Belhus Cricket Club Youths News Flash
SUSSEX YOUTH TOUR - ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL ADDED TO ITINERARY (final update - 8th Aug 2008)
Following the success of this year's Sussex youth tour, Roedean School have confirmed that they will be able to host our party again for 2008. The dates of our tour are therefore confirmed as being from Monday 11th August until Friday 15th August 2008, both days inclusive.
It has been agreed that our 2008 tour will be extended to include the U17 age group. This means that all of the 2007 players will be invited back and closes the age gap between the youth and senior tours. As last year, the youth tour is open to all juniors who have played 40 overs per side cricket or equivalent. Last year, we had three U11 players on the tour party, being Harry Levy, Ryan Wells and Donovan Wright, who enjoyed the tour just as much as anyone else!
We have kept in touch with the teams we played in 2007. Each of our hosts received a thank you card, showing a print of Lord's by Jack Russell. While our tour itinerary will be shaped by our host club's Sussex Junior Cricket Festival fixtures, Henfield have already agreed to host us in 2008 as they do not take part in the Festival.
A pre-tour visit to Roedean School was undertaken on Thursday 8th May, to confirm all arrangements. This year our party will have exclusive use of Keswick House, a self-contained residential block, for those who went last year it is the building close to the indoor swimming pool.
Roedean notified us that, due to increased costs, mainly on fuel and food, it is necessary in pass on these costs and reluctantly advised us that the costs has increased by £5 per person per night. Therefore the overall accommodation cost per person this year is £120. As last year, junior players accompanied by a parent and not requiring transport will have all their cricket match expenses paid for them. So there will be no additional costs (except Belhus apparel). If there are a number of members on the tour who require transport, then the cost of coach or minibus hire, including fuel will be divided up between those who need it, along with a fair proportion of the costs for cricket teas, balls and presentations. The final, overall price for those unaccompanied/requiring transport has been decided as being £170, that is £120 payable to Roedean and £50 payable to Belhus Cricket Club.
We now have a cricket fixture confirmed for all five days of the tour (see below). Additionally, the senior fixture at Leeds Castle has been arranged by our Fixture Secretary, Fred Taylor, as part of the club's senior midweek fixture list.
PRE-TOUR BARBECUE
The club would like to say a big THANK YOU to all those who stepped to help out at the successful youth tour fund-raising barbecues which were held on Friday 11th July and Saturday 12th July. Totals of £70.10 and £37.00 were raised, despite the unfavourable weather.
FINAL TOUR PARTY IS 45-STRONG
Our final tour party is as follows: 16 players - George Brooks, Danny Chandler, Ricki Ellis, Tony Ellis, Michael Fogg, Gavin Jefferies, Owen Jefferies, Danny Joyce, Dale Kenyon, Harry Levy, Danny Norris, Jason Peters, Ryan Prendergast, Chris Sharp, Ryan Wells and Billy Winter. In addition, we currently have 21 adults, 5 non-playing juniors and 3 infants. A tour party of 45 in total.
The club has decided on the appointments of team captains (one per match) and the captains have attended a meeting to finalise the team selections. A copy of the team selections will be available in the clubhouse from 9th August onwards and have also been emailed to players will a known email address.
TOUR PARTY POLO SHIRTS
Jackie and Ron have kindly agreed to source polo shirts for the tour party, which will be embroidered with the Belhus CC badge and tour lettering. The cost per shirt will be about ten pounds each. We ask that all members of the tour party advise Jackie or Ron of your shirt size (ie XXL, XL, L, M, S) as soon as possible.
TOUR HANDBOOK
A tour handbook will be issued shortly before the tour, which will include the itinerary and emergency contact details. The publication will be available for collection in the clubhouse over the weekend of 9-10 August, with any players not selected for the weekend having their copy posted. With many thanks to Barry Ruck for arranging production of the tour handbook.
FIXTURES
Monday 11th August 2008: At St. Matthias Cricket Club, playing at the University of Sussex Falmer Sports Complex, Mill Street, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9PE (postcode is approximate, based on internet research). 2pm start. It is envisaged that St Matthias will field a team from the same squad that we played last year.
Tuesday 12th August 2008: At Littlehampton, Clapham and Patching Cricket Club, The Sportsfield, St. Floras Road, Littlehampton, BN17 6BD, 2pm start. Hosts will comprise a mixture of U17, U16 and U15 players.
Wednesday 13th August 2008: At Henfield Cricket Club, The Common, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9RP, 2pm start. Hosts will be junior mixed age groups. Also adult fixture at Leeds and Broomfield Cricket Club, at Leeds Castle, 2pm start.
Thursday 14th August 2008: At Sidley Cricket Club, Gullivers Sports Ground, Glovers Lane, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex TN39 5AJ. 2pm start. Hosts will be an adult midweek XI comprising 2nd & 3rd XI adults plus juniors. Possibly preceded by morning visit to Eastbourne Air Show .
Friday 15th August 2008: At Lewes Priory Cricket Club, Lewes Sports Club, Stanley Turner Recreation Ground, Kingston Road, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3NB. Match Balls kindly sponsored by Newbery Bat Company. Our hosts will field a team comprising strong junior players from their U17, U15 and U14 squads.
We would like to record our sincere thanks to our hosts - without you we would have no tour! We are deeply indebted to you. Thank you once again.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is confirmed as being at Keswick House, Roedean School, Roedean Lane, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5RQ. Unfortunately, Roedean will not be able to provide accommodation for a small number of our party at the weekend before or after the tour. This is because the expected small numbers involved would not make it viable to cover employing staff during the extra few days.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Cliff Cansdale would be keen to learn of activities that could be added to the tour itinerary. Suggestions so far include a curry night at a local restaurant and a table tennis competition. Meanwhile Ron Norris has decided to put up a trophy for the Tennis competition and has also kindly offered to manage the tour barbecue evening once again. There is also the option of re-visiting the tenpin bowling centre at Brighton Marina, which was enjoyed by all in 2007.
On the first day of our tour (Monday 11th August), there is a floodlit cricket match taking place at Sussex County Cricket Club, Eaton Road, Hove, 2.30pm start. It is a one-day international, 50 overs per side, between England U19 and New Zealand U19. Admission is free.
For those interested in football, Brighton and Hove Albion will be playing their first round home Carling Cup match against Barnet at the Withdean Stadium, during the week of the tour. The exact date is Tuesday 12th August, 7.45pm kick-off.
A personal note to all tour party members from Cliff Cansdale:
It has been a real pleasure putting together the plans for the club's eleventh youth tour. I would like to thank everyone who has helped with the tour, and, at the risk of forgetting someone in which case profound apologies are given, I would specifically like to mention the parent who donated the food for the fund-raisng barbecues; To Carol and friends for the fund-raising raffle; To Ian Wright who, for the second time this season, navigated to Sussex for the pre-tour meeting at Roedean, on a day when it was purely co-incidental that Sussex CCC were playing at home; To Ian again and the small band of club colleagues who manned the fund raising barbecues, to Brian Edwards for his contacts and help in securing use of a minibus, with special thanks too to Bill Taylor, then must not forget June Villette and Barry Ruck for the production of the handbook and Denis Reed for its content and layout. To Jim Robertson, the club treasurer, for making sure the bills get paid on time and last, but by no means least, Ron and Jackie Norris for organising the tour polo shirts.
Recent Mailshot - Documentation Guide
During the period 25th-31st May, a mailshot was issued to all known prospective tour party members. Here is some guidance and explanatory notes for some of the documentation enclosed:
General Safety Notes and Risk Assessment
The General Safety Notes should be read thoroughly and should also be read in conjunction with the Risk Assessment document. These two documents set out our safety standards and all tour party members are expected to comply with the recommendations specified. Safety is of absolute paramount importance to us all.
Roedean Booking Form
One booking form will suffice. There are two signature boxes at the bottom of the form; the first one should be left blank (as this is for Roedean signature); it is the bottom signature box that should be signed by an a parent or legal guardian aged 18 or over. Keep one copy for yourself for your own records. A reminder that one copy of the form should be sent with your cheque made payable to "Roedean School Enterprises Ltd".
Incidentally, should you need to cancel a booking, Roedean will accept cancellations up to two weeks prior to the start of the tour, thereafter no refunds will be permissable. For your security, contracts for accommodation and services at Roedean School are direct between the named individuals on each booking form and Roedean School, Belhus CC are not party to any contract for accommodation or other services at Roedean.
Player Profile Template Form
This form has been reproduced from the latest publication of the England and Wales Cricket Board's "Safe Hands" child welfare policy. It might have been easier if it was called "Emergency Details" form for that is what exactly it is.
On the third page there is reference to a section 6 (which does not exist) and we believe it should read "Section 5".
This is being queried with the authors of the form.
This form is essentially for the small number of juniors that tour with us who are permitted to be unaccompanied, but for good practice we recommend a form is submitted for every junior player on the tour party.
