Western District Cricket Union

Welcome to the Western District Cricket Union website.  The Union organises and promotes cricket to half the population of Scotland, from Dumfries & Galloway in the south-west, up the west coast, and across the central belt to the Forth Valley.  We co-ordinate with the West District Junior Cricket Union, local authorities and Cricket Scotland to encourage youth development and provide a structured developmental pathway with the aim of allowing the game to flourish and grow at all levels.  From the Premier Division to the Greenwood Trophy, the Union provides competitions for all its member clubs, from 50-over Saturday cricket to competitive T20 competitions.

Latest news and notices

  • 2024 WDCU Club Forum – Monday 25th November 7pm. Old Anniesland (14th November 2024)
    Following responses from club’s to the recent club survey we have organised an in-person club forum on Monday 25th November at 7pm at Old Anniesland Pavilion (GHK).
    We would like to thank all clubs who have responded so far for their feedback and having reviewed, can see some common threads for areas where we can focus and in general some great ideas and suggestions. It is our intention to pick up on the common responses and discuss these on the evening. Following the initial review, we can clearly see areas where we can work on in preparation for 2025 and are looking to use this meeting to engage fully.
    All clubs are invited to attend with a maximum of 2 representatives for each club. Please ensure that on arrival you sign in on the attendance sheet.
  • Mearns CC – Seeking New Ground (3rd October 2024)

    Mearns Cricket Club is actively looking for a cricket ground around Glasgow to use as its home ground. We are happy to invest and revive an unused cricket ground near Glasgow (20 miles range) and also open to partner with any Rugby club (or other sports club) who do not use their ground in Summer season. If you know any such ground, please share details by sending an email to mearnscc@gmail.com or send a text to the club’s contacts.

  • Irvine CC Coach Position (1st October 2024)

    Irvine Cricket Club, currently playing in Division 1 of the WDCU Western Union Cricket Union are actively seeking a “club development officer/coach” with ECB Level 2 or equivalent accreditation as a minimum. The job, “coach” role will focus on the progression of current adult and junior playing members and job, “Development officer” will closely work with our Active Schools coordinators to increase junior participation for all boys and girls age groups from 5+.

    Further details can be found here:  Coach Advert

  • WDCU Statement 18th September 2024 (18th September 2024)
    WDCU are aware of a fake X account using WDCU as a handle which has falsely reported WDCU have acted following recent reports around Khizar Ali and historic tweets. This account has been reported to X and is not connected to WDCU.
    WDCU has no comment to make at this stage and respect the ongoing process with Cricket Scotland.
  • East Kilbride to Nepal- Cricket Without Boundaries Project (11th September 2024)
    Mohammad Osman, East Kilbride 1st XI Captain is going to Nepal in late November for a couple of weeks with the Cricket Without Boundaries charity and is looking to promote the charity and for help with his fundraising efforts,  The WDCU would encourage you to support Mohammad in his endeavours. The WDCU wish Mohammad well in his efforts.
    More details around the charity can be found on the link here:
    The link to his fundraising page is here:
  • As the Willow Vanishes (30th July 2024)

    Please follow link below for details of the When The Willow Vanishes.

    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0whqhZEDQG17kGaw9MwTsoaQJiWmN3qbozPxv8wtrytbae22Rv3iei7KLJUoAkMXEl&id=1021874509

  • ECB Vitality Cup (20th June 2024)
    Left: Clydesdale U15s
    Above: Uddingston U13s
    Clydesdale U15 have won the west section of the under 15 ECB Vitality cup and go through to Finals day for the Scottish section.
    Uddingston U13 have won the West section of the under 13 ECB Vitality Cup and will go through to Edinburgh this Sunday for Finals day of the Scottish Section.
    Congrats to both teams and good luck in finals day
  • Motherwell CC – Friendly Fixtures Wanted (5th June 2024)

    Motherwell CC are looking for Midweek and Weekend Friendly fixtures for season 2024 on the dates below. If you can please contact Siby Simon on 07394 081050

    Thursday June 13 away
    Thursday June 20 away
    Thursday June 27 home/away
    Thursday July 4 home/away
    Thursday July 11 home/away
    Thursday July 18 away
    Thursday July 25 away

    Sunday June 30 40 over home/away
    Sunday July 14 40 over home/away
    Sunday July 28 40 over home/away

  • Week of Football 2024: Football’s Square Mile Officially Opens (23rd May 2024)

    The Scottish FA is pleased to congratulate The Hampden Collection on the official demarcation and opening of the world’s biggest open-air football museum – Football’s Square Mile.

    Cricket and Cricket Clubs in the west of Scotland are, as you maybe aware, heavily involved in the history of football in Scotland.

     

    More details can be found through the links here:

    https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/week-of-football-2024-footballs-square-mile-officially-opens/?rid=14258

    https://www.footballssquaremile.com/map

  • Galloway Women’s Looking For Fixtures. (22nd May 2024)
    Galloway Women’s team are looking for games. Any club interested in arranging a game against them please contact them at  womenscaptaingcc@hotmail.com. They are willing to play Home or Away matches.