Wednesday 8 December 2010

Second XI Recieve Their Trophies

The 2nd XI were invited to the Rose Bowl on 19th November to receive their trophy for winning Regional Division 4 North East. Captain Andy Clarke led the players up to recieve the trophy from Hampshire player David Balcombe.

Photos to follow

Petersfield CC AGM

Don't forget that the AGM is being held on Monday 13th December at 7.30pm at the Pop In Club on the High Street. I am sure that the business will be over fairly quickly and we will be making our way down the road to one of the local hostelrys!

Petersfield Indoor Seniors Back on Track

Petersfield senior indoor team put in a solid performance against Portchester B to win by 8 runs. Although the margin was close, Jack Hannam's team had it well under control in the closing overs. The win was set up with a good 79 opening partnership between Will Rice (25no) and Billy Maisey (23). Jack Hannam and Toby Austin chipped in with 15 each as Petersfield reached 125. Liam Charles bowled solidly again taking a wicket which puts him 9th in the overall league averages. Toby Austin bowled accurately and was the other wicket taker as Porchester were kept to 118-2.

The U16s never really got going against Havant but they are learning all the time and are playing a year above themselves. Matt Crouch added to his run tally with 20 runs but Petersfield did not take a wicket as Havant passed their total easily. Matt Crouch popped up for Porchester against Petersfield scoring 20 runs again.

Tuesday 23 November 2010

U16s Deserve Their First Win

The U16s achieved their first indoor win against Waterlooville. Batting first, Alex Thomas (17)and Matt Crouch (29no) put on a solid opening partnership which built the foundation of 136-3. Accurate bowling then kept the Waterlooville reply under control and they were forced to make some suicididal runs and fell short of the Petersfield total by 48 runs. Aron Murray and Nicky Caddick took the took wickets which were not run outs. Both were superb catches, one by Jordan Hiscock and one by Nicky Caddick. Notably only 7 wides were bowled.

The seniors lost their first game of the indoor season to Portsmouth B. Too many wides and no balls gave Portsmouth an opportunity and despite some great batting from Christie Salmon (46) and Matt Salmon (27) they fell short by 13 runs. They had looked to have snatched victory when a hard straight drive was deflected by the bowler onto the stumps to run out Matt.

Monday 8 November 2010

Two in a Row for the Senior Indoor Team

Petersfield secured maximum points in their win over Portsmouth Priory. Their opponents were all out for 90 with some tight bowling from Liam Charles 2-19 and Shaun Blanks 2-20. Some generosity with wides gave Petersfield a bigger total than expected to bowl at. After a solid start from Will Rice and Jack Hannam, Matt Salmon top scored with 18 to see the team through to a win with brother Christie remaining not out.

The U16s bowled better in their 2nd match of the winter but some tight bowling from Portsmouth restricted their reply. Next matches are on 21st November.

Friday 22 October 2010

Congratulations to Richard Thomas for Achieving his Level 1

Richard Thomas has recently passed his UKCC level 1 Coaching Course. Richard was manager of the U13s in 2010 and in 2011 will be assisting with the U15s. The UKCC Level 1 course is aimed at beginner coaches who will be able to assist more qualified coaches delivering aspects of coaching sessions.

Tuesday 19 October 2010

£350 from the Michael May Foundation

The club are delighted to be the recipients of a second grant from the Michael May Foundation towards the coaching courses this winter. The Foundation had previously contributed towards coaching equipment for the colts which has helped us achieve what we have.

Michael May had a lifelong involvement with cricket at all levels in Hampshire and was described by Christopher Martin-Jenkins in the Telegraph in 1996 as a "tireless worker for the County's young players". Above all he sought to nurture the development of young cricketers and to foster their enjoyment of the game. The foundation aims to continue this work by helping cricketers under the age of 19 living in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight.

In our particular case the Foundation are contributing to the cost of coaching courses to help the club provide more qualified coaches. This winter Richard Thomas, Anthony Williams and Chris Salmon are taking the Level 1 course and James Stratford-Tuke, Daniel Amis and Kevan Tate are taking the Level 2 course. This year the cost of the courses have increased dramatically and we are very grateful to the Foundation for their support as we continue to grow the club.

Congratulations to Ash and Gemma

The club would like to pass on congratulations to Ash and Gemma Spencer for the arrival of William James Carver Spencer at 00.22 on Thursday 14th October. Ash described him as a little scrunched up and nicely miserable. There were no complications and mother and baby were soon home.

Thursday 14 October 2010

Indoor Teams get off to a Promising Start

The senior team beat Bedhampton B by 1 wkt thanks to 36 by skipper Jack Hannam, 25 by Will Rice and 24no by Chris Salmon who saw them through to victory. This was after some tight bowling that restricted Bedhampton to 105.

The U16s came up against a good Portsmouth and Southsea team and Tom Benfield of P&S broke the individual record scoring 97 in a total of 226. However our boys put up a good fight and scored maximun bonus points. Skipper Matt Crouch scored a superb 74no. Young Alex Thomas had a good debut and kept his head well securing 3 run outs.

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