EABC: Avery cages Essex to draw but Boys Clubs finish undefeated
Colchester Royal Grammar School U12 160-6 dec
Essex Association of Boys Clubs U12 124-5 (match drawn)
Like the U14s playing on the adjacent ground, the Essex U12s also fielded first as the grammar school reached 35-2 after the first ten overs. A partnership of 72 ensued between M. Clark and Brenson, which took the score to 107 after 22 overs. Clark went on to make 46, which left the visitors a target of 161 in 32 overs. Unfortunately, wickets fell too frequently for any stability to be established as the Boys Clubs had to be content with a draw. Pick of the home bowling was Avery with 1-9 from four overs as Luke Williams top scored for Essex with 31 not out. Events Co-ordinator for the Essex Association of Boys Clubs, Keith Cramner said: "Without doubt the under twelves were very happy with the result as this means they have been unbeaten throughout the season. Well done to all our boys who have represented us this year and we look forward to seeing all the players at our schools fixtures again next year".
EABC: Levy steps up to hit 28 then takes 1-19 at Colchester Royal Grammar
Colchester Royal Grammar School U14 266-4 dec
Essex Association of Boys Clubs U14 144-4 (match drawn).
The visiting Boys Clubs' representative team won the toss at Colchester and invited their Colchester hosts to take first knock on a warm but breezy day. The decision looked a good one as opening batsman King was caught by Joshi at cover point. Gardner soon followed for 17 with the score on 45. Unfazed by the early loss, Rich and West then put the Essex bowling to the sword as they added 215 for the third wicket in 23 overs taking the score to 260. West finished with a magnificent 127 to his name and Rich ending with a fine 76. The pick of the Boys Clubs' bowling being Bottoms 1-16 and Harry Levy (Belhus CC) 1-19. The declaration came after 31 overs, giving Essex a maximum of 29 overs to reach their target.
The two visiting openers, Tom Leach and Levy did well to put on 27 without loss in the seven overs bowled by Colchester before tea. Runs flowed after tea as these two put on 66 for the first wicket in 15 overs until Levy, drafted in at short notice from the U12 squad, was first to be dismissed for 28, a superb peformance, given that he was batting outside his normal age group. Hall came in and he and Leach put on 33 in quick time before Hall fell for 10 runs. Tom Wood's (Belhus CC) knock of 17 kept the scoreboard ticking over, putting on 30 runs with Leach, who reached his first 50 for the EABC, ending 58 not out as EABC reached a respectable 144-4 after 29 overs. The pick of the Colchester Royal Grammar School bowling was Dow with 2-19 in 6 overs. Essex Boys Clubs' cricket manager Dave Shelton said: "This was an honourable draw on a flat pitch. Before going into this game we had had mixed fortunes losing three games out of five and they boys wanted to finish their representative cricket in some style. Yes, they certainly achieved that".
BOWLING MACHINE HIRE (YOUTH CRICKET)
As from Saturday April 12th, anyone from 15years of age and under, will be able to hire the Bowling Machine and make use of the new Net facility with one of our Qualified Coaches. Sessions will last for 30minutes each from 9.30AM to 11.30AM broken down into 4 different hire sessions. Each 30minute session will cost £5 per session. Bookings can ONLY be made in the North Stifford Clubhouse Bar (There is a booking Diary there) and the fee must be paid when booking is made. This will be done on a first come, first served basis.
Youth Indoor Sixes at Grays School 2007-2008
There has been a change to the sequence in which the youth indoor six a side competitions at Grays School are held. In a departure from previous seasons, the U16 event will be held first. The event begins on Friday 28th September, though Belhus do have a game until the second week, when they take on Horndon at 7pm. Belhus U16s (current school year 11 and below) then have a game each Friday up to and including 26th October. If Belhus finish in the league's top two positions, a play-off final will be staged at 7pm on Friday 2nd November.
The U14s (current school year 9 and below) start their competition on Friday 9th November when they play...Horndon. Our squad's final league fixture will be on Friday 7th December with the potential of a first place v.second place final play-off on 14th December.
The U12s (current school year 7 and below) bring the youth indoor sixes season at Grays school to a conclusion on Friday 15th February with the play off-final. The competition starts on Friday 11th January 2008 when Belhus play Orsett at 8pm and the Belhus league programme concludes with a fixture with Horndon on 8th February.
For full fixture listings, please see the youth fixtures page of this website.
Belhus to stage South Essex District U11 Cup Final
Belhus Cricket Club received confirmation today (24th June 2007) from the South Essex District Cricket Board, that the U11 youth cup final will be staged at Belhus CC's North Stifford ground on Sunday 9th September 2007, commencing at 09.30am, with a reserve date of the following Sunday.
U11 League Match with Orsett cancelled due to rain
The second attempt to play the Belhus U11 fixture with Orsett on Sunday 24th June at Orsett Recreation Ground, School Lane, was thwarted because of rain. It will again be re-scheduled at a later date. Please see the youth fixtures section of this website, which is constantly updated.
Belhus Juniors Selected for Essex Association of Boys Clubs
Several Belhus junior members have been selected for the Essex Association of Boys' Clubs representative team in their prestigious fixture list with some of the Country's leading independent schools. Selections are reported as follows:
U12 - Chigwell School - Tuesday 8th May 2007
Owen Jefferies, Harry Levy, Bradley Mason, Craig Vickers and Ryan Wells.
U14 - Eton College - Saturday 12th May 2007
Connor Day, Laurie Hawkes and Billy Winter.
U12 - Chigwell School - Tuesday 22nd May 2007
Daniel Dreher, Harry Levy, Callum Thomas, Ryan Wells and Tom Wood.
U14 - Chigwell School - Thursday 24th May 2007
Jai Chopra, Connor Day, Ben Palmer and Billy Winter.
U14 - Felsted School - Thursday 7th June 2007
Laurie Hawkes, Ben Palmer and Billy Winter.
Junior members of our club are eligible to play in these fixtures because Belhus Cricket Club pays an annual membership fee to the Essex Association of Boys Clubs (EABC), to enable its members to take part in EABC activities.
Joe Summers is Mascot for Essex CCC
Belhus junior member JOE SUMMERS recently had a wonderful birthday present - he was mascot at the county club's first eleven home match with Hampshire in the Friends Provident Trophy South fixture at the Ford County Ground, Chelmsford, today (Sunday 29th April 2007).
Belhus are U16 SEDCB Indoor Champions
The Belhus CC Under 16 indoor six a side cricket squad became champions of the South Essex District Cricket Board event when they defeated Horndon on the Hill by ten runs in the play-off final at Grays School on Friday evening (30th March 2007). Match report to follow on this website as soon as possible.
This has been a throughly successful Winter indoor campaign, with both the U14 and U16 teams winning their South Board competitions, while two U13 teams shared the Essex Association of Boys' Clubs indoor trophy when they tied their final match.
U13 and U15 Cups - who have we drawn?
At its annual youth meeting, the South Essex District Cricket Board (SEDCB) made the draws for the U13 and U15 County Cups.
In the U15 Peters Cup, a competition in which Belhus reached the semi-final stages in 1977 and 1981, Belhus have a first-round bye and will meet, at home, the winners of the Westcliff on Sea v Canvey Island tie in the second round. Our match is scheduled to be played during week commencing 13th May. If successful in this match, Belhus will become one of the SEDCB's five qualifying clubs to go through to the County stages.
In the U13 Bradford Cup, Belhus have an away trip to Rayleigh Fairview on Sunday 29th April and, if successful will be away again in the next round on Sunday 13th May to either Rayleigh or Benfleet.
EABC Representative Fixtures 2007
Belhus Cricket Club is a member of the Essex Association of Boys' Clubs (EABC) and its parent organisation, the National Association of Clubs for Young People. The EABC provides our members with an excellent opportunity of playing cricket at some of the Country's top independent schools.
Junior members of Belhus CC are eligible for nomination to the EABC representative teams, subject to qualifying age and reaching a suitable playing standard. Trials for the EABC are scheduled for April. For more information on EABC representative cricket, please contact Julia Squires, the club's hon. Youth Secretary. The 2007 fixtures are shown below. Teams are selected by officers of the EABC.
U12 FIXTURES
Tuesday 8th May - Chigwell School
Tuesday 15th May - Uppingham School
Tuesday 22nd May - Forest School
Monday 18th June - Kimbolton School
Saturday 7th July - Colchester Royal Grammar School
U14 FIXTURES
Saturday 12th May - Eton College
Tuesday 15th May - Uppingham School
Thursday 24th May - Chigwell School
Thursday 7th June - Felsted School
Wednesday 13th June - Forest School
Thursday 21st June - Harrow School
Saturday 7th July - Colchester Royal Grammar School
BELHUS ARE U14 SEDCB INDOOR CHAMPIONS
Belhus Cricket Club's U14 team became South Essex Cricket Board's U14 indoor champions when they defeated Horndon on the Hill by 51 runs in the final at Grays School on Friday (5th January 2007). For full details, go to the youth results section.
