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5 November 2007
League A.G.M.
Clubs are reminded that the Annual General Meeting will be held at Pudsey St. Lawrence C.C. at 7.45 pm on Thursday 8 November 2007 and not as wrongly printed in the handbook.
26 September 2007
League Averages
Clubs are reminded that all averages need to be with the League this week. Please email them to mailto:secretary@dalescouncil.com or fax them to Steve Raistrick (0113) 257 9963. Please include your nominations for the Umpires Award (1 vote per team).
29 August 2007
League Membership
The Dales Council Cricket League has received a formal application to join the league from Hepworth & Idle Cricket Club for the 2008 season. The Management Committee of the League have met representatives of the club and as a result have recommended acceptance for next season. Hepworth & Idle will be bringing two sides into the League, subject to being ratified at the Annual General Meeting in November. The club currently sit top of the Bradford Central Cricket League and will reinforce the recent improvement in standards at many of our clubs.
Notification of Results
Clubs are reminded that all results this weekend should be notified to the Secretary, Steve Bradbury and not Steve Raistrick who is away on holiday. Results should be called to 0113 229 3754 or mobile 0787 679 0440. Report sheets should still be posted/faxed to Steve Raistrick as normal.
7 August 2007
Pool Paper Mills Cup Final
The Pool Paper Mills Cup Final was won by Rodley who defeated Pudsey Congs by nine wickets in front of a large partisan home crowd at Pudsey Congs' Britannia Ground. Congs won the toss and elected to bat on a fantastic strip but were soon in trouble. Rodley's wicket keeper Jon Hodson collected two catches and three stumpings, including the dangerous looking Paul Slater (29) and only a stubborn 35 from Gary Lewsley allowed Congs to post a score of 128. Rodley's Kiwi all-rounder, Steve Hirst picked up five wickets for just 19 runs and Mark Allinson was as frugal as ever taking 2 for 6 off his eight overs. In reply Rodley wasted little time in chasing down the score and knocked off the runs with 15 overs in hand. Stuart Kirk (31) was the only batsman dismissed as Mark Hobson (43*) and Jon Hodson (50*) won the cup for the second time in three years. Jon Hodson was awarded the Man of the Match award.
Cawthorne Cup Final
The Cawthorne Cup Final between Mount and Rodley will be held this Sunday, the 12th August at Farsley's Red Lane ground. Rodley will be looking to retain the trophy they won last year, whilst Mount are chasing their fifth victory and their first since winning their last of four consecutive finals in 2001.
Rule Changes
Clubs are reminded that any proposals to change the rules of the League need to be submitted in writing to the Secretary, Steve Bradbury before the 31st August.
15 June 2007
Cup Finals
The Pool Paper Mills Cup Final will be held on the 5th August at Pudsey Congs as scheduled. A revised date for the Cawthorne Cup Final which is due to be held at Farsley will be announced shortly.
Forum
The League has decided to remove the forum from this site. The forum has proved a useful sounding pad for players and has been reasonably popular. Unfortunately an increase in 'pop-up' advertising, together with the perception that the forum in some cases has allowed personal feuds to be continued from one match to another.
Behaviour of Players
Captains are reminded that it is their responsibility for the conduct of their team's players. Respect and sportsmanship are an important part of cricket's tradition, and clubs should make every effort to ensure that recent cases of foul and abusive language aimed at officials and opposition players, will not be tolerated.
11 July 2007
Pool Paper Mills Cup - Semi-Final Draw
| Ties to be played 15 July 2007 at 1.30pm | |||||||
| 1. | Rodley | v | Crompark | ||||
| 2. | Leeds Sikh | v | Pudsey Congs | ||||
Cawthorne Cup - Semi-Final Draw
| Ties to be played 15 July 2007 at 1.30pm | |||||||
| 1. | New Farnley C | v | Rodley | ||||
| 2. | Mount | v | Pudsey Congs | ||||
4 July 2007
Obituary: John Hamilton
We are sad to report the death of Rodley and League scorer John Hamilton who died suddenly on 28 June. John had been scoring for Rodley for three seasons and before that was scorer for Meanwood for a number of years. He had also marked the cards for the League Representative XI for a number of years. A keen referee, John was the referees Appointments Secretary for the Leeds Combination Football League. He will be sadly missed.
