Dear Colts, Parents and Carers
Summer is approaching and hopefully we can look forward to a vastly different cricket season from last year.
Covid-19. Although everything seems to be going in the right direction, we still have a few more months left on the Governments roadmap. I would remind everyone that If you or anyone attending the cricket club have one or more of the Covid-19 symptoms you should not attend any cricket activity and must follow NHS and PHE guidance on self-isolation. Social distancing must still be practised.
Outdoor Coaching evenings will all take place on Friday evenings at a cost of £2 per session: –
U15’s, U13’s, U11’s and U9’s on a Friday evening starting 23rd April 2021 – (6pm-7.30pm)
Registration Evening
Wickford Cricket Club Junior Section would like to invite you to our start of season registration evening on Friday 23rd April 2021 at 6:00pm at the Dick Patmore Memorial Sports Ground (Cricket Club). Due to Covid-19 restrictions we have decided not to have our usual start of season BBQ.
Fun training will be available for the juniors between 6:00 and 7:30pm. The bar will be open from 6pm onwards and throughout the season but will be operated under the Covid-19 regulations that are in place at the time.
We have the same Kit supplier and sponsor as per last season. Details of kit available can be found on the Fenton Sports website on the attached link https://www.fentonsportsonline.com/collections/wickford-cc. New kit is available to purchase either from the online Club shop or in store at Fenton Sports, unit 7 Thomasin Road, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1LG. The shop phone number is 01277 219438 or mobile 07880 496665.
We would like all colts to have a Wickford Shirt and Cap so that we look like a smart professional looking team at matches.
We will be enrolling the juniors for the summer and the joining fees this year are: –
Under 11 – £35. Under 13 – £45. Under 15 – £55.
Subscriptions can be paid in full direct to the Wickford Cricket Club bank account at: –
Barclays Bank, Code 20-04-96 Bank account number 70683450
Please remember it is essential to quote your son or daughters full name in the reference box, so that the Treasurer can identify payments.
Please send completed registration forms by email to Alan Moss, [email protected] or bring them to the registration evening. Note that if you have three children wishing to attend summer coaching then you will only need to pay for two summer memberships, but all will need to pay during weekly training.
Also note, even if you have completed a form before (last year) we ask that you complete a new form so we can continue to update our database, this is a mandatory requirement.
Weekly Training Sessions
Training will be conducted under the Covid-19 guidelines issued by the ECB. More details of these will be issued before training starts.
All colts must register before training commences. This way we know exactly who is there, that we have emergency contact details and that everyone has paid their £2 subs.
Additional News
Support Our Coaches: I would like to remind all parents that our coaches are all volunteers, they are not paid. They are giving up their spare time to coach and run the cricket teams and therefore deserve to be appreciated and respected by all.
Unlike Football and some other sports, it can be difficult to involve all players in all matches because we are limited to say 10 or 11 players depending on the age group. We are unable to bring on substitutes like other sports so the Coaches team selection should be accepted and respected, we will always try and act as fairly and reasonably as possible to whilst trying to remain competitive as a club.
We are always looking for more coaches & support helpers to help with coaching in the evenings and on match days to help provide the juniors with the best opportunities possible.
So please do not feel put off if you have no coaching/cricketing background. If you are interested in becoming a support coach, then please do not hesitate in contacting myself or any of the coaches listed below. Note: Wickford CC is committed in giving training to any of its volunteers in First Aid, Child Protection and ECB cricket coaching courses.
AllStars Cricket
This year we be running the ECB AllStars Programme for 5–8-year-olds on Fridays from 5pm – 5.45pm. This will be starting up on Friday 7th May. Those signing up to the programme will receive 8 training sessions and a full kit for £40 per person. For further information please refer to the Allstar Webpage https://www.ecb.co.uk/play/all-stars or contact one of us.
Junior Manager Line-up 2021
o Allstars (5-8years) – Larry Johnson
o U9 – Harry Johnson and Josh Spooner
o U11 – Craig Smith
o U13 – Lee Grimes
o U15 – T.B.C.
o U19 – Mike Spooner
New players
We are looking for new players across all age groups from 6 years through to adults, so please bring along any friends that may be interested in joining.
We look forward to seeing you all at the registration evening & through-out the year.
Alan, Lys, Craig
Junior Cricket Management Team
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