We will again be using the CEYMS Hilltops Ground for matches, and taking advantage of the excellent net facilities. In a new move this season we will be using Swardeston Common for predominately fielding practice and specialised cricket skills.
Swardeston provides opportunities for young people between the ages of seven and seventeen to receive coaching and competition in the game of cricket. All coaching is by qualified coaches who are trained and have been screened for their suitability for working with young people.
During 2005 Swardeston became one of only a handful of clubs in Norfolk and one of only 500 nationally to have achieved the ECB’s ClubMark accreditation. We were also made a focus club by the Norfolk Cricket Board.
ClubMark accreditation proves Swardeston is a club where parents can send their children safe in the knowledge they will be well looked after and enjoy their cricket.
We welcome parents to all training and competitions and value your support. We are keen to try and involve parents in the club and for this purpose the Swardeston Social Club will be open on practice nights for you to ‘enjoy a pint ‘ or ‘a glass of wine’ and meet other club members .
One way you can stay in touch is by becoming a member of our website at http://swardeston.play-cricket.com . This is our main means of communicating with all club members and we would strongly encourage you to sign up so you can stay up to date with club news and events.
As you can imagine the running costs of a club our size are vast and we are always open to any form of financial support. To that end if you would be interested in becoming a vice-president of the club, or have any ideas or possible leads to potential leads to potential sponsors then please contact me and I will be pleased to direct you in the direction or the appropriate person within the club.
We will once again be entering sides in the Lovewell Blake Norfolk Alliance competitions in the U11,U13 and U15 age groups . The U13s and U15s have also been entered in their respective national competitions and the club has accepted invitations to participate in the Horsford CC Cricket Festival later in the summer.
As you can see a full season lies ahead and our hope is that each age group will either practice or play a match at least once a week.
Below is information about team managers contact details and practice nights.
Team managers and Practice nights:
Under 11’s
Manager: Neil Taylor (H) 01953 606568 (M) 07761 866572
Practice night: Tuesdays 6.30 – 8pm
Under 13’s
Manager: Chris Watts (M) 07983 976079
Practice night: Tuesdays 6.30 – 8pm
Under 15’s
Manager: Neil Bridgstock (H) 01508 470471 (M) 07774 296023
Practice night: Tuesdays 6.30 – 8pm
Under 17’s
Manager: Stuart Shearing (H) 01603 811147 (M) 07714 281486
Practice night Tuesdays 6.30 – 8pm
Kwik cricket Tuesdays 6.30 – 8pm
Arrangements should be made for your child to travel to and from training sessions and matches. We appreciate it if children can arrive and are collected promptly. If you are going to be late picking up your child, please contact the appropriate coach and let them know.
Club training kit consists of cricket shirt , trousers , trainers/boots and all protective equipment , ie helmet , gloves pads and groin protector.
There is no annual subscription this season. A charge of £3 per session will be levied and should be made prior to the start of the coaching session.
We would be grateful if you could complete the attached junior club membership form. For the safety of your child it is important that the club is informed of any medical condition or allergies that may be relevant should your child fall ill or be involved an accident whilst at the club.
If this letter has raised any questions please do not hesitate in contacting me.
Finally may I take this opportunity to wish you and your son/daughter an enjoyable summer, either watching or playing cricket and I look forward to seeing you soon.
