3D Sports Southport and District Cricket League

26th January 2012

The webmaster, Andy Addison, would like to announce that he has withdrawn his services from the Southport and District Amateur Cricket League adult section.
He would like to thank all clubs and individuals for their co operation. Andy will still be carrying out his duties as Junior Secretary.

The latest adult news will be available on southdacl.playcricket.com. Any queries should be fowarded to Gordon Halsall - gordonwilliam@talktalk.net

The Junior League will make a decision about their website provision in the near future. An announcement will be made on this website.

5/12/11
ECB scorers initiative

Important information to all clubs.
Please make time to read all the attachments. Scorers have until 31st March 2012 to register their interest.


Scorers accreditation invitation

5/11/11
Umpires

Once again Jeremy Rowe will be running an ECB ACO course for any perspective umpires starting in January 2012. Anyone interested should contact Jeremy on 01772 815756 for further information and to book a place on the course. The course usually runs for about 6 weeks ( one night a week) and will take place at Burscough CC.

Advance notice of League AGM

The AGM is scheduled for 16th January at Fleetwood Hesketh Sports Club, Fylde Road, Southport. Further information will be sent to all clubs in due course.

22/9
Final adult league tables for 2011 are now on the website.

20/9
PLAY-OFF FOR PROMOTION TO LDCC

PRESCOT & ODYSSEY v OLD XAVERIANS
(Southport & District) ( Merseyside Competition)

Played at Sefton Park CC on Sunday 18th September

This was a one off opportunity for a team from the Southport & District Cricket League to gain promotion straight into the Liverpool & District Cricket Competition.
Prescot & Odyssey were our representatives and went into this game with our fullest confidence.
Prescot won the toss and elected to bat on a good dry wicket. After a good start, scoring 29 in 6 overs when the first wicket fell. After this, things went from bad to worse with the team being all out for 118 and not using up their 45 allotted overs.
Old Xaverians commenced their innings full of confidence and proceeded to work away at the target with very little problem finally running out winners quite comfortably.
Whilst Prescot must feel extremely disappointed at their performance congratulations must go to Old Xaverians on their victory and we wish them every success for the future.
Sincere thanks must go to the Sefton Park CC groundsman for his efforts in producing a wicket worthy of the game whilst fighting all the elements of a typical soggy English summer.

14/9

Theft at Dalton CC
The league has received the following information from David Halsey at Dalton CC.

Dalton Cricket Club were the victims of a theft last night (13/14 Sept) from a locked container with the loss of 2 mowers (Atco+ Mountfield), a McColloch petrol strimmer, and a Sisis Scarifier. If any one has any information or is offered any of the items could they please contact Skelmersdale Police station and Dave Halsey at the club. Clubs are advised to check their own security. More details will be placed on the 'Owzat page' for 13/14 Sept on the Dalton website.

http://www.daltoncc.co.uk/owzat/owzat%20xtra.htm#Theft

4/9
League presentation evening
Friday 14th October at Fleetwood Hesketh Sports and Social Club, Fylde Road, Southport. PR9 9XB.
7.30pm for 8pm start.
Tickets £7.00 for adults, £3.50 for juniors.
Tickets in advance from Ray Partington on 01704 229422 or 07528224600.

Poster


1/9

The league secretary has asked for the attached letter to be put on the website. A letter was sent out this week regarding the use of the Facebook and some of the views that were being made about umpires, opposition players and league officials. Any queries should be forwarded to the league secretary.

Any rule change proposals must be sent to the league secretary no later than 30th September.

Letter

29/8

Congratulations to Ormskirk on completing the junior finals day double by beating Ainsdale in the U15 final and Fleetwood Hesketh in the U18 final. This was the 2nd year in succession that they had completed the double. More details to follow...

22/8

Haydock beat Rufford to win the 20/20 cup for the 2nd year running.

The 2011 20/20 finals day was divided between the Haydock and Prescot & Odyssey grounds to whom the League are grateful for the use of their fine grounds.
At Haydock the home club hosted Dalton in their semi-final, with the visitors batting first. Dalton began slowly, with 32 coming of the first seven overs for the price of two wickets. Most of the top order got into double figures. Qamruedin (14) and later Hartson (15) kept the score going but Hewitt (4-15) and Brown (3-10) restricted Dalton to 91 all out in their twenty overs. In reply Haydock made a solid start as Ian Brown (45) had support from K.Parkinson, A.Pennington and P.Platt, who all got into double figures, as Haydock reached their target in the twelfth over, to win by seven wickets.

To the west along the East Lancashire Road Prescot & Odyssey played Rufford in the other semi-final, with the visitors again batting first. Rufford captain Rob Kenny hit an unbeaten 31 not out and they were able to post 117 for 6 in their twenty overs, with D.Fairclough (3-21) helping the Prescot cause.
Unfortunately Prescot skipper Greg Galbraith was out early but they recovered through K.Highdale (38) who was their top scorer. Brookfield (3-15) had an influence for Rufford. At the ten over point Prescot looked to be in control, with an asking rate of five an over and plenty of wickets in hand. Rufford then posted men around the boundary, forcing Prescot to run between the wickets. The Prescot batters just didn't seem to be able to turn singles into two's and at the end they were 111 for 6, just eight runs short.

Once Haydock had arrived from their semi-final, the teams and officials enjoyed the superb refreshments provided by the host club before it was time for play again.

In the final Haydock batted first, with Ian Brown being out early. It was left to Southward to contribute 33 runs, as the top scorer. Rufford's athletic outfielding and catching meant that Haydock were never fully in control although they eventually totaled 119 for 6.
In reply Rufford lost two early wickets before Wright (50) decided to take the aerial route, hitting several sixes into the next field though by no means all agricultural shots. Such was his dominance that his half century was scored out of 57 runs. Eventually, after taking some punishment, Gibson bowled him and that proved to be a crucial wicket. The score was then 71-3 with all indications that a Rufford win was 'on the cards'.

The Cousins Lane team then decided to carry on with the same methods employed by Wright but not with the same success. Very few runs were added as the ball seemed to find the friendly hands of Haydock fielders with some regularity.
To their credit the Rufford lower order fought back as they had plenty overs to spare.
Their running between the wickets was classic and they began to make real inroads into the Haydock total. With the last Rufford batters at the wicket Rufford need 14 off 12 balls to win but fittingly it was Haydock captain Brown who took the last Rufford wicket with an LBW on the first ball of the eighteenth over, for Rufford to finished on 106 all out. Both finalists and umpires shook hands at the end and then the large crowd of spectators gathered around the pavilion to watch the presentation ceremony. Southport League Executive Member Andy Addison thanked everyone who had played a part in a great day. The umpires John and Mike Lawton chose Haydock's Southward as the Man of the Match for his knock of 33 and three wickets.

All the teams, umpires and scorers received their mementoes before Ian Brown lifted the Rewardaward Trophy for the second year in succession. Everyone will look forward to next seasons final's day. Thank you to all those teams who participated, particularly those who played their cricket in the earlier rounds and who did not qualify for finals day. Let's see if a few more teams can have a go next year.

15/8

The League Secretary would like to remind clubs that this Saturday all games start at 1.30pm. This start time will apply to all games until the end of the season.

10/8

SOUTHPORT LEAGUE v CRAVEN LEAGUE (YORKSHIRE)

Sunday 31st July,2011 at Haydock C.C

After the disappointment of not being able to play the Greater Manchester League this game was a return for the fixture played at Cowling, over in Yorkshire last season, when the Craven League won by 8 wickets.

