Gloucestershire Cricket Board
Stroud and District Cricket Association
Under 13 Youth Leagues
Gloucestershire Cricket Board
Frocester A confirmed as Under 13 League A Winners
Frocester A are confirmed as winners of League A after winning 4 of their 5 games played (other was cancelled). There are no declared winners of League B - Stone are top but have only played two games - which is not enough games to declare them valid champions. Overall the amount of games plapyed in the two leagues has been disappointing - especially in League B - and Youth Cricket in general will need a rethink at the end of the season. The three leagues organisers will be meeting later this month to review the season and a Youth Metting will be organised for September where you will be able to air your views.
Hardwicke defeat Chalford to Claim U13 K.O. Cup
On a fabulous summer evening Avening & Cherrington hosted the U13 Cup final between Hardwicke and Chalford. Chalford won the toss and elected to field. The Hardwicke openers of J Hutchings and T Wichelo started carefully against some tight bowling of C Davis & C Bentley. Hutchings and Wichelo soon got into their stride each hitting the boundary at regular intervals before Hutchings missed a straight one from Hyland for 18. Wichelo was then run out shortly after for 12. Lowman scored quickly before being bowled by Lingard for 14. Then followed a couple of quick wickets to leave Hardwicke on 67 for 5 after 13 overs. Then enter Ed Fryer who hit 2 huge 6's and 2 fours before finally being caught for 26. Some good hitting at the end by T Gutteridge 10 and D Green 6no saw Hardwicke to a respectable 120 for 8 off 20 overs. The pick of the Chalford bowlers being Lingard with 3 for 17 from 3 overs. After the interval the Hardwicke bowlers of Hutchings and Lowman bowled very straight only conceeding 5 runs from the first 4 overs with Hutchings cleaning up Eagles in the third over. With the rate increasing Davis and Thompson began to take the attack to Hardwicke and were scoring at a good rate before Davis was caught off the bowling of Wichelo for 13. Black and Thompson continued to score well before Black 9 was bowled by young Jack Mace. A succession of quick wickets fell as Chalford tried to score at an ever increasing run rate with fryer taking a good caught and bowled. When the opening bowlers came back Hutchings bowled Thompson for a very well made 30. Hutchings the pick of the bowlers finishing on 3 for 5 from 4 overs ably supported by Lowman with 3 for 16 from 4 overs. Hardwicke worthy winners in what was a very entertaining game played in a good spirit.
Partridge Homes to sponsor Stroud Youth Cricket
The Stroud District Youth Leagues have received a massive boost with the news that Partridge Homes (Cotswolds) Limited is to be its sponsor for this season.. Partridge Homes managing director Chris Partridge (pictured right) is a well known figure in local cricket circles having been a Frocester stalwart for many years and also a regular in the Gloucestershire Over 50’s team."I’m really pleased at being involved again with youth cricket", he explains. "A few years ago I set up the SDCA under 11’s league and then ran it for 8 years. That and having been involved in youth coaching have given me a good appreciation of how much enjoyment youth cricket gives. Chris’s construction company is a family business and has a history going back over 90 years in the county. Today Partridge Homes (Cotswolds) Limited specialises in building executive homes in Cheltenham, Cirencester, Bath, Painswick and Cotswold villages. Dave Howell adds; "Sponsorship enables us to ensure youngsters get their medals and trophies at the season end and we are able to keep the costs of running the league for clubs at a minimum. Chris has always been an enthusiastic cricketer with a strong interest in the youth leagues and we are delighted he will be working with us in the coming summer".
Youth Fixtures
All age group fixtures are now available on the website. Please note that a new scoring system in in place for all junior leagues. The scoring system for U13A League is
Scoresheets
We will no longer be supplying U13 scoresheets. However if you require them you can download them as word documents in zip format here
Cricket Club Grants
Did you know (or had you forgotten that...) the Lords Taverners scheme allows you to purchase (or FREE for Kwik Cricket kit) a bag of kit for Youngsters for just £25 EVERY YEAR. In addition we have some info on small grants opportunities and other Grant Aid. If interested contact admin@sdca-cricket.co.uk.
