals
1.30pm Cup Final
3.00pm Presentations
Teams through to the Finals Day are:
Follifoot
North Stainley B
Harrogate A
Pannal or Birstwith (Please notify Ken Coad of the winners of this match)
Studley Royal A
Bishop Thornton
Beckwithshaw
Cundall Manor School.
Refreshments will be available all day in the Pavilion.
Tuesday 1 June 2010 - Golden Oldies Team Entries: 10 days to go!
With the deadline for Golden Oldies team applications fast approaching, team secretaries have just ten days, until Tuesday 8th June, to get their application forms and a cheque for £150 in. Applications can either be sent to Air New Zealand in Auckland, or sent to Sir Thomas Ingilb y c/o the Ripley Castle Estate Office: he will batch them up on 9th June and send them all recorded delivery to New Zealand.
The full cost of the festival on the local teams cricket only package is £330, which equates to £10 per player per match and includes lunch. Any club submitting a team will be guaranteed three home games against three of the 39 international sides that have booked and confirmed. The team will also be allotted space in the Grand Parade of the Nations and festival opening, which will be taking place in Masham Market Square, starting 1700 Hrs on Sunday 8th August: each team will have a banner with its name on it, and will march behind the drummers of the York University samba band. For your money you will also receive three ‘personality of the day’ awards, to give to the player who gave you the most entertainment on the field.
Players must be over 40 on the day of the match, but don’t need to be a member of your club: several clubs are pooling players to form teams.
Don’t miss the biggest international cricket festival in Yorkshire’s history: act now and make sure that your club enjoys every minute of it – and makes some useful money for club funds in the process!
Any queries, contact Sir Thomas on 01423 770152 or 07770 922632
Tuesday 1 June 2010 - To All Clubs
Rule 24 a) paragraph 2
A result sheet must be sent by ALL teams every week whether the match was played or not, giving the names of all players selected to play .
Will those teams who sent an incomplete result sheet for May 29th please send another with players names.
Friday 28 May 2010 - Lords Taverners U11 Initial Squad Trial Match
The U11's Lord's Taverners trial match will take place at Knaresborough Forest CC, Calcutt, Knaresborough on Sunday 6th June 2010. The Game will start at 1.30pm. All nominated players to be at the pavilion by 1.00pm on the day. The Game will be played over 35 overs each side
The players selected for the day are as follows:
George Hampson (Harrogate), Sam Hughes (Newby Hall), Daniel Crew (Studley Royal), Alistair Bradley (Harrogate), Jack Oultram (Knareborough Forest), James Ward (Birswith), James Webster (Knaresborough), Tom Mann (Glasshouses), Emily Atkinson (Ouesburn), James Morley (Bilton), Joshua Coull (Studley Royal), Joe Wilson (Glasshouses)
Louis Foxton (Birswith), Jack Witham (Knaresborough), Oliver Simenacz (Studley Royal), Callum Cardwell (Bilton), Nathaniel Cutts (Knaresborough), Robbie Wiberforce (Bishop Thornton), Billy McGregor (Beckwithshaw), Ralph Hillhouse (Beckwithshaw), Jack Langan (Helperby), Harry Robertson (Harrogate), Hugh Langhorn (Ouesburn), Eli Wright (Glasshouses)
Anyone unable to make the fixture should contact Paul Ellis on 07759820186 or at pellis@expressgrouponline.com as soon as possible.
Monday 24 May 2010 - "ON THE SQUARE" CRICKET EVENING
Aitkens Sportsturf Ltd & SISIS Equipment (Macclesfield) Ltd would like to invite you to attend their "On the square" technical advice evening on Tuesday 8th June 2010 4.30 - 8pm at Beckwithshaw Cricket Club (Harrogate).
We will be able to offer help and advice on all aspects of groundsmanship. We will also have some of the latest machinery and equipment on display.
If you are interested in attending please download and return the form from the Aitkens website:-
www.aitkens.co.uk
Monday 24 May 2010 - Reminder: Golden Oldies Entry Deadline 8th June
For the 30 or so local teams who have expressed a strong interest in taking part in the Golden Oldies World Cricket Festival from 8-15th August this year, a reminder that you need to get your entry forms and cheques sent off to Air New Zealand in the next fortnight or so: the deadline for entries is 8th June.
The cost of £330 gets you and your team a place at the Grand Parade of the Nations and opening ceremony in Masham Market Square on the afternoon of Sunday 8th August, and guarantees you three home fixtures against three of the 39 visiting international teams on Monday 9th, Wednesday 11th and Friday 13th. The cost includes lunch on all three days, and your half share of the cost of the pitch preparation and one umpire and one scorer at each game. You will also receive a ‘personality of the match’ medal to award to the opposing player who has given your team the most enjoyment during the day.
Cheques (payable to ‘the 2010 Air New Zealand Golden Oldies World Cricket Festival, Harrogate’) and application forms can also be sent to The Ripley Castle Estate Office (Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AY) for forwarding to Auckland.
