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CONTENTS
Who is who at TWC & Contact details 5
Welcome from Barry Dennis - WCC President 6
Welcome from Jonathan Speller - Cricket Director 8
A year in the life of the cricket square - meet the Groundsmen 10
The role and responsibility of the Cricket Club in 2019 12
Fixtures 14
Club Social 25
Cricket 2018 Review 26
TWC Sustainability Projects: Recycling sport kit 33
Junior Cricket 35
Jonathan’s Junior Coaching Philosophy 36
Grounds Locations 39
Important Information 44
TWC Holiday Camps & Winter Nets 45
Junior Fixtures 47
Codes of Conduct 62
W W W .T W C S P O R T. C O . U K / C R I C K E T 3
PROUD SPONSORS OF
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CLUB PRESIDENT MARY PREECE
WCC PRESIDENT BARRY DENNIS
WCC CHAIRMAN SIMON ROBINS
HON TREASURER CRISPIN LYDEN-COWAN
HON SECRETARY JAMIE ANDREWS
DIRECTOR JONATHAN SPELLER
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WELCOME
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I’d like to congratulate our 2nd and 3rd XI men’s organisations do, and do well. This starts with being in the right place at the right times
teams for topping their tables and finishing – make yourself available to play as much cricket this year as possible. We have entered
the season as Premier League title champions. into more cup and league games than ever before, so grab the bull by the horns. Take
Our 1st and 4th XIs both finished in the top four, nothing for granted, train as you mean to play and enjoy playing your cricket to the high
4 and 3 respectively. Arguably a very successful season for the Dons, but looking
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standards we set ourselves.
forward to 2019 we have all the ingredients to make 2019 one of the most successful
The Club, as a whole, would not function without a great deal of commitment from
years for the club in recent times.
those people behind the scenes. Firstly our Director of Cricket, Jonathan Speller,
The talent pool at our club is deep; illustrated by the results from 2018. Our 1st XI supported in the office by Lindi Roe, who do tremendous work on our behalf. To our
has turned a corner in their rebuilding process, learning how to win together as a new Chairman Simon Robins, Treasurer Crispin Lyden-Cowan, and Alexandra Anderson,
team after failing to secure a point in the first 3 games of the season, but fighting back Fixtures Secretary my personal thanks for all that you do for our club.
to end the season with four wins from the final four games. Our 2nd and third XI
As I have said in the past we all represent Wimbledon CC on and off the field and
players have laid adown a marker and given the selectors much to think about and
it is important we do so respecting Umpires and the Opposition, but remember this
discuss. Our Academy squad has identified and produced many impressive young
does not stop us from playing hard and playing to win at all times.
adult cricketers, including our first Girls U16 County representative, all of whom are
chomping at the bit to make an impact in the Adult game. In summary the momentum So enjoy your cricket this coming season, the usual band of supporters will be
we are carrying into pre-season training this year is palpable. there throughout the summer cheering you on. Good luck and lets bring home
all those titles.
Our Junior section continues to grow and enjoy success at all levels, from our U5 All
Stars, through our thriving age group teams, our impressive girls section and onto those
academy young adults I mentioned previously who have a role to play in our Senior BARRY DENNIS (The Chauffeur)
teams. All in all our junior section comprises of over 700 players, and many more WIMBLEDON CRICKET CLUB PRESIDENT
parents. Its success is down to the small army of volunteers who unselfishly offer
their time to manage, umpire, score, lift-and-carry and show endless support and love
for our special club. I would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for this time
and your effort – we couldn’t do it without you!
Before getting carried away with the potential outcomes of the coming season. It is
worth taking the time to recognise the importance of the simple tasks that all successful
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DIRECTOR that by which our success will be judged. What makes a club Outstanding and what
does that mean for our Juniors, Academy and Adult members?
