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OFFICIAL HANDBOOK 2017

INDEX

League Dinner Announcement.............................................................................IFC Sponsors’ Address.........................................................................................................2 Chairman’s Foreword...................................................................................................3 List of Oﬃcials..............................................................................................................4 Executive Sub Committees..........................................................................................5 Club Duties ...................................................................................................................6 Directory of Member Clubs..................................................................................7-84 Constitution ..........................................................................................................85-89 Rules for Divisional League Championship Competitions ............................90-97 Rules for the League Knock-out Competition................................................98-102 Ground Criteria - Cheshire County League .................................................103-105 Ground Criteria - Cheshire League ...............................................................106-107 Should We Be Playing? ....................................................................................107-108 ECB Fast Bowling Directives ................................................................................. 109 ECB Safety Guidance for Young Players............................................................... 110 ECB Guidelines for Junior Players in Open Age Cricket............................110-112 Rules of Disciplinary Procedures ...................................................................113-123 Dates of Meetings 2017/2018................................................................................ .124 Blood Injuries........................................................................................................... 124 Umpires Association........................................................................................125-132 Fair Play League................................................................................................133-134 Division One Fixtures......................................................................................135-138 Division Two Fixtures......................................................................................139-143 Division ree Fixtures ...................................................................................143-147 Division Four Fixtures.....................................................................................147-151 Division Five Fixtures......................................................................................151-155 Division A Fixtures ..........................................................................................155-159 Division B West Fixtures .................................................................................159-163 Division B East Fixtures ..................................................................................163-167 Division C West Fixtures.................................................................................167-172 Division C South/Central Fixtures.................................................................172-176 Division C East/North Fixtures......................................................................176-180 Honours Board .................................................................................................181-185 Final 2016 League Tables.................................................................................186-189 Knock-out Competitions.................................................................................189-193 First XI Averages 2016.....................................................................................194-203 Second XI Averages 2016 ................................................................................204-212 Alliance Averages 2016....................................................................................213-224 Cheshire Cricket Trust............................................................................................IBC

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SPONSORS ADDRESS

March 2017
As a long-term league sponsor and life-long cricket follower, it’s my pleasure to welcome in the start of the season and the new-look league structure. Now in our second year of sponsorship, we’re delighted to help drive the community’s momentum, continuing to champion the irrefutable links between business and sport.

Passion, perseverance and resilience are key qualities that we all gain from sport and are attributes that have bolstered UKFast for the past 17 years. I know that these qualities will be needed throughout another fantastic season for the league in 2017.

Our relationship with the Cheshire cricket community has been a pleasure so far and I look forward to watching the game continue to thrive throughout the region. Finally, from myself and all at UKFast, I’d like to wish the players, family and friends the best of luck for the season: let’s hope the weather holds out.

Best of British, Lawrence Jones MBE

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CHAIRMAN’S FOREWORD

‘e only thing that is constant is change’ is a quote attributed to the ancient Ephesian philosopher Heraclitus. I’m sure he didn’t have 21st Century Cheshire Cricket in mind when he was thinking his profound thoughts, but the theme applies perfectly. Following the 2016 season which saw two Divisions-worth of 3rd & 4th XIs from the County League joining the CCL, the CCL & Alliance proposed to merge for the 2017 season and the merger was formally agreed by the Clubs of both Leagues. One of the reasons for the merger proposal was the fact that Team numbers, particularly at the lower end of the playing-standards spectrum, were reducing and sadly two Clubs have decided to fold since the end of 2016. Several other Clubs have reduced to single-team, at least for the time being, but on a brighter note we have two new Clubs joining in Europa Exiles & Burton, while Malpas make a welcome return with a single team and Timperley add a 4th XI. Clubs who are in difficulty, particularly with regard to playing numbers, are urged to contact the League, Cheshire Cricket & their local Forum as soon as possible. We will all do whatever we can to help. Please do not leave it until it is too late & dire consequences become inevitable. e ‘Cheshire Cricket League’ name has been retained, providing continuity back to the League’s formation in 1974, and the new League now has approximately 78 Clubs & 136 Teams playing in 11 Divisions, with UKFast continuing their valued sponsorship. With such a large structure, you will appreciate that it is essential to the smooth running of the League that Clubs fulfil their Admin duties correctly & promptly. With this in mind, the League will continue to look at ways to ease Clubs’ Administrative load as much as possible, in particular the use of electronic form-filling for a variety of tasks. Inevitably, there will be a period of settling in, and the League invite Clubs suggestions if they find areas which need tweaking or need clarification. It would be remiss of me not to congratulate all those teams who achieved Promotion & KO winners in both Leagues in 2016. In particular, we bid farewell to Bredbury St Marks & Romiley 1st XIs, Bredbury returning to the County League at the first time of asking and Romiley reaching new heights. Plus Stockport Georgians & Heaton Mersey 2nd XIs, two very strong sides who were the class of Division A. We wish them well in the County League. So, welcome to the new League to all Clubs & Teams, we hope you have an enjoyable & successful 2017. Hopefully another Heraclitus quote will also prove true ‘e unlike is joined together and from differences results the most beautiful harmony’.