The Craven League batted first and had a ‘life’ when a slip catch went to ground in the early overs. This enabled Ainsworth (35) and Spokes (44) to put on 52 for the first wicket, when Ainsworth was caught and bowled by Lol Mason.The incoming Marshall only made a few until he was mysteriously dismissed by Gibson; being either bowled or stumped.

The wickets seemed to be like buses, non for a while and then two together. The third and fourth wickets both fell in consecutive balls with the score on 98, with Spokes being LBW and Neremberg bowled next ball to K.Parkinson.

The situation was looking promising when Duffy and Dibb were out with the scores on 115 and 126. Duffy was caught behind by the ever agile Harry Cross, whilst Ian Brown also bowled Dibb.

Meanwhile whilst wickets fell at one R.White (58) was proving troublesome at the other,particularly when he was joined by Copping. White hit 5 fours and a six being being caught by L.Parkinson off Nipuna Sudwella, with the score on 176, having added 50 with Copping. Copping (26) started getting ‘aggressive’ with a couple of big sixes. Yet again another wicket (the eight) fell on the same score when he was caught by L.Parkinson, off Ian Brown’s bowling. A smart piece of fielding ran out Brooker-Carey (14) and K.Parkinson picked up the last wicket in the 40th and final over, to leave the Craven League all out for 204. Harry Cross conceded just seven extras.

BOWLING FIGURES -

L.Mason 7 – 0- 31 – 1 N.Sudwalla 8 – 1 – 44 – 1 K.Parkinson 7.4 – 2 – 20 – 3

J.Gibson 4 – 0 – 26 – 1 T. Narayanan 6 - 0 – 45 – 0 I.Brown 7 – 1 – 31 – 3

After tea N.Sudwalla (24) and L.Parkinson (21) scored stringly, hitting along the floor to the boundary four times each. L.Parkinson was first out at 38 and Sudwalla second out at 66. This brought K.Parkinson (64) to the crease in a blistering partnership of four sixes and five fours adding 64 for the third wicket in partnership with A.Pennington (20). Thirumal Narayanan (31) knew where the boundary was with a 6 and five 4’s, whilst D.Rimmer (8) stabilized the other end. Their partnership produced fortytwo runs to reach 172 ( 23 to win off 6 overs). For the visitors Clarke bowled them back into the game by having Brown caught and Rimmer bowled in quick succession.

These wickets brought Harry Cross (19 not out) and K.Hewitt (8 not out) at 8 and 9 respectively. When Clarke claimed the ninth wicket with the fourth ball of the 36 over we need 28 off 26 balls but the target held no fears for Cross or Hewitt, as they ran quickly between the wickets including two three’s by Cross, whose 4 from the second ball of the 39th over was crutial as was the winning four by K.Hewitt, with three balls remaining.

The last four overs tell their own story.

36 dot, dot, single, leg bye, dot, single - total 185 – 6 20 wanted off 24 balls

37 dot, dot, single, wicket, dot, three, dot total 189 - 7 16 wanted off 18 balls

38 single, dot, dot, single, single, single total 193 - 7 12 wanted off 12 balls

39 single, four, dot, two, dot, two total 202 - 7 3 wanted off 6 balls.

40 wide, dot, four total 207 - 7 a three wicket win.

This means that we hold the Manorlands Plate for the first time.

The League would like to thank Haydock C.C for the use of their excellent facilities and to all the players, some of whom helped us out at short notice. Thanks also to the Haydock grounds and tea persons, who produced a great pitch and a great tea, both of which were complemented on by our visitors.

Thankfully we had a group of players who were committed and tactically aware enough to win us the game, something we have not always been able to say. Hopefully we have weeded out those who do not meet these standards and we can now move on and forget about those that don’t.

Next season we hope to get back to our normal three games and as always we would like to hear from any player who would like to represent the league via themselves or their club but beware ‘time wasters’ will not be tolerated.

Pleas contact either Dave Addison (Organiser) 01704 546293

Or Gordon Halsall (Team Manager) 01704 220128




3/8

20/20 Finals Day

ON SUNDAY 21ST AUGUST 2011

SEMI FINALS - START 12PM
Rufford v Prescot & Odyssey
AT PRESCOT & ODYSSEY CC

Haydock v Dalton
AT HAYDOCK CC

Refreshments will be available at Prescot & Odyssey

FINAL - START APPROX 3.30PM
AT PRESCOT & ODYSSEY CC

Rufford or Prescot & Odyssey
v
Haydock or Dalton


2/8

Congratulations to Tarleton CC who passed their Clubmark site inspection last weekend and have now become the latest club in the Southport league to be awarded ECB Clubmark status.

James Webster Secretary of Tarleton CC "This is something we as a club are very proud of and is the culmination of several years of hard work by many people involved with Tarleton CC. The club is now in a stronger position than it has ever been with several ECB coaches in place and with many of junior players contributing well to our three senior teams. We are lucky to have a superb facility at Carr Lane and the award of Clubmark status will allow us to work towards developing and improving the ground further, to the benefit of both the club and the league".

Andy Addison Junior League Secretary "On behalf of the league I would like to congratulate Tarleton for being awarded Clubmark status. It shows the standard that our clubs are working to is very high and that the league is a safe place to play cricket". "Status like this isn't passed without lots of hard work by the members of a club and Tarleton are the latest club to be given this status".

For more information on Clubmark please contact the LCB

1/8

Congratulations to Aughton 2nds and Burscough U13 who won the Hampson Cup and the Halliwell Trophy respectively. Scores can be found on the relevant part of this website.

18/7

Congratulations to Andrew and Rachel Kershaw (Newburgh) for winning an award at the LCB OSCA's. The pair won the young volunteer award sponsored by Lancashire County Youth Cricket Charitable Trust. Junior League Secretary Andy Addison "On behalf of the league I would like to congratulate Andrew, Rachel and not forgetting John Kershaw on their award. Without these individuals and others like them, clubs would not survive. I wish Andrew and Rachel good look in the future." To find out more about the LCB OSCA's please visit LCB

30/6

Ormskirk U11 beat Southport and Birkdale U11 in the final of the Fleetwood Hesketh Trophy. On Tuesday at Ormskirk the home side won a close final with only 1 run in it. Southport and Birkdale 247, Ormskirk 248. Ormskirk will now play the winners of the Merseyside Cricket Competition in the LCB U11 Cup.

27/6

The league secretary has informed the website the result of the 1st round Leyland Trophy tie between Chorley St James and Newburgh has been reversed. Newburgh will now play at home to New Victoria in the semi final on Sunday 3rd July. Any queries please speak to the league secretary.

22/6

Prescot & Odyssey, Rufford and Norley Hall progressed to the QF of the LCB Shield after their opposition failed to raise a side. According to the LCB play-cricket website the draw for the QF (including S+DACL sides) is:

Gujarat v Norley Hall
Rufford v Salford MSJ
Old Xaverians v Prescot & Odyssey
To be played on 10/7. Please check before travelling

Haydock lost to Gujarat by 86 runs in the 2nd round of the LCB Shield. Gujarat 273 for 8, Haydock 187-5.

Please note the League Rep team match against the Greater Manchester Amateur Cricket League has been cancelled. Our opposition have decided they can't raise a side. The match was due to take place on Sunday 3rd July at Winstanley Park.

The league committee would like to remind clubs of the following:

Please check that all players playing in lower cup competitions still qualify (haven't played 6 or more games for a senior side) and that in Semi Finals have played two league games for the 2nd X1 etc.

Please could all players be aware of their behaviour on and off the field.