Not all cricketers aim to play for a 1st XI in the Premier League, or to represent Surrey,
It has been a little over a year since my appointment or to don the National badge. Many cricketers choose to play midweek T20 or other
as Director of Cricket at TWC and it has been a great shorter formats; some choose to become umpires and scorers; others play simply
pleasure for me to meet so many of you during junior to socialise. None of these paths make a player more or less of a cricketer and,
training sessions, club events, committee meetings importantly, neither do they make the individual more or less of a clubman or clubwoman.
and on the pitch as a teammate. I believe that an Outstanding club is one where cricket is enjoyed at all levels, is
The Wimbledon Club is a special place for many reasons. It is difficult enough to look celebrated, where friends for life are made and every single member feels at home.
past our incredible surroundings and pristine outfield at Church Road but, delving An Outstanding cricket club provides its Juniors with the kindling and spark to ignite
a little deeper into our various sections, you will find a multitude of different threads a life-long love for the game. As a club, we need to be capturing the hearts and minds
that are woven together tightly to form the cloth that is the Wimbledon Cricket Club. of our Junior members and to be providing them with the ideal environment to grow
We have a thriving Junior section. Our boys’ squads compete across all the major junior into the best possible cricketers that they can and aspire to be.
leagues and the Junior section continues to grow with the development and nurturing We need to be providing channels for players of all abilities to express their desire to
of the Girls’ age groups. The older age groups in the Junior section will be training play cricket in whatever form of the game they choose. A clear and enticing pathway,
midweek in future which will allow these juniors to benefit from a coaching programme created to transition Junior players into Adults and breaking the current trend which
on non-match days. Our Academy (U16+) squads are also growing in numbers and sees U13+ players dropping away from the game. A strong plan, whose foundation
strength and have been training indoors since October. supports the core values of our club and promotes a life-long love for playing cricket.
We have 5 Adult Men’s XIs that play top flight Premier League Cricket and continue to My curriculum will direct the coaches and, in turn, the Juniors to focus their sessions
do so without having been relegated since the inception of the Surrey Championship on singular achievable outcomes with defined success criteria, which will be coach-led
over 50 years ago. That must be something of a record. to begin with and will ultimately be developed by the children themselves during their
Sundays are filled with big scores in National Cup tournaments, Sunday XI fixtures training sessions. By focussing our goals and supporting each child in identifying what
and our youngest junior age groups’ training sessions. success looks like, we will empower the Juniors to take an active role in their
development and learning.
We play hosts to visiting clubs such as Hong Kong CC, the MCC and London New
Zealand. Our ground staff work tirelessly to produce wickets of the highest quality For those that wish to read more about my coaching philosophy, which will govern
which have seen Surrey 2nd XI fixtures fought out on them. how our curriculum is delivered going forward, please turn to page 36
Our team of dedicated volunteer moms and dads, who manage our junior age groups Best wishes for 2019 Dons. Play hard, play fair and most importantly of all,
throughout the summer, cannot receive praise enough for the work that they do from have yourself an enjoyable season!
year to year.
We are in a good place; a great place. JONATHAN SPELLER
That we are a great club goes without question, but how do we take it to the next level? CRICKET DIRECTOR
One might argue that the best place to start answering that question is by defining : director@TWCcricket.co.uk
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Roll-on covers and nets TLC
in preparation for this year’s
Cricket season
A YEAR IN THE LIFE
OF THE CRICKET SQUARE Preparations start 5 days
prior to a match. There are
THE PREPARATION, CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE a possible 13 wickets to choose
CRICKET SQUARE IS A YEAR ROUND JOB, SOMETHING from! Discussions with the
THAT MOST OF US PROBABLY DON’T REALISE. PAUL, captain and director give us
ANDY AND JACK SHARE THEIR CALENDAR WITH US the direction as to what sort
of wicket they require for the match
JANUARY. as we want to avoid any ridges across the eg to suit pace bowlers or have some
Normally a quiet time for the square to Wicket. The square is given a days rest bounce. Once the wicket is chosen we
let it rest, however regular removal of dew between rolling and if conditions are right prepare it by running two string lines
with a dew brush may be required and we gradually introduce the heavy roller. 10ft apart and cut the strip out with
the odd application of an organic iron and Rolling continues into April to achieve the wicket mower. We then cut, brush
anti-fungal mix to keep the grass healthy. maximum consolidation of the square, so and scarify the wicket several times until OCTOBER & NOVEMBER
Dew removal carries on throughout pre-season rolling is very important! the required result has been achieved. The square is irrigated as required and
the year to help prevent fungal attacks. Cutting takes place a minimum of twice Each prepared wicket is watered as a winter fertiliser applied to promote
a week and is slowly reduced to about 10 necessary, and rolled every other day. healthy growth whilst any bare areas are
FEBRUARY
mm in height in readiness for the season. During the preparation period each wicket’s over seeded. The height of cut is raised
Very similar to January but the weather This is also the time when we check moisture level is taken daily to provide us to around 15mm for the winter months.
