2008 News

Tuesday 1 July 2008 - NIDDERDALE JOE LUMB START WITH TWO IMPRESSIVE WINS

The Arrow Ready Drive Nidderdale League Joe Lumb side have made an impressive start to their campaign with two wins against strong opposition.

The first game against the Aire Wharfe demonstrated the strength of the Nidderdale League side in all departments. Batting first Aire Wharfe were restricted to 204 after Alex Lilley 3-30 had taken vital early wickets. Strong resistance came from Mark Cooper who finally fell to a skilful piece of leg spin batting from Matt Henry for 105.

In response Nidderdale scored at a measured rate to secure a vital win with 5 overs to spare. Batting superbly through the innings Ned Hammond accumulated 90 NO with a classy 45 from Skipper James Tattersall.

In the second game Nidderdale inserted the Huddersfield League and again Yorkshire Academy player Alex Lilley took three early wickets to restrict the opposition to 154. Again in response Nidderdale accumulated runs at a measured rate with Dan Coad scoring 52 and Alex Lilley 38 NO.

The next game is against the Craven League on July 13th at Bolton Abbey. 1 PM start. Spectators very welcome especially ex Joe Lumb players.

Friday 27 June 2008 - The Ingilby Shield 2008

The competition between Overseas Players and Home grown Talent is one that has been going on in sport for centuries. When the Romans brought Gladiators together in the Coliseum, often there would be a pitched battle between a foreign contender and the Emperor’s Prized Gladiator. It’s good to know that nowadays the competition is still as fierce, but thankfully there is no fight to the death, although sometimes a little blood is still spilt.

The competition will still be as fierce on Sunday 27th July 2008, when the sixth annual Ingilby Shield will take place at 2.00 pm at Ripley Cricket Club between an Overseas XI versus The Nidderdale Representative XI. With the Overseas XI winning the 2007 match by just one run last year, the Nidderdale XI will no doubt want to even up the tally to three a piece.

Nidderdale Team Manager, Dion Wood, will not only want to be winning the match, but will also be using it as part of his process for team selection, team building and their training regime for greater things to come at the end of their week. On Thursday 31st, a party from the Nidderdale League will travel to London to play in another annual match, which, up until now has always been played in Nidderdale. This year, by invitation, it will be hosted at Lords on Friday 1st August, a precedence which has never occurred before and is truly an honour.

Come along and support either side, depending on where you loyalties lay, there will be a bar and a Barbecue with plenty of free parking and some great entertaining cricket to watch.

For more information contact 07944 – 905855.

Clubs can also download a poster here which can be used to publicise the event.

Friday 27 June 2008 - Treasurer Correspondence

In the wake of the sad news this week, would all Treasurer correspondence be sent to our Honorary League Secretary, Tricia Heard.

Thursday 26 June 2008 - Neil Burtwistle Memorial Service

A Memorial Service for Neil will be held on Tuesday 8th July at Ripon Cathedral starting at 11.30 a.m

Wednesday 25 June 2008 - NACL Lords Taverners U 11s Team

The Arrow Ready Drive Nidderdale Junior Cricket League Lords Taverners U 11's Team for the first fixture against the Pontefract League on Sunday 29th of June at Birstwith C.C. is as follows:

E. Barnes (Knaresborough), H. Adams (Cundall Manor School), G. Foster (Studley Royal), B. Kempley (Birstwith), H. Lamb (Studley Royal), R. Pitt (Pannal), W. Shaw (Studley Royal), H. Stothard (Harrogate), F. Oates (Studley Royal), J. Butterfield (Harrogate), C. Yates (Sudley Royal), A. Lewis -12th man (Harrogate)

Monday 23 June 2008 - Neil Burtwistle

It is with immense sadness that we have to report the death on Sunday 22nd June of the Honorary League Treasurer, Neil Burtwistle. Neil had suffered a very mild heart attack some days earlier but was expected to make a full recovery, and, having been cleared to do so by the doctors, was greatly looking forward to playing cricket again.

