The Isle of Wight Association of Officials Needs You!!!!
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The Isle of Wight Association of Officials (IW ACO) is holding an open evening for anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a Cricket Umpire or Scorer.
The evening is a chance to ‘Meet the Team’ of volunteers within Isle of Wight Cricket who support, educate and administer officials within IOW cricket.
People who are perhaps new to cricket, or already involved in some way, are welcome to come along to the Isle of Wight’s own County Ground at Newclose to learn about the varied...
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Sport Relief ‘BAT-A-THON’
23 Mar 2012
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On the 23rd & 24th of March the Isle of Wight County Squad Cricketers will be undertaking a sponsored 24hr “Bat-a-Thon”.
The event will look to raise money to support Sports Relief and the Isle of Wight County Cricket programme.
Players will be joined by Coaches, Team Managers and
IWCB Representatives at the Isle of Wight Cricket Centre with the aim to hit as many balls in 24hrs
Please come along and support during the day and help to raise funds for SPORT RELIEF. If you would li...
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Newclose News
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Forthcoming events
Wednesday, February 22: Well-known Island historian, Derek Sprake, will be giving a fascinating talk on Isle of Wight carriers. Ever wondered how goods were transported around the Island – especially from village to village – in the 19th and early 20th centuries? Well Derek will be telling us all about the characters involved. Admission is £5 and though hot food will be available, it has been decided to make this optional.
Wednesday, March 7: Paul Martin will be ho...
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Follow us on Twitter
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Follow the Isle of Wight Cricket Board on Twitter and keep up to date with all the news, results & club information.
Just follow @IWCricket
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Business Energy Direct
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The nights are getting lighter and with the season fast approaching club finances are being scrutinised and pennies are being pinched to cover out of season costs. We can make sure that your club retains more money by reducing energy costs. As approved energy brokers to ECB affiliated clubs, Business Energy Direct can confirm that many clubs are now receiving the equivalent of up to 6 months free electricity and gas, after we slashed the prices previously being paid by them by as much as 50%.
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Briggs in England ODI Squad
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Briggs get England call-up
By Clare Newman
After impressing with the ball for the England Lions, during their one-day series against Bangladesh A and, more recently, in their series win over Sri Lanka A, Briggs has been selected for the full England squad for their four-match one-day series against Pakistan, which starts next Monday, and also for their three-match Twenty20 series against the same side, starting on February 23.
It means that instead of playing for the Lions in their friendly...
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Saving Money on Utilities
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Business Energy Direct one of the current NatWest CricketForce official supporters is helping clubs save money on it utilities and could save your club money as well. So far they have help clubs save a combined total of £108,503.16
So far they have helped change 57 electricity contracts. 34 Gas contracts. saving on average per contract £1192.34.
It takes an average of 20 minutes to complete the process (from a club perspective). This includes the initial enquiry email or conve...
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Free 2012 Calendars
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As a welcome into 2012 ECB has teamed up with The FSPSHOP.com and have made available 10 FREE 2012 cricket calendars for each of the first 750 affiliated cricket clubs to sign up!
By providing you with these calendars we’re aiming to get your 2012 fundraising campaign off to a fast start. Have a look at the calendar here http://www.ecb.co.uk/development/facilities-funding/generating-income/ecb-calendar,2597,BP.html
What do you need to do?
1. Sign up to receive your FREE calendars at: www....
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Half Term Coaching Courses
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This Feb Half Term at the Isle of Wight Cricket Academy there is a unique opportunity to invest in an ‘elite performance’. An ‘elite performance’ is something all can strive for no matter what level the performer. An elite performing athlete is one that consistently and effectively performs to the ceiling of their capabilities. This performance comes from knowing you have done everything possible in terms of mental and physical preparation.
This course aims to assist all in achieving their ‘e...
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Make a change to your cricket club for the better!!!!
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Dear Cricket Club Official,
Make a change to your cricket club for the better.
How would you like your club facilities to be improved and your members rejuvenated and motivated to bring success to your club?
If the answer to this question is yes, then why don’t you register free of charge and participate in NatWest CricketForce 2012.
Coaches – Do you want more equipment, better nets and grass playing areas to improve your cricketers?
Groundsmen – Do you want better grass playing ...
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One to One Coaching Offer
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The Isle of Wight Cricket Board are offering one to one coaching session at Ryde School in January, February and March for just £20 an hour.