Belhus Sat 4th XI elected to Readers South Thames Cricket League for 2007
Belhus Cricket Club were unanimously elected as members of the Readers South Thames Cricket League at the competition's annual general meeting held at Sidcup CC on 4th December (2006). The club will be entering its Saturday fourth eleven into the second of the two-division league, which caters for teams of third, fourth and fifth eleven standard. After the meeting, there were handshakes all-round as many of the club delegates welcomed us on board. Representing Belhus CC at the meeting were Fred Taylor (Hon. Fixture Secretary) and Cliff Cansdale (Saturday 4th XI Captain). Both were questioned at some length by the meeting, prior to the vote being taken. Questions fielded included: "Why do you want to come to Kent to play - what is wrong with Essex?", "Will you be a genuine fourth eleven and how many juniors will you play?", and "Will your team have sufficient transport?". A pledge was given the entered team would be a genuine fourth eleven with a number of juniors present. An explanation was also given that we had no league options available to us in Essex as the Mid-Essex League had recently introduced a rule where new applicants needed to have their ground within ten miles of the County Ground at Chelmsford. We advised that it was important for us to play in a league as this would ensure a regular fixture list where our young players could develop by playing alongside more senior players.
Belhus play each of their opponents twice, home and away. Our opponents will include clubs such as Belvedere, Bexley, Bromley, Bromley Common, Dulwich and Old Colfeians.
2007 Belhus CC Junior Coaching at Ilford Cricket School UPDATED 22/11/06
To provide the very best opportunities for our junior members and by popular demand, we have hired two cricket nets with professional coaches at the Ilford Cricket School, Sussex Close off Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG4 5DR for twelve weeks commencing Thursday 4th January 2007 for one hour each week between 7-8pm. The sessions will run weekly up to and including Thursday 22nd March 2007.
This course of net coaching is suited to all junior members in preparation for the 2007 season. By booking two nets, we can cater for a wider spread of ages, with the younger players in one net and U14s and above in the other. Places can be booked on a first come, first served basis, by detatching, completing and returning the application form, which is available from Cliff Cansdale (07817 066935) together with a remittance to cover the hire costs - £72 for full twelve weeks - to Cliff Cansdale at 64 Sunrise Avenue, Chelmsford CM1 4JP, by 22nd December 2006. (We can accept two cheques, each one for £36, one of which will not be presented until the start of the seventh week.)
The venue has an excellent track record of producing many first class cricketers. It is currently managed by Joe Hussain, father of former England captain Nasser Hussain and has a changing facility, viewing area together with an equipment and tuck shop. There may be further opportunities for our players to have one-to-one coaching and use of a bowling machine by separate arrangement with the school.
To ensure that our juniors progress and develop, it is recommended that our young players attend every week wherever possible. For safety and to replicate, as near as possible, normal batting conditions, players should wear whites and trainers and bring along their full equipment to include abdominal guard, thigh pad, gloves and helmet. These items are mandatory.
One of our coaches from our Autumn 2006 sessions, THEEBAN TARVARASA, played regularly for the Essex second eleven in 2006 as well as Ilford CC. He was the County's development squad player of the year in 2006, having previously played for the Essex U17 team. Aged 19, he a right-handed batsman and bowls off-breaks; is a level two ECB Coach and was born in Sri Lanka on 17th January 1987. Theeban has now left us for the very best of reasons - he has been selected for the Essex Academy Squad and has recently travelled to India with Graham Gooch to attend a spin bowling academy. We wish to congratulate Theban on his selection and wish him every success for the future.
Our other named coach is "GUNAR". He is a much respected coach at the Ilford Cricket School, very popular with juniors and parents alike. He holds and ECB level one coaching certificate but has extensive experience both as a player and coach. He is a member of Woodford Wells CC.
In the event that the course is over-subscribed, we will endeavour to hire additional time at the school. For further information, contact Cliff Cansdale on 07817 066935 or by email at ccansdale@hotmail.com.
Directions to Ilford Cricket School: Take A13 towards London and take the A406 (North Circular Road exit northbound. Continue past the Barking and Ilford exits, then take the A12 exit for Redbridge roundabout. Take A12 east towards Southend. At cross roads controlled by traffic lights, turn left into Beehive Lane, then first left into Radnor Crescent. This turning is between the large Harvester public house and an indian takeaway, then immediately left again into Sussex Close. The entrance to the cricket school and car park will be facing you. The telephone number of the cricket school is 020 8550 0041. Click on the link below for a local map.
Belhus CC Granted Planning Permission for Permanent Outdoor Nets
Belhus Cricket Club is pleased to announce that it has received planning permission from Thurrock Council to erect permanent outdoor cricket nets at the North Stifford ground. Our plans were submitted earlier this year by Jim Robertson, who said: "'It's great news for the club and for this area of the borough. It is still early days in terms of the facility actually being put in place, but it is a big stepping stone towards this long term dream becoming a reality. These nets, if and when installed, should be the best in the area by far". The next stage is for funding to be secured. Jim continued: "We priced the job some eighteen months ago, and we were looking at the net structure and surfaces being in the region of £15,000 with the security fencing being another £6,000". The club is already earmarking certain external funding towards the project and additional funding partners will now be required to help make the much needed community facility into a reality. Belhus youth chairman Cliff Cansdale admitted: "With so few facilities available to hire locally, we are asking parents to take their children to places like Ilford and Chelmsford for coaching, or even to school halls outside the local area. To have such a facility in our own backyard will benefit not only the club as a whole, but equip individual players with the skills they need to compete adequately with well-coached players from outside the area. I am certain the benefits, especially in terms of the development of the large number of local children interested in cricket, will be enormous".
More playing opportunities for Belhus juniors revealed
Belhus Cricket Club, has, for the first time, elected a Saturday fourth eleven captain and is organising a pre-arranged list of fixtures as the club aims to provide even more regular cricket for its members during the 2007 season. A programme of approximately 12 fixtures is being arranged by Fixture Secretary Fred Taylor during a period of the season when it is felt that availability will be at its highest. The team will be captained by Cliff Cansdale with Paul Whitlock as vice-captain. Cliff Cansdale said: "This presents a good opportunity for a greater number of junior members to learn more about the game in a fun environment without the pressure of league cricket. I am sure it will be thoroughly enjoyable for adults too and I am sure we have a good fixture list with similar strength teams".
2007 Youth Team Managers Elected
At the Club's Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 8th October (2006), the club elected the following youth officers to serve its junior section for the 2007 season: Hon. Youth Chairman - Cliff Cansdale; Hon. Youth Secretary - Julia Squires; U15 Team Manager - Mike Squires; U13 Team Manager - Gavin Jefferies. Further team manager appointment(s) shall be made in due course by the club.
Sussex CCC Free Shirt up for Grabs
During the Sussex Youth Tour of August 2006, we were approached by the Newbery Bat Company based at the Sussex Cricket Ground. Apart from special offers made to our tour party members, Newbery provided us with a match ball for the fixture at Seaford CC on Friday 18th August and also provided a navy blue tee-shirt, embroidered with the Sussex CCC badge, on the understanding that one tour party playing member would receive it by random selection.
The club are pleased to announce that a draw will be made at its next youth sub-committee meeting at the lucky junior member will be announced as soon as possible after the draw has been made.
THE SUSSEX CCC SHIRT WINNER IS: Sarah Webb
Belhus U11s play Floodlit Cricket at County Ground - Featured on England & Wales Cricket Board Website
Belhus CC U11 junior members got the chance to play in Essex County Cricket Club's mini matchplay kwik cricket event at the Ford County Ground, Chelmsford, on Friday 1st September 2006. For the first time, the event switched from its Sunday morning slot to become a floodlit event for the very first time.
The team was managed by Gavin Jefferies and a very enjoyable evening was had by all, parents, players and coaches alike. Photographs taken at the event will be shown on the gallery of this website as soon as they become available.
The event has been featured on the England and Wales Cricket Board's website, with a photograph being published showing a Belhus match in progress. Gavin Jefferies is identifiable by the yellow Essex one-day top being worn. To see the article, click on the link below.
http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/features/juniors-enjoy-playing-under-chelmsford-lights,9939,EN.html
Junior Clubnight Schedule 2006
The club has announced that our highly popular junior clubnight, for those of the U13 team and below, held at our main North Stifford ground, will continue each Friday evening up to and including 14th July 2006. Thereafter there are no practice sessions planned, but the clubhouse will be open on subsequent Fridays until further notice. For information on the U15 practices which are held on a Wednesday evening, please contact Mike Squires. The club is now planning its Winter coaching programme, commencing in October 2006, and announcements will be made on this website as soon as arrangements have been confirmed.
Youth Matches - Match Fees Reduced
With effect from Monday 26th June 2006, the club has decided that junior match fees in all junior/youth fixtures will be reduced to one pound.
Belhus U13s to play Caterham School
On Sunday 18th June 2006, Belhus U13s will play at home to Caterham School, 10am start at North Stifford. Caterham High is a mixed comprehensive school, with sports college status, catering for approximately 1300 students of 11-18 years of age and is built on one site. It serves part of the Clayhall and Woodford Bridge areas of the London Borough of Redbridge. Clayhall itself is in the northern part of the Borough, not far from its boundary with the County of Essex, and is adjacent to some open country; both Hainault and Epping Forests are nearby. Most of the school’s catchment area consists of houses built during the 1930 -1950 period. There have also been several very recent developments in the area. The school currently draws from five local primary schools and has been fully subscribed for a number of years.