The league welfare officer S.Kane Tel: 01257 462854 has asked that all teams complete team sheets even if there are no umpires. The team sheets should be retained until the end of the season. Team sheets can be downloaded from the home page of this website or can picked up from the league secretary.

Clubs are reminded that they can apply for funding from the league committee. Please send details of your project to phil.carder@googlemail.com

10/6

Photo's of the rep team match at Played at Elton Vale CC on 22/5.



10/6

Qualification in the 20/20 is hotting up, with all of the 5 sides in group B still able to qualify. There is a possibility the 2nd qualification place could be decided on away wins. The latest 20/20 tables are now available on the adult tables page.

29/5

Haydock reach 2nd round of LCB Shield.
Haydock beat Old Trafford from the Greater Manchester Amateur Cricket League on 15th May. Batting first Haydock scored 156 all out and in reply Old Trafford finished on 115 all out.

In round 2 the following games will include Southport League teams:
Gujarat (Bolton Metropolitan) v Haydock
Norley Hall v Huyton (Merseyside Competition)
Rufford v Friends X1 (Ashton & Oldham Alliance)
Karmad A (Bolton Metropolitan) v Prescot & Odyssey
According to the LCB website these games take place on 12th June. Please check before travelling.

The league have been advised that Aughton have withdrawn their Under 13 side.

25/5

The league has been advised that Ainsdale have withdrawn their Under 18 side and New Victoria have withdrawn their Under 11 side.

23/5

Please could clubs download an updated version of the electronic scoresheet. There has been a slight amendment.

North Manchester League 157 all out
Southport League 118 all out

Played at Elton Vale CC on 22/5
More details to follow...

21/5

The league secretary has confirmed the Leyland Trophy draw for the 1st round of the knockout stage.

Please find the draw on the relevant part of this website.

11/5

Please note that the Registrations and Results Secretary Ray Partington is standing down, due to unforeseen circumstances. The executive committee would like to thank Ray for his efforts and can confirm he will continue to be an active member of the committee.
All registration cards etc are to be sent to Henry Roberts h-roberts2@sky.com or posted to 38 Beresford Drive, Southport, PR9 7JY. All scoresheets should be sent to Gordon Halsall, 17 Freckleton Road, Southport, PR9 9XE, gordonwilliam@talktalk.net
If you have any queries regarding scoresheets or registrations please contact the league secretary on Tel: 01704 220128 Mobile: 07754 905 003.

The league secretary will be making contact with each club secretary in regards the above. Also he will be informing clubs that they will no longer have to print off the scoresheet from this website. Clubs can use the website scoresheet to submit results to Gordon. The umpires will not have to sign a scoresheet on the day.
Some clubs have been sending the results by post and this will still be acceptable.

1/5

An unofficial league table has been created for the Leyland Trophy qualifying. Please the relevant part of the website.

Junior team managers should note that the junior scoresheets are available to download from the home page. Please use the correct scoresheet for the age group you are running.

29/4

TIPS ON SCORESHEETS ETC

On the front page of this website the match scoresheets are to be sent to Ray Partington.
The SCORESHEET FOR WEB SITE RESULTS ONLY, isn't to be sent to Ray instead of the match scoresheets. They are to be email to info@southportcricket.co.uk for inclusion on the website only.
It is important that clubs complete the match scoresheet correctly, as below are some of the issue's highlighted this week:

No points on scoresheet
If a team isn't all out the other players need to be listed
Wrong points allocation on scoresheet
Title for each innings to be labled correctly, with team names
In a game with umpires, they must sign the scoresheet
Before leaving the game double check the opposition have the same scores. For one game this week the league received 4 lots of different information and this effects the points allocation. E.G One team entered 151-3 another entered 147-4. This would effect the batting and bowling points.

It is also important that games start on time, two games on 23/4 started late.

Any queries please contact the registration secretary.

17/4

FIRE AT DALTON

With only 10 days before the start of the season (Wednesday afternoon 13 April) Dalton Cricket Club suffered a fire (accidental electrical fault) in the pavilion which extensively damaged the dining area, with smoke damage in other rooms.

The Club hopes that visiting teams will understand and accept the 'less than satisfactory' conditions in the clubhouse.

7/4

UMPIRES MEETING

The Southport Umpires Association are holding a meeting on Tuesday 12th April at Burscough CC, School Lane, Burscough. Anyone interested in umpiring this season is encouraged to be at Burscough for a 7.45pm start. For any more information please contact Jeremy on 01772 815 756.

VAT TO BE HELD ON CRICKET BALLS
The management committee would like to announce that the price of the Sovereign cricket balls will be the same as last season. Clubs will be able to pick up cricket balls when they collect the league handbooks.

LEAGUE HANDBOOKS TO BE PICKED UP
Clubs will be able to pick up the league handbooks on Wednesday 13th April between 7pm and 8.30pm. Please only turn up at the venue you have confirmed with either the league secretary or the junior secretary. The two venues available are Southport FC and Haydock CC.

BULK REGISTRATION FORMS & INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
Clubs are asked to return the bulk registration forms and their latest insurance certificate asap. The bulk registration forms are to be returned to the Registration Secretary and the insurance certificate is to go to the league treasurer. No club will be allowed to play adult league fixtures if the league doesn't have a copy of their latest certificate.

13/3

The LCB have issued the following guidance on behaviour in cricket. Please find the document below.

LCB document

5/3

The executive committee are pleased to announce that the Rewardaward 20/20 fixtures have been announced. Please see the relevant part of this website.

5/3

ShireSports currently have available the following fixtures that they are looking to fill & would be very grateful if any club could help out. If you are interested in hosting any of the following teams please contact Peter@shiresports.co.uk

Acton Scott – only friendlies & will probably be quite weak

Heckington play South Lincs & Border Div 2 so would be medium standard

Grainthorpe play in East Lindsey cricket league so probably weak/medium

South Bonnington play in South Notts league div H so probably medium

Sat, 25 Jun, 2011 Acton Scott CC, 14:00:00

Sun, 26 Jun, 2011, Acton Scott CC, 14:00:00

Tue, 5 Jul, 2011, Heckington CC, 14:00:00

Thu, 7 Jul, 2011, Heckington CC, 14:00:00

Mon, 25 Jul, 2011, Grainthorpe CC, 14:00:00

Mon, 12 Sep, 2011, Sutton Bonington CC, 14:00:00

Tue, 13 Sep, 2011, Sutton Bonington CC, 14:00:00

Wed, 14 Sep, 2011, Sutton Bonington CC, 14:00:00






10/2

The junior league secretary has announced the junior fixtures and cup draws for 2011. Both the adult and junior fixtures will appear on the relevant part of the website in the next few days.

Junior League Fixtures
Junior Cup Draws

25/1

The new secretary would like to make clubs aware that the qualifying fixtures for the Leyland Trophy will be played under league rules. The 8 teams with the highest number of points after the 1st four weeks of the season will go through to the knockout stage. The league season will start on the 5th week with a fresh league table.

20/1

The executive committee are pleased to announce the 2011 adult league fixtures.

Please download the attachment.

Any queries regarding the fixtures please contact the new secretary Gordon Halsall on Tel: 01704 220128, Email: gordonwilliam@talktalk.net



16/1

The executive committee are pleased to publish the 2011 adult cup draws. Please see the relevant section of this website.

9/1

Please find attached the entry form for the Rewardaward 20/20 competition. The forms were sent out with the AGM notice and can be handed in at the AGM or emailed to info@southportcricket.co.uk prior to the meeting.

Entry Form

21/12

The executive committee are pleased to announce the 2011 adult league structure. Each club has been sent a copy with the AGM notice etc.