Neil was a true cricket fanatic, and his passion for the game took him all around the world in support of the English team. He was a popular and active member of Burton Leonard CC, both as a tenacious batsman and as a club official. He also played a very important role, encouraging and nurturing the development of the club’s younger players. As league treasurer for several years he was responsible for ensuring that the league’s finances were in a sound and healthy condition. He was a true Yorkshire accountant, collecting subscriptions, sponsorship moneys and fines with terrier-like determination and always negotiating the best possible deal with our suppliers. His contributions to discussions at management committee meetings were forthright and passionate, his support for the game in Nidderdale unwavering. Neil was gregarious and sociable: a chuckle was never far from his lips and wherever he went, laughter would swiftly follow.

His many friends in the wide community that is Nidderdale cricket regret his sudden and untimely death, and stand united in their grief. We send our condolences to his wife, Jenny, and children Kris and Rachel. In numerous memories his chuckle will continue to reverberate around the grounds of Nidderdale and he will be greatly missed.

Treasurer Needed
In the aftermath of Neil Burtwistle’s unexpected and untimely death, we are urgently looking for a treasurer to continue Neil’s excellent work and take care of the League’s finances. If anyone might be able to help, please contact Tricia Heard in the first instance.

Tuesday 17 June 2008 - NACL Lords Taverners Under 11s

Listed below is the squad for the Arrow Ready Drive Nidderdale Junior Cricket League Lords Taverners Under 11s

E. Barnes (Capt) Knaresborough,
H. Adams Cundall Manor School,
J. Butterfield Harrogate,
B. Evans Studley Royal,
G. Foster Studley Royal,
B. Kempley Birstwith,
H. Lamb Studley Royal,
A. Lewis Harrogate,
F. Oates Studley Royal,
R. Pitt Pannal,
W. Shaw Studley Royal,
H. Stothard Harrogate,
C. Yates Studley Royal

The first fixture is on the 29th of June hosted by Birstwith C.C. against the Pontefract league.

Monday 16 June 2008 - League Tables

The full league tables are available to download here

Friday 13 June 2008 - MCC v Nidderdale League Arrangements

Friday 1st August 2008 at Lords
This year’s annual fixture between the MCC and THE NIDDERDALE LEAGUE will take place on the Nursery Ground at Lords on Friday 1st August. This invitation is unprecedented for the MCC and as such the Nidderdale League are rightly proud to have accepted the invitation. A package has been arranged and supporters are now asked to show their interest in supporting the League Representative side at Lords. The tour details are as follows ...Read More

Monday 9 June 2008 - Dutch Baseball Touring Team

If anyone can help this club who are looking for a tour game, please get in contact with Paul Evenden (paul.evenden@wanadoo.nl).

The message reads:

"Dear Sir

We are a base ball club based in Holland some of our members are keen to try a game of Cricket.
I am trying to find out if any clubs in the North east of England would care to host a game at the end of the season.
I would be grateful if you could give me any info on any club who would be interested.
Thank you for you time and help

Regards

Paul Evenden"

Wednesday 4 June 2008 - From Knaresborough Forest CC

Knaresborough Forest Cricket Club have arranged a Cricket Summer School for ages 7 to 12 to be held at our ground on 29th-30th July 2008 from 10am to 4pm. We also intend to start at least one junior side next season.

Knaresborough Forest Cricket Club, Calcutt Village Hall & Playgroup will also hold its annual Gala, sponsored by GH Brooks & Co, at the cricket field on Sunday 13th July 2008 from 12 noon. This year promises to be the best yet.

Tuesday 3 June 2008 - From Rainton CC

Unfortunately, our new neighbours have imposed a restriction on our access to their land for the retrieval of balls. Although we are disappointed with their decision, we have no option other than to comply and would ask that all players are understanding of the situation and do not enter their garden. We hope that this matter will be resolved soon, but this of course is reliant on maintaining as good a relationship as possible in the mean time. Thank you for your cooperation.