can always throw up the odd unseasonably our measurements of the Cricket square with optimum conditions for when to start
warm period, as happened this year, making ensuring the 4 pegs at each corner are in and stop rolling. DECEMBER
it necessary to start cutting the square at the correct position and it is truly square. The wicket is covered to protect it from Depending on conditions an occasional
a long length of 15mm. During February rain and sometimes also to stop it drying mowing may be required and a spike with
we apply a winter granular feed (low in MAY, JUNE, JULY & AUGUST
out too quickly before the match. our pro core to promote healthy root
nitrogen) and continue the Cricket season is here and is the busiest Regular repairs of any deep foot holes development and relieve some soil
organic iron and anti-fungal time for the pitch. The general maintenance are required during the playing season to compaction. This applies to the entire field.
mix. If the conditions are of the pitch and field carries on with cutting, prevent any injuries and of course cutting
right we do a light roll of etc and also involves regular feeding and continues a minimum of twice a week at
OTHER JOBS FOR THE SEASON
the square to level out any watering of the square to keep the grass a height of around 10mm.
INCLUDE:
frost heave and a second healthy. We use the irrigation system • Stripping down the push on covers
spike with the pro core. throughout the summer months as SEPTEMBER for servicing
necessary. The cricket square receives With the season over mid September • Cleaning the cricket nets, repairing
MARCH & APRIL
a two week break during the tennis is when we start our renovations. The the netting and killing weeds
As the weather and Championship in July which is the perfect square is heavily scarified in four directions • The outfield, which is a huge area
conditions allow this is time for Andy to do minor repairs such and reseeded. It is then top dressed with most notable during the season for
when we begin to consolidate the square. as dealing with foot holes, shallow spiking, a compatible clay loam. Scarifying is done the wonderful pattern Andy cuts.
Firstly with a light rolling every 2 days. This seeding and top dressing. using a Graden machine and takes up to This is achieved following a cant
is in all directions, as the Union flag, finishing Match preparations involve close liaison a day to complete. The area is then pattern set up using coloured tufty
off in the direction of play which is crucial, with the team captains and cricket director. brushed and shallow spiked. markers at the edge of the field
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THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY from the historical expectation of clubs
being left to develop county age group
practises more easily for the benefit
of young players playing in Surrey.
OF THE CRICKET CLUB IN 2019 players and pass them on when they Appropriate lengths of pitches (recently
are ready to play at a county level. updated by the ECB), time lengths and
Cricket clubs have historically been children and young people’. All Stars identifies a playing pitch strategy are all products
The role of the performance team in Surrey
burdened with the tasks of being the the qualities needed to be an outstanding of this process. The Surrey Foundation have
is to provide performance directed provision.
grass-roots growers, local community cricketer from the very start; physical been working with local clubs in borough
Clubs are now able to focus on providing
champions, social player providers, talent skills (bowling, throwing catching, batting groups to identify new grounds and known
an excellent coaching provision aimed
identifiers, competitive league suppliers and running), teamwork, communication grounds that require remediation work
at inclusivity at all levels of attainment
and elite athlete developers. All of these and the Spirit of Cricket. As a club we adopt in order to provide outstanding facilities
and progress. Once a referral to an elite
roles, amongst others, fell directly on the the All Stars programme at an Under 5 for our juniors to play their fixtures. I take
programme is made, the two channels
shoulders of clubs to establish, supervise age group and with these lessons learnt an active role in these forums and meetings
of development can run alongside one
and promote with seemingly little support and foundations laid, continue into our and have expressed our concerns over
another as a holistic approach. With
outside of their own membership. This is own programme from Under 6 onwards. sites that require attention. We continue
Matthew Spriegel (former DoC at WCC)
no longer the case, and Surrey clubs in to grow our links with local schools to
The Surrey Performance Academy have now in the role of Performance Manager,
particular, can now feel the support, work hire the use of their sports facilities close
shifted their approach to squad trials, keeping our players in touch with these
and guidance provided by the Surrey to Church Road in order
recruitment and development pathways opportunities is easier than ever, and Matt
Foundation, Surrey Performance Academy to keep our playing facilities
for their Performance Courses, district is regularly in contact with me to discuss
and the England & Wales Cricket Board. at an outstanding level, and
teams, county age group squads and our top performers.
to make playing home away
The introduction and national roll out emerging players pathway. This has seen The Surrey Foundation is planning to from home an enjoyable
of the All Stars programme confirms the an emphasis on clubs (and schools) centralise all of the Junior League for 2020, experience for all.