Division 1
Prescot & Odyssey
Rufford
Norley Hall
Haydock
Chorley St James
Tarleton
Hesketh Bank
Aughton
Winstanley Park
Earlestown
Halsall West End
Portland Wine

Division 2
Newburgh
Whitefield
Bretherton
Prescot & Odyssey 2nds
New Victoria
Southport College
Dalton
Tarleton 2nds
Churchtown
Norley Hall 2nds
Winstanley Park 2nds
Goose Green

Division 3
Moorgate
Bedford Park
Halsall West End 2nds
Prescot & Odyssey 3rds
Aughton 2nds
Whitefield 2nds
Skelmersdale 3rds
Hindley St Peters 3rds
Ashworth
Dalton 2nds
Bretherton 2nds
Earlestown 2nds

Division 4
Hesketh Bank 2nds
Halsall West End 3rds
Rufford 2nds
New Victoria 2nds
Newburgh 2nds
Tarleton 3rds
Chorley St James 2nds
Dalton 3rds
Goose Green 2nds
Hindley St Peters 4ths

Any queries please contact the secretary.

1/12

Full AGM - Wednesday 19th January 2011, 8pm start at Southport FC, Haig Avenue, Southport, PR8 6JZ
Junior Meeting of Clubs - Monday 10th January 2011, 7.30pm start at Burscough CC, School Lane, Burscough, L40 4AE

Paperwork for the AGM will be sent to club secretaries after 21st December.
Paperwork for the Junior meeting of clubs will be sent to the main junior contacts w/c 13th December.

If the details have changed or someone else is in the position of secretary at your club. Please email raymond_partington@sky.com
If the details have changed or someone else is in the charge of your junior section. Please email info@southportcricket.co.uk

27/11

JUNIOR LEAGUE AFTER VOLUNTEERS

The junior league committee are after volunteers to join the committee. At least 1 volunteer is needed to collect results for an age group in the 2011 season. The U11, U13 and U18 age groups are available and the junior league would like to hear from anyone interested in getting involved. Also the committee are looking for someone to help with the administration in winter 2011/12.
If your interested please email info@southportcricket.co.uk

9/11

CHANGE TO ECB GUIDELINES - JUNIOR PLAYERS IN OPEN AGE GROUP CRICKET

According to the LCB website the ECB have changed their guidance on junior players playing open age cricket. Link

Players who are selected in a County U12 squad in Spring for a summer squad or in another squad deemed by ECB Performance Managers to be of a standard above 'District level' for that season are eligible to play Open Age Cricket. This is providing they are at least 11 years old, and in School Year 7 on 1st September in the year preceding the season and have written parental consent to play. In allowing these players to play in Open Age Cricket it is essential that Clubs and Coaches recognise the 'Duty of Care' obligations towards these young players.

This means that County Squad and Area Squad players, both boys and girls are able to play Open Age Group Cricket if they are in U12 Age group and are a minimum of 11 years old on 01 September of the year preceding the season. District and club players who are not in a County or Area squads must wait until they reach the Under 13 age group, 12 years old, Year 8 on 01 September of the preceding year prior to being able to play in any Open Age Cricket, again written parental consent is required for these players.

The Southport League have only just found this information and will consider how this will work in practice. Clubs will be given a copy of the guidance at the junior league meeting of clubs that will be held in January and also the full AGM.

21/10

LCB SHIELD DRAW 2011
On Wednesday 20th October the LCB made the draw for the LCB Shield 2011.

Round 1 - To be played before 15th May
Haydock v Old Trafford (Greater Manchester Amateur Cricket League)
Norley Hall, Prescot & Odyssey, Rufford all have byes to the 2nd round

Round 2 - To be played before 12th June
Gujarat (Bolton Metropolitan) v Haydock or Old Trafford
Norley Hall v Huyton (Merseyside Competition)
Rufford v Friends X1 (Ashton & Oldham Alliance)
Karmad A (Bolton Metropolitan) v Prescot & Odyssey

Full draw


11/10

PRESENTATION EVENING PHOTO'S FOR SALE

Thank you to everyone who attended the league presentation evening and i'm sure you will all agree what a great night it was. The night was sponsored by All Things Mobile Limited, 30 Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1ET. Music was provided by the Sandgrounders who got a great response from the crowd.

To order photo's of the night please visit http://www.photoboxgallery.com/roman-b_photography
Permission was given by the junior teams for photo's to be taken of their players receiving the trophies. Any queries please regarding the permission please contact the club in question.

You can order mugs, calanders, posters etc at the above link.

Here is a suggestion for a photo to use on the mugs. Ray Partington. I'll let you come up with your own jokes!!!

3/10

UMPIRES COURSE THIS WINTER

The Southport League Umpires Association will again be organising an umpires course this winter. Starting on Tuesday 11th January 2011, 7.30pm at Burscough Cricket Club the course will run for 7 weeks. To book a place on the course or for more information contact Jeremy on 01772 815756.
Anyone interested in attending a course for scorers should email: info@southportcricket.co.uk

PRESENTATION EVENING SELL OUT

The league secretary has confirmed the presentation evening is a sell out. People with tickets are asked to arrive early to save any delay in the presentation of the trophies.
The date for award nominations has now passed and any further nominations will not be considered.

19/9

AWARD NOMINATIONS

Clubs are reminded that the league will be presenting an award for both the highest run scorer in 2011 and the highest wicket taker. Nominations are to be made before 30th September to info@southportcricket.co.uk. A sponsor has very kindly agreed to pay for the trophies.
Just to clarify runs and wickets from both the league and cup competitions are to be taken into consideration.

Received: Haydock, Norley Hall, Goose Green, Winstanley Park, Rufford, Mawdesley, Tarleton

ORMSKIRK WIN UNDER 18 PLAY OFF
UNDER 13 CUP SHARED BETWEEN FORMBY & BURSCOUGH

UNDER 13 FINAL OFF
Unfortunately the Under 13 Cup Final was called off on Sunday at Burscough. The league are working with Formby Cricket Club to see if it would be possible to use their artificial football pitches on Sunday 26th September. If this isn't possible the title will be shared.

MAWDESLEY BEAT TARLETON IN U11 PLAY OFF

15/9

PRESENTATION EVENING TICKETS SELLING FAST

The league would suggest clubs contact Ray Partington on his new mobile number 07817511266, to book their presentation evening tickets. Tickets sold are already over the 100 mark. To make sure your tickets are secured please make the payment to Ray prior to the event. The event is likely to be a sell out.

12/9

PRESCOT & ODYSSEY 1ST X1 TAKE 1ST DIVISION TITLE
By beating Halsall West End on Saturday Prescot secured the 1st division title with one game to go. Bretherton 2nds also won the 4th division title as Earlestown had their match rained off.


Prescot & Odyssey 1st X1

7/9

UNDER 13 CUP FINAL/ UNDER 18 DIVISION A PLAY OFF/ UNDER 11 DIVISION B PLAY OFF

Sunday 12th September will see three junior trophy winners decided. Starting at 10am at Burscough CC the Under 13 Final is between Burscough A and Formby. At 1pm at Ormskirk the Under 18 Division A Play Off will take place between Ormskirk and Southport & Birkdale. Also on Sunday Mawdesley welcome Tarleton in the Under 11 Division B Play Off.

HAYDOCK WIN 6 A SIDE

Last Sunday we enjoyed the new promotemequick.com sponsored 6-a-side tournament at Prescot & Odyssey C.C. Massive thanks must go not only to our sponsors, but also to Greg Galbraith, our hosts P & O C.C and their army of volunteers, the umpires John Kendrew, Jeremy Rowe, Gordon Halsall and Dave Lee, together with the various scorers and officials.