Second U11 Youth Team Launched
Belhus are fielding two U11 teams on Sunday morning - both at Hadleigh and Thundersley Cricket Club. For ground directions, see the Belhus CC Youth Section home page.
U13 Fixture Change with Hadleigh
The home fixture with Hadleigh and Thundersley U13s, originally scheduled for Sunday 18th June, will now take place on Sunday 23rd July. The match remains at North Stifford, 10am start. The change has been made at the request of the Hadleigh club, who have Essex cup commitments on 18th June. For details of all the club's fixtures, please see the youth fixtures page of this website.
Four Belhus Juniors to play at Felsted
Four Belhus junior members have been selected to represent the Essex Association of Boys Club's U14 squad in their prestigious fixture at Felsted school tomorrow afternoon (Thursday 8th June 2006), 2pm start. The four players are: Laurie Hawkes, Ben Palmer, Billy Winter and Tom Worsfold. Set in a rural 80-acre site in an unspoilt village between Chelmsford and Great Dunmow, the independent, co-educational boarding and day school currently has approximately 730 pupils.
South Board Representative Honours for Connor Day
U12 pace bowler Connor Day of Belhus Cricket Club has been selected for the South Essex District Cricket Board's U13 representative fixture with the Central Essex District Cricket Board at Hutton Cricket Club on Thursday 1st June. We wish to congratulate Connor on his selection and wish him a very enjoyable and successful afternoon's cricket.
New Date for U11 Wickford fixture
The U11 home fixture with Wickford, originally cancelled on Sunday 7th May due to a waterlogged ground, will now take place on Sunday 16th July, again 10am start at North Stifford. See the "Youth Fixtures" page for a comprehensive listing of all fixture details for both Belhus junior teams and those of the Essex Association of Boys Clubs.
Additional U11 Fixture
Belhus U11s will entertain South Weald U11s in an eight-a-side pairs fixture at North Stifford on Sunday 28th May 2006, 10am start. Please visit the youth fixtures page for full fixture listings.
U15 Fixture Re-arrangements
Belhus U15s Peters Cup fixture at home to Hadleigh and Thundersley, cancelled due to rain on Wednesday 17th May, will now take place on Tuesday 23rd May 2006 at North Stifford, 6pm. Additionally, the home South Essex league match with Orsett scheduled for Wenesday 24th May 2006 will now take place on Bank Holiday Monday morning, 29th May, 10am start. See the youth fixtures page for full listings.
U11 Teams Badly hit by Rain
The girls U11 coaching session on the outfield of Essex County Cricket Club scheduled for this evening (Monday 8th May 2006) has been cancelled due to a waterlogged ground. The Essex County Cricket Board have announced that the event will be re-arranged at a later date. Meanwhile, the Belhus U11 eight a side pairs fixture in the South Essex District Cricket Board league - their first fixture of the season scheduled for Sunday 7th May 2006 - was also cancelled because of the ground conditions caused by the bad weather. This fixture will also be arranged at a later date.
More Essex Selections for Belhus Juniors (updated)
The Essex Association of Boys Clubs have announced their selections for upcoming fixtures at Chigwell on 9th May, Eton College on 13th May and Uppingham on 16th May. We are pleased to advise that Belhus junior members Chris Sharp, Connor and Jack Day, George Smith and Billy Winter have been selected for the U12 game at Chigwell, while Connor Day, Sunilraj Sangha and Billy Winter are in the team for the U12 Uppingham fixture. Ricki Ellis, Danny Norris and Tom Worsfold are selected for the U14 fixture at Eton College on 13th May, while Laurie Hawkes, Ben Palmer and Tom Worsfold are in for the U14 Uppingham match, being played adjacent to the U12 fixture on 16th May. (originally posted 4th May 2006, updated 8th May 2006.)
Additional U13 Fixture
Belhus CC have arranged an additional fixture for Sunday 14th May (2006). An U13 "B" team will play at home to South Weald CC (20 overs per side), commencing at 10am. See "Youth Team Fixtures" for further information.
Youth Team Management Resolved
Following two highly successful and well-attended parents evenings for the U11 and U13 youth teams, it has been resolved that the U13 team will be managed by Richard Day (01708 859597) and Mark Winter. The U11 team will be managed by Gavin Jefferies (01375 371045). Gavin is currently a member of the Belhus U15 squad and the club are delighted that Gavin has volunteered to manage the team. Gavin, who is studying for a GCSE in physical education and a sports leadership course, becomes the youngest ever team manager at Belhus CC and will be well supported by senior club members during the season. In addition, several parents have come forward to offer supporting roles: Janet Jefferies has offered to assist with the production of the well-renowned bacon sandwich supply at the clubhouse for home U11 fixtures, Jeremy Mason has offered to be kit manager for the team initially, before looking to take a coaching course to assist the juniors with their cricket skills. With other assistance provided by Carol & Brian Edwards and Barry Ruck, the youth section appears to be in good shape to cope with the ever-growing number of children who are looking to enjoy their Cricket during the Summer.
Youth 'Clubnight' Begins
The clubhouse facilities and ground will be available to all members for practice. As the membership of the club is rapidly expanding, we have decided to operate two "clubnights" each week from May until July, starting at 6.30pm.
Junior clubnight will be held each Friday evening from 5th May 2006 until July. Clubnight is free to all junior members; however it is worth pointing out that the club canot guarantee that any specific coaching or training resource will be available at any given session. Parents are not encouraged to use the Belhus CC clubnight as a free creche; for safety reasons we recommend that a parent or guardian remains on the premises - or better still offers help with organising the games or sessions - throughout the hour or so that a clubnight session lasts. A warm welcome is extended to all parents in the Belhus CC clubhouse, to provide a refreshing start to the weekend!
Junior members of the Belhus U15 squad should NOT attend junior clubnight on Friday evenings, unless attending to assist the younger players. U15 squad members should attend the senior clubnight on Wednesday evenings (commencing 3rd May) unless requested otherwise by Mike Squires (Team Manager) - the most likely reason being a fixture having to be played.
Free Club Caps for Belhus Child and Girl Members
The management committee of Belhus Cricket Club has agreed to offer (subject to availability) all child and girl members for the 2006 season a free club cap which will be fully embroidered with the club badge. We are sure that our Belhus juniors will join the seniors in wearing the Belhus club cap with pride.
U13 Squad extended to Two Teams
Belhus Cricket Club are looking to field two U13 teams this season. Chairman of the club's youth section, Cliff Cansdale explains: "We currently have 24 juniors listed for the U13 squad this season. From past experience, we always attract a few more players during the season. This means we are certainly looking to operate two U13 teams for 2006". Plans are well advanced for this; Richard Day and Mark Winter will manage the Belhus U13 A squad, while Cliff Cansdale will manage a Belhus U13 B squad, which may include members from the U11 team when the youngest of our squads do not have a fixture. Contacts for U13 team management are: Richard Day 01708 859597 and Cliff Cansdale 07817 066935.
Essex Selections at Cambridgeshire
Eight Belhus junior members have been selected to represent the Essex Association of Boys Clubs at two fixtures on the picturesque grounds of Kimbolton School in Cambridgeshire this week. On Monday 24th April, the school hosts an U12 game, while the following day sees another trip to the same venue, when the U14 fixture is played. Both games start at 2pm. Players represented for Belhus are U12: Connor Day, Sunil Raj Sangha and Bill Winter. U14 players chosen by the EABC are: Jack Day, Ricki Ellis, Danny Norris, Ben Palmer and Jacob Ward.
Kimbolton School is a co-educational day/boarding school of approximately 850 pupils aged between 4-18, is over 400 yers old and its grounds are surrounded by Kimbolton Castle. The Castle, originally a medieval castle, underwent many changes before the Great Rebuilding by Vanbrugh, Hawksmoor and Adam, as the country house of the Dukes of Manchester. The Castle's most famous resident was Katherine of Aragon, who died in residence in 1536, and small sections of the Tudor house have survived. Although the Castle now belongs to the School, visitors can still see the impressive range of State Rooms, with an outstanding set of murals by Pellegrini. The Castle is set in extensive, wooded grounds, with pleasant walks.
Belhus Girls website now open!
The Belhus Cricket Club's Girls Team now has it's own Website. Please visit it to see how the girls are doing.
Belhus awarded ClubSX Gold
Club SX is the Club Accreditation Scheme for Sports clubs in Essex. The scheme has proved extremely popular since its launch last year, and was set up to ensure that quality sports clubs receive the recognition they deserve.
The scheme can act as a stepping stone for those clubs already working towards their National Governing Body Club Accreditation. Clubs that already have this award can also apply for Club SX to further promote their club.
Belhus Achieve ClubMark accreditation
Following months of preparation and training, we learned on 6th June 2005 that we have been awarded with the England and Wales Cricket Board's "ClubMark" accreditation, which shows the club to be a "safe and effective, child-friendly club". David Leighton, National Manager for Cricket Clubs from the England and Wales Cricket Board said: "I congratulate Belhus Cricket Club on being one of a selected number of cricket clubs across England and Wales to achieve ClubMark accreditation. The principles behind achieving accreditation are important, and ensure that your club are now in a position to continue developing and delivering high quality community cricket to the current and future members of your club and specifically to young cricketers. The hard work your club has put in has been recognised by the England and Wales Cricket Board, your County Cricket Board, Sport England, and by partners locally. However, the hard work does not stop here. It is now the responsibility of all club members to uphold and continue the best practice you have put in place as part of the ClubMark process, and continue to thrive as a community cricket club. On behalf of the England and Wales Cricket Board, I would like to congratulate and thank you all once more for your commitment and dedication to community club cricket".
