SPRINGFIELD CRICKET CLUB

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Welcome to Springfield Cricket Club. We have been based at Coronation Park, our home ground since 1961. The clubhouse, with bar and catering facilities was built in 1971. The club has four teams on Saturday, in the T. Rippon Mid-Essex League, two teams on Sunday, one is in the PDQ League and four colts teams in the Central Essex Junior Cricket League, and an under 16 in the Matchplay. 

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We are an England and Wales Cricket Board Clubmark Focus Club which confirms our commitment to being a safe, effective and child friendly cricket club. We have 14 England & Wales Cricket Board Coaches.

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Springfield Cricket Club is set in the heart of its Local Community, working in conjunction with Chelmsford Borough Council  and Essex County Cricket Board.

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NEWS

FAMILY RACE NIGHT 
 
Friday 26th June
 
Entrance is free to all
 
Great prizes for winning owners of horses 
Horses only cost £2 each and are on sale now at the club
 
Please do come and enjoy an excellent night out for all the family 

 

Third Match Report of the season

Springfield v Bluehouse

Bluehouse captain won the toss and had no hesitation in putting us into bat. After losing an early wicket Wayne & Bob Howell put on 60 for the second wicket Bob 33 Wayne 22. Then Predesh Philip took control of the game scoring a very hard hit 85. A couple of his sixes were so big the fielders didn't even bother looking for them. Will Coplen supported well scoring 38 and the innings finished at 239 for 9.

In reply Bluehouse never looked like making the runs losing 4 early wickets. only Nigel Pegg with 30 threaten to worry Springfield. Predesh Philip 3 for 29 and Wayne Howell 3 for 45 accounted for the top order. Mark Patterson rapped up the tail, taking 2 for 14 to give Springfield a 81 run victory. 

Report courtesy of Neil Kennedy

Second Match Report of the Season

Springfield III v Great Totham II

Springfield won the toss and elected to field. After a tight opening spell from Dan Northfield, Wayne Howell came on and soon broke the opening partnership. He continued to bowl well and got his 2nd wicket with his last delivery finishing with 2 for 46.

In reply Springfield started steadily with opener Bob Howell scoring 35. Neil Kennedy then came in and upped the run rate scoring 34 at better than a run a ball. James Clarke batted well scoring his first league 50 finishing with 55. A hard hit 26 from Will Coplen set Springfield up to win by 2 wickets with 2 balls remaining

First Match Report of the Season

Springfield III v Woodham Mortimer

Springfield won the toss and elected to field. After a steady start by Woodham, Predesh took a hat trick, all three bowled middle stump. This being Predesh's first ever hat trick. Next into action was James Clark who took 2 wickets with consecutive balls but he couldn't get his hat trick.

At 90 for 5 off 22 overs at drinks time the spin twins, Trevor Johnson & Bob Howell were unleashed upon the Woodham batsmen. Between them they bowled 21 overs 5 for 50 to see Woodham all out for 156.

In reply Springfield lost 2 early wickets, but a fine 50 from Paul Richardson against some tight bowling set Springfield up needing 80 off the last 20 overs. A 35 from Matt Cook and 42 not out from Will Coplen saw Springfield to a 5 wicket victory with 5 wickets remaining. - Report from Neil Kennedy

 

 

 

 

                      Kids can watch a summer of cricket for just £12…

Essex Cricket are pleased to announce that their Junior Eagles Membership for the 2009 season will be priced once again at just £12. Anyone aged 17 or under can enjoy a summer of cricket here at The Ford County Ground in Chelmsford . Junior Eagle Members not only gain free entry to the defence of The Friends Provident Trophy but also to the eagerly anticipated tour match in April versus The West Indies. Plus they will enjoy free entry to all LV County Championship and NatWest Pro40 home games.

Finally all Essex members have priority and discounted tickets for the exciting Twenty20 Cupplease note members have until 11th May to claim their discounted tickets for the Twenty20 Cup.

David East, Essex Cricket Chief Executive, added “Bringing more and more children into the game is one of our main priorities. Following the success that we had in 2008, our Junior Membership is becoming increasingly popular especially having made the decision to keep our membership at just £12 for under 18s. We currently have in excess of 1,400 Junior Members, all of whom will enjoy the £12 rate in 2009. We believe we have one of the lowest priced junior membership across the 18 first class counties and hope that this exceptionally low rate will encourage more children to follow the game of cricket.”

Paul Grayson, Essex First XI Coach, says “It is great that we have been able to allow children of all ages to come and watch cricket here at Essex for such a small cost. The entire squad thrive in the atmosphere that the children create here and that can only inspire us to win.”