Sadly the number of teams was reduced from the planned 12 to 5, thanks to a number of late withdrawals and 'no shows'. However those that were there really enjoyed themselves, both on and off the field. 6-a-side is an excellent form of cricket, once you get your head round the rules, which we did after a couple of games.

Each side played each other once, beginning with P & O 'A' (82 for 0) beating Aughton (75 for 5) by 7 runs on the front pitch, whilst on the back pitch Southport College (102 for 2) beat P & O 'B' (94 for 6).

Southport College then went on to beat P & O 'A' (104 for 2 to 101 for 6) and Aughton (College 59 for 0, Aughton 56 for 5).

Haydock came from behind in the league table, beating Aughton (77 for 3 to 63 for 4), P&O 'A' (70 for 2, 66 for 1) and P&O 'B' (54 for 0 to 48 for 2).

This set up a Grand Final between Haydock and Southport College on the front pitch. Haydock batted first and lost Brown to Wardale's bowling in the second over. The College bowling was tight, as Thirumal struck twice in the third over. Only two balls cleared the boundary and three along the ground in the Haydock innings, struck by Redman (20), who together with Rimmer (18) and Parkinson 11 not out) were the main Haydock contributors. Sudwella took the 4th wicket for Haydock to total 67.

The College reply had a first over boost with Sudwella (26 retired) hitting two boundaries out of 14 runs. The second and third overs produced 10 and 14 runs respectively, with Rimmer taking a wicket in the third. The fourth over proved crucial. Delivered by Platt, the first two balls conceded singles but the third produced a magnificent one handed running catch by skipper Brown on the boundary to restrict College to 50 at the end of the penultimate over compared to Haydock's 52 at that stage. This catch was to be the deciding factor in the game. The last over had some fascinating twists of fortune between the two teams. It was bowled by Brown and after a dot ball and a single, he took a wicket, with College still needing 17 with three balls left. Kumar then hit a boundary '6' - College wanted 11 off two balls. Brown then conceded a single and then gave College some hope with a wide (4 runs). College had one more ball to score 6 for an outright win or 5 to win by less wickets. Brown made sure that he only conceded a single off the last ball to secure the trophy for Haydock.

On the back pitch the Runners Up final was between P & O 'A' and Aughton. P&O 'A' batted first with Crookes (30), Galbraith (34) and Hogan (27) all retiring before a final total of 116 for 0 was reached. Aughton tried valiantly through Rogue (33 retired) and Cullum 21 but a tight final over from Galbraith, with only 9 conceded, meant Aughton finished on 110 for 2 only 7 short of their target.

Thanks once again to everyone involved in this event. There were a lot of good comments at the end and I am sure, with some fine tuning, that it will take place again next year.

All those present should make sure they have a ticket for the League Presentation Night, when they can show their appreciation to Haydock as they receive the promotemequick.com trophy.

Finally ,to some of us the most important thing at any cricket match is the food, which was great. Perhaps next year we can have a six-a-side sausage butty eating contest to run alongside the 6-a-side cricket !

RESULTS
Aughton 75-5, P&O 'A' 82-0,
Southport College 102-2 P & O 'B' 95-6,
Southport College 104-2,P&O 'A' 101-6
Haydock 77-3,Aughton 63-4,
Aughton 101-1, P&O 'B' 55-1,
Haydock 70-2,P&O 'A' 66-1,
Aughton 56-5, Southport College 59-0
P&O 'B' 48-2, Haydock 54-0
P&O 'A' 106-1, P&O 'B' 83-0
Haydock 67-4 Southport College 63-3, (this game doubled as final)

Runners Up final P&O 'A' 116-0, Aughton 110-2

FINAL TABLE
P W PTS
HAYDOCK 4 4 12
S.PORT COLLEGE 4 3 9
P & O 'A' 4 2 6
AUGHTON 4 1 3
P & O 'B' 4 0 0

Winners of the Promotemequick.com 6 a side competition 2010: Haydock

30/8

DARWEN WIN POCHIN CUP
Darwen 3rds beat Prescot & Odyssey 2nds to win the Pochin Cup on Sunday at Rufford.

ORMSKIRK WIN FINALS DAY DOUBLE

At Junior Finals Day Ormskirk won the Davies Shield (U15 Cup) and the Blake Trophy (U18 Cup). They beat Southport and Birkdale in the U15 cup and Ainsdale in the U18 cup. M.O.M in the younger age group was Owen Griffiths and in the older age group the award was given to Sam Illingworth.

25/8

ORMSKIRK JOIN S+B IN U15 FINAL

After beating Ainsdale in the semi final, Ormskirk will now face S+B in the Under 15 Final. The final will take place at Fleetwood Hesketh this Sunday 10am start. In the afternoon (2.30pm) the under 18 final will be between Ormskirk and Ainsdale.


MANY THANKS
Many thanks to Roman Bullock of Romanbphotography for the below photo's of the 20/20 semi final between Chorley St James and Prescot & Odyssey. Photo's of the final will follow shortly.

Roman Bullock

M: 07894 942777

E: romanb-photography@hotmail.co.uk

W: http://www.flickr.com/photos/roman-b_photography/collections/

21/8

HAYDOCK WIN REWARDAWARD 20/20

Haydock beat Prescot and Odyssey in the final of the 20/20 cup. Prescot and Odyssey had beaten Chorley St James by 1 run to reach the final, while Haydock had skittled Hesketh Bank in the other Semi Final.
Thank you to Rufford and Hesketh Bank for hosting the finals day.

Semi Finals

Haydock 128-5
Hesketh Bank 22ao

Prescot & Odyssey 106-8
Chorley St James 105-8

Final

Haydock 114-7
Prescot & Odyssey 98ao

Photo 1. Haydock and Hesketh Bank in action at Hesketh Bank
Photo 2. Ray Partington presents the Rewardaward 20/20 cup to the Haydock captain Ian Brown
Photo 3. The Haydock team with the trophy. Permission has been given to use this photo from Haydock CC.
More photo's to follow...

BRETHERTON SECURE LAST 6 ASIDE SPOT

Bretherton have sucured the last place in the 6 aside tournament sponsored by promotemequick.com
The tournament wil take place on Sunday 5th September at Prescot & Odyssey. Teams are asked to meet for 11.30am for a Noon start. All spectators welcome.

13/8

1.30PM STARTS
Everyone is reminded at from this Saturday all league matches start at 1.30pm.

RUFFORD WIN SANDHURST SHIELD
Rufford beat Haydock in the final of the Sandhurst Shield at Norley Hall. Man of the match was awarded to Mark Golding 62*.




Many thanks to Jeff Gordon from Rufford for allowing the league to use the above photo's.

1. The ball doesn't hit the stumps honest
2. I'll let you make your own decision
3. Mark Golding collects his man of the match award
4. The Rufford team with the Sandhurst Shield



TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR LEAGUE PRESENTATION EVENING

The league has sent the clubs details of the 2010 league presentation evening. Please find details attached.
Adult league clubs have also been asked to submit their highest run scorer and wicket taker at the end of the season. It is the responsibility of the clubs to submit this information. Any queries from individual players about why they weren't included will be directed back to their clubs. Due to the interest in last years presentation evening, the league suggest that tickets are purchased beforehand. Other awards such as rep team player of the year will be awarded as well as the adult and junior trophies.

8/8

CHORLEY ST JAMES LAST TEAM INTO 20/20 FINALS DAY
Chorley St James were the last team to book their place in the 20/20 finals day, as they beat Dalton by 7 wickets.