Tuesday 27 May 2008 - League Policies 2008

ASSISTANCE TO CLUBS FOR COACHING COURSES


  1. Courses must be for players registered with the League. Overseas Players do no qualify.
  2. Applications for contribution from the League must be made BEFORE the course commences.
    Retrospective applications cannot be considered.
  3. Grants will normally be up to one half of the cost of Level 1 Courses
  4. Grants will only be available to clubs which have a junior section OR intend to have a Junior Section within 2 years of receiving a grant.
  5. The making of grants is entirely at the discretion of the Management Committee.

Friday 23 May 2008 - Overseas Players and Transfers

Two downloadable documents are now available:-

2008 Overseas Players
2008 Player Transfers

Wednesday 21 May 2008 - Knockouts and Cup Matches

To All Clubs from Tricia Heard :-

All requests, enquires and results should be addressed to Barry Gill.
He is and has been CUP COMPETITIONS SECRETARY for 3 seasons and he needs to deal with Cup matters not me.

Thursday 15 May 2008 - To All Clubs

From Tricia:-

Will you please send correctly completed Result Sheets. Please read Rule 24 and complete accordingly. There are too many clubs failing to list ALL players on their result sheet. You must list all and full names please.

Note Rule e) states:-
Any team failing to send a fully completed score sheet by the requisite deadline will be fined £10. Should a team fail to send a score sheet
including Ground Marks on 3 of more occasions in any season the Management Committee will deduct that team 6 points for this offence.

Wednesday 14 May 2008 - Pontefract League v Nidderdale League

The first league match of the season is on Sunday 18th May against the Pontefract League at Glasshoughton CC. The provisional squad for the match is as follows:-

David Cummings
Adie Monk
Andy Ellis
Rob Ellis
Mat Uffindall
Will Liddle
Dion Wood
Will Wray
David Skaith
John Strover
Mark Spilman
James Swiers

Monday 12 May 2008 - Robin Falconer (1951-2008)

Robin Falconer who played at Harrogate for a number of years, both with the Strays and subsequently the Colts has sadly passed away suddenly on Thursday 8th May after many years of illness at the age of 57.

He was well liked by team mates and opponents alike and his family have asked that we let everyone know his funeral is being held Friday 16th May at the Harrogate Crematorium at 3pm.

Friday 9 May 2008 - Rainton CC Fund Raiser

Rainton Cricket Club invite you to their Grand Pavilion Party at Breckenbrough Hall School on Sunday 25th May at 7.30pm (bank holiday weekend). The price for tickets is £25 per ticket and £15 for students including a free raffle. The evening features Good Food, Live Music, Auction and other Fun. The Dress Code is Suits & Posh Frocks and the prizes for the auction include:

A signed England cricket bat
Sunday lunch for two at the Blackamoor in Ripon
A photography session courtesy of Riff Raff Photography
A mid week overnight stay at The Crab an Lobster in Asenby
4 personal training sessions and one months membership at the Crown in
Boroughbridge
Two hair cuts at Saks in Stokesley
A pass for 4 people to Ripley castle and grounds
3 sessions of tennis coaching courtesy of Ben Knox
A family ticket for 6 to Lightwater Valley
A facial and manicure courtesy of the Beauty Shop in Boroughbridge
2 botanical prints by a Canadian artist
Vouchers for Mint clothing

Tickets are available by contacting Gillian Canterbury on 07815 151050 or emailing her

Tuesday 6 May 2008 - Black Sheep Yorkshire Champions Trophy

Killinghall host Honley of the Huddersfield League on Sunday 11th May, starting at 1.00 p.m. Honley boast a strong side featuring current Bangladesh test spinner Enamul Haque jnr who has best figures of 7-95.

The bar will be open all afternoon and refreshments will also be available.

Tuesday 6 May 2008 - Chairman's Undertaking Form

There are still 24 clubs who have not sent their Chariman's Undertaking Form.

If you are one of them please send as they were due at the start of the season.

