August 16 2013 Vol. 3 Issue 7 Volume 5 Issue 1 2016 Cricket Shropshire Newsletter The Official Home of Cricket in Shropshire www.shropshirecricketboard.co.uk Exciting times ahead as Cricket Shropshire and Shropshire CCC work in partnership The leading bodies in Shropshire cricket will now work closer together for the long-term benefit of the game in the county as they strive to form a clearer player pathway. Shropshire County Cricket Club and the Shropshire Cricket Board together with all cricket clubs in the county have formed a closer alliance to ensure a bright future locally for the game. A growing number of exciting cricketers have emerged from the Shropshire junior set up to enjoy successful careers in the first-class game in recent times, including England batsman James Taylor, Jack Shantry, Joe Leach, Ed Barnard, Adam Shantry, Dan Redfern and Joe Clarke, who recently received his first call up to represent England Lions. Now Shropshire cricket officials believe working closer together can only help create a clearer player pathway for more talented youngsters to progress through the junior ranks to eventually play Unicorns Championship cricket for the county. Promising young players have long had the chance to play for the Shropshire Cricket Board sides from under-10 to under-17 level. Shropshire County Cricket Club's senior team compete in the Unicorns Championship while they also run a development side for under-21 players - and that side will now be run in partnership with the Shropshire Cricket Board to help bridge the gap for youngsters stepping up from junior representative cricket. To read the article in full, CLICK HERE Lynx Trussed Rafters helping to build Shropshire Cricket Roof truss and floor beam manufacturers, Timber Frame Services Ltd, trading as LYNX TRUSSED RAFTERS, are very pleased to announce their recently agreed partnership with Cricket Shropshire (SCB). A recent meeting with Company Directors finalised terms for a two year contract and both organisations are looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership. LYNX TRUSSED RAFTERS, who are based in Wem, have supported cricket in Shropshire for a number of years but this is the first association with Cricket Shropshire (SCB). LYNX Directors are delighted with the support package they have been offered, which they feel will benefit their profile throughout Shropshire and Shrewsbury CC’s Joe Leach, who is one of the surrounding counties, whilst at the same time supporting and products of the SCB set up who has starred for developing the sport of Cricket in Shropshire. SCCC and now Worcestershire in action Commenting on the link-up, Richard Cox (General Manager Cricket Shropshire) said today "this is great news to have a go- ahead local company on board who seek to support the playing programmes across Shropshire Cricket. The Directors of LYNX TRUSSED RAFTERS have a keen interest in the game in Shropshire at all levels and demonstrated their enthusiasm to support the game throughout our conversations and agreements. The Sponsorship is for a two year period and we are delighted." Please click on the link to the right to view LYNX TRUSSED http://www.timberframe.co.uk/ RAFTERS web page http://getthegameon.co.uk/blueprint Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.facebook.com youtube.com/ shropshirecricketboard @CricketShrops /Shropshire-Cricket-Board SCB NatWest OSCAs – final call for nominations! The NatWest OSCAs (Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards) exist as a great way of ensuring that volunteers at clubs get the recognition which they deserve for the hard work and time they spend in creating and sustaining the environment in which we play cricket. In Shropshire, we hold our own OSCAs event (in 2016 this will held at the Whitehouse Hotel, AFC Telford on 4th March and 4th November) to celebrate the work of the volunteers across the county. From this, the winners of each category are put forward to the national OSCAs. SCB OSCAs Criteria 2016 The NatWest OSCAs aim to reward the contribution that volunteers make to the game .The 7 NatWest OSCAs nomination categories for 2016 will be: • Heartbeat of the Club • Get the Game On • Leagues • Lifetime Achiever • NatWest CricketForce • Officiating – Umpires and Scorers • Young Volunteer Please submit nominations to [email protected] by the closing date of Wednesday 17th February Click here to access the ECB Coach Support OSCAS nomination form – CLICK HERE Worker booking form. OSCAS criteria form – CLICK HERE Please contact [email protected] with any enquiries ECB Coach Support Worker – course details confirmed SCB CA has announced details of 5 ECB Coach Support Worker courses which will be taking place at numerous venues around the county. The specific dates, times and costs are outlined below. In order to book a place, you will need to complete the booking form which is linked above and include details of which course you are attending. Shrewsbury & Atcham Grange Sports Centre, Sunday 14th & 21st February – 13:00-16:00 – Cost £70 per person Shrewsbury – Women’s only (supported by Energize, Women Make Coaching) Grange Sports Centre, Sunday 6th & 13th March – 13:00-16:00 – Cost £25 per person (special discount rate) North Shropshire Market Drayton Cricket Club, Sunday 20th March – 09:00-16:30 – Cost £70 per person (discount rate of £50 for Market Drayton CC members) South Shropshire Ludlow School, Tuesday 16th & 23rd March – 18:30-21:30 – Cost £70 per person NatWest CricketForce 2016 – APRIL 2nd and 3rd 2016 Natwest CricketForce takes places over an allocated weekend each year. NatWest CricketForce 2016 is scheduled for 1-3 April. In 2016, the ECB will focus on supporting clubs to engage those members who don’t usually get involved, and help clubs reach out to their local communities. We encourage clubs to be bold and approach new people and businesses in their local area for support. Whether that is in the form of equipment, materials, expertise or simply volunteer hours, every bit of support will help. This is your opportunity to help your club attract new members, get ready for the upcoming season, engage the local community to ensure a sustainable future. https://nwcf.ecb.co.uk/CFTheme/NoPublicPermission.aspx Click the link above to register Club Mentoring/ Support – Here to Help Your Club Move Forwards Following the success of last year’s club mentoring programme with various clubs, we are looking to provide the opportunity for more clubs to take part in the scheme in 2016. Does Your Club Currently? Not know which direction you are heading in? Feel like different people are pulling your club in different directions? Struggle to attract and retain volunteers and playing members? Have the same people wearing more hats? Struggle to prioritise? Have capacity to get more people playing regularly in teams? If you answered YES to the above then club mentoring can help you improve your club. Contact the Cricket Development Officers at the SCB for more help and information – and visit our dedicated CLUBS PAGE on the new SCB website. http://www.shropshirecricketboard.co.uk/page/clubs--leagues-1315/ Cricket Development Officer contacts Central & East –contact [email protected] Central & West –contact [email protected] South –contact [email protected] We are looking for club feedback on our new clubs page – is there anything missing from the page you would like to see? Is it fit for your needs? What more can we add to support your development? Please get in touch… Brand new SCB Website is now live! www.shropshirecricketboard.co.uk Interested in sponsoring or advertising on our new web space? Get in touch via 01952 265676 or mail [email protected] Schools & Competitions update Young cricketers get active at schools leadership course William Brookes School was host to a well-attended ECB Cricket Activator course on Monday 8th February, with 20 youngsters from the 4 East Shropshire Secondary schools taking part in a day of practical activities, scenarios and group work. The course, which was organised via East Shropshire’s School Games Organiser – Chris Jew, and tutored by SCB’s Ian Gregory and Chance to Shine Coach Darrell Corfield, was part of SCB’s Chance to Shine Programme. The enthusiastic leaders will now go on to utilise the knowledge they have gained to support a host of clubs based Kwik Cricket competitions and community club activity over the spring and summer. Ellesmere College will be running an open day for any prospective parents and pupils on Saturday 27th April, 10am-12pm. The school boasts excellent indoor and outdoor facilities for cricket and is home to the SCB North District Training Programme. For further information, please see http://www.ellesmere.com/ Active Women’s Indoor League all set for second season 8 club sides from around Shropshire are set to take part in the 2016 Active Women’s Indoor League which Wrekin College will be hosting during February and March. The league, in its second year, now boasts new entries from Forton, Alberbury and Reman Services. Holders Quatt start their campaign on Thursday 11th February against Shifnal B, with Shifnal A vs Reman and Forton vs Alberbury also on the fixture list. The fixtures for the campaign can be found here: http://shropshirewomenslge.play-cricket.com/ Details of this year’s Secondary Schools cup competitions have recently been circulated to all schools in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. For more information please contact Steve Aston, Competitions Manager, Shropshire Cricket Board, 6 Meadowsweet Drive, Priorslee, Telford TF2 9QX - E-Mail: [email protected] / mobile: 07775 814383 / home : 01952 201000. http://www.shropshirecricketboard.co.uk/page/schools/secondary-schools/secondary-schools-competitions- 10591/ County & District Programme Update ECB Helmet Guidelines – 2016 Junior Cricketers set to lead the way Please be advised of the information below which is Cricket Shropshire have selected 40 male and placed on the ECB website: female players to undergo leadership training as a result of a new partnership deal with RAF http://www.ecb.co.uk/information/ecb-and-pca- Shawbury.