PRESCOT & ODYSSEY REACH POCHIN FINAL
Prescot & Odyssey 2nds beat Southport College to reach the Pochin Cup final. They will play Darwen 3rds in the final on Sunday 29th August, 1.30pm start at Rufford.

5/8

SANDHURST PARKING
Norley Hall have informed the league of the car parking arrangements for the Sandhurst Shield Final on Sunday 15th August, 1.30pm start. Players and Officials are to park in the normal club car park. Spectators are to park at St Francis Church, City Road, Norley, WN5 0HP.

POCHIN FINAL REARRANGED
After the recent bad weather the league have had to rearrange the Pochin Final. Darwen 3rds beat Bretherton last Sunday and will play the winners of Southport College v Prescot & Odyssey 2nds. The final has been rearranged for Sunday 29th August, 1.30pm start at Rufford CC.

2/8

HAYDOCK & PRESCOT BOOK PLACE AT 20/20 FINALS DAY
Haydock beat New Victoria to book a place in the 20/20 finals day. News of the other two quarter finals to follow shortly. Prescot & Odyssey beat Tarleton.

Semi Final Draw - Sunday 22nd August

SEMI FINALS - START 12PM
Chorley St James or Dalton v Prescot & Odyssey
AT RUFFORD CC

Haydock v Hesketh Bank
AT HESKETH BANK CC

Final - Sunday 22nd August - Approx 3.30pm start
AT RUFFORD CC

LEAGUE REP TEAM LOSE OUT AT COWLING
Photo's of rep team action at Cowling. Match report to follow:

Picture 1. Rob Kenny gets off to a good start
Picture 2. Paul Higham ready to hit another boundary
Picture 3. Great backdrop for playing cricket
Picture 4. District League fielders waiting for a chance





GOOSE GREEN WIN HAMPSON CUP
Runs from Tony Bennett 110 and Mark Prescott 61 helped Goose Green beat Prescot & Odyssey 3rds at Winstanley Park.

31/7

JUNIOR LEAGUE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Under 18 Division A: Play Off Pending
Under 18 Division B: Rainford
Under 15 Division A: Southport and Birkdale
Under 15 Division B: Ainsdale
Under 15 Division C: Newburgh
Under 13 Division A: Southport and Birkdale
Under 13 Division B: Burscough A
Under 13 Division C: Burscough B
Under 11 Division A: Burscough A
Under 11 Division B: Play Off Pending


27/7

HESKETH BANK REACH 20/20 FINALS DAY
Hesketh Bank are the first team to reach 20/20 finals day after beating Rufford in a close run chase. They also reached the finals day last season but lost to Aughton in the semi final.

BRETHERTON WIN LEYLAND TROPHY
Congratulations to Bretherton 2nds who beat Newburgh 2nds on Sunday in the Leyland Trophy final.

WICKET KEEPING CLINIC
Please find attached information about the Mark Bakers Wicket Keeping Clinic

26/7

LEAGUE REP TEAM IN ACTION ON SUNDAY

This Sunday (1st August) the league representative team travel to Cowling C.C to take on the Craven League. The Manorlands Plate will be played for as part of a charity day with all proceeds from the match going to the Sue Ryder Care foundation. Under the captaincy of John Dyson, the lads will be looking to extend their unbeaten run on Yorkshire Day.

J.Dyson (C) (Tarleton), G.Darbyshire (Winstanley Park), K.Crompton (Winstanley Park), S.Howe (Portland Wine), R.Owerkerke (Winstanley Park), R.Lyons (Rufford), R.Kenny (Rufford), G.Ashcroft (Rufford), R.Bannister (Hesketh Bank), D.LeMarinel (Hesketh Bank), R.Johnson (Tarleton). Umpire: R.Partington, Scorer: D.Rigby (New Victoria)

The team are meeting 12pm at Junction 28 of the M6 next to the Best Western Hotel, Ryden Avenue, PR25 4JX.

Cowling CC, Keighley Road, Cowling, BD22 0AA

23/7

UNDER 13 FINAL REARRANGED
Unfortunately due to the recent rain the Under 13 Final has been rearranged. Burscough will now play Formby in the final after beating Southport and Birkdale in the other semi final. The final will be played at Burscough CC on Sunday 12th September starting at 10am.

19/7

RUFFORD IN SANDHURST FINAL
Rufford beat league leaders Prescot & Odyssey on Sunday and will now play Haydock in the final. The winners will be guaranteed a place in the LCB Shield in 2011.

UNDER 18 PLAY OFF
Ormskirk had their last Under 18 league match rained off on Monday and the Division A title will be decided by a play off. Their opponents will be Southport and Birkdale. More details to follow.

14/7

Haydock beat Mawdesley last Sunday to progress to the Sandhurst Final to be held at Norley Hall. The other semi final between Rufford and Prescot & Odyssey is due to be played on Sunday 18th July. For more details on the Sandhurst Shield competition please see the relevant draw page.

Outdoor 6 a side Competition

I'm pleased to say I can now announce the details of the 6 a side competition. The competition will take place at Prescot & Odyssey CC on Sunday 5th September. More details attached.

The sponsors of the competition are Promotemequick.com - for more information see the attached flyer

The following teams have entered:

Rufford A, Rufford B, Chorley St James, Skelmersdale, New Victoria, Newburgh, Tarleton,
Prescot & Odyssey A, Prescot & Odyssey B, Bretherton, Aughton, Hesketh Bank, Southport College, Haydock

Places will be allocated to the first 12 teams who pay their entry fee to league treasurer.

There are still some vacancies for entry to the 6 aside competition and any club who is interested should email info@southportcricket.co.uk

6/7

On Sunday the Senior Representative Xl achieved their first win since being reformed, against the Greater Manchester Amateur League at Houghton Green C.C in Denton.
Batting first we were 21 for 2 after 7 overs, following which we recovered to 77 for 3, thanks to a partnership of 56 between Steve Howe (Portland Wine) (42) and Stuart Little (Bretherton) (14). Unfortunately we lapsed again and 77 for 3 became 99 for 6 in the 17th over. Skipper John Dyson (Tarleton) (42) began a partnership with Ricky Lyons (Rufford) during which Ricky began hitting the bowlers all over the place. By the time Dyson was LBW in the 27th over 71 more runs had been added for the 7th wicket and Lyons was well on his way to a phenomenal 139 not out. This comprised 14 6's, 6 4s, 5 2s, 1 3 and 18 singles, the ball disappearing several times out of the ground and even over adjacent houses. After the 8th wicket fell with the score on 170 he was partnered by Gary Darbyshire (Winstanley Park) (27 not out)who , between the two of them, put on an unbroken stand of 130 in 14 overs. In the final over Lyons hit five sixes to bring the total to 300 for 8. His century came up in 69 balls and his 139 was off 77 balls.

Picture 1: Ricky celebrating his century
Picture 2: Ricky smacks another six over the house



When Greater Manchester batted openers S.Shah (47) and A.Bukarhi (15) started where Lyons had left off. The first wicket cost 53 runs before Lyons caught and bowled Bukhari (15) in the 7th over but S.Shah maintained his devastating hitting with 5 sixes, if anything going further than those hit by Lyons. If he maintained this assault then overhauling 300 was not impossible.Ricky Lyons took the wicket of Drubha (14) with the first ball of the 11th over and the following ball ,after several chances were spurned ,Shah was eventually caught by Tony Bennet (Goose Green) on the boundary. Greater Manchester then recovered thanks to Mahmuda (38) and Arif (40), who brought them back into the game with a stand of 75 for the fourth wicket, both being removed by the bowling of Ryan Owerkerke, firstly having Mamudha stumped by his Winstanley Park colleague Gary Derbyshire and then bowling Arif. Greater Manchester kept up the required run rate but were losing wickets. Gary Darbyshire made another stumping, this time off the bowling of John Dyson with the score on 191 for 6, followed quickly by Ryan Owerkerke bowling Gondal. A run out and a catch by Steve Howe off that man Lyons continued the good work. A.Shah (25) had remained steadfast at the other end until he was finally bowled by Darren Le Marinel in the 36th over to achieve a 76 run win for the Southport League.