Thursday 1 May 2008 - Reminders to all Clubs

HARROGATE Nursery Ground
Please note the following which was agreed at the Management Committee Meeting held on March 21st 2006 :-

New Local Rule Granted - due to proximity of local housing any shot going over the boundary either in the air or along the ground will only score 4(four) runs.

Please read Rule 25 “Cancellation of Matches”

taking particular note of a), b) and c).
Para (a) AGREEMENT
Para (b) RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL
Para (c) Any proposal of cancellation by the home side must be made on the DAY OF THE MATCH no later than two hours before the scheduled start.

Monday 28 April 2008 - Bishop Thornton CC Auction of Promises

Following the success of Bishop Thornton Cricket Club’s first ever Auction of Promises in 2006 in which it raised £3,450 for the Club and Saint Michael’s Hospice, the Club is hosting its second Auction on Friday 9 May 2008 at 8.00pm at The Chequers Inn, Bishop Thornton. This year, the Club has chosen the Yorkshire Air Ambulance as a joint beneficiary.

There are some excellent items to bid for:-


If anyone wishes to donate a Promise or bid for a ‘Lot’, please contact Racheal Haley or telephone 01423 536204.
Registration for the event can be done online at www.bishopthorntoncc.co.uk

Wednesday 23 April 2008 - Child Welfare Workshops

Harrogate Borough Council’s Club and Coach Education Programme are running two Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshops in association with Sports Coach UK.

The Safeguarding and Protecting Children course is required for clubs working towards their NGB Club Accreditation and is recognized as an essential course for any coach or volunteer working with young people. It is also a pre-requisite for a club’s Child Welfare Officer.

Course 1
Venue – Harrogate high School
Date – 16th July 2008
Time – 6.30 – 9.30pm
Cost - £28
Closing Date – 4th July 2008

Course 2
Venue – Harrogate high School
Date – 22nd October 2008
Time – 6.30 – 9.30pm
Cost - £28
Closing Date – 10th October 2008

For further information with regards either of these courses please contact Helen Dennis on 01423 556701 or alternatively you can email Helen

Tuesday 22 April 2008 - 2008 League Handbook

The 2008 League Handbook is available to download to as a .pdf. It can be downloaded here

Monday 21 April 2008 - Yorkshire Womens Cricket Association

Yorkshire Womens Cricket Association is looking for enthusiastic clubs with good facilities to host County games and training sessions at Senior, Development, U17, U15 and U13 levels for the 2008 season.

If you are interested in hosting a County game or training session please send an expression of interest giving contact details and brief information about you club and facilities and also possible dates from the fixtures which can be downloaded here to cparkin@ntlworld.com.

We are looking for Umpires to standing in any of the games. If you are interested then please contact us with the dates available

Sunday 20 April 2008 - Week 1 Results

Congratulations to all those clubs and hard working groundsmen who managed to get games on this weekend and beat the weather. Almost half of the weekend matches were completed which is a credit to the league especially given that some more senior leagues in the county postponed their fixtures. All the results can be viewed here

Monday 14 April 2008 - Junior Indoor League

The results of the Junior Indoor League Finals as played on Saturday are:

Under .9: Harrogate B. beat Pannal by 6 wickets. (62, 61-6)
Under 11: Studley Royal A. beat Knaresborough by 42 runs. (91-1, 59-4)
Under 13: Studley Royal A. beat Harrogate A. by 4 wickets. (26-2, 25-6)
Under 15: Studley Royal beat Harrogate by 31 runs. (67-2, 33-6)
Under 17: Knaresborough beat Studley Royal by 5 wickets. (62-1, 58-3)

There were no losers on Saturday. The strong competition throughout the season with over 300 enthusiastic youngsters taking part gave some of the finest Indoor cricket we have seen during the seven years of the League.

We wish to extend our thanks to Sir Thomas and Tricia for kindly presenting the trophies and to all those coaches and helpers who have volunteered or been coerced into assisting with the umpiring and scoring over the season. Not forgetting the 'taxi drivers' and all the supporters who added to Saturday's exciting atmosphere.

