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CHAMPIONS 09 in 125 ongratulations to ICC’s 2nd XI Squad led C by Bob Hargreaves and Stuart Thompson in becoming the Airedale & Wharfedale Senior League 1st Division Champions. Their achievement, 17 points ahead of the Runners-Up, is even more fitting as one of the great events in the Club’s 125th Anniversary Season celebrations. Their Cham- pionship win comes on the back of 2nd Division and 3rd Division titles in the last four years. The Champions Tro- phy was collected at the Airedale & Wharfedale League Dinner recently held at Headingley. HISTORICAL CIVIC SPEECH BY MR PRESIDENT ndrew Smith, ably supported by Dennis O’Keefe made outstanding presentation speeches on the History of Illing- A worth Cricket Club to members of the Calderdale Civic Trust and ICC membership. The event was a lead up to the launch of “125 Not Out” the Anniversary Booklet of the Club which will be out later in the year. Andrew delivered a gripping and detailed tracking of the history of cricket in Halifax and the emergence of Illing- worth CC as a Club, its facilities and members before handing over to Dennis O’Keefe who had gave a synopsis of his PhD on Cricket and the Church and is a feature of the Calderdale & Kirklees Cricket Heritage Project.. A copy of the presentation will soon be posted on the Club website

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CHIP OFF THE OLD BOB CC Under 11s player, Lydia Hargreaves, I made her full County debut in the York- shireUnder 13s County Championship match against Lancashire at New Farnley CC. Lydia came away with a victory and 2 important undefeated runs in an 8 run victory contributing to the County Team’s Championship winning season. Lydia and her teammates proudly displayed the trophy around Headingley at the final Mens County Championship match of the season. Earlier in the season, Lydia was wicketkeeper for the Wet Yorkshire Girls U11s side—well done Lydia. JUNIORS JAM INTO THE PAVILLION FOR PRESENTATIONS very well attended Junior Presentation Night brought the season to a fitting end A with a superb evening which celebrated team and individual successes. Junior Co-Ordinator and Team Manger explained the finer details of the season announcing team performances and individual prizes winners, President, Andrew Smith, presented all Under 11s with medals and the following individual prizes: Under13s : Matthew Smith; Under 13s : Matthew Smith: Under 13s Fielding: Reece Mills; Under 15s Batting: Johnnie Lamb Under 15s Bowling: Matthew Smith Under 15s Fielding: Luke Keoeghan Under 17s Batting: Ste Cook U17s Bowling: Jack Collins U15s Fielding: Aaron Green The Maxwell Bright ‘Bright Star’ was awarded to Josh McAdam who had made ex- cellent progress this season culminating in a fin 16 not out for the 3rd XI against 1st Divi- sion Champions, Norden. Individual players had gained representative honours throughout the season and were recognised at the Halifax Junior Cricket League Presentation Evening: Lydia Har- greaves (Yorkshire Womens U11s and Under 13s); Matthew Smith and Josh McAdam (Under 13s Lords Taverners); Steven Cook (HX JCL Joe Lumb XI) and Alex Lees (Hx JCL, Yorkshire Schoolboys U17s and Yorkshire CCC Academy). Thanks to all Coaches, Team Managers, Scorers, Parents and other volunteers who made valued contributions at various times in the season. Congratulations to everyone—see you next season!