ECB’s mantra of ‘Inspiring Generations’ to provide them, through a process and are currently in a consultation process
and their commitment to growing the game of talent identification and referral, with to create a sustainable model that will aid JONATHAN SPELLER
at an entry level age by dedicating one recommendations of and introductions the Performance pathway and give clubs CRICKET DIRECTOR
of their six pillars of success to ‘engage(ing) to, our top achievers. This is a move away the ability to adapt and develop their
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SURREY PREMIER FIRST XI
“ We finished the season with three consecutive
wins over Sutton, Sunbury and Ashtead, which
SATURDAYS / HOME GROUND / CHURCH ROAD / SW19 5AG
CAPTAIN: OLIVER SWANN
has given us belief and momentum going into DATE OPPONENT GROUND TIME
the winter and we are already looking forward 27 April
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Esher Away 12:00
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to the 2019 season! 28 April
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Richmond Away 12:00
OLIVER SWANN
4 May
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Ealing Away 13:00
11th May Sutton Home 12:00
12 May
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Sunbury - RLC Home TBC
18 May
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Esher Away 12:00
25 May
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Weybridge Home 12:00
27 May
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T20 Super Monday Home All Day
1 June
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Guildford Home 12:00
8th June Ashtead Away 11:00
15th June Reigate Priory Home 11:00
22 June
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Banstead Away 11:00
29 June
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Sunbury Home 11:00
6 July
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East Molesey Away 11:00
13th July Sutton Away 11:00
20th July Esher Home 11:00
27 July
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Weybridge Away 11:00
3 August
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Guildford Away 11:00
10 August
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Ashtead Home 12:00
17 August
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Reigate Priory Away 12:00
24th August Banstead Home 12:00
31 August
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Sunbury Away 11:30
7 September
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East Molesey Home 11:30
1ST XI HONOURS
SURREY CHAMPIONSHIP PREMIER 1ST XI WINNERS
(1981, 1984, 1985, 1992, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2011, 2012, 2013)
SURREY CHAMPIONSHIP TWENTY20 WINNERS (2006, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017)
SE ENGLAND T20 CHAMPIONS (2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017)
SOUTH OF ENGLAND T20 CHAMPIONS (2010, 2012, 2013, 2017)
NATIONAL ECB T20 CHAMPIONS (2012, 2013)
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SURREY PREMIER SECOND XI
“ Our performances last season proved just enough
to clinch back-to-back titles. The squad will be looking
SATURDAYS / HOME GROUND / CHURCH ROAD / SW19 5AG
CAPTAIN: DAVID WILLS
to make it three titles in a row next year in what
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promises to be another keenly fought campaign.
DATE OPPONENT GROUND TIME
DAVID WILLS 27 April
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Esher Home 12:00
4 May
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Ealing Away 13:00
11th May Sunbury Away 12:00
18 May
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Sutton Home 12:00
25 May
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Weybridge Away 12:00
26 May
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Old Hamptonians (Conference) Away 12:00
1 June
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Guildford Away 12:00
8th June Ashtead Home 12:00
15th June Banstead Away 12:00
22 June
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East Molesey Home 12:00
29 June
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Spencer Away 12:00
6 July
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Reigate Priory Home 12:00
13 July
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Sunbury Home 12:00
20th July Sutton Away 12:00
27th July Weybridge Home 12:00
3 August
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Guildford Home 12:00
10 August
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Ashtead Away 12:00
17 August
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Banstead Home 12:00
24 August
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East Molesey Away 12:00
31st August Spencer Home 12:00
7 September
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Reigate Priory Away 12:00
WCC 2nd XI – 2018 PREMIER LEAGUE WINNERS
2ND XI HONOURS
SURREY CHAMPIONSHIP PREMIER 2ND XI WINNERS
(1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2011, 2012, 2017, 2018)
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WCC 3RD XI – 2018 PREMIER LEAGUE WINNERS
SURREY PREMIER THIRD XI
SATURDAYS / HOME GROUND / SHREWSBURY HOUSE
ALMSHOUSE LANE / KT9 2ND
CAPTAIN: ADAM SLATER
DATE OPPONENT GROUND TIME
11th May Walton on Thames Home 12:00
18th May Malden Wanderers Away 12:00
25 May
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Weybridge Home 12:00
26 May
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Old Hamptonians (Conference) Away 13:00
1 June
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Reigate Priory Away 12:00
8th June Ashtead Away 12:00
15th June Spencer Home 12:00
22 June
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Banstead Away 12:00
29 June
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Sunbury Home 12:00
6 July
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Dulwich Away 12:00
13 July
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Walton-on-Thames Away 12:00
20th July Malden Wanderers Home 12:00
27th July Weybridge Away 12:00
3 August
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Reigate Priory Home 12:00
10 August
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Ashtead Home 12:00
17 August
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Spencer Away 12:00
24 August
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Banstead Home 12:00
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31st August Sunbury Away 12:00
Having narrowly missed out on the title in 2017 7th September Dulwich Home 12:00
Wimbledon 3rd XI started the season determined
to go one better in 2018. Having retained the majority
of players from last season plus a few useful additions
from outside and the usual production line of young
talent coming through, they were quietly confident
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of doing just that.
