Newsletter – March 2009

NEW HAMPSHIRE LEAGUE RULES

The Hampshire League AGM approved the change to the start time for County One games to 1 pm. All first team games are now of 50 overs per team.

In all Hampshire League matches bowlers are now restricted to a maximum of 10 overs per match.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

Annual subscriptions are now overdue. Just a reminder £100 for Senior Members and £ 20 for under 18’s. Please make cheques payable to Portchester Cricket Club.

GROUND NEWS

The Cabin Floor has been repaired by Derek Kelly.

The damage to the windows and door is to be covered by the schools insurance.
A working party will be held probably over the Easter period to paint inside and outside of the cabin this work will be undertaken as part of the Nat West Cricket Force initiative. So all those players you have seen wearing the tee shirt, you now know how they got it.

The square is looking good and rolling of the square will start in the next few weeks.
The undergrowth at the bottom of the field requires clearing again.

All 3rd eleven home matches have been confirmed at Privett Park in Gosport.

CLUB KIT

Designs for the new club clothing and leisure wear have been finalized. Those of you who have provided e mail addresses should have received details from Curtis Locke. Please send your orders through to Curtis. The first order will be placed on 31st March to ensure delivery before the start of the season. Details are also on the club website.

COLTS

The club have again had the under 13 team accepted into the South East Hants Cricket League, match details will be published on the club website and fixture cards. It is regretted that numbers have been insufficient to field more than one colt’s league team. A number of last seasons colt’s team featured in the 3rd team and is anticipated with the progress they have made will become regulars in that team.

Julie Falconer (Stephens mum) has been very pro-active in the last few weeks in helping promote the club around local schools introducing a number of new colts (and fathers) to nets. So we are hopeful the club will be a stronger position.

INDOOR LEAGUE

The 2 senior teams have been active indoors with the A team scoring an emphatic win over local rivals Fareham. The B team has featured in recent matches with Josh Young captaining the team.

The under 13’s have performed well and been excellent ambassadors for the club in this their first season in the league.

TOUR

Phil Vincent continues to work on the fixtures for the club tour. Accommodation has been booked at the Ibis Hotel in Centre of Bristol.

Ian Docker

Tel 01329 317399 ian.docker1@ntlworld.com

Newsletter – January 2009

PORTCHESTER CRICKET CLUB NEWS JANUARY 2009

Happy New Year. Hope you all stayed free of flu for the holidays.

NETS

Just a final reminder that nets start on Saturday 24th January, 12 noon until 1pm for colts and 1pm until 2pm for players in the Senior teams. Please sign the register on entering the hall.

Can you please check your bags and bring along any old match balls you may have. Also subscriptions are now overdue and can be paid at nets. No pay no play is the policy.

RECRUITMENT

We are always trying to recruit new players, Paul Hungerford has sent out posters to most players by e-mail. If you need any more, I am sure we can print some off.
Please bring along friends and colleagues to nets.

GROUND WORKING PARTIES

A programme of works needs to be carried out throughout the coming months on the square, outfield and surrounding areas. These works will be undertaken before nets on a Saturday. Please come along with suitable tools and clothing.

CLUBMARK

Arrangements have been made for Grieg Stewart from the county to come and undertake a Clubmark assessment in the next 4 to 5 weeks. He will attend at a net session.

FRIENDS DOWN UNDER

We understand that Daz Morrow and Wayne Tolliday are both likely to pay visits to Portchester this season.

CONSTITUTION

The committee have ratified the Constitution and Plan, this needs to be provided as evidence at the Clubmark assessment.

Enjoy the season

Newsletter – December 2008

PORTCHESTER CRICKET CLUB NEWS DECEMBER 2008

NETS

Net practice starts on Saturday 24th January at Cams Hill School.
Noon until 1pm Colts. Seniors session from 1pm until 2pm.

Cost £2 U18 and £ 3 seniors.

Please bring along some new faces.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Membership fees are due on 1st January at £ 100 seniors and £ 20 Colts.
Please make cheques payable to Portchester Cricket Club.

SUNDAY FIXTURES

Dave Pitcher has obtained a fuller fixture list for Sundays this coming season. Ed Jordan will again be Captaining the team.
So those of you who are not available to play regularly on Saturdays please let Ed know of your availability.

CRICKET AT THE CASTLE

Charles Jordan has reported some positive exchange of comments from English Heritage regarding the return of cricket to Portchester Castle. It remains an objective of the club to be playing 3rd team and Sunday cricket there in the 2010 season.

CLOTHING

Curt Locke and Craig Stainton have been in negotiations with a company to introduce a range of Cricket Clothing to the club manufactured by Canterbury. Curt will continue with this project and will hopefully have details available soon of prices and deliveries.

INDOOR LEAGUE

This season we have 2 senior teams and a colt’s team playing indoors on a Sunday. Occasionally the 2nd team has struggled for numbers so please let Paul Hungerford or Craig Stainton know if you are available.
The colts have performed well in their matches against some of the more experienced teams in the league.

TOUR

Phil Vincent is currently corresponding with clubs in the Bristol area; it is unlikely that clubs will make a decision on their matches until January.
So hopefully the club will have the opportunity to tour a new area and play against new opposition.

Have a Happy Christmas and see you in the New Year.