The funeral will be held at Lawnswood Crematorium, at 11.00am on Monday 9th July.
15 June 2007
Inclement Weather - Weekend's Programme to be Rescheduled
Due to the persistent bad weather in our area since early this week, the League has decided to cancel all matches due to be played this weekend and to reschedule them for Sunday 19th August. The clubs and umpires are in the process of being informed. It is our belief that all grounds will be unplayable tomorrow, and that the rescheduling is in the best interest of the League and for the clubs themselves.
7 June 2007
Pool Paper Mills Cup - Third Round Draw
| Ties to be played 24 June 2007 at 1.30pm | |||||||
| 1. | Pudsey Congs | v | Farsley | ||||
| 2. | Rodley | v | Mount | ||||
| 3. | Leeds Sikh | v | Shipley Providence | ||||
| 4. | Crompark | v | Hawksworth | ||||
Cawthorne Cup - Second Round Draw
| Ties to be played 24 June 2007 at 1.30pm | |||||||
| 1. | New Farnley C | v | Crompark | ||||
| 2. | Rodley | v | Baildon C | ||||
| 3. | Mount | v | Leeds Sikh | ||||
| 4. | Shipley Providence | v | Pudsey Congs | ||||
22 May 2007
Junior Cricketers
ECB guidance for Junior Cricketers playing in Adult Matches, including the wearing of helmets and fielding restrictions have now been added to the Download page, alongside the new Official Team Sheet. Thanks to Gareth Walch for the information and links.
The most onerous of the new regulations being that all players in the Under 13 age group must have written consent from the a parent or guardian before playing in our league. Additionally any players from the Under 11 age group will need approving by the League Management Committee before being allowed to play. ECB rules dictate that this will only be given for exceptionally talented players after consultation with the County Age Group Coach.
20 May 2007
Pool Paper Mills Cup - Second Round Draw
| Ties to be played 3 June 2007 at 1.30pm | |||||||
| 1. | New Farnley | v | Mount | ||||
| 2. | Pudsey Congs | v | Esholt | ||||
| 3. | Hawksworth | v | Farnley Hill | ||||
| 4. | Halifax Direct | v | Crompark | ||||
| 5. | Baildon | v | Shipley Providence | ||||
| 6. | Rodley | v | Castlehill | ||||
| 7. | Farsley | v | Old Modernians | ||||
| 8. | Leeds Sikh | v | Pudsey St. Lawrence | ||||
8 May 2007
Syd Marsden Trophy - Secretary's Report
A patched up League Secretary's XI played in the inaugural Syd Marsden Trophy 20/20 Competition yesterday to officially open Shipley Providence's Salts ground. In the opener against Baildon, it was former Baildon skipper Gavin Atkinson's unbeaten 50 with assistance from Shipley's Carl Ward, that set a target too large for Baildon to chase down. A good opening spell from David Belcher of Shipley Providence ensured the League team went through to play Shipley in the final.
In the final, excellent knocks by Rodley's Simon Dickens and Baildon's Darren Wilson ensured that the League side reached the target of 100 set by Shipley Providence and spoil their party. I'd like to thank Shipley for the invite and for hosting a totally enjoyable day, and to all the players who helped out, many at short notice. I shouldn't mention the three stumpings in the first game by the stand-in League keeper, but I will!
6 May 2007
Cry for Help!
Shipley Providence are having an official opening of their new Salts Ground tomorrow and the League has entered a side for a 20 over match. Due to a couple of drops, a couple of players are needed for the match that starts at 1.00pm. If you would like to play please email mailto:s.a.bradbury@bradford.ac.uk with your telephone number and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Transport could be arranged.
31 March 2007
C Division News
After the late withdrawal of Castlehill's Second XI and after consultation with clubs in the affected division, the League has decided to alter some of the fixtures to ensure that two clubs are not without a game each week. This unfortunately means that some teams will play each other four times.