Graham Coull March 2017

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OFFICIALS 2017

Joint Presidents:

BRIAN DAVENPORT AND DAVE LAWSON

Vice Presidents:

YORK WALKER, ANDREW McDOUGALL, DEREK SPEED, BOB CUNNINGHAM, PETER BIRTLES, PETER CHAPMAN,
DAVE LAWSON, DAVE POTTS, ROBBIE GIBSON, SIMON WATT-SMITH,
PETER HANCOCK, PETER DAVIES, JOHN BROCKLEBANK,
STUART ANDERSON, GLEN NIGHTINGALE,
ALAN HAMPSON, BERNARD LOVEDAY, BILL POLLARD,
JIM RAFFERTY AND ALAN ROGERS

Chairman:

GRAHAM COULL
306 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8DX.
Tel: 01606 47408/07867 825022 email: [email protected]

Vice Chairman:

SELWYN STEPHENSON
Glendale, 79 Victoria Crescent, Ellesmere Park, Salford M30 9AN.
Tel: 07454 222 630 email: [email protected]

Secretary:

PHIL SMITH
2 Welshampton Close, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH66 2WL.
Tel: 0151 348 0432/07866 341 972 email: [email protected]

Assistant Secretary:

BRIAN BIRTLES
45 Hawthorn Avenue, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire. WA15 6TN.
Tel: 07766 114447 email: [email protected]

Treasurer:

VACANT

League Fixtures & Results Secretary(1st XI Cricket):

GRAHAM BECKETT
66 Green Avenue, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire. CW9 8HZ.
Tel: 01606 47518 Fax: 01606 40442 email: [email protected]

League Fixture & Results Secretary(2nd XI Cricket):

NICK CORLESS

71 Hallﬁelds Road, Orford, Warrington WA2 8DL.

Tel: 01925 635 350

Accounts checker:

JOHN POPE

Legal Advisors:

MILLS AND REEVE LLP
8th & 9th Floor, 1 New York Street, Manchester. M1 4AD. Tel: 0161 235 5420 Website: www.mills-reeve.com
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Graham Coull (Barnton), Selwyn Stephenson (Mellor)
Brian Birtles (Ashley), Phil Smith (Chester Co),
Graham Beckett (Davenham), Nick Corless (Frodsham),
Richard White (Woodford), Bill Livesley (Prestbury),
Umpires & Scorers Association Representative

LEAGUE WEBSITE:

www.UKFastccl.co.uk

SUB-COMMITTEES 2017

Ground Inspection Committee:

Chairman: Patrick Hutchinson (Oakmere), 10 Moorlands Park,
Cuddington Cheshire CW8 2LY.

Members: Mike Boﬀey (Cholmondeley),
Graham Coull, Ian Barber, Ian Sharrock (Upton), Steve Johnson (CCO), Rick Gleave (Kerridge), Brian Rawlinson (Runcorn), Richard White and Kevin Jobbins (Wistaston).

League Dinner Committee:

Bob Hutton, Chairman, Graham Beckett, Jim Raﬀerty.

League Disciplinary Committee:

Secretary: Derek Barnett
Barbara Lloyd (Scorers Representative), Tony Sayle (CCLUSA) Mike Hollindale (Christleton), Richard White (Woodford), Mike Cushion (Oakmere), Tim Humpage (Heaton Mersey)
Selwyn Stephenson (Mellor), Mike Boﬀey.

League Sponsorship Committee:

Graham Coull, Chairman, Brian Birtles, Graham Beckett,

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CLUB DUTIES

Leagues Executive Committee Meetings

Member-Clubs must put forward a League Representative for adoption at Annual General Meetings and it is suggested that Clubs also appoint a Deputy. League Representatives (or a Deputy) are required to attend all General Meetings and League Management Committee Meetings or Clubs will be ﬁned.