EABC Trials Update
The Essex Association of Boys Clubs have been in contact to congratulate us on the support they received from Belhus members, seniors and juniors alike, when their annual cricket trials were staged at Barking Abbey Sports Centre on Saturday (18th March 2006). In an email to the club, events co-ordinator Keith Cramner said: "Thanks for the fantastic support we had from your club at the trial last Saturday, especially to Mike (Squires) for his help and all the parents for bringing the young people along on the day. In the U12s, we now have the right number for a squad. In the U14s, we had nearly 30 juniors from year 8 and 9 at the trial. Most players, we expect, will get at least one game with a few being placed on a reserve list".
Success at EABC Indoor
19 junior members from Belhus Cricket Club enjoyed some kwik cricket fun at the annual Essex Association of Boys' Clubs indoor U13 tournament staged at the Eversley Leisure Centre in Basildon on Saturday (11th March). Among the qualifiers were the Belhus girls team, who were twice victorious over the all-boys team from the Trekkers Youth Club. To see the full tournament report and results from Belhus CC, please go to the "Youth Results" page of this website. Belhus Cricket Club would like to thank Jamie and Keith from the Essex Association of Boys' Clubs for their splendid efforts, while a special mention must go to Belhus U15 team members Ricki Ellis and Gavin Jefferies for helping with scoring and umpiring, along with seniors Penny Cansdale, Brian Edwards, Barry Ruck, Cliff Cansdale and Mike Squires.
To see pictures of the event, click on the following link:
http://www.belhuscc.co.uk/gallery/index.php?folder=EABC%20U13%20Kwik%20Cricket%20Tournament
Youth Cup Draw
In the First Round of the U13 National Cup (Essex regional competition known as the Bradford Cup), Belhus have been drawn at home to Grays and Chadwell CC. The fixture is scheduled for Sunday 30th April. If successful, Belhus will be away in the second round to the winners of the Horndon on the Hill v. Benfleet tie, to be played on Sunday 14th May.
In the U15 Sun Life of Canada National Club Championships (Essex regional competition known as the Peters Cup), Belhus have been drawn at home in the first round to Rayleigh Fairview CC. The provisional date for this fixture is Wednesday 3rd May. If Belhus are successful, we will host the winners of the Hadleigh and Thundersley v. Horndon on the Hill tie. This second round match is provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 17th May.
For all the latest youth fixture news, please see the youth fixtures page of this website.
EABC Indoor Sixes
All junior members of the club at U13 age group or below (that is school year 8 and below) are invited to play in one the three teams the club has entered in the Essex Association of Boys Clubs indoor six-a-side cricket competition that will take place at the Eversley Leisure Centre, Crest Avenue, Pitsea, SS13 2EF on Saturday 11th March. Players need to arrive at the centre for registration at 1.30pm with play starting at 2pm. The competition will finish no later than 6pm. There are no match fees; the club has paid the £30 entry fee.
Players should bring a packed lunch and a parent, as we will need help with umpiring and scoring. Whites should be worn if available, all other equipment will be provided. It is envisaged that our teams will consist of two boys' and one girls team. If you would like to be including in one of the teams, please contact one of the following:
Girls Team - Lisa Cansdale 01375 396096 (daytime and evenings)
Boys Teams - Cliff Cansdale 07817 066935 (mobile anytime) or 020 7222 6976 (office hours); email: ccansdale@hotmail.com.
Maps showing the location of the venue are available on request, or by clicking on the following link: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=574213&y=188808&z=0&sv=SS13+2EF&st=2&pc=SS13+2EF&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
U16 Indoor Competition Launched
Following the successful completion of our three teams covering the U14 and U12 indoor six-a-side tournaments, the South Essex District Cricket Board has recently published the fixtures for the U16 tournament. Belhus Cricket Club have won this tournament for the past two years - the question is: can we made it a hat-trick of titles? For details of all the indoor U16 fixtures, please visit the Youth Fixtures page of this website.
EABC Trials
The Essex Association of Boys Clubs (EABC) will again be holding trials for their two squads, at U12 and U14 level. The trials will be held at a school in Barking on Saturday 18th March 2006. The EABC will be writing to all the players who represented the EABC in 2005 and who still qualify for their 2006 season age groups. Belhus CC will be looking to nominate further players for the forthcoming trials. There had been early indications, given the success of the 2005 U14 squad, that the group would remain together for an U15 squad this year. However, the EABC has decided to remain with the U12 and U14 age groups. The EABC will be continuing their attractive programme of fixtures, including visits to Eton College and Harrow School, the mini-tour of Bristol and Bath is currently being organised by the hard-working EABC staff. The current confirmed EABC fixtures are on our youth fixtures page, we are continually in touch with the EABC office and the information will be updated regularly.
Belhus are in Training!
As usual, Belhus Cricket Club are providing ample opportunities for its members to be ready and firing on all cylinders for the 2006 season. Senior nets take place at Grays School, Hathaway Road, each Wednesday evening from 8th February at 9pm until 10pm. A further hourly session commences on Sunday 12th February at 12.30pm. Two nets are available for the midweek session, while all four nets are available to the club for the Sunday hiring. A small fee will be charged to cover the cost of the hall hire.
For opportunities for our junior members, please see the "Youth Team News" page of this website.
U14 Indoor: Play-Off Results and Final Table
League Table
(1) Horndon on the Hill P10 W9 L1 Pts 28
(2) Belhus 1 P10 W8 L2 Pts 26
(3) Orsett P10 W5 L5 Pts 20
(4) Stanford le Hope P10 W5 L5 Pts 20
(5) Basildon & Pitsea P10 W3 L7 Pts 16
(6) Belhus2 P10 W0 L10 Pts 10
Play Off Results
First Semi-Final: Stanford le Hope defeated Horndon CC (scores will be published when known)
Second Semi-Final: Belhus 71-4 (12 overs), Orsett 73-4 (8.5 overs); Orsett won by two wickets.
Final: Stanford le Hope 111-5 (12 overs), Orsett 114-4 (11.1 overs); Orsett won by two wickets.
The management of Belhus Cricket Club would like to congratulate all its players (and parents) for their commitment over the full eleven weeks of the tournament.
Mini-Matchplay Fun
A squad of junior members from Belhus Cricket Club joined 31 other clubs from across Essex and East London in the seventeenth annual mini-matchplay kwik cricket event at the Ford Essex County Ground at Chelmsford on Sunday morning. Belhus were drawn in group two with Chelmsford CC, Little Waltham CC and Stanford le Hope CC in this six-a-side tournament, with the event taking place on the main ground right in front of the main pavilion. All of the players received a medal from the Essex County Cricket Board and there was an opportunity to learn about the coaching courses that are available at the Essex Indoor Cricket Centre to ensure that the junior cricketers develop their skills during the Winter to be properly prepared for the 2006 season. Speaking at the conclusion of the festival, Alan Lilley, himself a former member of a successful Essex team several years ago and now Cricket Operations Manager of the Essex Cricket Board said: "It has been a fantastic year of cricket, with the Ashes victory and a successful season here at Essex too. Some of our players started their cricket careers by playing in Matchplay and there is a real opportunity for you all to progress, and, one day, you may get the chance to represent your Country or to play on this ground with Essex CCC".
The Belhus squad who took part in the event were: Billy Winter (Capt), Duncan Brown, Libby Cansdale, William Carter, George Gainsborough, Rebecca Holyoak, Owen Jefferies and Sunil Raj Sangha. Earlier, while waiting for the registration process of the players to be completed at the indoor cricket centre, a quiz was set in which the Belhus squad, between them, were able to name all eighteen counties taking part in both divisions of the County Championship, all six test match venues used in England and also managed to name all ten ways in which a batsman could be dismissed without any prompting! Well done to the squad for responding very well to some real challenging questions. As for the cricket itself, Belhus lost their opening match to Chelmsford, then defeated Stanford le Hope. The final game with Little Waltham was a real thriller: Little Waltham chased 85 to win with just one ball to spare.
Youth Tour 2006
A recent youth meeting of Belhus Cricket Club discussed the possibility of staging a junior tour in August 2006, which, if it goes ahead, will be the ninth youth tour staged in the club's history. Steve Sheridan will be working closely with the Essex Association of Boys Clubs to look at suitable locations and accommodation. If junior members (and their parents) are interested in taking part or supporting this venture, please contact Steve as soon as possible.
Activity Day
As Belhus CC are members of the Essex Association of Boys Clubs (EABC), Junior Members are invited to take part in the Activity Day which is being held at the nearby Stubbers Activity Centre on Saturday 15th October. Open to ages 11-16 (as at 1st September 2005), the day will include activities such as Mountain Boarding, Archery, a very challenging Challenge course and high ropes too. The cost is just £5 per participant; you should bring your own packed lunch. For more information, please call the EABC office on 01245 264783.