The final bowling figures were - R.Lyons 7 - 1 - 43 - 4, D.Le Marinel 6.1 - 0 - 60 - 1,
D.Kirk 3 - 0 - 26 - 0 R.Johnson 3 - 0 - 19 - 0
R.Owerkerke 8 - 0 - 31 - 3 J.Dyson 8 - 0 - 38 - 1

Southport League - J.Dyson (Tarleton), A.Bennet (Goose Green), R.Kenny (Rufford), S.Howe (Portland Wine), S.Little (Bretherton), D.Le Marinel (Hesketh Bank), D.Kirk (Hesketh Bank), R.Lyons (Rufford), R.Owerkerke (Winstanley Park), G.Darbyshire (Winstanley Park), R.Johnson (Tarleton).

All in all it was reported that 16 balls were lost during this match. I think Ricky claims the M.O.M award !

Our thanks must go to our hosts the Greater Manchester Amateur Cricket League for their enjoyable hospitality, for playing the game in the right spirit and being great opponents again. Not to forget the people at Houghton Green C.C who had made the game possible.We look forward to you all coming to the Southport area next year.

Please find below of photo from the Junior League 50th Anniversary match between the League rep team and a Junior League Old Boys X1. Thanks to Alex Rigby from New Victoria CC for taking the photo and filming the game. The league are looking to produce a highlights DVD of the game and are exploring the possibility of showing at the league presentation evening.

20/20 draw

Hope you enjoyed the group stages of the Rewardaward 20/20 cup. At least we had good weather. Qualification was tight and came down to run rate.

Please find below the qf draw with suggested dates and start times. If your club isn't available for that date please ring the opposition and rearrange. Games must be played by the end of July.

Thursday 15th July Chorley St James v Dalton 6.30pm start

Tuesday 20th July Rufford v Hesketh Bank 6.30pm start

Tuesday 20th July Prescot & Odyssey v Tarleton 6.30pm start

Thursday 22nd July Haydock v New Victoria 6.30pm start

ANDREW 'FREDDIE' FLINTOFF COMING TO S&B??

Following the success of the recent Chance to Shine initiative for primary school girls in Southport, S&B has teamed up with the Andrew Flintoff Cricket Academy to put on a girls-only Summer Camp at Trafalgar Road on 5/6 August. This is aimed primarily at girls aged 9 - 16, although younger girls are also welcome.

The camp will run from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. each day and the cost is a very reasonable £45. A 'flyer' for the event is attached containing further information and anyone interested should call 0800-345-7480 to book. Details of the event will also be posted on the AFCA website shortly:

www.andrewflintoffcricketacademy.co.uk

As for Freddie, we are promised that a cricket 'celebrity' will be visiting the camp - so who knows?

Flyer attached

Tony Elwood
Chairman
S&BCC

2/7

The league rep team are away to the Greater Manchester Amateur League on Sunday 4th July at Haughton Green C.C, Kendal Avenue, Denton, M34 7GZ. The game is due to start at 2pm.

26/6

Please take note of the excellent acheivement of Tony Bennett from Goose Green who has now surpassed 1000 league runs in half a season.

Bedford Park will be playing all home games this season at Abbey Lane.

Southport and Birkdale beat Rainford to win the U11 cup and represent the league in the Lancashire Cup. They will play Horwich from the Bolton League.

7/6

On behalf of the executive committee I would like to apologise for the downtime we have experience with the website. There was a problem with the registration of the domain name that I was unaware of. Hopefully we should be ok going forward.

Please can you forward any emails you have tried to send to info@southportcricket.co.uk in the last week.

Andy

21/5

The League Chairman has requested that any club who would be interested in promotion (to the Liverpool Comp) at the next available opportunity please contact the league secretary asap.
The League Secretary will be ringing round the 1st division clubs to get their opinion before a meeting takes place with Liverpool Comp and the Merseyside Comp on 1st June.

18/05

ADULT REP TEAM v JUNIOR LEAGUE OLD BOYS X1

SUNDAY 23RD MAY 2010
1PM START
AT RAINFORD CRICKET CLUB
JUBILEE RECREATION GROUND
CHURCH ROAD
RAINFORD
WA11 8HE
(BEHIND PARISH CHURCH)

MATCH PROGRAMME AVAILABLE

ANY QUERIES RING ANDY ON 01704 546293

30/4

Please note that the Dalton secretary Mr G Walker has resigned and until further notice Chairman Mike Woods will be taking over the secretaries duties. The contact details for Mike Woods are in the handbook.

28/4

With great thanks Aughton Cricket Club has a NEW sight screen from all the efforts of our Phil Gibbon. Phil has been working with Farmer Alcock in reconstructing a new sight screen and the result is brilliant.

Phil and Mr Alcock have saved us hundreds of pounds and delivered the best possible sight screen, the difference is amazing.

Thank you Phil, you are a treasure and the quality of workmanship is fantastic.

5/04

With the start of the season less than a week away, the league would like to wish all clubs good luck in 2010. The 1st division season starts on Saturday 10th April, with the other divisions starting a week later on Saturday 17th April.

Please note the early umpire appointments can be found on the relevant fixture page. Umpires have been appointed for the 1st division upto 8th May, the odd 2nd division game and the early rounds of the cup compititions. These however are subject to change.

Clubs are reminded to send their results to the web site using the templates found on the home page.

27/03

Clubs are reminded they can pick up the league handbooks from their nominated venue on Tuesday 30th March. Scoresheets etc will also be available to pick up.

Please find attached a list of clubs and which venue they have nominated. Do not turn up at another venue other than the one you have nominated between 7pm and 8.30pm.

List of clubs

Please note at Rainford we will be inside the Red Lion pub, next to the cricket ground.

Any queries ring Ray Partington on 07917331158.

27/03

Players who have been nominated for the adult rep team are reminded to turn up at the trial at Southport and Birkdale Cricket Club, Trafalgar Road, Southport. PR8 2HF. The trial is on Sunday 28th March starting at 2pm, please turn up early so we can get started on time.

Any queries please ring Gordon Halsall on 07754 490 5003

21/03

Clubs will be contacted once the handbooks are ready and will be required to collect them from a choice of locations.

Please don't turn up at Newburgh this Wednesday.

6/03

On Friday 5th March the Southport Visiter printed two excellent reports about the Southport League. If you can't get hold of a copy of the newspaper, please see the following links to the newspaper website.
The league would like to thank the Southport Visiter for their excellent coverage of the Southport League.

Adult League Report
Junior League Report

The reports may have been printed in other local newspapers. If you see a report about the league, please email info@southportcricket.co.uk

6/03

Please note Aughton CC have withdrawn their Under 13 team from the league and cup. Clubs will have a free week when they should have been playing Aughton.

20/02

The league are pleased to announce that the Rewardaward 20/20 cup fixtures are out.

20/20 Fixtures

18/02

Hi

It has been brought to my attention that there was a mistake on the Under 15 Division A fixtures. Please find an amended version in the Under 15 Division B section of the web site.

I apologise for any problems this may cause.