This opportunity is open to all cricketers on the Island looking to fine tune their skills before the season. The following dates and time are available: -
Saturday 21st January -
8.00 - 9.00 -
9.00 – 10.00
10.00 – 11.00
Sunday 29th January
9.00 - 10.00
10.00 - 11.00
11.00 – 12.00
12.00 – 13.00
Saturday 25th February
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New Year Skills Courses
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From December at the Isle of Wight Cricket Academy there is a unique opportunity to invest in an ‘elite performance’. An ‘elite performance’ is something all can strive for no matter what level the performer. An elite performing athlete is one that consistently and effectively performs to the ceiling of their capabilities. This performance comes from knowing you have done everything possible in terms of mental and physical preparation. These mornings are aimed at giving high potential cricketers...
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IWCB on Facebook
23 Nov 2011 to 2 Dec 2011
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The IWCB now has a Facebook page. All the Islandd's Cricket news will be posted, along with competitions, results and courses.
Just follow the link below
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Isle-of-Wight-Cricket-Board-LTD/260743950638890
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Christmas Cricket Courses
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This December at the Isle of Wight Cricket Academy there is a unique opportunity to invest in an ‘elite performance’. An ‘elite performance’ is something all can strive for no matter what level the performer. An elite performing athlete is one that consistently and effectively performs to the ceiling of their capabilities. This performance comes from knowing you have done everything possible in terms of mental and physical preparation.
This course aims to assist all in achieving their ‘elite
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Harwoods Renault Indoor League 2011-2012
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Results 5th February 2012
Division 1
GKN II 110-5, Island Bakeries 70-6 (GKN II won by 40 runs)
Ryde Cavaliers 151-1, SVYC 119-6 (Ryde Cavaliers won by 32 runs)
Newport I 95-6, GKN I 100-3 (GKN I won by three wickets)
Ventnor deducted 2 pts for not fielding a team twice
Report
With the league trophy already guaranteed another summer in the Newport trophy cabinet, GKN I continued their late season run of form and took full advantage of an underpar Newport side to record their fifth wi...
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Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop
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A Sports Coach UK Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop has been arranged on Monday 5 December 2011 at the Riverside Centre, Newport (craft workshop room) from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. This course is ideal for Welfare officers and coaches who need to renew theirs if it has been over three years since they took the course.
For anyone that is interested can I ask that attendees complete the attached booking form and return to the Sports Unit by FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER. Payment of £15.00 ...
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Niton win Indoor Cup
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Niton claimed the Harwoods Renault Indoor Cup at Fairway Sports Complex last Sunday with a comprehensive win over favourites Ryde I in the final. Niton batted first and despite suffering an early upset, losing opener Joby Wells with just 8 runs on the board, went on to post a competitive 127-5, Guy Wells (34no) and Tom Doble (40) inflicting most of the damage. Ryde’s reply started brightly, matching Niton’s run-rate in the first half of the innings leaving the match well poised, despite the lo...
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Jake Picks Up the John Millett Memorial Trophy
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Ventnor's Jake George, 17, just pipped Bournemouth's Michael Porter (665 runs) to win the John Millett Memorial Trophy, awarded to the Southern Electric Premier League 'Young Cricketer of the Year.'
The Portsmouth Grammar School sixth former, who helped Hampshire YCs win the ECB 50-over Cup this season, scored 667 Premier League runs for the Hampshire Academy, including a career-best 154 against Bashley (Rydal) and an unbeaten 141 against Andover. His innings against Bashle...
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Peter Brown Selected for England's Tour of South Africa
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The England and Wales Cricket Board today named the Islands Disability Captain Peter Brown in the 14 player squad to represent England Learning Disabilities in the Tri-Series Tournament in South Africa.
The Squad will be lead by wicketkeeper Gavin Randall will play four 40-over matches against South Africa and Australia with the two teams who amass the most points playing in the Tournament final on Saturday 26th November.
Peter along with the rest of thew squad will be looking to impress H...
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2011/12 County Squad Nominations Open
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The County Teams Committee are looking for nominations for the 2011/12 squads.
All players are required to completed a nomination form whether they are being nominated for the first time or have been in previous squads.
Trials will be help the week beginning the 31st October 2011 at the Isle of Wight Academy (Full details can be found on the nomination form)
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Could Your Cricket Ground Be Under Threat
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The attached draft below is the new national planning framework which is currently going through the legislative process. This policy proposal will affect every level of the game and has serious consequences for sport.
Please see the attached letter from Bruce Cruse (ECB National Funding and Faciltiies Manager), addressed to everybody involved in the game which outlines the proposed changes to the planning process and the impact it will have.
We would be grateful if you could make your club...
