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Latest News

Knock out cups - 1st XI Winners were Stourbridge and 2nd XI Astwood Bank click here for photos

Club Steward

Old Hill are looking for a Club Steward. If anyone is interested, please contact Ruth Hopkins, Club Secretary, on 0121 422 6156 or 07815 462796 OR e mail ruth@oldhillcc.co.uk

Groundsman wanted - Cookley are seeking the services of someone to help prepare and repair their pitches for around 6-8 hours per week. Please contact Will Morgan at willandcass@blueyonder.co.uk

Malvern College would like a full-time scorer.

Their games start at the end of April and go through until they break up in July.

They are mainly held on some Wednesdays, most Saturdays and some Sundays and nearly always a winter tour to somewhere exotic.

SELF DECLARATION FORMS

New members - if you sign new adult members from other clubs, whether WCL or not, it would be good practice to get a self-declaration form signed as per the example pdf on the download page.

SPORT ENGLAND SUPPORT

The league is very grateful to Sport England for support in the form of subsidy of £5,850 that has gone towards the Coaches starter packs recently taken by some 35 clubs.

There are still 10 packs available if clubs want to take advantage of this fantastic offer. All clubs that have a pack will be presented with a framed certificate to record the grant.

SCORER WANTED

Ombersley CC would like to hear from anybody who fancies scoring for their 1st XI in the Birmingham League. In the first instance please contact either Kevin Davies on 07887 501055 or Tim Oakley, 07785 755145.

MOWER FOR SALE

If you want to purchase a Loyds Palladin multi blade wicket mower with a Honda engine, please contact Mick Merrick of Wormelow on 07834 544763 or 01981 580192. They reckon it's 10 yrs old and are asking for offers close to £795.

MINI BUS
If any clubs are interested in a 2003 LDV Convoy Mini Bus please contact John Piercy on 01432 760195 or 17943 836530 .

 

Changes to 2010 Handbook details:

Since the Handbook went to press, please note the following alterations:

For new UMPIRES, check UMPIRES page.

TENBURY's Delegate is now Tom Rawlings on 07789 813999 or tom.rawlings@grayling.com

COLWALL have some changes in personnel:

Their Delegate is now Adrian Berry who can be reached on 07973 513601, Acting Secretary is Nils Purser on 07711 518334 and 1st XI Captain is Damian Berry 07841 863098

HIMLEY Secretary Andy Biggs' mobile is 07861 800510

WORCS NOMADS Delegate Andy Leach's e mail is now andyleach51@hotmail.com.

CLAVERLEY'S CAPTAIN, Matthew Edwards has a new mobile, it is 07908 633188.

NETHERTON's 2nd XI Skipper, Shahid Ahmed has a new number, 07930 895847

ROMSLEY'S 3rd XI Captain Bassem Jadayel's mobile should be 07936 861936

KIDDERMINSTER 3rd XI Captain Steve Yarsley has a new mobile : 07875 164968

COOMBS WOOD 2nd XI Captain is now Nigel Butterworth on 0121 550 6048 or 07766 504029.

JON POLE of Himley has been added to the list of registered club umpires as has ADRIAN BERRY of Colwall.

DROITWICH 2nds Captain is now Simon Bevis on 01905 796208

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UMPIRES TRAINING COURSES
New umpires courses - Level 1 and refresher courses for 2010 more details here...

COOMBS WOOD CC have decided that to score a six at their main ground in future, it will no longer be necessary to clear the wall on the Pavilion side.

AUTO-ROLLER FOR SALE
Old Elizabethans C.C. have a recently refurbished Auto-Roller for sale. With a 3ft rolling width, it has a brand new air cooled, low emission diesel engine and hydrostatic transmission. Weighing 1.3 tonnes, it has the option of water ballast in the rolls to increase the weight. Asking price = £6,000.

Contact Groundsman Tim Phillips on 01905.421896, Mobile - 07789.827809 or e-mail: tjh.phillips@btinternet.com

UMPIRES SCORES for PITCHES

The scores that Umpires gave club pitches in 2009 are now on the website. The new criteria used to judge pitches by are also shown.

PITCH INSPECTIONS

This is another area of the Handbook that needs some clarification.

Under Rule 8E, where a Captain can demand a Pitch inspection when he is informed that a home team wishes to cancel a match due to bad weather.

Please note the following:

1.  The AWAY Captain must immediately notify his opposite number that he intends to ask for this power.

2. He must initiate the inspection before 10.30am after that the decision must be left until the scheduled start of the match.

3.  If the Administrator gets an Independent Umpire or Delegate to attend and make a judgement, the side requesting the inspection will be liable for  charge of £10 towards the Inspector's expenses unless the match is played.

Some Umpires/Delegates have volunteered their services on Saturday mornings they are:

MALVERN AREA: David Williams - 01905 420606

NORTH OF KIDDERMINSTER : Brian Hall - 01384 833884 / 07778 007791

BRIERLEY HILL AREA : Andy Goodwin - 01384 261061

STOURBRIDGE AREA : Tony Boardman - 01384 820019 / 07966 328869

LEAGUE TIES

The league has a stylish TIE and you can buy one for £10. Contact the Administrator on 01905 778771 or send your cheque to the address in the Handbook.

TEAS are still £30 per team per match.

 

 

COVERS AND NET CAGES
Richard Spratley of Enville has set up a business building and supplying the above. Any club that would like to contact him should view his website at: www.covers-nets.co.uk and his phone number is 01384 893576.

PLAYERS 2010

If you intend to have any new players in 2010 you will need to complete Registration forms and, if applicable, Transfer forms and send them to the Administrator.

In addition you will need to enter the details of ALL YOUR LEAGUE players onto the Play Cricket site.

Also, if you wish to de-register any players please send me a list.

PLEASE MAKE CERTAIN THAT ALL AREAS OF THESE FORMS ARE COMPLETED, commonly Club Names are MISSING, no official signs the form or the previous club dates are omitted.

IMPORTANT NOTICE re 1st XI players in 2nd XI matches :

The Committee, whilst recognising how difficult that this can be to Police have asked that all clubs be reminded that this shows a lack of respect for opponents and is totally against the Spirit of Cricket, especially now that the League has adopted "floating second XIs"

BROMSGROVE CRICKET CLUB

Are introducing a Sunday 3rd XI to play friendly cricket from the end of June to mid September & would like some fixtures both home and away. If you can help please call Paul Husbands on 01527 831844 or e-mail on: nmh1969@googlemail.com

 

 
 

 

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