Dulwich Cricket Club, London

2009 RESULTS

All the results and scores of recent games are featured on the Stats page under 'RESOURCES'

TRAINING AND NET PRACTICE

Our Outdoor nets and training will continue on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for the rest of the season.  Start time is 6.30pm and will run to 8.30pm (light and weather permitting).  Tom Howe will be taking the main coaching role and will be supported by Steve Choney, Tim Brown and a number of other qualified coaches through the season.  For those of you who do not know Tom - he is Dulwich through and through, having being at the club for many years.  He started as a nine year old and has developed as a coach under Allen Blackford’s guiding hand.  He is a leader at the club - being a key part of the first eleven and also captain of our Academy side.

On a Tuesday night the players in the top 3 sides (and Academy players) will have priority and on a Thursday the 4ths to 6ths will have priority.  If you cannot make one session then you will be welcome at the other but, as we say, priority will be given to specific teams on the night.  We will be flexible with the structure of the sessions but we want to focus so that you all train with players of a similar standard.  If you are unsure which session to attend then please speak to Tim or one of the captains.  We will be looking for you to take on some ownership and run fielding and fitness drills to support Tom and his team. Please let your captain or Tim know if you won’t be attending.

On a practical note we must stress the importance of wearing a helmet when batting and you should not use spikes either batting or bowling in the nets.  As always a cricket top/white shirt is required.

I am sure everyone at the club would like to thank Allen Blackford and Steve Choney for the work they have put in over the winter in getting us to this point. I know we really enjoy working with these two guys and always feel they are pushing themselves and others to improve our skills, approaches and attitudes to our game. Allen is a key member of the club coaching across the colts programme and the ladies and academy teams. Steve is an ideal support man to both Allen and Tom.

TEAM SELECTIONS

Fixture Cards for the new season are now available from John Lawrence.  The fixtures are also listed on the website under RESOURCES.

Selection takes place each week on Tuesday at 8pm.  During the season you should inform John Lawrence (telephone 020 8761 2091) of your availability either directly or by marking the availability list circulated following the last game.  If we do not know your availability the assumption will be that you are unavailable. John is always contactable by phone or by email at john_lawrence@hotmail.co.uk.  Please do not contact John at the last moment but well in advance of selection meetings.

The selection committee is made up of the Captains, Tim Brown and John Lawrence.  The selected teams will be put up on the web site (see under TEAMS) every Wednesday (usually by mid-day).  It is your responsibility to find out for which team you have been selected, when and where you are playing.  There is a selection policy and this will be distributed to all players by Tim.  Any queries on selection policy or selection should be directed to your captain or to Tim. Tim’s email is t_g_brown@btinternet.com

SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE NOW DUE

Subscriptions are now being collected and you should contact Simon Leather to pay yours as soon as you can.  Whilst speaking with Simon, you can always order new playing kit.

Playing shirts are £18, trousers £15 and caps £10.  Buying all three entitles you to a discount - we will sell you all three for £40 ! Please contact Simon directly - his email address is simon.leather@shell.com

The committee is aware that we are not a clothes emporium and therefore we are seeking to be careful in our stocks.  A number of players have asked about pullovers - did you know that Peter Rice has some in stock - as well as bats, pads etc. at discount prices.  Peter Rice can be contacted at Beckenham Cricket Specialists on 020 8663 3582 or visit www.beckenhamcricketspec.com.

WHERE WE ARE

For new players, the location of our ground is Giant Arches Road, next to 29 Burbage Road. London SE24 9HP.  Burbage Road is just off Half Moon Lane in Herne Hill.  The nearest train stations are Herne Hill and North Dulwich with buses 68, 196, 201, 37 & 3 all stopping nearby. Please keep in touch and we look forward to seeing you soon!!

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