As a result of our current Administrator, Iain Murdoch’s move to take up a role with Cricket Scotland, the WDCU are seeking a replacement provider of administration services.
A summary of the key requirements are outlined as attached, and a more detailed role specification can be obtained on request. Please note that the deadline for submission of applications is Monday, 7 May 2018.
WDCU
The Glasgow City Council regulated parking zones which affect visitors to Hamilton Crescent this summer have not yet been extended to the area around Hughenden where Hillhead Cricket Club (“HCC”) plays, but parking in the area is very problematic. The HCC committee would note there is no parking available in the grounds, and ask if cricketing guests can park in the areas highlighted in the following document: Parking at Hillhead Cricket Club
TO ALL WDCU CLUB SECRETARIES & OTHER DESIGNATED CONTACTS
Please find the EGM, 2018 Notice to the notice and agenda for the WDCU pre-season EGM, to be held on Thursday the 19th of April at Poloc CC, Shawholm, commencing at 7pm. Ball orders will be distributed to clubs (subject to prior payment) AFTER the conclusion of the meeting.
Kind regards
Mark Colman
WDCU Exec Secretary
Cricket Scotland have been able to secure two Groundsman pre-season workshops in April that will be open to all clubs. Details as follows:
Sunday 15 April, Stirling County CC: 10am-3.30pm, tutor Albert Simpson
Sunday 22 April, Aberdeenshire CC: 10am-3.30pm, tutor Ken McCurdie
These workshops are free and will concentrate on the important practical elements of pitch/square/outfield preparation at this time of the year. Both Ken and Albert are experienced international standard groundsmen so this is a great opportunity to learn from the best in Scotland. To register for either of these practical workshops please follow the link below:
West of Scotland CC is sorry to advise that Hamilton Crescent is now in the middle of a restricted parking zone from 8am to 6pm, Mondays to Saturdays.
If you have players or supporters travelling to Hamilton Crescent by car for a Saturday match, please note that the club will have visitors permits available in the clubhouse. These will cost £2 each and will cover the period from 12 noon to 6pm.
West of Scotland CC will continue to lobby against these restrictions as they seem unnecessary on a Saturday, but Glasgow City Council will not consider any amendments until 2019 at the earliest. West of Scotland CC apologises for the inconvenience and expense this will cause.
This weekend Cricket Scotland are running a couple of forums for both clubs and coaches that you are encouraged to attend.
Firstly on Saturday is the “Much more than cricket” Conference (More reach, more community, more players), starting at 10am at Stirling Court Hotel at University of Stirling. More details, and the booking form can be found here: More than Cricket Forum
Then on Sunday the 25th of March at the same venue, and building on the #muchmorethancricket Club Forum on Saturday the 24th of March, the exciting “Coaches Forum 2018”. More details about this opportunity can be found here: Coaches Forum. Again the event is free.
Ayr CC are looking for a fixture on both the 21st and 22nd of April 2018 with a start time around 12pm.
Games can be played at Cambusdoon or away from home.
Please contact Andi McElnea by email on andimcelnea@hotmail.co.uk
Cricket Scotland’s Tapeball League is ready to conclude its first year with a hotly anticipated Finals Day at Holyrood Leisure Centre on Sunday 18th March 2018 – 12 noon to 3pm, Glasgow Life – Holyrood Leisure Centre, 600 Aikenhead Road, Glasgow, G42 0PD.
The competition has included two leagues with over 170 players registered and brought together a diverse range of participants. It has also attracted new participants and lapsed players, with over 70% of players not part of regular cricket clubs. The inaugural tournament has received excellent support and backing from local communities and leaders, including Councillor Graham Campbell and Anas Sarwar MSP, which has helped boost the profile and visibility of the tournament. With a busy and successful year one nearly complete, with 64 matches having already been contested, we expect the interest and team entries to grow in the 2nd edition. I have attached the Tapeball league facts info-graphics and the finals day leaflet for your perusal.
Please read the attached flyers for further information:
CS Tapeball Finals Day Flyer 2018
Please note that due to inclement weather, the West Woman’s and Girls forum at Uddingston CC scheduled for the 3rd March has been postponed.
Please note that there have been some changes to the 2018 Midweek fixture lists. Please check the current fixtures on the website and ensure you are familiar with them. If there are any issues then please email the WDCU administrator (admin@wdcu.co.uk) as soon as possible.