SDCA News
Following their confirmation as SDCA champions, Slimbridge 1st XI have applied to join Division 5 of the County league - we wish them well. Our AGM is due to take place in November where hopefully the make-up of the leagues for 2012 will then be known. The County league are currently deciding whether to limit its leagues to 90 clubs - should this be noted in, as many as 7 clubs may be returning to the SDCA...which will make league formation rather testing. The SDCA is also looking for a volunteer to be secretary in 2012 - should you be interested in this or any other role within the SDCA please contact admin@sdca-cricket.co.uk
No, this isn't a new Spot the Hair Follicle Competition - this is Paul Morss (left) receiving his Player of the Month Award for August
Division One Merit Awards
During the final league games, SDCA representatives travelled to grounds awarding several trophies for performances during the season. Randwick's Paul Morss received the SDCA MArtin Berrill Player of the Month Award for August after two fine consecutive centuries. James Powell , also of Randwick will also be received an Exceptional Performance Award for his 8 wickets (incl. 4 full tosses) against Woodchester recently which he followed up with 7 wickets at home to Frocester V yesterday. Cam III's Ryan Rice received the SDCA Player of the Month Award fo July after consistent scores with the bat during the month including two half centuries. Malcolm Walls finally received his Exceptiuonal Performance Award for two ceonsecutive centuries earlier in the season and Paul Hancock of Eastington was rewarded with an Exceptional Performance Award for consistent performances with the bat and ball througout the year. Congratulations to all.
Important Advice for Clubs
A reminder that the Laws of Cricket have changed (Law 3.8) so that it is the sole responsibility of the umpires to decide whether it is safe and reasonable for play to take place. No relevance is given to the state of the match and no consulation is needed with the players i.e. batsmen are not 'offered the light' etc. The SDCA has also amended some league rules this season - regarding teams defaulting on fixtures - they will now be deducted 20 points should this occur. In addition, bonus points have been amended - batting points now start at 100 rather than 75 and clubs receive bonus points for bowling the opposition out for less than 100.