Bill & Val Kitson

Thursday 10 April 2008 - Overseas Players Registration

This is to remind Clubs that registration of Overseas Players must be completed in accordance with Rules 15 and 18 (in the form approved at the 2008 AGM) before the first day of the season.

More details is required in order to establish eligibility this season, so please ensure that the OVERSEAS PLAYER INFORMATION FORM with supporting papers is delivered to the League Secretary (or to Erik Thompson – by fax to 01423 817858) as soon as possible.

Unless the registration formalities are completed and confirmed, the Overseas Player will be unable to play.

Wednesday 9 April 2008 - Junior Indoor League

The finals of the Junior indoor League will take place on Saturday 12th April at Nidderdale Recreation Centre.

Times and Finalists are :-

Under 9 1.30pm. Pannal v Harrogate B
Under 11 2.30pm. Studley Royal A. v Knaresborough
Under 13 3.30pm. Studley Royal A. v Harrogate A
Under 15 4.30pm. Harrogate v Studley Royal
Under 17 5.30pm. Knaresborough v Studley Royal

All coaches will be contacted individually by email with instructions for the day.

Friday 4 April 2008 - 2008 REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS ** UPDATE **

As some of you may be aware now, the Nidderdale League is asking all clubs to register players via email using a standardised form which can be downloaded from the website. This information has now been updated following tonight's Captain's Meeting...Read More

Thursday 3 April 2008 - Happy Birthday Pannal Ash CC

Pannal Ash CC are celebrating their 50th anniversary of operating in the Nidderdale League and to mark this milestone are putting together
a few events for past and current players, officials and supporters to meet up and celebrate, most notably -:


For more details visit their website

Friday 28 March 2008 - Level II Coaching Course

Richmond School are hosting a Level II Coaching Course in April and May with Ian Powell from YCB.

They can support up to 24 candidates, and around half the places are currently taken but they expect to have spare capacity.

If any clubs are interested in sending candidates the basic cost before any subsidy is around £140 per candidate. More details can be found at here.

Friday 28 March 2008 - Pre-Season Meeting

The Pre-Season Meeting for all Captains, Umpires and Management
Committee is on FRIDAY APRIL 4TH at Ripley Town Hall at 7.30pm.

Clubs will receive Handbooks, Balls and other information you need for the coming season including how the registration of players is to be done by email.

Will all clubs please make sure that you are represented at this meeting.

Friday 28 March 2008 - PRESS RELEASE: Tricia Heard's Retirement

NIDDERDALE League Secretary Tricia Heard is looking forward to another busy summer of cricket, but after 16 years in charge the search for her successor has officially begun....Read More

Thursday 28 February 2008 - NHCC Sportsman’s Dinner

Newby Hall are holding their Sportsman’s Dinner on Saturday 15th March at The Angel Inn Topcliffe. Mike Cowan, ex Yorkshire & England opening bowler from the Fred Trueman era is the speaker, supported by comedian Mike Kinnear. The evening will also contain an auction of sporting memorabilia, tickets and experiences that “money can’t buy”. Money raised is going to the development of their new ground – built in 2007 alongside their existing ground – primarily for use by their 3rd XI and junior teams.

Tickets are priced £30 and include a three course meal. If anyone would like to attend please contact Steve Potter on M: 07970 547370 E: steve.potter@btinternet.com – everyone (male and female!) welcome.

Monday 25 February 2008 - Junior Indoor League

The fixtures for the remainder of the season have had to be amended in U9, U13, & U15 leagues.

Unfortunately the results tables could not be updated until certain problems were resolved. Everything is now up to date.

Please check carefully as the times may have changed. All amendments are marked ☻

All coaches affected have been advised.