It is going to be a hugely enjoyable week of cricket in Nidderdale: enter your team now!
Monday 24 May 2010 - Honorary Life Membership for John Barrett
John Barrett, who has served on the League Management Committee for over 15 years with special responsibility for the Junior League, was awarded life membership of the Nidderdale League in a special ceremony that took place on the pitch prior to the Pannal v Dacre Banks match at Pannal on Saturday 22nd May. Players and officials from the league and both teams lined up to applaud John, as he was presented with the first ever Nidderdale League lapel badge, bearing the league’s logo, by league president Sir Thomas Ingilby.
John has been closely involved with Pannal CC since childhood, serving the club as player, official and groundsman. He ran the evening league for many years and under his direction the junior league has grown rapidly: today almost 1,000 junior cricketers of all age groups play under the league’s auspices, many of them going on to represent their clubs, and the league, at adult level.
John lives and breathes cricket and is one of the most widely liked and respected figures in the league: a man whose opinions are quietly expressed but always worth listening to, whose genuine smile has illuminated many a cricketing discussion.
Receiving the award, John commented ‘This has come as a complete surprise to me, and I am greatly honoured because I know how few life memberships are given out. The lapel badge is wonderful: I am going to have to start wearing a jacket again – if I can find one that still fits me!’
John has been battling cancer for several months and all his friends and colleagues at Pannal and in the league wish him a swift recovery.
Monday 17 May 2010 - Nidderdale League Side
The Lords Nidderdale and District Amateur Cricket League Representative side take on the The York Senior League at Birstwith CC this Sunday 23rd May. The match starts at 2.00 pm. All are welcome and a Bar and Barbeque will run during the afternoon.
The team selected to play is:-
Oliver Mantle (c), Andrew Boyle, Andrew Taylor, James Bryan (Hampsthwaite), David Cummings, Russell Robshaw (Goldsborough), David Leather (Dacre Banks), Rob Smith (Masham), Rob Ellis (Pannal), Lee Platts, Mark McEneaney (Blubberhouses)
Monday 17 May 2010 - Nidderdale Lord's Taverners U13s
Trials for the Nidderdale Lords Taverners U 13s team will take place at Harrogate Cricket Club from 2 p.m. on Sunday 23rd May. Clubs are invited to nominate players of above average ability to the Nidderdale team manager John Barnes on 01423 330436 email: johnbarnes@skipbridgeinn.freeserve.co.uk
Players nominated must be available for selection for the following games: Monday July 26 V Scarborough at Follifoot C.C; Tuesday July 27th v Heavy Woollen at Carlton C.C. and Wednesday July 28th v York at Masham C.C. all games 1.00p.m. start.
Friday 14 May 2010 - Child Protection: Under 12's in Adult Cricket
The league management committee discussed the issue of under 12’s playing in adult cricket at its meeting on 4th May. The position during the 2009 season was that an under 12 could play in adult cricket provided he had been cleared to do so by a sufficiently qualified coach. During the winter the ECB and YCB published a new set of directives and guidelines which stated...Read More
Friday 14 May 2010 - Player Transfer
The league management committee has approved the transfer of overseas player Kyle Johnson from Pannal to Burton Leonard.
Tuesday 11 May 2010 - To All Clubs - Cup Competitions
All questions relating to Cup Competitions, eligibility of players, cancelled matches, re-aranged matches and results should be addressed to IAN SUNDERLAND (Cup Competitions and Evening League Secretary) Tel: 01423 712401 E-mail: ian.sunderland@nidderdaleleague.co.uk. Please always refer to the Knock Out Competition Rules (page 53 in the 2010 League Handbook)
Rule 6: Please read carefully and send your online Result sheet. A result sheet is required from EVERY Team.
Wednesday 21 April 2010 - Burton Leonard 3rd XI Home Fixtures
Burton Leonard 3rd XI in Division 8 will play the following games in 2010 on Sundays at Burton Leonard:-
May 9th Galphay & Winksley 2nds
July 18th West Tanfield 2nds
August 1st Killinghall 3rds
The remaining seven home games will be played on Saturdays at Newby Hall CC's Nursery Ground with their kind permission:-
April 24 Studley Royal 4ths
May 22 Thirsk 3rds
June 19 North Stainley 2nds
July 3 Kirkby Malzeard 2nds
August 21 Ripley 3rds
August 28 Newby Hall 3rds
September 11 Spennithorne & Harmby
In 2011, All home games will be played at Newby Hall CC.
Monday 19 April 2010 - Nidderdale Evening League
Notice to all Nidderdale Evening League Clubs that Kirkby Malzeard have withdrawn from the Evening League
Friday 16 April 2010 - Skiton Hire Centre
Regualar visitors to the site will notice we have a new advertiser on board, SHC (Skipton Hire Centre).
They have depots in Skipton, Ripon, Ikley and Northallerton and so cover the whole of our catchment area. Ripon's Depot Manager, Mark Lodge is also offering special rates if you mention "the Nidderdale League".
For more information on what is available to hire, visit their website.
