Week 2 - 1st Team game is cancelled

The 1st team game has been called off. The outfield is heavily waterlogged and even if there were no rain until 1.30pm tomorrow, it would still be too wet to play. The picture below is not indicative of the cricket pitch itself, but shows how much rain has fallen (far end of field).

 

 

Week 2 - Weather Update

The 1st XI game is currently still on pending news from East Keswick. A decision could be made on Friday (before 12pm) to call the game off if it looks likely the outfield and wicket will still be unplayable come Saturday lunchtime. If there is a chance the game will go ahead the decision will be delayed until later on Friday, or possibly first thing Saturday morning. A team has been selected and can be seen here. Transport to follow on the East Keswick Facebook page.

Edit - Covers have been on the wicket, but there has been so much rain the chances are it has run under them and on to the wicket. The outfield was still wet from last weekend and another 5cm of rain over the last two days is likely to mean large puddles of water on the outfield. We shall see....

The 2nd XI game away at Kippax has been called off.

2nd XI vs Kippax Rained Off

The East Keswick 2nd XI vs Kippax (away) for this Saturday (28/04/12) has been called off due to a water logged pitch.

Our next fixture is vs Wighill Park (Away) on the 12th of May.

Week 1 - Results

The opening week of the 2012 season saw the first XI take all six points and win at Sherburn by two wickets thanks to some excellent Keswick bowling and some composed batting at the death.

The 2nd XI also bowled well to dismiss Sicklinghall for a small total, only to fail to chase down the total and lose by 33 runs.

Match reports to follow.

B Team Transport vs Sicklinghall

Check the FB page for details.

I have mass messaged those involved as well

Pray for sunshine

Week 1 - Transport

Please see the Facebook page for transport arrangements for the Week 1 games.

Team Selection : Two changes

Due to some confusion on the part of the 1st team skipper, there have been a couple of small changes to the teams on Saturday. Please see the Team selection page for confirmation.

Week 1 - Team Selection

The team selections for week 1 have been made and can be seen here.

If you are unable to play, please let your respective captain in as much time as possible.

The sound of leather on willow is almost here....

With the season starting this Saturday the club would like to wish all our players the best of luck and a successful year. We've lost a few players and gained a few more, so hopefully there will be plenty of competition for places.

• For those 1st team players who are driving to Sherburn you can get directions by clicking on the link in the Upcoming Fixtures box on the right of the screen. If you've never driven to East Keswick's ground before you can click here for a map.
• The club tries to maintain a fair selection policy regarding all players. It's not always easy to keep everyone happy, but to give you some idea of how we try and do things you can read about it here.
• We will confirm the price of playing each game (subs) and the club registration fee. Please make sure you read it and understand the costs involved. The club isn't here to make a profit, just to provide people with the opportunity to play cricket. Like all things however this comes at a running cost to the club (cost of balls, petrol, maintenance etc.)

Final Net Practice

Just a reminder that the net practice at Headingley indoor nets on Sunday, 15th April will be the last one before the season starts.

Strange posts....

I've removed the random hacked posts that appeared on the blog. Goes without saying, don't click on anything that isn't cricket related!

Player Availability - 2012 Season

If you know of any Saturday games between the 21st April and the 15th September that you are unavailable for, can you please let the club know by e-mailing us so we can plan ahead a little and work out weeks we might have low numbers.

Also, if during the season you find you cant play a specific week, please try to remember to let us know in as much time as is practically possible.

Pre-Season Inter Club Warm up Match

There is a warm-up game (this) Saturday 14th, April at home, 1pm start (1.30pm latest) This will be an inter-club game between 1st and 2nd team players (possibly mixed teams).

If you would like to play please complete the form linked below. Last submissions to be entered before 12pm on Friday.

There will be no charge to play, but if you would like some food between innings please bring £3 to contribute towards the cost.

You can complete the form here.

Cricket Nets - 8th April

Just a reminder that there are no nets on Sunday 8th April because it is Easter weekend.

2nd Team Friendly matches

Two 2nd team friendly matches have been added to the fixture list during the weeks where there are no league games. These are against Church Fenton and will take place on the 9th June and 25th August.