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2007 REVIEWED
JUNIOR REPORT scroll down for CHANCE TO SHINE Just as with the seniors, our youth teams suffered with the weather and lost a number of matches during the season due to rain. The worst affected team was the Under 13’s who lost three games from their small schedule. Each of the teams finished second from bottom of their respective divisions. Under 11’s As a coach you hope that if nothing else the boys enjoy themselves and want to learn and get better, well this season they certainly did that. The boys were very keen and I had great support from the parents and it was a very enjoyable season. Played Won Lost Draw / Cancelled Points 16* 3 9 4 12 * Includes a cup victory, but we were unable to fulfil quarter final game due to holiday commitments. Under 13’s The boys tried really hard, but they seemed to lack confidence at key times which saw them squander good positions. Played Won Lost Draw / Cancelled Points 9* 2 4 3 11 * Includes a 1st round cup defeat. Under 15’s Andy Silsby coached this team and had by far the biggest squad of any of our youth teams, but quite a number of the boys were Under 14 and as such the cricket was a little hard for them. Andy worked very hard with the boys and should be thanked for all his efforts, along with Paul Clarke who provided support at matches whenever possible. Played Won Lost Draw / Cancelled Points 14 1 9 3 7 * Includes a 1st round cup defeat. Ernie Bryan Award Under 13 Captain, Marcus Gross won the Ernie Bryan Award this season. Marcus led the team well and showed lots of enthusiasm as well being the leading run scorer and main strike bowler. Practice Sessions Practice sessions were run for each of the age groups, plus the very successful Friday night sessions for the 7 to 11 years olds. I would like to thank all the coaches and helpers for their hard work with all the youth activities during the season. So thanks to:- Andy Silsby, Chris Perry, Simon Driver, David Mercer, John Pike, Jamie Perry, Mark Ralph, Paul Clarke and Nick Groom. Neal Perry - Head Coach and Welfare Officer
CHANCE TO SHINE This year I was the sole coach for the Wollaston Cricket Club ‘Chance to Shine’ project. This meant that I had to go into the schools in the Wollaston catchment area and deliver cricket coaching. The idea is that between the schools and Wollaston Cricket Club a strong Club –School link can be formed. It was very enjoyable coaching in the schools passing on hints and tips that I have learnt over the years. The ‘Chance to Shine’ criteria are designed to make the coaching simple, fun and involve everyone. After coaching in the schools for a few weeks it was very pleasing to hear that a few of children I had coached had looked at the website and contacted Dave Ward regarding joining Wollaston Cricket Club. This shows that the ‘Chance to Shine’ initiative works. Overall it was a good summer and a primary school festival was held at the field on Monday 9th July 2007. All the children enjoyed the day and the chance to represent their school, and it was encouraging to hear teachers and parents comment on how nice the setting was at Wollaston. Chris Perry Chance to Shine Coach |
Matthew Nicholas
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