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FAZZER DAY - SUNDAY JULY
13th
Following last year's fantastic day we
will again be holding "FAZZER DAY" to celebrate the tremendous contribution
Neal made to Mottram Cricket Club.
The format of the day will be similar to last year's event. We will be
holding a tournament for all players under the age of 13 (starting around
10am), there will be a tombola and of course a well stocked bar to name but
a few attractions. If you are interested in playing in the tournament please
notify Michael Scott at junior practice on Friday night as soon as possible.
We will need lots of prizes for the tombola so any donations would be
gratefully received. The day also takes a lot of organisation to volunteers
to help with the planning, or on the day would also be much appreciated.
It would be great to as many members and players past and present to the day
- so please spread the word and lets make it another day to remember.
If you have any comments, suggestions or questions please contact a
committee member.
AMAZING TURN OUT AS NEAL
FAZACKERLEY MEMORIAL PLAQUE IS UNVEILED
Mottram enjoyed probably
its largest ever crowd for a league fixture as friends and family of our
good friend Neal Fazackerley gathered to witness the unveiling of a memorial
plaque in his honour at Broadbottom Road on Saturday. A host of former team
mates also looked on as chairman Chris Bowen delivered a moving and
heartfelt speech before Neal’s sons Matthew and Sam, unveiled the dark grey
granite plaque which is beautifully engraved with gold lettering. There is a
photograph of the plaque on the Neal Fazackerley page elsewhere on this web
site and more pictures will follow soon. Fittingly for this wonderful
day and unprecedented in my 42 year association with the club, Mottram’s 1st
team was made up entirely of lads who had come up through our junior ranks
and with an average age of just 19. Neal would have been thrilled with
this I’m sure.
The side completed a convincing victory over Charlesworth and they played
some great cricket with just a few fielding blemishes later in the game but
on such an emotional day maybe they could be forgiven the odd blemish here
and there.
Unveiling Of The Neal Fazackerley
Memorial Plaque
On Saturday 7th June during the tea
interval there is to be an unveiling of the Neal Fazackerley memorial plaque
at the club. Neal’s sons, Matthew and Sam are going to perform the unveiling
task. It would be nice for as many people who knew and loved Neal to be
present. The tea interval will probably take place around 4.30/5.00 but it
would be advisable for people to be there for 4pm just in case.
** IMPORTANT FIXTURE
NEWS** 18th April 2008 **
The first two league fixtures have now been postponed
until later in the season due to the wet grounds. The first fixture for the
1st & 2nd teams will now be on Saturday 3rd May against Broadbottom. A
decision will be made later in the week to see if the ground is fit enough
for the U11 match against Charlesworth on Sunday 29th April.
START OF SEASON DELAYED
Due to the terrible recent weather, the
league have taken the decision that the start of 1st and 2nd XI season will
be delayed by at least a week and is presently scheduled to start on
Saturday April 26th. This will continue to be reviewed over the next few
days.
CRICKETFORCE DELAYED FURTHER
Again, due
to poor weather and very damp state of the ground and surrounding areas, we
have decided to delay the cricket force working day until Saturday April
19th to avoid further damage to the pitch. I apologise for the short notice
and any inconvenience this may cause, however given the poor weather
forecast, and the fact that the season has been delayed a week it was felt
that this was the best course of action.
Junior Practice
Junior
Training for the Under 11’s and Under 13’s is every Friday night during the
cricket season and starts on Friday 18th April 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Sessions
will cost £2 per person
Match Days
for the Under 11’s and Under 13’s are Sunday mornings, team selection will
be made by the coach; players will be informed and team sheets will be on
the notice board in the club house.
The club has
purchased embroidered playing shirts and caps which can be purchased on
training and match days at the club for the cost of £10 per Shirt and Cap
for juniors and £20 for seniors. Priority will be given to players without
club clothing.
CRICKETFORCE 2008
Because of the terrible
weather, and somewhat damp state of the pitch, we have decided to delay
cricketforce by a week to Saturday April 12th 2008
PLAYING
MEMBERS................................................................................................................£40.00
OVER 40’S –
PLAYERS.............................................................................................................£25.00
SOCIAL MEMBERS: MALE &
FEMALE .................................................................................£10.00
ALL JUNIOR MEMBERS: (SEE
BELOW).......................................................................................................................................£10.00
STUDENTS..................................................................................................................................
£10.00
SENIOR
CITIZENS .......................................................................................................................£5.00
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: (PARENTS + 2 Juniors
under the age of 15)...........................£15.00
Please note that the Annual Subscriptions are due by the
30th April 2008. (An early payment would be appreciated)
ALL PLAYERS
MUST
HAVE PAID BY THE 30th APRIL
CRICKETFORCE 2008
Following the success of last years event, the club will again be
participating in CricketForce 2008 to prepare for the new season.
For those who don't know the event is sponsored by NatWest and is designed
to get as many members as possible of all ages involved in helping with the
various tasks needed to prepare for the new season.
This year the event will take place all day on Saturday April 5th and it
would be great to see as many people there as possible to help get us ready
for the first game on April 19th.
There is a lovely T-Shirt for all those who come along. That's Windsor's
wardrobe sorted for another year...
Chris Bowen
Junior Practice
U11 & U13 practice night commences From Tuesday
22nd January at Longdendale Recreation Centre, Hattersley 7.30 - 8.30.
£2 per session. Coach Andy Gleave.
SATURDAY 23RD FEBRUARY
M.C.C OVER
40’S PRESENTATION AND PARTY NIGHT
See
Forthcoming Events Page For Details
Cricket Umpires Course
The Tameside Cricket Development Group
are running an introductory Cricket Umpires Course on Wednesday 26th
March 2008, 6.30 - 9.30 at Flowery Field Cricket Club. The course is
free.
This course is ideal particularly for parents, players and coaches who wish
to get involved in junior cricket umpiring. The club now more than ever
needs players and parents to help with junior cricket so this is an ideal
opportunity to get involved. If you are interested please contact Chris
Bowen or Phil Mellor
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Senior Winter Nets
Winter nets have been arranged
at St Augustine's R.C. High, Grange Ave. School, Werneth, Oldham commencing on Monday,
7th Jan 2007 and
will run for 3 months.
Each session will commence at
19.30 and finish at 21.00.
Under15's & above but parents are reminded that their child must have all
necessary protective batting attire.
**All senior players are expected
to attend.**
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