End of season Presentations
The annual end of season presentations will be held on Saturday 25th September at 7.30pm.
Youth Division
Thursday 15th July 2010 - Due to heavy rain overnight and more forecast for the remainder of the day, we have decided to cancel this evenings Colts match versus Barnstaple at the Kelsey Ground.
News
Braunton youth cricketers win their first cup of the season.
The final of the Graham Harris Cup for under 12 cricketers was hosted on Friday 25th June at Instow, home of North Devon and was contested by Braunton CC and Bideford CC young cricketers.
In an exciting twenty/20 final, Braunton set Bideford the target of 164, with Sam Lathwell ending just short of his century with a fluid 97, having been well supported by Kingsley Latham on 21. Tom Brends bowling figures for Bideford were 2 overs, 1 wicket for 16 runs. In reply Bideford lost an early wicket in the first over yet responded well and steadied the ship with Billy Blackburn finishing on 38 not out with Michael Townsend reaching 19. Braunton captain Alfie Huxtable broke the partnership with 2 for 3 in his first two overs, whilst Lathwells' performance with the ball effectively closed out the contest with 4 overs, 2 maidens for only 4 runs. At the close Bideford came up short after a gallant effort.
The game was played in great spirit and Paul Harris who presented Braunton the Graham Harris memorial trophy on behalf of his family, commented how each year the standard of cricket noticeably improves and commended both the teams and their coaches.
Back - Kevin Huxtable (BCC team manager), Paul Harris
Middle - Ronan Butters, Ollie Beck, Kingsley Latham (wk), Sam Lathwell, Alfie Huxtable (c), Ollie Stevens, Ross McPhail, Billy Mitchell
Front - Stan Whittaker, Sean Hudson, Olly Gardner.
Youth Division
Monday 7th June 2010 - Due to heavy rain forecast for the remainder of the day, we have decided to cancel this evenings Youth training sessions at the Kelsey Ground.
Mark Lathwell has also cancelled the Braunton School session before the club session, so hopefully folks will make arrangements to collect those affected by this decision straight after close of school today.
Please check the fixtures list for matches later in the week that may involve your children and contact the parent manager concerned.
Braunton CC - Youth Training starts Monday 10th May
At last the season is upon us and we're delighted to confirm Monday night coaching starts on Monday 10th May at 6.30pm to 8.00pm . Mark Lathwell and coaches from the club including a number of first and second team players have all kindly donated their time free of charge to support, develop and enhance the Youth section of Braunton Cricket Club. All of which have various levels of coaching qualifications and are all CRB checked.
We very much hope you will join us on the 10th of May and continue every Monday (weather permitting) until the last session on the 23rd August although this may be extended if the demand and support justifies it.
The sessions will cover 4 age groups and are based on the childs age on the 31st August 2010. They are U10's minimum age 8 , U11's, U13's and U15's.
The Monday night sessions will allow the coaches to develop and monitor your Childs progress and potentially give them the opportunity to represent the club at their age level in a number of already organised matches with other clubs throughout the North Devon region. Teams are fairly selected giving every child in the team the opportunity to play in various postions and team order. Each childs individual ability is always considered which may mean they may also be selected to represnt the club at higher age levels.
If you have not already joined the membership/coaching charges are:
£5 membership for a single junior player.
Alternatively £10 for a family membership.
£30 one off charge for the coaching with a £20 charge for every subsequent sibling.
Youth Division
Thursday 15th July 2010 - Due to heavy rain overnight and more forecast for the remainder of the day, we have decided to cancel this evenings Colts match versus Barnstaple at the Kelsey Ground.The Kelsey Ground welcomes the Devon Women's Cricket team
Braunton will be hosting three up and coming fixtures as the county's Women's game grows from strength to strength. Try and get down to watch some quality displays of leather on willow on the following dates. On April 17th Devon play Cornwall, whilst northern border rivals Somerset are on the following day, the 18th April and then Devon come up against Scotland on the 13th June.The Kelsey Ground welcomes the Devon Women's Cricket team
BCC Golf Day goes down a storm!
Not even inclement weather, including hail showers and 30 mph winds, could prevent the 16 four-balls who participated in the resurrected BCC Corporate Golf Day from having a blast. Hosted by Willingcott Valley CC near Woolacombe and with the support from St Austell Brewery, Carlsberg, Thatchers, Diageo, Walter Hicks Wines , GoldCoast Wines, Island Tribe suncare, GoldCoast Oceanfest and Paul's Driver Training the day went off with a smile.
