I am pleased to inform you all that Prestwick CC has managed to obtain a grant of £10,000 from this source. This is the first success I have heard of and would encourage all clubs to make an application. Information on how to apply has been sent to all clubs.
If you do and are successful please let me know and I will share the news.
It’s sometimes good to have a bit of guidance on ground work. Please find attached a document with some helpful guidance and advice as to what should be done to maintain your ground during the COVID-19 period.
Hopefully this is helpful and grounds will be in mint condition when we eventually get some cricket.
Cricket Scotland has made an announcement regarding staffing arrangements during the period of COVID-19. It can be viewed in the attached document.
Cricket Scotland has released advice on grounds maintenance whilst the country is in the grip of COVID-19. It can be viewed in the attached document.
Please stay safe and well.
Cricket Scotland is working hard at supporting staff working from home and has given some guidance to them. Attached is the guidance document called “My whole self” that may be of interest to you.
Dear Club Secretary,
Please find a note from Gus Mackay regarding the completion of an important survey. Please do take the time to complete on behalf of your club. The more information that we have the stronger our lobbying power will be.
Introduction from Gus Mackay, CEO, Cricket Scotland
The purpose of this survey to all clubs in Scotland is to establish the financial impact COVID-19 will have on Cricket Clubs across Scotland. It is important that as the National Governing Body we understand the financial impact for us to consider and ensure the survival of our Clubs and the game.
Our financial resources are limited compared to other sports and are unable to fund financial shortfalls to Clubs as a result of the COVID-19. However, by gathering the information it will give us information to be able to lobby organisations to try and mitigate the financial risks to clubs and potentially provide some form of financial support during this difficult time.
We are therefore grateful for you taking the time to complete this short survey by 31st March 2020. To complete the survey please click the following link:
Cricket Scotland has today confirmed that as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and Government recommendations on social distancing, it recommends that all cricket activity in Scotland is further suspended until the 1st of June 2020.
Chief Executive, Gus Mackay confirmed that this decision has been taken in consultation with all the leagues across Scotland and will continue to be reviewed.
This recommendation for suspension applies to all cricket activity including pre-season training, friendlies and any cricket programmes from recreational through to professional teams across Scotland.
These are worrying and uncertain times for all our clubs. At present, it remains premature to speculate as to when or if we will get cricket this season, as things are changing so rapidly.
In the meantime, the WDCU Executive Committee have been discussing how the Union might offer some practical assistance to member clubs. We have a strong balance sheet, and in the past we have been questioned whether this should not be used. This is exactly the situation where we can use it in a measured way for the benefit of our member clubs. We have therefore agreed the following measures:
The implementation of refunds and the cash payment to clubs will be made by Keith Young, the WDCU Treasurer as soon as possible.
We are also in regular dialogue with Cricket Scotland regarding the overall situation, including the financial situation facing clubs.
Finally, we hope that all your members and supporters come through these difficult times safely.
WDCU Executive Committee.
Please see a note below from the WDCU Executive Committee regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus).
“In light of the rapidly developing situation in relation to COVID-19 (coronavirus), we have decided to contact all clubs regarding this. You may have seen that Cricket Scotland have issued a statement on the matter, which is broadly consistent with what we note below. Although the situation is changing by the day, there are a number of issues which have become clearer from yesterdays advice from both UK and Scottish Governments.
“These include the need to stop or very significantly reduce all non-essential social contact and travel, and practice social distancing or isolation where appropriate.
“In light of this, the WDCU have decided to cancel the pre-season EGM scheduled for Thursday the 16th of April.
“It remains too early to make definitive decisions or pronouncements regarding the playing calendar, but it would be prudent to expect that material and lengthy disruption of this is likely. The WDCU committees will be giving this more detailed consideration in the coming days, and this will include discussions with Cricket Scotland where relevant.
“In the meantime, clubs require to consider very carefully, if they have not already done so, the potential ramifications for any overseas players that they have made arrangements to engage for the coming season. It is of course very possible that they may not be able to enter the country at all.
!This is a very difficult and challenging situation for everyone and we will update clubs as soon as practicable.”
Further statements will be published as the situation progresses.
Please see below a press release from Cricket Scotland regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus). Further updates will be posted as they become available.