Thursday 15 April 2010 - To All Clubs
Following the SGM held on Monday 12th April, promotion and relegation for 2010 will be as follows:
Division 1: 2 down
Division 2, 3 & 4: 2 up 3 down (Spofforth to join Division 2 in 2011)
Division 5: 2 up and 4 down (Spofforth 2nds to join Division 5 in 2011)
Division 6 & 7: 2 up and 5 down (Little Ribston to join Division 6 in 2011)
Division 8: 2 up 3 down (11 teams in 2010, 12 teams in 2011)
Division 9: 1 up (Little Ribston 2nds to join Division 9 in 2011, 5 teams in 2010, 8 teams in 2011)
This is the final version of the Studley Royal proposal and will be used to determine promotion and relegation this season (2010)
Tuesday 6 April 2010 - Downloads
The download section has been updated today. Here you will find updated Chairman's Declaration forms, registration forms and links to the new 2010 ECB Junior Directives and other important new Child Welfare Information.
Download Section
Wednesday 31 March 2010 - Junior Indoor League
The finalists for the Junior Indoor six-a-side League to be played on Saturday 10th April are as follows:-
Under 9: 1.00pm. Studley Royal v Newby Hall
Under 11: 2.00pm. Studley Royal A v Harrogate B
Under 13: 3.00pm. Harrogate A v Harrogate B
Under 15: 4.00pm. Knaresborough v Pannal
Under 17: 5.00pm. Studley Royal v Pannal
All teams involved will receive e-mail confirmation and instructions for the day.
There is an assortment of lost property from the winter which may not have been missed by its owner until required for the outdoor season.
Please contact Val if any of your players are missing any kit.
Wednesday 24 March 2010 - Golden Oldies Festival: Very Attractive Revised Package for Local Teams
Because the welcome party at Theakston’s Brewery has sold out, with 800 people already booked in, the fantastic news is that Air New Zealand are able to offer local teams – defined as those from within a 100 mile radius of Harrogate - a revised package at a greatly reduced price.
The new package includes attendance at the Grand Parade of the Nations in Masham market square on the evening of Sunday 8th August – but not the welcome party afterwards – and all three international matches, on Monday 9th, Wednesday 11th and Friday 13th August, including the shared costs of ground, umpire and scorer, and a picnic lunch for the players. It also includes three ‘opposition personality of the match award’, one for each game, for the person on the other team who has given players in your team the most enjoyment during the day.
The revised price for a team participating in the festival on this ‘play only’ basis is £330 which works out at just £10 per player per game. This is a massive reduction over the previous price and should prove extremely attractive for all local teams. The downloadable entry form should be completed and £150 sent to Air New Zealand to reserve your team’s place in the festival. There will be an opportunity for players to buy tickets for the farewell dinner – details to be announced.
We are expecting a rush for places on this reduced package, so don’t miss out!
The price for those people who have put their name down on the league’s ‘individual players’ list will be £10 per game.
Monday 8 March 2010 - 2010 Umpires Rota
The umpires rota for the first half of the 2010 season is now available by clicking through to the umpires page of this web site or by clicking this link.
Clubs will notice that there are more games in Division 2 where there are either no umpires or only one. This is due to a shortage of umpires this season. Umpires are listed for the first rounds of cup games. 2nd and subsequent rounds are provisional at this stage and will be subject to change.
Friday 12 February 2010 - Cricket Ground Materials
Any club requiring Loam, Seed, Fertiliser, Moss Treatment & Line Marking Paint in readiness for the new season please e-mail gcgroundcare@yahoo.co.uk for a quotation and availability.
Monday 1 February 2010 - To All Clubs
The Harrogate Cricket Development Group in connection with the YCB grounds association are holding an informal presentation on all aspects of Groundsmanship, from pre-season/spring work to renovation work, preparing and repairing pitches during the season and the use and maintenance of machinery at Knaresborough Cricket Club on February 8th at 7.00pm.
The presentation is not just for your groundsmen, it is an opportunity to introduce all members of your club into the requirements and practices needed to helping and becoming involved with Groundsmanship.
Further details are available from the YCB GA Secretary on 07976 787965
Tuesday 12 January 2010 - To All Clubs
Please could all Nidderdale League clubs submit up to date contact details for all positions within their clubs to enable an accurate picture to be published in the 2010 League handbook and the Golden Oldies festival handbook. Please refer to the 2009 Handbook or the Nidderdale League web site for the current information.
Submissions must be made by 29th January 2010 and a null submission will not be acceptable.
The form can be completed here
Monday 11 January 2010 - AGM
Tonight's AGM has been postponed
It will now be held on Monday January 18th at 7.30pm at Ripley Town Hall
Saturday 9 January 2010 - To All Clubs
A G M Monday January 11th.
With the weather we are having at the moment and possibly more snow to come tomorrow and Sunday, the AGM may have to be postponed.
A message will be put on the web site on MONDAY 11TH as soon after 10.00am as we can to let you know if the meeting will go ahead.
We do hope to see you Monday - but only time will tell
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