Preston Village Cricket Club

At last the season has started with mixed result but after 2 or 3 frustrating weekend we are at least playing so now all we have to do is start winning more often but that will come especially if we commit to practice

Practice  

Training continues, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30 onwards – the more we train the better we will get its that easy

Teamernet

An important change to teamernet this year is that we no longer get unlimited free texts, only 200 per month which should be enough if people respond and we don’t have to send reminders out .If we do as we have to at present then  we’ll have to buy additional text bundles which means less money to spend on cricket  

Remember  reply immediately to any text .

If there’s a concern about your availability its your responsibility to contact either Stephen Dixon the match secretary or your team captain to discuss how we deal with it not the clubs to spend money chasing you around

If for example you won’t know until later in the week if your available or not, if we don’t know we can’t make arrangements to cover, which mean we waste money on follow on texts. It also could mean if you’re not available, one of your mates may not get a game because he’s made arrangements for the weekend on the basis that he’s not been selected.

Let’s not be selfish guys let’s get off our butts and keep the club up to date

Cut off point for Teamer text replies for those originally selected is 4.30 on a Wednesday afternoon

Stats on ESCA Site

The new online match return means that the ESCA top performer stats are bang up to date

For example Dermott has the highest score in the Division so far this year and a number of other are in and around the top 10 batting and bowling .

Let’s not get hung up about personal stats but if we can get 2 or 3 in the top 10 of batting and bowling in both divisions  then there’s no doubt we’ll have a successful season

Despite the modest turn out to post-match drinks and the subsequent 'Start of Season Social night' at The Goth, a good night was had by all who attended. 

The next Social Night is planned for Saturday 26th May so put it in your diary and we'll see you there!

To follow the first league games of the season, this Saturday 28th April will also be the first social/drinks night of the season.  The evening will be held at The Gothenburg immediately after both games have finished.

April Update

Training

Every Tuesday and Thursday at Powarth, 6.30 start

Games

Start Sunday 15^th April with an inter-club game then the 1’s travel to Hawick on the 21^st April whilst the 2’s are at home to Kirkbrae, with the leagues kicking off on the 28^th

Subs

Due ASAP – we will be paying for new balls , league membership and Cricket Scotland membership in the next  2 weeks costing around £400 so the sooner we get your subs the better .

They have been kept to last year’s level of £40 with £5 match fees; £100 gives you a full season with no match fees

Membership cards will be issued with all payments

50 Club

Here’s another chance to increase club funds and get 5 chances to win up to 50 quid.

See Mas to pay for this year’s numbers. Last year we made enough to cover the cost of balls for 1 team so let’s increase the numbers to nearer 100 this year

It’s a no brainer half the money goes to us for gear etc and you can win something for yourself as well

Your £5 gets you 5 draws from April onwards so sell them to any one you know as 50% of the money raised goes directly to us for funds to cover equipment and other costs

Every person you sell a number to will get a card confirming their payment and the number they have in the draw

  New Shirts

 

 New for 2012 – G&M Teknic Shirts recommended retail price £23, best price on net £17.

Available with club badge and logo for only £15. Money with order to Graeme Barrie or Ian Patterson. Sizes Medium, Large and Extra Large

 

Indoor Nets

Continue until early April – get there if you can

Numbers have been good so far but some people still to be seen

Outdoor Training

Starts Tuesday 3rd April 6.30 at Polwarth

Let’s make sure we all get there and get the season off to a god start

Players Meeting 3^rd April after Training

Meeting to cover issues for the season including as agreed at the AGM , a code of conduct which the players will develop themselves

AGM

office bearers for 2012 are:

President – Alan Grieve

Secretary – Gary Wicksted  

Match Secretary – Stephen Dixon

Treasurer – Graeme Barrie

Captain – Ian Patterson

2^nd Captain – Adam Smith

Social Convener – Massimo Fabbreschi

Committee Members – Eddy Smith, Ian Hawkins, Brad Bonthorne

Sponsorship Co-coordinator (ex officio) – Callum McIntosh

Youth Section Organisers, Adam Smith, Eddy Smith, Ian Hawkins

Subs 2012

Kept to last year’s level of £40 with £5 match fees, £100 gives you a full season with no match fees

Get the money in ASAP – see Graeme Barrie.

We will be spending around £400 in the next month or so on match balls and league membership etc  so the sooner we get  your money the better

Membership cards will be issued this year so you'll be able to prove you've paid

50 Club

See Mas to pay for this year’s numbers. Last year we made enough to cover the cost of balls for 1 team so let’s increase the numbers to nearer 100 this year

£5 gets you 5 draws from April onwards so sell them to any one you know as 50% of the money raised goes directly to us for funds to cover equipment and other costs

Every person you sell a number to will get a card confirming their payment and the number they have in the draw

 

 

AGM

Will be held at 7.30 pm on the 2nd March at the Goth .

Indoor Nets

Good numbers for the first couple of weeks but still some missing so get out of your pit , a Sunday morning does exist and get to the Goth for 10.15 or Fettes Sports Centre for 11

Its a great way to shake off a hangover

Club Shirts 2012

New shirts available from April cost £15 see Ian P or Graeme Barrie

League Fixtures

On the web site friendlies to follow over the next month

Happy New Year guys the 2012 season starts here

Indoor Nets

Start at Fettes Sport Centre on 22nd January from 11-1 and every Sunday thereafter until early April

Remember the more we train the better we'll be when the season starts 

League Fixtures  

Have been issued and are on the web site . We are now working on the PVXI fixtures and hope to have them finalised by mid February

Season 2012

ESCA have confirmed the dates for next season. It will start on Saturday the 28^th April and run for 18 weeks until the 25^th August

The leagues are yet to finalized as there’s a move to include the  border league clubs in the league , details will follow

We will be looking to arrange friendlies from the 14^th April to give us 2 games before the league season kicks off

 Indoor Nets

Good news you’ll have 2-3 weeks to recover from the festive season before we start training

Agan we will be at Fettes Sports Centre, on a Sunday from 11a.m to 1 p.m. from the 22^nd January onwards until the 8^th April

Cup Draws

We play the winners of Standard Life v Bank of Scotland in the Parks Trophy 2^nd round and in the winners of Teuchters v Inchcolm in the 2^nd round of the Terry Newcome Trophy

Have a good Christmas everyone

 

The votes were cast, the results were collated and on Friday 30th September, the awards were presented.  A great night was had by all at the 2011 PVCC Awards Night.  Here is a list of all of the winners -

Player of the Year  - Graeme Barrie

2nd XI Player of the Year - Kenny Black

Most Improved Player of the Year - Ross Henderson

Young Player of the Year - Adam Forsyth

1st XI Batsman of the Year - Ian Patterson

1st XI Bowler of the Year - Graeme Barrie

2nd XI Batsman of the Year - Dermot Gilbert

2nd XI Bowler of the Year - Adam Smith

Fielder of the Year - Chris Dixon

Clubman - Alan Grieve

(See 'photo galleries' for more pictures of the winners)