We are running a full programme of cricket activity this winter starting on Saturday 4th November 2023 through to Saturday 6th April 2024 with Indoor Training at Reynolds Sports Centre. We have also entered the Indoor League at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub which will be on Sunday afternoons from 1pm to 8pm also starting in November. We have entered the Under 11 and Under 13 competitions for both boys and girls.
Please remember that for training and indoor league participation the age qualification is as at 31st August 2023 – so for example this summer’s Boys Under 12’s for example would play in the Boys Under 13 competition.
WINTER TRAINING - SOFTBALL OPTION
Suitable for all of our All Stars, 5 to 8 year olds who are new to cricket and Under 9’s and Under 10’s (boys and girls) who are not yet confident playing with and against a hardball. Starting on Saturday 4th November 2023 through to Saturday 6th April 2024. 2pm to 3pm.
Each session will last 1 hour and will include some technical work on batting and bowling, elements of fielding and each session will finish with a mini-match - hopefully by attending these sessions you will not only have a great time but also see a benefit come the start of the outdoor season in April.
Cost = £5.00 per session.
Venue: Reynolds Sports Centre (Acton Ark Academy School), Gunnersbury Lane, Acton W3 8EY
The facility has amble car parking; is on the E3 bus route and only a few minutes’ walk from either the Uxbridge Road or Acton Town Station so hopefully everyone should find it easy to get to.
Please complete and return the form below to me at clifford.pile@ntlworld.com
SOFTBALL TRAINING BOOKING FORM
So that everyone can have an enjoyable experience we will be restricting numbers to 12 participants per session. Places to be reserved on a first come, first served basis. Payment must be made at time of booking. Refunds will only be available if 48 hours’ notice is given i.e. by Wednesday evening and if we are operating a wait-list.
WINTER TRAINING - HARDBALL OPTION
Open to Boys and Girls. Each session will last 2 hours and include some technical work, elements of fielding and cricket fitness as well as a mixture of indoor games and nets. Starting on Saturday 4th November 2023 through to Saturday 6th April 2024. 3pm to 5pm.
Cost = £10.00 per session.
Venue: Reynolds Sports Centre (Acton Ark Academy School), Gunnersbury Lane, Acton W3 8EY
The facility has amble car parking; is on the E3 bus route and only a few minutes’ walk from either the Uxbridge Road or Acton Town Station so hopefully everyone should find it easy to get to.
Please complete and return the form below to me at clifford.pile@ntlworld.com
WINTER TRAINING - HARDBALL OPTION
So that everyone can have an enjoyable experience we will be restricting numbers to 18 participants per session. Some weeks will be set aside for Indoor League practice sessions when priority for bookings will be given to those participating in the indoor league. Otherwise places to be reserved on a first come, first served basis. Payment must be made at time of booking. Refunds will only be available if 48 hours’ notice is given i.e. by Wednesday evening and if we are operating a wait-list.
INDOOR LEAGUE - MATCHES
Under 13 Boys – 5th November 2023 – 2 games at 5.40pm and 6.45pm
Under 11 Boys – 12th November 2023 – 2 games at 5.55pm and 7pm
Under 11 Girls – 28th January 2024 – 2 games at 2.20pm and 3.25pm
Under 13 Girls – 10th March 2024 – 2 games at 1.15pm and 3.25pm
The Game Format
· 8 players per side
· 24 overs per game, 12 per side
· Everyone bowls at least one over, with four bowlers able to bowl two
· Everyone bats in pairs for 3 overs even if somebody gets out
Matches last for about an hour. There are other scoring rules which we will distribute to the participants.
There will be a match fee of £5 per player per game (please let me know if this is a barrier to participation). Additional matches throughout the winter will be subject to progression in the competition. Finals to be held at Lord’s on 24th March 2024.
TASTER SESSION – SATURDAY 6th APRIL 2024
Whilst we encourage everyone to bring along friends to the sessions (please contact me if you have anyone in mind) in the hope that they will join the club we are setting aside a dedicated Saturday as a taster session for potential members – Saturday 6th April 2024 – further details to follow.
Please complete and return the appropriate form to me at clifford.pile@ntlworld.com
Clifford Pile
Junior Manager