Result Sheets

Home Club Oﬃcials are required to submit, either by post or fax, fully completed Match Result Sheets aﬅer all Championship and Knock-out Competition Matches to the League Fixtures and Results Secretary. ese should arrive not later than the Tuesday following the Championship Matches except in the case of matches played on the Saturday of Bank Holiday weekends when they must arrive not later than the following Wednesday, and not later than the Monday following Knock-out Competition Matches. Suitable Result Sheets will be supplied at the commencement of each season by the League.

Play Cricket Input

e home clubs must accurately enter their results on the league’s playcricket. com website: 1st XI data must be entered in summary (line scores and points) by 10pm on the day of the match either in League or Cup, and in full within 48 hours of the conclusion of the match. 2nd XI data must be entered in summary within 48 hours and in full within 96 hours, of the conclusion of the match. Fines will be levied for non-compliance.

Umpires Appraisal

All 1st XI captains must submit an Umpires Appraisal Form within 3 days of the match - see details on page 130.

Umpires and Scorers

Each Club participating in Championship Matches should provide a Scorer and an Umpire when not provided by the Umpires Association. (vide Championship Rule 23 & 24).

Registration

Clubs are asked to read carefully the rules relating to Registration. Eligibility and Transfers, both in the case of Championship Matches and also Knock-out Competitions.

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APPLETON C.C.

Chairman:

Antony Hurst

Secretary: Treasurer:

Antony Hurst: See Chairman above.

David Hurst

League Rep: CWO:
Aamir Rsahid

Caroline Beardsell

Groundsman: Jim Warham

Play-cricket administrator: Antony Hurst: See Chairman above.

1st XI Captain: Aamir Rashid

Tel: 07905 773 249

email: [email protected]

2nd XI Captain: David Lomas

3rd XI Captain: Roger Cawthorne

4th XI Captain: Andrew orley

Ground:

"Lyons Lane", Lyons Lane, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 5JG Tel: 07935 278 613

Website:

www.appletoncc.org.uk
Directions: Leave M6 at J20 and head west on M56. Leave M56 at J10 heading north on A49 (London Road) towards Warrington. Straight on at the traﬃc lights, straight ahead at the roundabout. Pass the golf club on your leﬅ. At the next lights turn right into Lyons Lane (sign for club at the lights on A49). e entrance to the ground is an unmarked track 100 yards on the right along Lyons Lane. Club sign on wall at entrance to club||Alternatively, from the north leave Warrington on the A49 heading south. Cross the Manchester Ship Canal and continue straight on through Stockton Heath village. Pass the London Bridge pub on your leﬅ. At the next set of traﬃc lights turn leﬅ into Lyons Lane. e entrance to the ground is an unmarked track 100 yards on the right along Lyons Lane. Club sign on wall at entrance to club.

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ASHLEY C.C

Chairman: Secretary: Treasurer: League Rep: CWO:
Dave Rice

Tel: 0161 982 2548 / 07715 972 946 email: [email protected]

Chris Morﬁtt

Tel: 07887 594 512 email: chris.morﬁ[email protected]

Josh Wardle

Brian Birtles

Fﬁon Medi

Tel: 07941 524 016 email: ﬃ[email protected]

Groundsman: Tony Skewes

Play-cricket administrator: Brian Birtles: See League Rep above

1st XI Captain: Tommy Smith

2nd XI Captain: Declan Cavanagh

Ashley Academy Captain: Brian Birtles: See League Rep above Ground #1: Website:

"e Railway Field", Ashley Road, Ashley, Cheshire, WA14 3QE www.ashleycc.co.uk
Directions: From M6, Junction 19 take the Chester road south towards Northwich turn leﬅ at lights towards Knutsford at the roundabout in Knutsford town centre take ﬁrst leﬅ (A50 Manchester road) aﬅer cottons hotel turn right onto A5034 turn right [sign posted, Tatton Hall past entrance to Tatton Hall [on right] follow road for about 1 mile, entrance to ashley cc, on right, on a sharp right hand bend. if you get to the church on the leﬅ you've passed the entrance. you can park either down the drive to the club, or use the church car park from M56, Junction 6 a538 through Hale Barns (Altrincham)|traﬃc lights, turn leﬅ (B5162 Park Rd) at 't' junction turn right at crossroads turn leﬅ (Ashley rd)|follow road (under motorway) to crossroads (Greyhound pub) turn right passing church on right entrance to ground is on next leﬅ hand bend.