Anyone for Badminton?
Belhus CC are inviting its junior members who enjoy playing Badminton the chance to shine in the Essex Association of Boys' Clubs championships which will take place at the Melbourne Park Athletics Centre, Salerno Way, Chelmsford, CM1 2EH on Saturday 12th November 2005, starting at 11.45am. There are three competitions, one each for the following age groups: (a) over 11-under 14; (b) over 14-under 16; (c) over 16-under 19. (ages as at 1st September 2005)
The entry fee is just £3, cheques should be made payable to "Essex Association of Boys Clubs". If you would like to take part, please send an email to Cliff Cansdale at ccansdale@hotmail.com.
New look for Belhus Juniors
Belhus Cricket Club has approved the purchase of caps, training tops and sweaters for the Belhus junior teams in 2006. Already, the caps have been sourced and have been sent to the embroiderers for the Belhus badge to be woven on each one. All Belhus juniors will be given a Club Cap on joining the club for the 2006 season. Watch this space for more news relating to the sweaters and training tops.
Youth Indoor Cricket 2005-2006
After our extensive outdoor programme, we start our indoor six a side matches in October. The venue is Grays School Media Arts College in Hathaway Road, on Friday evenings. Matches are normally held at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. The U14 competition will be played first, from October through to November. Belhus CC will be entering two teams. The U12 competition will be played either side of the Christmas/New Year break, followed by the U16 tournament, which will take us nicely into the outdoor 2006 season. For a list of available fixtures, please see the Youth Fixtures page of this website.
Festival for ages 6-9
Belhus Cricket Club have been invited to a kwik cricket day for juniors who are new to cricket in the age group six to nine years. The event will be held at South Loughton Cricket Club, starting at 10:30am on Thursday 1st September 2005. Players should bring a parent, a packed lunch, suitable trainers and cricket whites if available. No experience is necessary, a soft ball will be used. For more information, please contact Cliff Cansdale on 07817 066935.
Visit to Sussex CCC
Junior members of Belhus Cricket Club accompanied by some parents and senior club members, visited Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation on Monday (1st August) for coaching under the direction of former Sussex CCC captain and England selector John Barclay. The trip was organised by the Club and sponsored by the Ford Motor Company. The Belhus juniors enjoyed over two hours coaching at the excellent indoor centre. Lunch was held on the seafront at Hove and, to round off the day, the party went to watch the exciting floodlit league match between Sussex and Somerset at the County Ground, televised live by Sky Sports, which ended in a thrilling finale as Sussex won by just 11 runs late into the evening. Many of the Belhus juniors returned home much the wiser for the new-found cricket skills and with a host of autographs from players, commentators - and even the third umpire (David Shepherd). John Barclay, at Arundel, said: "We were delighted to have a party of juniors from Belhus Cricket Club here and we must do this again soon. Belhus Cricket Club will be very welcome". Meanwhile, the final quote should come from one of our own junior members which was overheard by chance: "This has been the best day trip I have ever had".
Junior members attending were: Duncan Brown, Michael Fogg, Gavin Jeffries, Owen Jeffries, Ashley Kirk, Danny Norris, Sunil Raj Sangha, Chris Sharp, Bradley Sheridan, George and Joe Smith. Senior playing members: Martin Brown, Cliff and Michael Cansdale, Chris Didd.
Clubnight Concludes
The popular Belhus cricket clubnight, held weekly at the club's North Stifford headquarters, will finish for the 2005 season on Thursday 28th July. Belhus chairman Brian Edwards said: "I would like to thank all the club members and parents who have helped to organise some cricket sessions for our juniors during our clubnight evenings. These have been a great success and very well attended by juniors, most of them new to the game. This bodes well for the long-term future of the club". For its post-clubnight period for the second half of the 2005 playing season, despite being in the midst of the holiday season, Belhus are hoping to ensure that activity for its junior members continues. A team comprising of available players from the U13 and U11 squads will be selected for the fixtures on 31st July and 7th August, while U15 squad members are asked to ensure that their availability is marked on the availability chart of the clubhouse, or notified to Roy Heffernan on 07944 988594 or Jim Robertson on 01708 859377 or 07889 900263.
Welcome for Campus School
As part of our club's keen commitment to further its links with the community and develop effective club-school partnerships to bring more children into sport, Belhus CC are pleased to announce that the club will be hosting the Chafford Campus school cricket team's home match on our North Stifford Ground this coming Monday (25th July), starting at 4pm.
Belhus at County Ground
The Belhus U11 cricket squad will have the opportunity that very few of us have had - that is to play cricket at The Ford County Ground, Chelmsford, on Sunday 25th September. All Belhus CC junior members who started the season in school years six and below will be considered for the squad. The occasion is the Essex CCC Mini-Matchplay competition, which is in kwik cricket format and begins at 9am. Belhus have their first game at 09.30 when they play Chelmsford, followed by Stanford le Hope at 10.30, with the final match, at 11am, with Little Waltham CC. This is the first time for nearly a decade that Belhus CC have taken part in the mini-Matchplay tournament.
England v Australia Free Tickets
Belhus Cricket Club are delighted to announce that we have been in touch with Rob Johnson, International Teams Administrator at the England and Wales Cricket Board, who is sending complimentary tickets for the second day's play of the Women's test match between England and Australia, which will take place at Hove on Wednesday 10th August (play starting at 11am). The tickets are being sent to our womens' and girls' team administrator Lisa Cansdale, who will be arranging for a party from the club to travel to the game.
Belhus to Stage U11 Cup Final
Belhus Cricket Club have been chosen by the South Essex District Cricket Board to host their under 11 cricket cup final which will be held at their North Stifford ground on Sunday 4th September, 10am start. Belhus Youth Secretary Julia Squires said: "We are delighted to have been chosen from all of the clubs in the South Board area to host this prestigious match. We do hope for good weather." Plans are already in progress for catering and spectator entertainment, as well as meeting the needs of the players and coaches from the two finalist teams, who are not yet known.
Coaching Success
We are very pleased to announce recent coaching course qualifications as a result of final assessments being held on 15th and 16th June. Michael Squires, has successfully passed the new Cricket Coach Award Course while Cliff Cansdale has passed the level two course. Both courses were run by the Essex County Cricket Board. Brian Edwards, Club Chairman, said: "I would like to congratulate both Mike and Cliff for their efforts and commitment required to pass these two courses. Their contribution helps us to increase the technical knowledge available at the club and increases the number of qualified coaches that we have". Members may wish to visit the new and fully updated website of the Essex Cricket Board, which is www.eccb.org.uk. for details of future courses in our area.
Praise for Belhus CC
Belhus Cricket Club have been praised and thanked by Nicole Napier, sports development officer of Thurrock Borough Council, for the club's involvement in managing the Thurrock U11 girls cricket team at the Essex Youth Games which was held at Southend on Saturday 18th June. Belhus member Lisa Cansdale, one of our qualified coaches, successfully led the team and has accepted an invitation to manage the Thurrock team again in 2006.
LTAD Programme
Belhus Cricket Club are one of only three cricket clubs in Essex, and 51 nationally, to be chosen by the England and Wales Cricket Board to deliver the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) programme for cricket for children in the age groups six to nine years inclusive. At least one of the club's coaches will be attending special training workshops at Essex University, Colchester, to assist with the delivery of the programme. Further details will be available soon.
Youth Tour Success
Keith Cranmer, events co-ordinator of the Essex Association of Boys Clubs, has congratulated all the boys who took part in the recent cricket tour over the weekend of 26th and 27th June. He said "The behaviour was exemplary throughout the tour, both and off the field. They boys are a credit to their parents and to the clubs. This was one of the best groups we have had on our tour for a very long time, it was a very enjoyable tour, especially in the way that all the boys mixed from the different clubs." Belhus acting youth chair Cliff Cansdale said: "I am delighted with this feedback especially as we had our largest ever contingent for this annual event. Our junior members who toured can be proud of themselves. I would just like to thank Keith and all the hard-working staff at the Essex Boys Clubs for giving such a tremendous opportunity for our aspiring cricketers".
On Tour with the Essex Boys Clubs
The Essex Association of Boys Clubs U12 and U14 youth representative cricket squads embark on a mini-tour of the West Country this coming weekend (25th and 26th June). On Saturday, both teams play at the impressive Downside Abbey school at Stratton on the Foss in Somerset, while on Sunday, the U14s play at Maidenhead and Bray CC while the U12s take on a district representative team from East Berkshire, which is also being played in the Maidenhead area. Belhus Cricket Club have several junior members on the tour. Clark Wren, Richard Vigors and Bradley Sheridan have been selected for the U14s, while Frankie Paisley, Billy Winter, Connor and Jack Day, Sunil Sangha and William Carter have been chosen for the U12 team.
