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Thanks for clarifying that Michael. In this case I totally agree that a reserve venue for International fixtures should be prepared in the event that the chosen ground is unplayable or the forecast is bad. The only two ODI grounds are Clontarf and Stormont - with the new road links it would only take teams / officials and spectators 2-2.5 hours to travel from Belfast to Dublin or vice versa.

Sorry Paul I was referring to international matches. I appreciate the problems at club level and your suggestions are very practical. Unfortunately the weather is always going to be a problem so we have to set some sort of plans in place to deal with it as you suggest.

Michael

Not at all practical in most situations. Given the bad weather, I would imagine that very few grounds will be available to simply reverse fixtures at the last minute as the main grounds for most clubs will have re-arranged fixtures for 2nd, 3rd and 4th XI teams. The problem of reserve grounds being available is further compounded as council and school grounds will not be available as football and rugby will be back. I think the solution is to allow games to be significantly reduced (ie 10 over bashes in all leagues) and even play on mat wickets if it helps get games played. I know a lot will not favour these options, but surely sorting things out with some sort of cricket is better than letting the weather defeat us!

NCU COLTS CUP FINAL

WARINGSTOWN 238/1
LEE NELSON 190 NOT OUT

DOWNPATRICK 98 ALL OUT

Solution to a wet ground problem?
Switch to another ground. Everyone has cars and they can travel there and as for the other ground, there should always be one in reserve should a switch be necessary. Impractical? Not a bit of it.

the NIACUS u17 colts cup final between Waringstown and downpatrick will take place on thursday 28th august at the meadow, downpatrick with a 2pm start. All support welcome

Sorry I have been away for a while but with so much rain there wasn't much cricket to talk about anyway. Looking forward to the ISC final in the North West and hopefully a close match. Are there ample seats at the ground or do you bring your own? Also do they take euros in Strabane?

Just looking at the number of matches still to be played in the NCU in comparison to the North West.
Why is that?
Another wet weekend and there's very little chance of getting all the matches played. Sad to say but the weather could ruin a good finish.

big final tomorrow wed.27/8

under 15 north down v carrick has been switched to comber 3pm start.

Congratulations to Kyle McCallan and a good article in recognition of currently the best all rounder in NCU cricket. He's set a high standard for everyone not only in his cricket performances but in his approach to the game and his high level of fitness and commitment. Nice to see the late great John Solanky get a mention.
Yes Mr Editor, a role model in every sense.

congratulations to academy for their cup success wish i'd have been at the celebrations after i'm sure they were par exellent

cheers pat i won the final but to be honest beating scooby in the semi was the most satisfying thing i've done in darts......well.....apart from drinkin the £100 hic! he he he

Ronnie - forget about the canoeing. Even the canoe event in the Dundrum regatta fell to the recent bad weather.
One thing that survived was the DARTS and I hear a certain R McALPINE beat all before him to scoop the £100 Jackpot. Mine's a Pitcher!
Well Done

Well done Laurelvale and Muckamore seconds.
Quote from NCU website-"both clubs wish to play the final rather than share the trophy."
Why would anyone want it otherwise?

Lighten up Ronnie. If you are canoeing across your cricket ground it's hard to take anything serious. Enjoy your sport as 99% of the people in it are genuine and honest. But there's always that 1%.
Have you been watching Beijing?