Essex Cricket membership for all ages can be purchased by calling (01245) 254010, or by visiting www.essexcricket.org.uk or by visiting the Membership and Ticketing Office which is now located within the Sport@Essex shop here at The Ford County Ground.

 

CONGRATULATION TO
CHARLIE PRUDENSE OLIVER GOLDSMITH AND CHRIS WRIGHT
FOR BEING SELECTED TO PLAY IN THE ESSEX CENTRAL UNDER 13S SIDE THIS YEAR.
TO ALL OUR PLAYERS THAT DID NOT MAKE IT TO THE ESSEX DISTRICT SQUADS IT WILL BE YOUR TURN NEXT YEAR, WORK HARD AND ENJOY YOUR CRICKET

 

 Springfield Cricket Club now have a group on Facebook with 46 members already.  Please feel free to join.   
 

Forthcoming events

Race Night  

Friday 26th June. This will be the third year we have run this event and its success in the past has helped towards making all the other social events affordable to all.

 

SENIOR CRICKET

Cricket practice continues to run at the Writtle Cricket Centre on Sunday evenings from 5.30pm to 7pm. Attendance has been excellent and a number of players are showing some good form no doubt due to the practice they have put in.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

We are a few months into the New Year now and we would remind you that 2009 subscriptions are due now. Please see Martin Lambert at the club.

COLTS CRICKET

Colts practice is still running on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. On Fridays we are at Boswells School between 6pm and 8pm. On Sundays practice is at Mildmay (Essex University) between 4pm and 7pm. We would like to see a few more faces at practice as we get nearer to the start of the season. It would be really great to see few of the senior players attending to help with either coaching, setting up or clearing up. We only need an hour of your time every now and then.

 

 

VETERAN'S DINNER

The annual dinner was held on Sunday 11th January and was very well attended – thanks to John Weatherly and Ken Godridge for all their efforts on the day.  We would also like to thank the veterans for their generous donations which will fund the Colts Day on Sunday 28th June.

The Poker Night was won by Jim Davey with Matt Chalk 2nd and Rob Johnson 3rd.  Thanks to Jim for arranging it and Claire for preparing the food.

 

POOLS COMPETITION
The annual pool competition was held on the 13th Feb with last years winner Jimmy Symonds successfully defending his title, beating Eric Oval in the final. 

 

AGM
The first couple to win the Clubman of the Year Award
Congratulations to Neil and Claire Mortimer and thank you for all your hard work over the years.

 

SUNDAY ROAST DINNER

A Superb roast dinner was prepared by Jimmy, helped by Janet and Mark Patterson, Pauline White, Claire and Neil Mortimer. Photos click here

 

PLAYERS SUPPER
Great food from Jim Symonds and a good turn out made this a very enjoyable evening.

AWARDS 2008

Players player - Neil Mortimer and Jim Symonds

Batsman - Chris Frost

Bowler - Martin Southwell

All rounder - Scott Ellis

Young Player - Luke Southwell

Sat 1st team - Dave Curtis

Sat 2nd team - Pete Frost

Sat 3rd team - Matt Rolfe

Sat 4th team - Colin Short

Sun 2nd team - Andy Blundell

Tourist Award - Andy Blundell

 

 

DARTS COMPETITION 
Congratulations to Neil Kennedy who won the dart competition

 

FINAL TABLES FOR T-RIPPON LEAGUE 2008 click here

 

FINAL TABLES FOR COLTS CEDBC click here

 

Girls Free Cricket Taster Sessions click here

 

SUNDAY 11 AVERAGES 2008  click here

 

PRESIDENTS DAY
The President's Day challenge was won for the first time for many a year by the club side.  We welcome back a number of old faces and were introduced to a few new ones.  The whole day was well supported by club members and visitors with bar activity high.
The club committee would like to thank all those who gave their time and support towards a very successful club day.

 

Australian Experience
Hope all is well and the season is going better than Darren Pattinson's test debut!
 
Our cricket season begins mid October and we are always looking for new players. If there is anyone at Springfield CC that might be thinking of an Australian 'Experience' can you tell them to please get in contact with me? We've had a number of English and Indian cricketers at our club over the last few years and any new players are always made very welcome.
 
Anyway, thanks for your time, say g'day to anyone that remembers me! Joel Spry

email-- joelspry@hotmail.com

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EMAIL ADDRESS

If anyone would like to be notified by email of events, announcements or newsletters, please email the webmaster through the website, on the contact page and your email will be passed on to the Club Secretary.

 

 

Springfield Cricket Club has been awarded the Gold Club SX Award

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
   
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