Paul Mitcham the BCC Chairman commented, "When people come up to you at the end of a cold and miserable day and say great effort, many thanks and can we do it again next year - then you know it was a success."
Congratulations to BazKatering who were the Team winners on the day, here being congratulated by Brauntons ex England and Somerset and 1st XI player, Mark Lathwell.
Sport Relief at BCC on 21st March 2010
Saturday Volunteers Needed
This is an urgent call to all players and members - we need to get into tip top shape for the forthcoming season both on and off the square. There is no better way to shape up then to get down to the club at 10am on Saturday mornings and help with the myriad of jobs that require to be done. Many hands.......
Sport Relief at BCC
Once again we host a charitable fun run for the Sainsburys 2010 Sport Relief. Many of you would have been in training already in anticipation of this years event and we would encourage you to bring along a friend and bolster the numbers on the day. For entry details please visit the official website
http://www.sportrelief.com/the-mile/braunton-cricket-club-mile
24 HOUR CYCLETHON
I am sure that the 24 hour period from 6pm on Friday 19th to 6pm on Saturday 20th will be etched for ever on the memories, and the ‘derriere’, of all those who took part.
Our illustrious captain Jon Baglow came up with the ridiculous idea of cycling the distance our Devon League sides will travel away in the 2010 season. Then some bright spark, possibly Ian Roberts, decided we could do it in a period of 24 hours. And so the plan was hatched!
I do not think anyone had the slightest idea of just how hard this was going to be both physically and mentally.
Exercise bikes were kindly loaned by “Petroc” college and “Floor One Fitness Club” and these were transported to the Clubhouse by Barry Dart.
Team captains were elected or press ganged and 24 players selected to undertake this marathon task. Unfortunately this number dwindled nearer to the date for various reasons and a hard core of perhaps 8 or 10 players were left to cycle through the night.
The evening session came and went and all were feeling OK but the dark hours through the night proved very testing and it needed moments of madness from ‘Mitch’ to keep the spirits high. Also a very nice fry up cooked up by Barry and Jo, kindly donated by Reeds Butchers helped to keep the ever tiring bodies fuelled.
Certain parts of the body were starting to feel the strain, and people were sitting on towels to ease the pain. Then they sat on chairs and continued pedalling and then lying on the floor and still kept pedalling!!
Eventually by 6pm on Saturday the target was almost reached, we actually fell just a couple of miles short, but there may well have been a computing error, as the bikes all recorded in Kilometres and Maths is not a strong suit in Braunton CC.
Thanks to the efforts of all concerned, too numerous to mention, we have gone a long way to funding our travelling expenses for the forthcoming season. As a bonding exercise I am sure that no one will forget this experience and not one of these men or women will want to see an exercise bike for an awful long time !!!
24 hour Cyclethon - Starts Friday 19th February 2010
The Braunton players are taking part in a 24 hour cyclethon to raise money towards travel expenses for the 2010 season. If the target figure is met additional funds raised will go to a local charity.
The bike ride starts at the club at 6pm on Friday 19th February. Players will not actually have to leave the clubhouse as Petroc and GB Fitness have kindly donated 4 exercise bikes for the event.
All players are very welcome to come down and take part at any time during the day or night!
Any support from social members and family will be very much appreciated. I am sure once the ride finishes at 6pm on Saturday 20th February, refreshments will be served for our very thirsty riders.
We hope to see as many of you there as possible
2010 Membership Fees
The AGM carried the motion for a small rise in the 2010 membership in order to keep abreast with soaring club costs and overheads. These apply with immediate effect for the forthcoming season.
Playing member £55
Former Playing member (Voting Rights) £20
Junior Playing Member £5
Social member £7
Social Family Membership £10
Annual General Meeting
Your attendance is respectfully requested at the AGM on Monday 25th January @ 7pm sharp. All players have voting rights and should attend to ensure progress is swift and stress free. The results may surprise you!
Pre Season Training 2010
Pre season Nets will take place at Park School, Barnstaple on Sunday's throughout February and March between 5pm and 7pm. The first session will be on Sunday 7th February. All players, new and old, are welcome.
There will also be additional training / fitness sessions running on Wednesday evenings throughout February and March, meeting at the Club at 7.30pm. The first session will be on Wednesday 10th February.
Hope to see you all there. Any questions call Baggy on 07773338097.
