BASILDON & PITSEA CRICKET CLUB

The Basildon & Pitsea Cricket Club are offering a open cricket 'taster' session for boys and girls up to the age of 15.

These taster sessions are designed for new players to the game or for players who are interested in cricket, but not had the opportunity to participate in an organised cricket session before.

The sessions are organised and coached by, ECB (England & Wales Cricket Board) level 1 and 2 qualified coaches. All CRB checked, first aid & safe guarding children trained.

The next taster session is to be on Thursday 8th May 2008 at The Basildon & Pitsea Cricket Club (Mopsies Park) from 7.00pm-8.30pm. At a cost of £2 per session.

Please contact Jeff Noble on 01268558337 or 07955219376 for further details or to confirm your place on the taster session. There are limited spaces, so be quick!!


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It is planned that there will be future 'taster' sessions throughout the summer season at The Basildon and Pitsea Cricket Club ground (Mopsies Park) which will be announced on this website.

The teams for this match have been selected in no particular order (and we don't even know if everybody is available!!) Sides will be mixed up on the day to even things out as much as possible.

The idea is to make sure as many people as possible can get a game (within reason) so if we have left anybody off who is available this week please let me know and we can fit you in (more than X1 per side if necessary).

Please either meet at the club at 11.30am or go direct to Laindon for 12.00pm.

Scott Noble
Selection Committee
07810 865171
scott.noble@reed.co.uk / scott.noble@blueyonder.co.uk

We are trying to get a friendly arranged for this coming Sunday. The game will be away (not sure where yet) and is likely to be a 1pm start. Please contact me if you are available to play.

Scott Noble
Selection Committee
M: 07810 865171
E: scott.noble@reed.co.uk

The Essex League Cup 1st round versus Ongar will now be played at Home (Mopsies) not as previously stated. Ongar are unable to raise a 2nd XI, therefore we are trying to get an away game on Saturday 26th for the 2nd XI.

Our new overseas player will be playing in the interclub game on Saturday and he has asked if anybody will be getting up the club early for a bit of a net before the game.

I have told him that I'll get up there about 10.30am so if anybody else is interested in throwing a few down and trying to impress him please come along.

Scott Noble

Provisional teams are now on the website for the interclub game this coming Saturday. As always, however, the actual teams will be selected on the day and we will mix it up a bit to make an even game (maybe even more than X1 per side).

Obviously with the time of year and the fact that a number of people weren't at the players meeting last week the availability we have is pretty vague. I don't think we have missed anybody who would regularly play 1's or 2's cricekt but if you have been left off of the list please let me know.

Hope the weather improves!!
See you Saturday.

Scott Noble
Selection Committee

* Update *

Many thanks to the following individuals who volunteered for the Natwest Cricket Force on Saturday. The event was deemed a great success and has brought the club up to a great standard for the new season.

Graham and Ryan Davies, Wayne Morgan, Paul and Charlotte Ayres, Chris Clarke Irons, Lee Lewis, Lloyd Lambert (Fresh from Operation) Jon and Steve Bonnett (Chief Refreshment Officers)Luke Daw, Paul and Travis Singleton, Joe McGiver, David Robinson, Dan Bedford, Matt Pinnock, Jim, Scott and Jeff Noble and Dan Smith (Sorry if I have left anybody off)

A big congratulations must go to D.Bedford Snr who scopped top prize on the Grand National Sweepstake. If I was Dean id enter the next competition !!!!

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Natwest Cricket Force 2008
Saturday 5th April 10.00 AM (All Day Event)

This national event takes place once each year in order to give volunteers the oppotunity to put something back into the club. Previous years have seen the club house become regenerated, new showers installed and the look and appearance dramatically changed. This years event requires further volunteers to bring the club up to standard for the 2008 season. Some areas and jobs include:

1. Outdoor Nets -- Require urgent refurbishment
2. Scorebox -- Needs clearing and painting
( Plus many others !!)

All volunteers shall receive a free Natwest Cricket Force 2008 T-Shirt and some nibbles and refreshments throughout the day. The Bar will also be opening in the evening in order to celebrate the success of the day !

If you would like to volunteer please add your name and t-shirt size to the forum or email Dave Bonnett on solembe@hotmail.com.

If you also have any ideas or know anyone who would be willing to provide materials/paint/equipment please feel free to contact me on the above email.

Only with the help of volunteers can this day be a success, so I look forward to seeing as many people as possible for a great day !

BPCC

With the season now almost upon us, the annual pre-season players meeting will be held on Thursday 10th April at the Clubhouse. Approx start time is 7.30pm.

Please make every effort to attend.

Cheers

Luke

Many Thanks to everyone who attended the St Patricks Celebrations last Saturday, A total of £75 was raised between Jerrys Shamrock Devine Punch and the Lucky Leprechaun Balloon Contest won by BPCC's very own John '501' Bedford !
Yours in Cricket
BPCC


**** ST Patrick's Day Celebrations ****
**** Saturday 15th March 2008 ****

The Cricket Club will be open from 7.30pm on Saturday to celebrate St Patrick's Day !!!! Open to all, Free to enter with a promise of some Irish themed drinking, music and dancing (Luke Daw tells me he has a fantastic River Dance lined up)

Feel free to bring friends and family lets kick off the season with a good old fashioned jolly up ! (Crazy irish fancy dress encouraged!)

IFDS the local firm who are sponsoring the shirts for out Youth Sides, have been selected as a call centre for Sport Relief and are looking for volunteers to man the telephones on the night. If you can help please contact Bob Ayres on 01268 452532

The Annual Presidents Golf Day will be held on Thursday 20th March at Burstead Golf Club, Billericay.

The cost for the day is £40, which includes the following:-

Bacon Roll and Tea/Coffee on arrival.
9 Holes Texas scramble
Ham, Egg and Chips Lunch
18 Hole Stableford Competition
1 Course Dinner followed by Trophy Presentation.

Myself and Lenny have been trying to get in touch with people about the day to confirm numbers, but if you are interested and have not heard from us please give me a call or drop me an email ASAP.

Cheers

Luke - 07900 181608 sunbloke@yahoo.co.uk

Adults Winter nets at FitzWimarc school, Rayleigh have begun and will commence every Sunday from 4 - 6pm. Shake off those winter blues and as we are all aware, practice makes perfect !!

Tour of Nottinghamshire, Sun 27th July to Fri 1st August 2008.

Cost £290 which includes:
Accommodation in Nottingham City Centre; Tour t-shirt; Three cricket matches; Travel to and from each match; and A day at Trent Bridge drinking beer and occasionally watching Notts v Durham.

I have had quite a few people say they're interested so if you want to come along please get in touch asap (matthew@pinnock.org.uk or at the winter nets). Deposit of £50 required to secure your place!

1. New Ball: Will be used for each innings.
2. Adverse Weather: Where there is no Panel Umpire, during adverses weather (rain) both captains must agree to play or not. If captains disagree then play will be suspended.
3. Earlier Starts: All matches will start at 1.00pm and the last hour is from 6.00pm throughout the season.
4. Cancelled/Unplayed Matches: If a ground is unavailable, anaccessible or unplayable for any reason other than the weather then the visiting side shall be awarded 20 points and the home side 6 points. This is subject to the League Executive's confirmation on each occasion.