Belhus Girls meet England Team Player
Three female junior members of Belhus Cricket Club attended a two-day coaching clinic at Saffron Walden CC during last week's half-term holiday. Libby Cansdale, Lucy Paisley and Amy Squires received expert tuition from Charlotte Edwards (England Women's vice-captain) along with Helen and Dave Letch from the Essex Cricket Board. The Belhus junior members then lined up with the Essex and Huntingdonshire U13 girls squads for a photocall and presentation of certificates. Girls cricket practice continues each Thursday evening at the club's North Stifford ground on Thursday evenings at 6.30pm and at the Chafford Community Day at the Chafford Campus on Saturday 11th June from 10am until 12 noon. For further information on girls and womens cricket at Belhus CC, please contact Lisa Cansdale on 01375 396096.
'ClubNight' for Juniors
The North Stifford ground will be available to all junior members on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm each week when our popular "ClubNight" returns on Thursday 12th May. Ground facilities will be available to members for training purposes, subject of course to prevailing weather conditions. In order to develop our training facilities still further, a £1 contribution will be expected from all participating members each week. Junior members must not be left on the ground unaccompanied by a parent/guardian.
The club will encourage its qualified member coaches and senior members to assist with the development of its younger and less experienced members. However, parents and guardians of our junior members should note that our coaches are no different from anyone else in the community, ie, they are volunteers who have jobs and family commitments, therefore the club cannot guarantee the availability of any specific coaching resource at "ClubNight". The club welcomes the support of parents and guardians to take a pro-active role in the development of its young members and to encourage their juniors to enrol at the various coaching schemes organised by Essex County Cricket Club and the South Essex District Cricket Board.
PUBLIC SCHOOL BOOST FOR BELHUS YOUNGSTERS
Four junior members of Belhus Cricket Club have been selected to represent the Essex Association of Boys Clubs at cricket this month. On Saturday 7th May, Michael Fogg, Gavin Jeffries and Bradley Sheridan have been selected for the match at Harrow School on Saturday 7th May, while a week later, Gavin Jeffries and Richard Vigors are expected to make the trip to Berkshire for the Association's annual fixture at Eton College. Gavin and Richard have then been invited to play against Uppingham School in Rutland, on Tuesday 17th May.
RAIN DELAYS PLAY
Five junior members of Belhus Cricket Club were left disappointed on Tuesday when their scheduled representative match for the Essex Association of Boys Clubs at Chigwell School was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain. Richard Bonnington of the EABC said: "There had been a heavy downpour and the ground was saturated. Both teams wanted to play but we had to be realistic that play was just not possible. We hope to be able to re-arrange the game for later in the season". The next EABC representative match is on Saturday (7th May) when the U14 squad travel to Harrow School.
SEASON STARTS THIS WEEKEND
After a very successful indoor campaign, the youth section of Belhus Cricket Club begins its outdoor season at the weekend. On Sunday (1st May), the Belhus U13 team entertain Westcliff on Sea CC in the first round of the Essex Bradford Cup. This 20-overs per side match is at North Stifford, 10am start. The winners will play either Wickford or Benfleet in the next round who are also due to meet on Sunday. Then, on Thursday (5th May), Belhus U15s are in action in the first round of the Peters Cup, co-incidentally drawn away at Westcliff's Southchurch Park ground, 6pm start. The winners will be playing either Cranham or Orsett. Belhus U11s get under way the following Sunday morning (8th May) when they visit Benfleet.
BELHUS ARE INDOOR YOUTH CHAMPIONS
Belhus Cricket Club retained their U16 indoor six-a-side championship crown at Grays School with two disciplined performances in both the semi-final and final matches to close the Winter's indoor activity for another year. The top four teams qualified for the final evening, creating two semi-finals and a final. Stanford le Hope were paired with Cranham A and Belhus were to play Basildon and Pitsea.
Semi-Final Report
BELHUS U16 93 all out (11.5 overs)
BASILDON AND PITSEA U16 73-4 (12 overs)
Belhus skipper Mason Wren won the toss, elected to bat first, then promptly racked up an undefeated score of 30 as his third six took him beyond the compulsory retirement mark. After Clark Wren, Michael Cansdale, Stephen Samms, Frankie Paisley and Terry Squires had been dismissed for 11, 8, 3, 8 and 1 respectively, Wren was back at the crease for the final over. However, last over bowler Jack Buckfield claimed his wicket and that of Frankie Paisley, to finish with 2-4 from his one over. Wren was only able to add one further run to his original tally. Supporting Buckfield with the ball for Basildon and Pitsea were Eliza Smith 2-27 and Dean Bedford 1-11.
After the break, three tight overs, one each from Mason Wren, Terry Squires and Frankie Paisley ensured that Basildon did not reach a double figure score until the start of the fourth over. However, Jack Buckfield, scoring 17, and Stephen Ayres, with an undefeated 15, attempted to boost their team's progress, but in the end the Mopsies Park-based club finished 20-runs short of the Belhus total. Frankie Paisley emerged the hero in the Belhus bowling stakes with a wicket maiden from one over, while Stephen Samms took 1-15.
Final Report
Belhus 106-4 (12 overs)
Cranham A 85 all out (11.1 overs)
The script was familiar; Belhus won the toss, elected to bat and Mason Wren reached the retirement mark of 25 with two sixes. Clark Wren hit a fine 20 and Stephen Samms supported well with 15, the quick demise of Michael Cansdale for three, Frankie Paisley for nought and Terry Squires for a single brought the hard-hitting Belhus skipper to the crease. He did not disappoint, reaching an undefeated 38 at the close of the innings to put Belhus in a strong position. For Cranham, who had disposed of Stanford le Hope in the first semi-final, David Skillett, Harry Andrews and James Cox took one wicket each.
Despite a good target, Cranham knew that they had twice defeated Belhus earlier in the tournament so a Belhus victory was not a certainty. Indeed, Cranham began to savage the Belhus attck as they had done in the two previous meetings. Chris Squance was brilliantly caught off the wall by a full-length one-handed diving catch by Stephen Samms for 18, while fellow opener Harry Andrews made 10. Nathan Palmer reached 17, but three run outs from some excellent Belhus fielding thwarted the Cranham reply. The game was finally up when Samms uprooted the leg stump of James Cox for 9, to give Belhus U16s the indoor championship for the second successive year. Terry Squires, Michael Cansdale and Stephen Samms claimed one wicket each. After the game, presentations to both teams were made by Ron Skillett of the South Essex District Cricket Board.
SIX JUNIOR MEMBERS MAKE THE EABC SQUAD
Six junior members of Belhus Cricket Club have been selected for the Essex Association of Boys' Clubs first representative cricket match of the new season. Connor and Jack Day, Frankie Paisley, Sunil Raj Sangha and Billy Winter were due to play at Chigwell School (U12's) on Tuesday (26th April).
BELHUS JUNIORS IN KWIK CRICKET FUN
Belhus Cricket Club entered three junior teams in the recent Essex Association of Boys Clubs indoor kwik cricket tournament at the Eversley Leisure Centre, Pitsea. For the first time, the North Stifford-based club fielded an all-girls team.
The teams were split into two groups, with Belhus U11s and Belhus girls in group one with St Josephs youth club, while Belhus U13s were in group two along with Lazer, Trekkers and Lifstan youth clubs.
In Group A, Belhus U11s were in sparkling form. In their first game against St. Joseph's, Bily Winter struck an unbeaten 51, while Connor Day and Billy Mills scored 16 and 14 respectively. Then, to round up the St. Joseph's innings, George Smith and Connor Day took two wickets each. In their second match, they took on Belhus girls, when George Smith hit three sixes in an unbeaten 25, Billy Winter hit four sixes in an undefeated 30, Connor Day struck four fours in reaching 25 not out, while Sunil Raj Sangha and Billy Mills scored 15 runs apiece. The return matches were similar; against St Josephs, Owen Jeffries scored 24 while Connor Day hit 28 not out, Billy Winter 26 not out and Billy Mills supported well with 10 runs. Later, George Smith and Owen Jeffries took two wickets each. In their first match against Belhus girls, the under eleven squad reached their target of 39 without loss through George Smith, 13 not out and Billy Winter 21 not out. Belhus Girls went on to lose to St. Josephs by 44 runs, though Louise Placeson and Amy Squires took two wickets each with Placeson scoring 11 runs. In their next meeting, Ewan Day, a young reserve for the Belhus 11 squad, guested for the girls team and made an impressive 15 runs, though St Josephs won again, this time by 65 runs.
As group B was slightly larger, teams only played each other once. Lazer Youth emerged as group winners with a 100% record, with Belhus U13s taking the runners-up spot. After defeating Lifstan youth club by 25 runs, they faced a tough challenge from Lazer. Belhus openers Rikki Ellis, 15 runs, and Jacob Ward, who scored 26 not out, were impressive as Ellis struck two fours and Ward struck two sixes and three fours. However, the resulting target of 78 was overcome by Lazer, depsite two wickets for Frankie Paisley and one for Rikki Ellis.
The top two teams from each group went through to the semi-final stage. This paired Belhus U11s and U13s together for a competitive but fair contest. The Belhus U13s batted first and reached 69-3 through Joe Smith, 18 runs, and Jack Day, 11 runs. However, any thoughts of a massive target being set by the older lads were well and truly thwarted by the impressive pace of Connor Day, 2-6, while Billy Winter and Owen Jeffries took one wicket each. A shock result was on the cards when Billy Winter was scoring runs freely. In the final over he hit the winning runs to finish with 42 not out, despite the best efforts of Danny Norris and Rikki Ellis, who took a wicket each. However, the Belhus U11s finally succumbed in the final to Lazer Youth by three wickets.