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Ventnor Win Isle fo Wight County Press Cup
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The final rounds of the Isle of Wight County Press U11 Cup were settled all on one day as both semi finals and the final were all played at Cowes CC. The first semi final saw Ryde take on Northwood. Ryde won the toss and decided to have a bat on a lovely sunny morning. Ryde’s 4 pairs all contributed and put on 285 from their 16 overs for the loss of 5 wickets (Ben Shaw 7no, Marcus Otty 5no and Tom Beasley 5no. James Whitewood 2-18 & Jason Gane 2-21). Northwood struggled early on and lost wic...
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COACHING SESSION WITH MARK RAMPRAKASH
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WIN A COACHING SESSION WITH MARK RAMPRAKASH AT YOUR CRICKET CLUB
ASDA, proud sponsor of Kwik Cricket are offering one lucky cricket club the chance to win an hour’s coaching session with England and Surrey legend, Mark Ramprakash for your U11 cricketers. What’s more there are 50 ASDA Kwik Cricket sets also up for grabs.
To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is register at www.asda-kwikcricket.co.uk and sign your cricket club up as a team in the community section on the websi...
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An Evening With Martin Bodenham
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Isle of Wight Association of Cricket Officials Presents An Evening with Martin Bodenham on Monday 3rd October 2011
Newport Football Club 7:30pm start.
Martin Bodenham is a former FIFA and Premier League Football Referee who’s career spanned many years and culminated in appointments such as the 1997 League Cup Final between Leicester City and Middlesbrough. Retirement came a year later in1998 and in 2001 he became the first ever head of refereeing for the county of Sussex. He was also a Premi...
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NatWest Secret Cricketer
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In the last few months our International T20/ODI and CricketForce sponsor NatWest have been working on a hilarious digital campaign called The Secret Cricketer....a brief background on the story for you....
In 2006, Goldsborough Cricket Club 2nds suffered the worst score in modern English recreational cricket. Their defeat to Dishforth Cricket Club resulted in ten of their batsmen getting out for a duck and the last man left stranded on zero. That year Dishforth went up a division, Goldsbor...
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League Success And More For Arreton CC
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Arreton Cricket Club have secured the Harwoods Division 3 Title for 2012.
A title won through team effort with no one player standing out. The season took off after their 2nd game which was against Shanklin. This victory kicked started their season and developed a strong team spirit which has seen them through some tough games, but ultimatly to the title.
Amongst the stand out performances for the season has been James Cullingworths 110 against Cowes and Kieran Tarrants has lead the stro...
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Callum Miller - Star of Cornwall
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Callum Miller produced his best performance for the IW u17s against Cornwall in a two day championship game.
On a slow and damp wicket Callum came on to bowl when the total was on 53-2 off 14 overs.
He bowled a double wicket second over then another one fell in the 4th,5th,6th and 8th over bringing his figures
to an impressive 9-0-25-6.
He then opened the batting with J Cheek and put on 37 for the first wicket.
Callum battled on facing strong appeals and intimidating behaviour from Cornwa...
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SUMMER CRICKET COURSES
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Improve Your Cricket Skills and Enjoy 2 sessions of Coaching and Games
COURSE A FOR PLAYERS UNDER 11 YEARS OLD - Softball Tuesday and Wednesday 23rd and 24th August
2pm to 5pm
£25
COURSE B FOR PLAYERS 11 TO 15 YEARS OLD - Hardball
Wednesday and Thursday 10th and 11th August
2pm to 5pm
£25
Protective kit needed for this course.
To book please complete the form attached
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Audience with Henry Olonga
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Henry Olonga will be at Castlehold Baptist Church, Newport on Sat 20th August at 7.30 pm.
Henry will be talking about his cricketing career, his black armband protest and also how his faith has helped shape some of his actions.
As an added “treat” he will also be singing a number of pieces (But NOT Nessan Dorma) and there will also be a audience question & answer session in the evening.
If interested in attending please contact Nigel Cox on nigel.vbc@talktalkbusiness.net.
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Bell Rings Loud For Northwood In Final
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Dan Bell took a career best of 7 for 15 from his 4 overs to secure Northwood the U15 ECB cup and himself the man of the match award.
With Ryde Cavs winning the toss and deciding to bat their opens started strongly, Halder 22 and Davison 14 made it look like it was a good toss to win.
But once Halder was bowled by Ivory the wickets started to fall regularly and it was Bell that did the damage ripping through the middle order and leaving Ryde Cavs on 78 for 9 at the end of their 20 overs.
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