Revised Junior Indoor League Fixtures
Latest Junior Indoor League Tables

Friday 22 February 2008 - Famous Yorkshire Town to host Air New Zealand Golden Oldies World Cricket Festival

Golden Oldies
The historic Yorkshire town of Harrogate will host the 14th Air New Zealand Golden Oldies World Cricket Festival in 2010. 700 plus cricketers from all over the world are expected to attend the week-long Festival to be held from 8 to 15 August 2010....Read More

Wednesday 20 February 2008 - To all Clubs

From Russell Dodson – Burnt Yates CC Secretary

We are hoping to bring over an Australian overseas player for the 2008, and are therefore trying to source some accommodation for him. To this end might it be possible to get the following announcement put on the Nidderdale League website to see if there are any other clubs in a similar position, and with whom we might be able to liaise with in regards to possible accommodation.

“Calling any clubs who will have an overseas player for the 2008 season and need to help them find some accommodation. Burnt Yates are looking to find accommodation for their 2008 overseas player from Australia and would be interested to hear from any other clubs who have an overseas player who might be interested in sharing rented accommodation. Alternatively if any club can recommend some accommodation available to let to one person, ideally in a fairly central Harrogate location, Burnt Yates would be interested to hear. Please contact Russell Dodson either via e-mail: admin@bycc.co.uk or on 07715462811”

Monday 4 February 2008 - To All Clubs

For the 2008 season, The Yorkshire Cricket Board require post codes for all the Grounds in the league. Could all clubs please let Tricia Heard have this information as soon possible.

Wednesday 30 January 2008 - Child Welfare Update

Bradley Atkinson, the League CWO has asked all clubs to check the following downloadable document and make sure the details are correct. Any ammendments can be emailed direct to Bradley

Wednesday 23 January 2008 - An Evening with Martyn Moxon

Yorkshire Womens Cricket Association are pleased to announce that they are holding a Dinner on Saturday 2nd February at Bradford Golf Club.

Their Guest is Yorkshire’s Director of Cricket Martyn Moxon.

The evening will start at 7pm for dinner to be served at 7.30pm and will finish at 12.30pm. The cost of the evening is £20 per person.

For more information please visit www.yorkshirewca.co.uk or download the Booking Form. The menu for the evening can also be downloaded.

Tuesday 22 January 2008 - League Secretary Retirement Plan

Also discussed at last night's AGM was the retirement plan of our long standing league secretary Tricia Heard who is stepping down after 16 years service. The details of this retirement plan are outlined in a one page document which can be downloaded here

Tuesday 22 January 2008 - Overseas Players

The new 2008 Overseas Player Form as discussed at last night's AGM is available to download here. All clubs wishing to engage the services of an overseas player must complete this form before the start of the season.

Monday 21 January 2008 - League Records

From Tricia Heard
Would all clubs please download the following excel spreadsheet file and help fill in the gaps. The file contains all the Batting and Bowling winners since the start of the league but unfortunately is incomplete. It would be nice to get a complete a record as possible so if you can help please do so by letting Barry Gill know. Please also let him know details of all other records you would like printing in the 2008 League Handbook.

Wednesday 9 January 2008 - To All Clubs

I am a member of my local village cricket team (Round Of Gras) from Badsey in Worcestershire. We are in the process of planning a cricket tour in Yorkshire in July 2008. Unfortunately I do not have any contacts in your area and would like to arrange some 40 over games for our stay. We are staying in wigglesworth and would like fixture's for the Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th of July. We are a very social side, with only 3-4 league players in the team. We firmly believe in playing the game in the correct spirit.

If you can help with any of the fixtures or know of side's in your area that are willing to play touring sides, please contact me using this e-mail address or telephone 01386 831337.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks for your time and help.

Andrew Ogg
Basdey Round of Gras

Wednesday 2 January 2008 - Nidderdale League AGM

All information needed for the AGM (January 21st 2008) has been sent to clubs by email.

a) Proposed Rule Changes sent Dec 15th
b) Minutes (2007) and Agenda (2008) sent Dec 29th
c) Fixtures for all teams sent Dec 29th

If the above have not been received please contact Tricia Heard by phone or email.

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