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11 May 2008 - Record Score
Halifax Driect's new signing Faisal Mehmood has smashed the record individual B Division score when recording an unbeaten 196 away to Rodley 'B' yesterday. His mammoth effort when opening the batting saw the promotion hopefuls to a an impressive 315-2 in their 45 overs. The score beats the previous best of 168* scored by Gareth Duckworth of Pudsey St. Lawrence in 2006.
30 April 2008 - Important Ground Information: Crompark
Will visiting teams please be aware that car parking at Highroyds is now on the new housing estate and not the School Grounds.
Enter by the Main entrance adjacent to the traffic lights and after 200yds turn left, Car Park is after the ground on the left hand side and is clearly visible.
On no account may players, officials or spectators use the School Grounds.
23 April 2008 - Contact Details - Alterations to Handbook
Hyde Park: Mobile number for Basharat Zaman is now 0752 505 78411
New Farnley: Secretary is now Graeme Gaunt, 22 Highfield Drive, Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7DW. Tel. 0113 252 6054, Mobile 0777 427 7507.
Rodley: Bill Kelso's mobile number is now 0789 448 8492 and Mark Dufton's mobile number is 0794 413 2263.
Wibsey Park Chapel: Secretary is now Steve Tomlinson, 6 Ascot Gardens, Bradford, BD7 4NL. Tel. 01274 785357.
Thunder and Lightning
Umpires have been instructed that at the first sign of thunder and lightning they are to stop the match and lead the players from the pitch, regardless of the state of the game.
Player Registration Sheets
The following teams have yet to lodge their players with the Fixture Secretary and clubs are reminded that any club that fails to do so before play commences on Saturday 26 April will forfeit the match. Clubs with registration sheets still outstanding: Cookridge, Crompark, Hawksworth, Leeds Sikh & Pudsey Congs.
17 April 2008 - Weekend's Fixtures Postponed
Following the spate of bad weather that has left many clubs unable to prepare their pitches properly, the management committee have taken the decision to postpone all this weekend's scheduled fixtures. The matches will be played later in the season on a date to be confirmed.
16 April 2008 - Weather
The League are currently monitoring the bad weather that has left many clubs unable to properly prepare their pitches for this weekend's matches. The forecast is for more spells of 'light' rain and the committee will be inspecting a sample of grounds today. Should play be impossible on most grounds, the fixtures may be moved 'en-bloc' to Sunday, 17 August. A decision will be made tomorrow.
If you have any comments or opinions on whether your ground will be fit for Saturday, please email mailto:secretary@dalescouncil.com as soon as possible.
14 April 2008 - Transfer News
Crompark, In: Nick Lawson (Woodhouse), Badar Munir & Ali Asghar (Norwood Green)
Pudsey Congs, Out: Paul Slater (Woodlands)
Rodley, Out: Stuart Kirk (Pudsey St. Lawrence)
All new signings must be registered with the Fixture Secretary, Steve Bradbury prior to them playing and must be on the official YCA Transfer forms.
Fancy a Cricket Tour to Holland?
The Oakwood Old Gits Cricket Club have a tour planned for the Spring Bank Holiday weekend to play matches on the afternoons of Saturday 24th May and Sunday 25th May at two locations in The Netherlands and are looking for additional players, an umpire & a scorer. Further information and contact details can be downloaded here.
31 March 2008 - Umpires/Captains Meeting: Reminder
Clubs are reminded of the scheduled pre-season Umpires and Captains meeting at Pudsey St. Lawrence on Thursday, April 3 at 8.15pm. All captains or their deputies are expected to attend.
Clubmark Courses
The Airedale & Wharfedale Cricket Development Group are pleased to advise of two courses planned to support clubs seeking Clubmark accreditation, for those wanting to maintain accreditation and for those thinking about applying.
Club for All: Thursday 15th May, 6.15pm start.
Equity in Coaching: Thursday 22nd May, start time 6.15pm.
Each course will cost £25, but if fully booked the cost might reduce, and both will be held at Ben Rhydding CC.
Please apply to Brian Wheeler by email or to home address:
Brian Wheeler
42 Hall Close
Burley in Wharfedale
LS29 7LW
07944 191480
28 March 2008 - Umpires Wanted
The Dales Council Umpires' Association are holding their pre-season meeting at Pudsey St Lawrence on Thursday, April 3 (7.30pm). Former players, or anyone who can spare a few hours on Saturdays, to umpire a match in the Bradford/Leeds area would be welcome to attend.
Contact secretary Colin White on 01274 670321 as another 16 umpires are needed.
27 March 2008 - 2008 League Fixtures
The fixtures for the upcoming season are being prepared for the website, but in the interim they can be found in their entirety at the Play-Cricket Site (link opens in new window).
26 March 2008 -New League Secretary
Following the 2007 Annual General Meeting where Steve Raistrick replaced David Smith as Chairman and Steve Bradbury took over the Fixture Secretary role, a vacancy has been open for a Secretary. The League is delighted to announce that Bernard Greaves of Baildon has accepted the role. Bernard has prepared the handbook for 2008 and will take over all aspects of administration within the league. Bernard can be contacted by email at mailto:greavesbd@aol.com. For the moment mailto:secretary@dalescouncil.com will still reach the Fixture Secretary, Steve Bradbury.
Airedale & Wharfedale Cricket Development Group
Clubs are invited to the next meeting of the AWCDG at 7.30pm on Tuesday 1 April at Ilkley Cricket Club, where agenda items include Cricket Courses (Coaches, First Aid, etc.), Clubmark, Cricket Force, Women & Girls Cricket and Junior Issues. This group which is under the umbrella of the Leeds Area Cricket Council is open to all clubs within the Airedale & Wharfedale area and not just members of the League of the same name. Further details from Brian Wheeler.
Match Balls
Grade A match balls suitable for League & Cup matches are available to order at £10 each, with a choice from Readers 'Supermatch' or Woodford's 'Eclipse 1000'. Orders should be placed with Steve Raistrick on (0113) 257 9963. Balls will then need collecting from the suppliers D&R Sports in Bradford, with payment to the League.
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2008 Cup Draws Pool Paper Mills Cup: First Round, Sunday 11 May 2008 | |||||
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Farsley | v | Rodley | ||
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Old Modernians | v | New Farnley | ||
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Hawksworth | v | Crompark | ||
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Shipley Providence | v | Leeds Sikh | ||
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Cookridge | v | Drighlington | ||
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Wibsey Park Chapel | v | Adel | ||
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Mount | v | Whitehall | ||
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Halifax Direct | v | Hepworth & Idle | ||
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Byes: Baildon, Esholt, Farnley Hill, Hyde Park, Meanwood, New Wortley, Pudsey Congs & Pudsey St. Lawrence. | |||||
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Cawthorne Cup: First Round, Sunday 1 June 2008 | |||||
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New Farnley 'C' | v | New Farnley 'B' | ||
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Crompark | v | Pudsey St. Lawrence | ||
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Mount | v | Pudsey Congs | ||
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Rodley | v | Hepworth & Idle | ||
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Byes: Baildon 'B', Baildon 'C', Leeds Sikh & Shipley Providence | |||||
Full Draw and dates for all cup rounds including venues of finals can be found on the Cups Page.
