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Please note that DROITWICH CC are looking for a side to hire their 3rd XI ground when their 3rd XI is awy. Anyone interested, please contact Mike Walis on 07704 860600

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Also note that we intend to run a scorer's course in March again at Old Elizabethans Worcester and possibly at Himley as well.

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OSWESTRY CC (Shropshire) are seeking a fixture for a Worcestershire Tour in 2012. on Tuesday May 8th within a reasonable travelling distance from our base in central Worcester. Many of our 1st & 2nd XI, who play in the Birmingham League, will be touring so our team would be of decent standard. Oswestry CC are a friendly & sociable team so, with 24 people in our party, we would also guarantee our hosts a sizable income over the bar. They would be grateful to hear from any Fixture Secretary who can accommodate them on 01691 653 269 or 07702 895 428.

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www.srilankasportstours.co.uk "

Knighton - on Teme are looking for a second hand cricket net cage. If anyone can help please contact Dan Pullen on 01531 630068 or dan.pullen@davant.co.uk

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McMillan Cancer Appeal

The league is teaming up with McMillan Cancer Support by promoting a competition for amateur cricketers to enter with their performances in the coming season.

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Comprehensive spending review 2010 - more ___________________________________

SCORERS WANTED

Old Elizabethans would like a scorer for their Birmingham League sides in 2013. Contact Tim Phillips on 01905.421896, Mobile - 07789.827809 or e-mail: tjh.phillips@btinternet.com

Worcester Dominies need a scorer for the 1st XI. PLease contact Matt Williams on 07847 874771 mattwilliams5@hotmail.com

Malvern CC need a 1st XI scorer next year. Please contact Anthony Arnold on 07773 879880

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.

Also, Halesowen 1st XI require an experienced scorer for all 1st XI matches on Saturdays. Plus other 1st XI/representative games on request. If you are interested then please contact Simon Walker on simon-walker@hotmail.co.uk or 07958 465928 to discuss the position.
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Mower wanted - Tom Knolwes of Highley CC would like to hear from any club that have a wicket mower for sale. Tom's e mail is tomknowles@fsmail.net

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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

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.

RESULTS

Clubs are reminded that FULL scorecards MUST be entered by the HOME side within 72 hours of each and every league match. Failure to do this may result in penalties.

PLAYERS 2012

If you intend to have any new players in 2012 you will need to nominate them using the Play Cricket software and using the TRANSFER section if applicable.

BROMSGROVE CRICKET CLUB

Have introduced 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

 

Changes to 2011 Handbook details:

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

LEAGUE TREASURER and HAGLEY DELEGATE, Jeremy Trinham has a new postal address it is 23, Heathfield Gardens, Stourbridge, DY8 3YD

UMPIRES FEES are unchanged from 2010 at £32 and £48 (if standing alone).

BELBROUGHTON 3rds are sharing with STONE this season not playing at Blakedown as the handbook says in error.

COOMBS WOOD have a new Delegate it is Nigel Butterworth who is on 07766 504029 or nigelbut@blueyonder.co.uk

HARBORNE 5ths and 6ths are no longer playing at the Co-op ground in Yardley, please could all visiting teams call their Captains to find out venue being used for matches.

HARVINGTON have a new 2nd XI captain, Steve McKelvie on 07725 569587 and a new Delegate. The Delegate is now Paul Chadwick, 01386, 07525 214378, e mail: bromsgrovetown2002@yahoo.co.uk

KIDDERMINSTER have a new 3rd XI Captain, Gavin Evans' number is 07886 532981

COLWALL have a new 2nd XI Captain, Andy Bishop 01684 577475 / 07768 068964

AMBLECOTE 3rds have a new Captain, Anthony Bullock is on 01384 356853 and 07400 464442.

BURGHILL & TILLINGTON's new 1st XI captain is Tim Walsh 07812 485813

MONMOUTH's New 2nd XI Captain is Martin Newell 07525 616987 and Paul Swingwood has a new mobile : 07526 925396

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Umpire Derek Smith has a new mobile number : 07802 547804 as does Andy Goodwin 07722 418741. Also with a new number is Brian Hall, it is 07931 779401.

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New panel Umpires appointed:

Shakib Khan 07792 367496

Dean Gervis 01299 896349 / 07528 330340

William Dean 01905 350830 / 07749 263121

Ian Kimberlin 01562 829151 / 07810 426783

New Registered Club Umpires:

Mike Kenway (COLWALL 2nd)

Dai Williams (MONMOUTH 2nd)

Phil Dixon (COOKLEY 2nd)

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AUTO-ROLLER FOR SALE

Old Elizabethans C.C. have a 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 etc.

The scores that Umpires gave club pitches in 2011 are now on the website. The new criteria used to judge pitches by are also shown.

PRE-MATCH 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 a pitch inspector attends to give an opinion, he should be paid £10 by the Away Club if the match is not played and by the Home club if it is.

Some Umpires/Delegates have volunteered their services on Saturday mornings and can be contacted direct by away teams, 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

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.

 

 
 

 

 


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 £35 per team in 2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

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