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ref michael kennedy it would help if clubs told their playres and members that these events are being held not everyone has access to the web
Andy
That IRFU document highlights a lot of issues that are familiar to cricket clubs all over Ireland. Where can we get a link to see a copy of this ? I am co ordinating a small sub committee on the NCU Development Directorate on "club development" and how each club can get more people involved in playing cricket and help Cricket Ireland achieve their goal of increased participation, so this could be very useful to understand how other sports aim to tackle this.
Great night at the umpires dinner on Friday past. Kyle spoke very well I thought, even though he kept mentioning how straight he bowls! However as he brought his good lady wife with him it renders 3/4 of Andy Kennedys material unsuitable for a ladys company! Food was excellent, and those there seemed to enjoy a great evenings craic.
Poor turn out from most clubs though, but maybe next year eh?
the IRFU has just issued a wide ranging report on "engagement" and some of the areas covered such as the loss of adult players, the attraction & retention of young people and the loss of alickadoos on retirement from playing equally apply to our game. Perhaps those in positions of authority at all levels from Cricket Ireland to club level would find the proposals of mutual interest.
How small is the world ?
Niranjan Godbole our current pro at Lurgan was coaching at the Pune International Cricket Centre last week when Leeds/Bradford MCC University Cricket side arrived for a cricket tour.
He was asked to help out with their net session prior to their first match and was introduced to their Head Coach, Andrew Lawson.
Prior to Niranjan arriving in Lurgan, Andrew Lawson was our professional for two years.
It did not take them long to find this out and they had a real laugh as here were two Lurgan professionals in the same place half way round the other side of the world
Any clubs out there who could do with some help with the ground ? Cricket Ireland is holding a Foundation course for groundsmen next Wednesday, 4th April at Stormont. The cost is £75 and there is a recognised certificate at the end.
Contact the Cricket Ireland office to get details - 028 9076 5619, or e-mail sharon.crossan@irishcricket.org.
On behalf of NIACUS I would like to extend our congratulations to Mark Hawthorne on his Umpiring duties in Dubai. Once again we are proud of one of our members and this is an example of Officials gaining recognition at the highest level. Well done Mark and this acts as a great incentive to others.
Congrats to Ray Palmer and Woodvale CC in hosting the 2nd Annual Indoor Sixes!
Hopefully we can develop an indoor league format throughout Ireland in 2013 to afford more clubs a chance to get involved.
Hi Folks, Just trying to organise pre season friendly. Drumaness CC are willing to travel on Saturday 21st April. If intersted please contact myself via e-mail: n_gelston@hotmail.com.
The NIACUS Annual Dinner takes place on Friday 30th March 2012 at the La Mon Country House Hotel. Our Guest Speaker is former Irish International Kyle McCallan and he will be ably backed up by Andy Kennedy. We would ask for you to consider attending this event and supporting your local Umpires. Tickets are £30 and can be booked through any member of our Executive Committee.
After a Craigavon Council Meeting last night Victoria Cricket Club accepted a 58% increase on its annual fee.
On behalf of Victoria Cricket Club can i thank everyone that helped in any way with our campaign for a fair price and all clubs will be made very welcome at LURGAN PARK this season . Thank you again .
Clarence at last a bit of CURRENT cricket chat lol. Irish boys all look in top form. Hopefully we get the roll of the dice when it matters in the final tournament stages!
I am sure I speak for all our readers in congratulating the Ireland squad on their run of wins in Dubai and wishing them the best of luck in the final matches.
Great achievements to date so now down to the key games!
TCC Golf day
Friday 22nd June @ Templepatrick Hilton
Tee offs from 2:30pm
Everyone welcome.Please get I touch with Peter Shepherd petershepherd@btopenworld.com, to book tee times. 4 balls are welcome.
£30 to play this quality course includes BBQ afterwards and Bacon butties before tee off equals good value
Various sponsorship packages are also available is anyone would like to further support TCC – also contact Peter Shepherd
Sad to see in the Lurgan Mail this week that Craigavon Council are still messing about Victoria Cricket Club on the issue on the rent of Lurgan Park. Before i went into umpiring it was a club that gave me a chance to play the game i love it would be terrible to for the club to fold. Look at all the young players that would be missing out on playing the game every week this summer and beyond. Something needs to be done.