Ground #2: Directions: Use postcode for Mere Golf Club WA16 6LJ then head towards Knutsford on the A50 and ground is the ﬁrst turning aﬅer 100 yards on the right signposted Mere & Tabley club + day nursery.

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ASHTON ON MERSEY C.C.

Chairman: Secretary: Treasurer:
Mark Timms

Tel:07748 155 006 email: [email protected]

Mark Robinson

Tel: 07951 231 609 email:[email protected]

Ian Duncan

League Rep: CWO:
Mark Robinson See Secretary above Carol Ingham

Groundsman: Mark Samaru

Tel: 07711 417 714 [email protected]

Play-cricket

Stephen Barrow

administrator: Tel: 0161 969 9507 email: [email protected]

1st XI Captain: Lee Brooks

Ground:

“e Beets”, Little Ees Lane, Ashton on Mersey, Sale, Cheshire. M33 5GT. Tel: 0161 969 9507

Website:

www.aomclub.co.uk

Directions:

Leave M60 at junction 6 and follow signs for Altrincham A56, at ﬁrst set of lights turn right onto Glebelands Road and follow this road for approx 3/4 mile until you see Ashton Park on your leﬅ, slow down and opposite the park on a sharp bend is Little Ees Lane (look for the sign Ashton on Mersey CC) and follow the Lane all the way to the end. You have reached your destination

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ASTON C.C.

Chairman: Secretary:
Patrick Beesley

Colin Britton

Treasurer: League Rep: CWO:
Colin Britton See Secretary Patrick Beesley See Chairman Patrick Beesley See Chairman
Groundsman: Andy Bradshaw

Play-cricket

Andy Leese

1st XI Captain: Dave Draper

2nd XI Captain: Neil Cammish

Ground:

“Aston CC”Sheppenhall Lane, Aston, Nantwich, Cheshire. CW5 8DE. Tel: 01270 569834

Website:

astoncricketclub.co.uk

Directions:

Take the A530 Whitchurch Road from Nantwich for about 4 miles. Aﬅer a series of bends turn leﬅ at the crossroads into Sheppenhall Lane. e Club is about 100 yards on the leﬅ. e entranced is concealed but is sign posted

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AUDLEM C.C.

Chairman: Secretary: Treasurer:
Andy Rothwell

Tel:07801 318 137 email: [email protected]

Simon Swiﬅ

Tel: 07473 266 369 email: simon-swiﬅ@hotmail.co.uk

Neil Humphries

League Rep: CWO:
Simon Swiﬅ See Secretary above Leo North

Groundsman: John Wainwright

Play-cricket

Qhama Matthews

1st XI Captain: Chris Shenton

Ground:

"Gorse Croﬅ", Bunsley Bank, Audlem, Audlem, Cheshire, CW3 0HS. Tel: 07473 266 369

Website: Directions:

Audlem CC- Gorse Croﬅ Farm, Bunsley Bank, Audlem CW3 0HS From Nantwich follow A529 to Audlem into Hankelow. Turn leﬅ at the Indian Restaurant. Drive for 1 mile until you reach the 'Y' junction. Take right fork. Aﬅer about Â½ mile turn right at Bunsley Bank. e ground is a through ﬁeld gate on the leﬅ approx. 100 yards. From Whitchurch keep on the A525 through Audlem village. In approx. 1 mile turn leﬅ at the crossroads aﬅer new housing development towards Hankelow. Aﬅer Â½ mile turn leﬅ at Bunsley Bank.

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BARNTON C.C.

Chairman: Secretary:
Ben Wingﬁeld

Tel: 07886 177 461 email: benjaminwingﬁ[email protected]

Paul Coot

Treasurer:

Sue Gregory

League Rep: CWO:

Ben Wingﬁeld: See Chairman above

Graham Coull,

Groundsman: Sam Burgess

Play-cricket

Simon Hancock

administrator: Tel: 07754 971 296

email: [email protected]

1st XI Captain: Simon Hancock: See Play-cricket administrator above

2nd XI Captain: Matthew Morley

Ground:

“Broomsedge”, Townﬁeld Lane, Barnton, Northwich Cheshire CW8 4QL Tel: 01606 77702

Website:

www.barntoncc.co.uk

Directions:

From East and West, via M56 to J10, onto A49 towards Whitchurch. From North and South on A49 turn onto A533 towards Northwich at Tall Trees crossroads (Petrol Station). Aﬅer 2 miles enter Barnton Village and take 1st leﬅ into Stone Heyes Lane, follow until road turns 90 degrees right as it becomes Townﬁeld Lane. Entrance to ground is adjacent to Whitehall Close