The revised fixtures are:
| Sat 22nd April | Whitehall | v | Baildon 'C' |
| Sat 28th April | Crompark | v | Whitehall |
| Sun 6th May | Crompark | v | Mount |
| Sat 12th May | Mount | v | Cookridge |
| Sat 19th May | Cookridge | v | Pudsey St. Lawrence |
| Sun 27th May | Drighlington | v | Shipley Providence |
| Sat 2nd June | Drighlington | v | Pudsey St. Lawrence |
| Sat 9th June | Shipley Providence | v | Wibsey Park Chapel |
| Sat 16th June | New Farnley 'C' | v | Baildon 'C' |
| Sat 23rd June | Wibsey Park Chapel | v | New Farnley 'C' |
| Sat 7th July | Whitehall | v | Crompark |
| Sat 14th July | Cookridge | v | Mount |
| Sat 21st July | Baildon 'C' | v | Whitehall |
| Sun 29th July | Pudsey St. Lawrence | v | Drighlington |
| Sat 4th August | Mount | v | Crompark |
| Sat 11th August | Pudsey St. Lawrence | v | Cookridge |
| Sat 25th August | New Farnley 'C' | v | Wibsey Park Chapel |
| Sat 1st September | Shipley Providence | v | Drighlington |
| Sat 15th September | Baildon 'C' | v | New Farnley 'C' |
26 February 2007
Obituary: Mick Dews
Pauline and Paul Dews would like to thank members of the Dales Council Cricket League for their cards and kind messages of support during Mick's final illness. Mick died peacefully on February 19th.
The League would like to pass their condolences to the family, friends and club-mates of the Meanwood stalwart.
18 February 2007
Team News:
Baildon Meths have merged with Baildon and are now called Baildon.
Whitehall will now play their home games at Drighlington C.C.
Halifax Direct will be playing this season at Bradford University's Sports Ground at Woodhall.
New Farnley have moved back to Farnley Park.
Handbook:
This season's handbook is close to being finalised and any amendments to adverts or club's entries should be sent to mailto:secretary@dalescouncil.com as soon as possible. Photographs of Leeds Sikh and Shipley Providence First XI are still awaited as a matter of urgency.
Player Registration:
Registration sheets have been issued to clubs and these need returning on or before the next League Meeting on the 12th April at Pudsey Congs (7.45pm start).
Parkinson's Disease Society:
The Dales Council Cricket League has received a letter of thanks from the charity after a share of the Dinner's raffle was donated to their cause.
16 February 2007
Cup Draws
Pool Paper Mills Cup
| 1 | Old Modernians | v | Cookridge | Byes: |
| 2 | New Farnley | v | New Wortley | Rodley, Hawksworth, Pudsey Congs, Halifax Direct, Esholt, Castlehill, Shipley Providence, Crompark & Mount |
| 3 | Drighlington | v | Farsley | |
| 4 | Baildon | v | Wibsey Park Chapel | |
| 5 | Pudsey St. Lawrence | v | Whitehall | |
| 6 | Meanwood | v | Farnley Hill | |
| 7 | Adel | v | Leeds Sikh |
Cawthorne Cup
| 1 | Leeds Sikh B | v | New Farnley B | Byes: |
| 2 | Pudsey St. Lawrence B | v | Shipley Providence B | Rodley B, New Farnley C, Mount B & Baildon C |
| 3 | Castlehill B | v | Crompark B | |
| 4 | Baildon B | v | Pudsey Congs B |
6 February 2007
Obituary: Jack Marshall (1934 - 2007)
The Dales Council Cricket League is sad to report the death of former umpire Jack Marshall who passed away on January 20th 2007 aged 72. Jack joined the ranks of the Dales Council Umpires Association in 1982 and Umpired with the League until the mid-nineties where he left to officiate with the Leeds League. He rejoined the Dales Council in 2000 and officiated until ill health forced him to retire midway through the 2004 season.
Jack was survived by wife Joan, his two sons Jason & Gary, two daughters Lisa & Hayley and grandson Joe.