Ian Docker
ian.docker1@ntlworld.com

01329 317399 or 07789 561997

Newsletter – November 2008

PORTCHESTER CRICKET CLUB NEWS NOVEMBER 2008

PRESENTATION DINNER

The dinner takes place at the Hilton Hotel Farlington 7 pm on Friday 14th November. Parisha still could fit in a few more spaces if you can come or would like to bring additional guests. Do not delay as she has to give them a seating plan on Wednesday.

Parisha can be contacted on 07701045819 or parisha11@hotmail.com.

NET PRACTICE

Net practice will start on Saturday 24th January at Cams School. Colts nets will also start on the same day with the first hour dedicated for their use. This action will produce a saving for the club and also save on travel, reducing the clubs carbon footprint.

PRE SEASON FIXTURES

Dave Pitcher has arranged a number of pre-season fixtures :-

25th April 2 matches Fareham Away
Bedhampton Away

26th April Portsmouth & Southsea Away

2nd May 2 matches Liss Away
Bedhampton Away

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Payment is due on 1st January 2009.

COLTS

Congratulations to Sam Stainton, Matthew Crouch, Stanley Rolls and Ashley Zee on their invitation to S.E. Hants trials.

3rd TEAM HOME GAMES

All 3rd team home games next season will be played at Privett Park Gosport.

Hear from you soon.

Ian Docker 01329 317399 or ian.docker1@ntlworld.com

Newsletter – August 2008

PORTCHESTER CRICKET CLUB NEWS AUGUST 2008

Annual General Meeting

Come along to this years meeting on Monday 13th October 7 pm at Cams Hill School.

Tour

This years Tour to Worcester is 4th to 7th September, there are still a few places available so if interested please ring Craig to register an interest. Monies need to be paid to John Buckle by 23 August (Total Cost £ 140).

End of Season Working Parties

The two weekends after the season are set aside to do some work at the ground.
Please make yourselves available. The more of us the easier it is.
Work on the cabin and square is to be included.

Project Groups

Volunteers are required to be part of project groups to be formed to deliver some of the tasks required to take the club forward. Please make yourself known, do not wait until the AGM.

Mike Osmond

Mike has recently announced his retirement after 40 years of playing senior cricket around the county. We will miss Mike on match days in the 3rds, but will hopefully see him before the end of the season to pass on our best wishes and thanks.

Net Practice

The school has already been booked for next year:-

Colts Friday’s starting 23 Jan 09 until 9 April 09 7pm-8pm
Seniors Saturday 24 Jan 09 until 10 April 09 12 noon until 2pm

End of Season Night

Planning in hand, all will be advised as soon as details are finalized.

Ian Docker 01329 317399 or ian.docker1@ntlworld.com

Newslettter – April 2008

PORTCHESTER CRICKET CLUB NEWS APRIL 2008

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subs at £100 are now due, please pass these to John Buckle or any of the team captains.
The rate for those in full time education is £20.

MEMBERSHIP FORMS

Please download the membership form and self-declaration form from the club here

It is essential that everyone has completed the forms before the first game and pass them on to the captains. This a requirement in our pursuit of Clubmark status. We hope to have an assessment visit in early May.
Why pursue Clubmark? Well if we do not achieve Clubmark status funding lines for the pavilion are not open to us.

So please do it as soon as possible.

For those without internet access hard copies will be available.

Newslettter – January 2008

PORTCHESTER CRICKET CLUB NEWS, JAN. 2008

u-14 COLTS NETS

Colts nets start Friday 18th January, 7pm to 8pm. All are welcome please bring along a friend. All local schools have been contacted so we hope to see some new faces.

The club have entered teams in the u-11 and u-13 leagues.

SENIOR TEAM NETS

Nets start 19th January 12 noon until 2pm. Cost £ 3 and £ 2 under 18’s.
All players will be required to complete membership, self declaration and medical forms.
If any players have last seasons used match balls please bring them along.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

At the AGM the subscriptions were set at £50 due 1st January with £50 in April.
The first £50 is now due. Subscriptions for u-18’s is £20.
Subscriptions can be paid to John Buckle or any team captain.

GO KARTING

John Biggs is organising a Karting day at Matchams Park Ringwood, the cost is £40 and includes all equipment.
The idea is to form 3 man teams in Le Mans type racing.

Further details from John on 02392 324089.

Newslettter – November 2007

Most of you by now should have received November’s Newsletter either by post or email. However if you haven’t, please read it below or download here.

PORTCHESTER CRICKET CLUB NEWS, NOV. 2007

Firstly thank you to all of you who supported the club annual Presentation Dinner last Saturday at Portchester Sailing Club. Congratulations to all the prizewinners. Pictures will soon be on the website.

Christmas Night Out

Saturday 15th December meet at Lloyds Bar Port Solent at 7:30 for a drink followed by a curry.

2nd Team Promotion

Chairmans message :-
I would like to congratulate Charlie and all the players who contributed to the 2nd team being promoted into the Hampshire League South 1 for the 2008 season. This is the highest level that the 2nd team of the club will have played in, and a massive achievement for everyone associated with it.
Everyone who thinks that they maybe a member of the side in 2008, should however look at the other teams that will make up this division. You will see that there is a lot more travelling and a lot of away games will mean earlier starts. It would be helpful to everyone if you talk to Charlie about availability earlier rather than later so that he can start to plan for the season. Listed are the teams in this division for next year :