The Cricket Management Committee wish to remind all clubs of the following matters, which are not being adhered to on some occasions. Future failures to adhere to these may result in more specific action being taken.

• Match fees are now the responsibility of both clubs, home and away. Please ensure that these are paid on the day.
• Umpires report submissions – many clubs are still not submitting reports, including 3 Premiership teams. WoSACO rely on feedback for training, assessment and grading purposes. Please complete these. Should an umpire name not appear on the drop down menu (some new umpires are not on this yet) , just write NONE and put the umpire’s name in the remarks box.
• There are different regulations in different divisions. Captains are expected to be familiar with these. Please do not be critical of umpires without checking your facts.

Most people will have heard of changes to the Laws of cricket instigated by ICC that will take effect in WDCU matches this season. The ECB has kindly produced a couple of videos that help explain the differences. These should, of course, be viewed with WDCU Playing Conditions in mind. (Most of them will not apply when there are no WoSACO appointed umpires).

Short five-minute summary video

More detailed video (20 minutes)

Tickets are still available for the above games.

Pakistan will travel to Scotland to play a two match T20I series in the same week that Kyle Coetzer’s men take on England in a One Day International at the same venue in what promises to be a thrilling week of international cricket.

It will be the first T20I clash between Scotland and Pakistan since the pair went head-to-head in the group stages of the 2007 ICC World T20 in Durban, South Africa. Despite a hard hitting 46 from 35 balls from Scotland opener Fraser Watts on the day, Pakistan recorded a victory that helped carry them towards the final of the first ever edition of ICC World T20 event. Pakistan’s last visit to Scotland was in 2013 when they defeated Scotland by 96 runs in an ODI as their captain Misbah ul-Haq scored a decisive 83* with Saeed Ajmal and Junaid Khan taking three wickets apiece.

These matches are also set to be the first time Scotland have hosted a Full Member in a T20I on home soil and having used home advantage to good effect in jointly winning the 2015 ICC WT20 Qualifier hosted in Scotland & Ireland, this series will represent the opportunity for Scotland to record more memorable victories in front of our home crowd.

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 Administrator job advert, April 2018

WDCU Administrator role specification

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:

https://goo.gl/forms/TsWslPW1hA7WBlTh2

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