The tournament provided the Belhus club to field an all-female team for the first time against outside opponents, with the girls team being led by Lisa Cansdale, herself a level one ECB qualified coach. Lisa said: "The girls did very well, they improved during the afternoon and they all thoroughly enjoyed the event".
FINAL TABLES
Group 1: Belhus U11 9 pts, St Josephs 6, Belhus Girls 0.
Group 2: Lazer 9 pts, Belhus U13 6, Lifstan 3, Trekkers 0.
MATCH SCORES
Group 1 (involving Belhus teams)
Belhus U11 130-2 (G. Smith 25no, B. Winter 30no, C. Day 25no, S. Sangha 15), Belhus Girls 37-6 (S. Sangha 1-10, J. Day 1-1).
Belhus U11 129-3 (B. Winter 51no, C. Day 16, B. Mills 14), St Josephs 28-6 (G. Smith 2-1, J. Day 2-6, B. Winter 1-10, O. Jeffries 1-0.)
Belhus Girls 33-6 L. Placeson 6, O. Jeffries 1-3, B. Winter 1-1, C. Day 1-1), Belhus U11 39-0 (G. Smith 13no, B. Winter 21no);
Belhus U11 132-1 ( O. Jeffries 24, C. Day 28no, B. Winter 26no, B. Mills 10), St Josephs 22-6 (G. Smith 2-0, B. Winter 1-4, O. Jeffries 2-1);
St Josephs 92-0, Belhus Girls 27-6 (E. Day 15).
St Josephs 68-6 (L. Placeson 2-16, A. Squires 2-6), Belhus Girls 24-6 (L. Placeson 11).
Group 2 (involving Belhus teams)
Belhus U13 93-3, Lifstan 68-6.
Belhus U13 78-1 (R. Ellis 16, J. Ward 26no), Lazer 79-3 (F. Paisley 2-12. R. Ellis 1-16).
Belhus U13 51-2, Trekkers 21-6.
Semi-Finals
Lazer 67-2, St Josephs 32-6; Belhus U13 69-3 (J. Smith 18, J. Day 11, C. Day 2-6, O. Jeffries 1-4, B. Winter 1-5), Belhus U11 70-5 (B. Winter 42no, D. Norris 1-5, R. Ellis 1-6).
Final
Belhus U11 22-6, Lazer 23-2.
SUSSEX YOUTH TOUR - COMPLETE ITINERARY (Updated 24.07.06)
Belhus Cricket Club are pleased to announce that its youth section will be moving to the South Coast for its the ninth tour of Sussex, commencing on Monday 14th August until Friday 18th August 2006. This is now a confirmed itinerary though minor chages may be made as the tour progresses depending on local conditions. During our tour, Essex are playing Sussex at Hove in a day-night floodlit match on 14th August with the ground entrance fee being included in the cost; while we are able to use the Ford Community Minibus to help with transport during the week; there is also the attraction of the Eastbourne Air Show taking place on Thursday and Friday 17th-18th August - ideal if we are able to secure a fixture close by.
If you are not away on holiday during this week - do not miss this tour! They have been great fun and thoroughly enjoyable for the players - we are certain this tour will be no exception!
We are proposing that the cost of the tour is FREE OF CHARGE to players who will be touring with their parents and making their own private arrangements for accommodation - which is the recommended option. All cricket-related costs will be bourne by the club for players in this category. Otherwise, the cost for any unaccompanied player on the tour party will be £90 per person (as agreed at the parents meeting held on 28th June) and a breakdown of the tour party costs are shown at the end of this document. Please note that the non-playing adults ie youth leaders are also paying for their accommodation, so everyone is paying a fair price!
We have decided to stay at one of the two previously mentioned youth hostels in the Brighton area. For safety reasons, this information is not published on this club website. Further details and confirmation letters, including copies of itineraries, fixtures and location maps for parents will be mailed nearer the start of the tour when all tour arrangements have been confirmed.
The club expresses its thanks to all parents who have ensured that payments have been submitted on time to ensure the smooth planning and organisation of the tour.
The tour playing party is open to all Belhus CC junior members and it is envisaged that our tour party will consist of groups of players from each of our U11, U13 and U15 squads plus a couple of players from school year eleven.
We will be alerting our host clubs to the composition of our tour party so that they will be able to match our playing strength. All players, regardless of age, gender or ability (or anything else for that matter) will receive a fair number of selections in the fixtures which may be arranged.
Parents who are not on the tour party are very welcome to visit for one or more matches. It would be helpful if you let Cliff Cansdale know when you intend to travel so that team selections, wherever practical, can be balanced to suit.
It has been identified that space in the minibus is severely short. We would ask that parents not touring make every effort to meet us at our final match on Friday evening to bring your children - and baggage - home. Otherwise it is likely to be a very uncomfortable journey home, especially if it is hot. It is likely that our players will want to arive home promptly and in comfort after what will, undoubtedly, be a thoroughly enjoyable but tiring week.
This page of the website will be updated regularly to show the latest news and itinerary as it develops during the run-up to the tour.
TOUR ITINERARY
Monday 14th August
09.30 Tour party to assemble at Belhus Cricket Club (clubhouse open for teas, coffee and soft drinks)
10.00 Depart for first cricket match at HENFIELD CC, The Common, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9RP.
http://www.henfieldcricketclub.com/
12.30 Start of first match, 20 overs per side.
15.00 Depart Henfield CC for Sussex CCC, Eaton Road, Hove.
16.40 Start of the Pro40 Day-Night cricket match Sussex CCC v. Essex CCC
http://www.sussexcricket.co.uk/news-events/pro40/
22.45 Arrive at Accommodation, check-in and safety briefing
23.15 free time, possible coastal excursion to return to accommodation by midnight.
Tuesday 15th August
08.30 Breakfast
09.30 Belhus CC Pitch and Putt Tournament (Coastal Course at Rottingdean)
12.00 Lunch
12.30 Depart for cricket fixture at KEYMER & HASSOCKS CC at Adastra Park, Keymer Road, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8AR (2pm start)
www.keymerandhassockscc.co.uk
19.00 Return to Brighton - evening free.
Wednesday 16th August
05.30 Seafront jog between the two piers (optional!)
08.30 Breakfast
09.30 Depart for Bognor Regis
10.30 Staging of Belhus CC Tennis Championships
12.45 Lunch
13.15 Depart for cricket fixture at MIDDLETON ON SEA CC, Middleton Sports Club, 3 Sea Lane, Middleton on Sea, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 7RH (2pm start) http://www.middletoncricketclub.com/
19.00 Depart to watch football match (match details to be confirmed)
23.00 Pool Competition draw
Thursday 17th August
08.30 Breakfast
09.30 Finals of Tennis Tournament (if not already concluded); free time at Brighton seafront;
12.30 Lunch
13:00 Depart for cricket fixture (match 4) at LEWES PRIORY CC, Lewes Sports Club, Stanley Turner Recreation Ground, Kingston Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3NB. (2pm start)
http://lewespriory.play-cricket.com/home/home.asp
19:00 First rounds of Pool Competition at Lewes Priory CC Clubhouse (subject to permission).
(remainder of evening - free)
Friday 18th August
08.00 Breakfast, packing and room inspections
09.00 Depart Brighton and head for Eastbourne Seafront for Airshow.
http://www.eastbourneairshow.com/
12.00 Lunch at Eastbourne seafront
13.00 Depart Eastbourne Seafront for fifth and final cricket match - SEAFORD CC, Salts Recreation Ground, Richmond Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1DR. (2pm start).
http://seafordcc.co.uk/
19.00 (approx) at close of play, final presentations and farewells, return home.
TOUR PARTY MEMBERS
As at Monday 21st July 2006, we have 14 players, three U18 non-playing assistants (one of which is ECB Assistant Coach Award qualified), 1 mum, plus the tour manager (ECB Level Two Coach award qualified & local authority minibus safety certificated). This does not include parents who have stated that they will be visiting at various times during the week. There is one remaining space available on the tour party for a player.
COSTINGS PER PLAYER
The following is a guide to the costs involved which formed the basis of the £90 charge per unaccompanied junior.
Cricket Teas 5 @ £3 each = £15 (paid by club if player fully accompanied by parent/ adult guardian for tour)
Share of Minibus Fuel Costs (if not being transported by parent) £15
Accommodation: YHA 4 nights bed and breakfast @ £13.95 per player = £55.80 (adult £70.00)
http://www.yha.org.uk/Find_Accommodation/South_East_England/South_East_England.html
Annual Membership of YHA: Paid by Belhus CC.
Hire of Minibus: Free of Charge, kindly loaned by Ford Motor Company Limited.
Presentations to host clubs: Donated by Belhus CC (subject to approval)
Match Balls: Donated by London Road Commercials Ltd with many thanks (Mr & Mrs Benson - parents on 1994 tour)
Junior Ground Admission to Sussex CCC: £5 (ages 5-16) (for info adult charge is £15, students over 16 £10 with ID)