BONUS BALL WINNERS

5 Sept Gordon Buckley 12 Sept Dorian Brooksby 19 Sept ICC 26 Sept Aidie Statham 3rd oct John le Pelley

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SENIOR SEASON SUMMARY oung opening batsmen Alex Lees and Y Niall Lockley were among the top dozen batsmen in the Aire/Wharfe League's middle section in 2009. Lees finishing fifth with 730 runs at an average of 42.94 and a highest of 114 and Lockley was 11th with 691 runs at 36.37 and a top score of 159, a new club record. Both are under 20 and helped Illingworth to another good season. The firsts finished third in Division Two, the club's highest position for 14 years, and the seconds finished as Divi- sion One champions for the first time in Illingworth's 47 years in the league. In the Division One bowling, Illing- worth had three of the 11 qualifiers. Spin- ner Chris Goulden, in his first season, fin- ished fourth with 40 at an aver- age of 14.48, Richard Dixon took 53 wick- ets at 17.19 and Luke Brooksby 41 at 17.59. In the second teams, Veryan Brooksby finished fifth in the batting with 762 runs at an average of 44.82 and Craig Fellows qualified with 464 runs at 24.42. In the bowling, Steve Smith took 36 wickets at 16.61 to finish sixth and Andy Ingham also qualified with 38 wickets at 18.45. Thank You and Good Luck Howard …………. fter 15 years of loyal service to Airedale & Wharfedale A Senior Cricket League, Mr Howard Clayton has decided to relinquish his position as League Secretary, as his new commitment with The England and Wales Cricket Board has taken priority. Mr Clayton said, "I thoroughly enjoyed my role as league secretary, but my first love has always been scoring, and when the opportunity to came to score for the ECB I was delighted to oblige. I wish to convey my sincere thanks to the many friends I've made throughout the years, and would miss the warmth and friendly atmosphere". Mr Clayton's replacement will be Mr David Alred. At the Airedale & Wharfedale Senior Cricket League Umpires Association AGM, held at Otley RUFC on 1st October 2009. Mr Mike Hibbert (Umpires appointment secretary) pre- sented Mr Clayton with an inscribed Crystal Decanter, and a bottle of his favourite Red wine. All at Illingworth CC would like to express our sincere thanks for his work and wish him every success in his new role. ANNUAL DINNER AND PRIZE PRESNTATION Friday 20th November 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Speakers: Referee Trevor Simpson plus a Comedian Tickets Available from David Lawton and Stuart Thompson

125th Anniversary e-Delivery NEWSLETTER www.illingworthcc.co.uk No. 10—October 2009 OFFICIAL CLUB SPONSORS page 2 2009 2009—10 DIARY CAMERA, ACTION, DO IT AGAIN as at September 30th or the second time this season, ICC Coaches have 2009 been filmed in action by Sky Sports cameramen. F 1st October A special camera crew made a special visit to 5-a-side starts North Bridge Halifax to gather footage for the ECB CA National Con- 2nd October ference. In the focus of the camera’s lens was ICC Lindsey’s 21st Party Coach, Luke Brooksby, as he coached cricket to a class 3rd October of pupils before being interviewed along with other Kara & Tina’s Curry Night teachers about his cricket coaching work. 9th October Following being the YCB ’Young Coach of the Aire / Wharfe League Dinner Year 2008’, Luke is due to undertake a Coaching ses- at Headingley sion with former England Coach, Peter Moores at Old Next Committee Trafford as part of being shortlisted by the ECBCA for Meeting the ‘Sky Sports National Sky Sports Young Coach of the Year 2009’. Wednesday 21st Oc- tober @ 7:30 pm October 2009 Sportsmen Dished a Fine Dinner Barbados Tour et again, the Ladies Committee, led by Caroline Smith and Judith Verity served up a Y superb three course meal to Club Members and Friends for the 2009 Sportsman’s Friday 20th November Dinner which took place in September instead of the usual June date. Annual Dinner A raffle and usual selection of sports items and memorabilia including the much sort after bottle of FC Valencia Champagne raised much needed money for the Club. Sunday Lunch tba Thanks to Master of Ceremonies, President Andrew Smith, Dennis Verity and David Lawton for the organisation of the event which concluded with a superb come- 2010 dian ???? Who entertained everyone with his wit and repartee, 99.99! 10th January Don’t miss out on the Club’s Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation on Friday 20th Winter Nets start at Park Lane November—see David Lawton or February—tba Stuart Thomson for tickets. Annual General Meeting ICC COACHES SHOW THE Monday 30th August AUSSIES HOW TO DO IT … COMMITTEE DECISION !! ICC Cricket 6s IV Finals Day CC Coaches Callum Cook and Luke Brooksby were “What date I is the involved in a NatWest 125th New Year’s Cricket Coaching in the Eve do?” ANNIVERSARY Community Promotion BROCHURE event in Leeds city centre. During their day’s “125 Not Out” work, half the Aussie Test Squad took part but declined to listened to the ICC coaching advice …. COMING SOON!

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