Please note no other age groups or divisions are effected.

Many Thanks

Andy Addison (Junior Secretary)

17/02

Mawdesley a Focus Club!

We are delighted to announce that Lancashire Cricket Board have selected Mawdesley CC as one of its Focus Clubs. The Club is now the centre of a Focus Club Community Cluster for the Mawdesley area and will be supported in continuing to develop strong links and partnerships with schools (primary, secondary, special education needs schools, high and further education colleges), local community groups (including youth clubs, brownies, guides, cubs, etc...) and local business and sponsors.

Across the 39 County Cricket Boards in England and Wales there are currently around 1,400 identified Focus Clubs. Focus Clubs are selected by County Boards on the basis that:

· They are identified as a key deliverer within the County Cricket Board Strategic Development Plan.

· They are committed to delivery of junior development programmes and/or development activities with specific target groups (disability, women/girls, and ethnic minorities).

· They are able to access and utilise ECB, County Cricket Board and local development resources to support the delivery of their club development plan.

This is recognition for all the plans Mawdesley have put in place and is a huge achievement for a club of it's size. Everyone associated with the Club should be proud of the part they have played in the steps towards Focus Club status; from the development of the junior structure and building successful schools partnerships, through the on-field success to the awarding of Clubmark status. Huge congratulations to the junior committee and all those who volunteer their time.

Mawdesley CC look forward working in cooperation across the community and with the LCB in improving and expanding their school’s program and providing a route for young cricketers to excel.

9/2

The Junior League Committee would like to confirm the junior league fixtures for the 2010 season.

Please find attached fixtures below: Many Thanks to Dave Addison for double checking the fixtures.

Under 18 A
Under 18 B
Under 15 A
Under 15 B
Under 15 C
Under 13 A
Under 13 B
Under 13 C
Under 11 A
Under 11 B

5/2

On Wednesday the junior league committee made the 2010 Junior League cup draws.

2010 cup draws

The fixtures are being double checked and will forwarded to clubs along with the draws next week.

17/01

20/20 & 6 a side entry forms are to be returned by 31st January. Make sure your club don't miss out on these tournaments.

Forms to be returned to Andy Addison, 3 Oak Street, Southport, PR8 6BW

7/01

The Chairman and the Secretary have confirmed that the adult fixtures and cup draws have officially been announced. Clubs will be able to pick up a printed version at the league AGM.

Adult fixtures
Adult cup draws

Any queries please contact the Secretary.

The executive committee would like to say a big thank you to Gary Hughes for writing the fixtures in 2010.

17/12

The league executive are pleased to announce the date of the AGM. It will take place on Wednesday 13th January 2010 at Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue, Southport, for directions please visit www.southportfc.net

Club representatives, Life Vice Presidents, Umpire reps and league executive members are asked to meet at 7.45pm for a 8pm start.

More information has been sent to clubs and other individuals this week and they should receive these by Monday at the latest. Clubs have also been sent entry forms for various competitions including the Rewardaward 20/20 Cup and also nomination forms for the league rep team.

Also clubs should have already received notice of the junior league meeting to be held on Monday 11th January 2010 starting at 8pm at Burscough CC, School Lane, Burscough, L40 4AE.

22/11

Today the league had a trial indoor cricket match at Skelmersdale Leisure Centre. The trial match was a success with participants agreeing that the format was great fun. Thank you to Graham Walker and Gary Southworth for organising two teams. Also thank you to Mia Faza for umpiring the match.
The plan is now to take the idea back to the league committee and see what place indoor cricket can have within the Southport League.

Photo's from indoor match:

Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3

Also please note the web master hasn't yet received the league structure, but will put it on the website as soon as received.

14/11

Steve Kain of Newburgh Sports Club has made the league aware of the sad news concerning Peter Crowell.
Unfortunately Peter passed away recently and was a former player, scorer and president of Newburgh Cricket Club. Donations to North West Ambulance.

12/11

With the increase of teams in the league for 2010, the league are looking to recruit more umpires. Both Saturday and Sunday appointments available.
Umpires training course commences on January 19th 2010 at Burscough CC. (7.30pm) for about 6-8 weeks.
Thoroughly recommended for new or old umpires ! Provisional cost £20, contact Jeremy Rowe - 01772 815756

11/11

The league are pleased to announce the following in relation to the 2010 season.

Mawdesley will be playing in the Southport League
The new clubs have been accepted
Division 1 will start a week early on Saturday 10th April
Division 1 will finish a week later on Saturday 18th September
Division 1 will play the late May Bank Holiday and the Bank Holiday in August
All other divisions will start a week later on Saturday 17th April with no Bank Holiday fixtures and finish on Saturday 11th September

The league are waiting for confirmation of a 3rd X1 that may be joining the league before any further details are released. More details should be available early next week.

Any queries please contact the league secretary.

8/11

The league are exploring the possibility of indoor cricket, after a number of clubs expressed an interest in indoor cricket on the questionnaire.

The league are holding a trial match at Skelmersdale Leisure Centre, Digmoor Road, Skelmersdale WN8 9NL to see if the venue and rules work.

After discussions with Phil Carder (treasurer) it has been agreed a trial match will take place to see if the format and the venue is suitable. If successful a tournament would be organised for the following winter, if enough clubs are interested.

The venue has been booked for Sunday 22nd November, 3.45pm meet.

If your club is interested please email info@southportcricket.co.uk. The players don't have to be registered in the Southport League at this stage. One team is already signed up and the next team to contact me will get the place. Each team would need to be of 6 players.

As with all West Lancs indoor sporting venues, each individual would be required to pay 80p to enter the venue. For the trial match the league will cover any additional costs.

5/11

The Secretary has informed the webmaster that Prescot & Odyssey are now joining the Southport League. On Wednesday 11th November the league structure will be decided.

26/10

Ray Partington (Secretary) has informed the webmaster that he has received a registration form from Whitefield CC. Along with Norley Hall and Haydock, Whitefield were members of the Merseyside and Southport Alliance in 2009. Clubs who didn't qualify for the Liverpool Competition 3rd Division have been free agents since the end of the season and these 3 clubs have decided to join the Southport League. The league executive are meeting in early November to decide the league structure for 2010. The league are likely to hear from another potential member club by the end of the week.

26/09

Thank you to everyone who attended the presentation evening. A good night was had by all and the league will be looking to run another one next season. A special thank you to Ray Partington, Phil Carder and Andy Addison who organised the evening.

Please find a selection of photo's from the evening.

Tarleton with the Under 13 Division B Trophy
J.Ashton from Bretherton scored the most runs in 2009
K.Crompton from Winstanley Park with the most wickets in 2009
Tarleton with the Rewardaward 20/20 cup
Mawdesley with the Sandhurst Shield

There are a number of other photo's. If you would like a particular photo please email info@southportcricket.co.uk

15/09

PRESENTATION EVENING - ADULT + JUNIOR

FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2009

AT SOUTHPORT FOOTBALL CLUB, HAIG AVE, SOUTHPORT, PR8 6JZ

DOORS OPEN 7.45PM FOR 8PM START UNTIL 11.45PM

SUITABLE FOR JUNIORS, WIVES AND GIRLFRIENDS

NIGHT WILL INCLUDE:
RAFFLE PRIZES
BUFFET
SPEAKER
QUIZ
PRESENTATION OF ADULT AND JUNIOR TROPHIES

ADMISSION BY RAFFLE TICKET £4.50 EACH

CLUBS SHOULD CONTACT RAY PARTINGTON WITH ROUGH NUMBERS THAT WILL BE ATTENDING FROM THEIR CLUB