ADAM SLATER
3RD XI HONOURS
SURREY CHAMPIONSHIP PREMIER 3RD XI WINNERS (1984, 1992, 1992, 1994, 1995,
1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018)
18 THE WIMBLEDON CLUB / CRICKET YEARBOOK / 2019 W W W .T W C S P O R T. C O . U K / C R I C K E T 19SURREY PREMIER FOURTH XI SURREY PREMIER FIFTH XI
SATURDAYS / HOME GROUND / SHREWSBURY HOUSE SATURDAYS / HOME GROUND / RAYNES PARK
ALMSHOUSE LANE / KT9 2ND RECREATION GROUND / TAUNTON AVENUE / SW20 0BH
CAPTAIN: ARTHUR CROCKER CAPTAIN: TIM ASH VIE
DATE OPPONENT GROUND TIME DATE OPPONENT GROUND TIME
11 Mayth
Epsom Away 13:00 11 Mayth
Dorking Away 13:00
18 Mayth
Ewell Home 13:00 18 Mayth
Old Wimbledonians Home 13:00
25 Mayth
Merstham Away 13:00 25 Mayth
East Molesey Home 13:00
26 Mayth
Old Hamptonians Away 13:00 1 June
st
Addiscombe Away 13:00
(Conference) 8 June
th
Cheam Home 13:00
1st June Woodmansterne Home 13:00 22 June
nd
Merstham Away 13:00
8th June Mitcham Home 13:00 29th June Trinity Mid-Whits Away 13:00
15th June Banstead Away 13:00 6th July Beddington Home 13:00
22nd June Dulwich Home 13:00 13 July
th
Dorking Home 13:00
29th June Old Emanuel Away 13:00 20 July
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Old Wimbledonians Away 13:00
6th July Addiscombe Home 13:00 27 July
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East Molesey Away 13:00
13th July Epsom Home 13:00 3 August
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Addiscombe Home 13:00
20th July Ewell Away 13:00 10 August
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Cheam Away 13:00
27th July Merstham Home 13:00 24 August
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Merstham Home 13:00
3rd August Woodmansterne Away 13:00 31 August
st
Trinity Mid-Whits Home 12:00
10th August Mitcham Away 13:00 7 September
th
Beddington Away 12:00
17th August Banstead Home 13:00
24th August Dulwich Away 13:00
31 August
st
Old Emanuel Home 12:00
7 September
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Addiscombe Away 12:00
4TH XI HONOURS
SURREY CHAMPIONSHIP PREMIER 4TH XI WINNERS
(2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2017)
20 THE WIMBLEDON CLUB / CRICKET YEARBOOK / 2019 W W W .T W C S P O R T. C O . U K / C R I C K E T 21SURREY DEVELOPMENT SUNDAY XI
ACADEMY XI SUNDAYS / HOME GROUND / CHURCH ROAD / SW19 5AG
SUNDAYS / HOME GROUND / CHURCH ROAD / SW19 5AG
DATE OPPONENT GROUND TIME
14th April London New Zealand Home 13:00
DATE OPPONENT GROUND TIME
5th May Flashmen Home 13:00
7th July Sutton (U21) Away 13:30
19th May Old Millfieldians Home 13:00
10th July Sunbury (U21) Away 18:00
26th May Battersea Beavers Home 13:00
12th July Malden Wanderers (U17) Away 18:00
2 June
nd
Downsiders Home 13:00
16th July Cheam (U17) Away 18:00
19th July Esher (U21) Away 18:00 23rd June Nomadic Norsemen Home 13:00
21st July East Molesey Away 14:00 25th August Kensington Home 13:00
22nd July Spencer (U19) Away 18:00
25 July
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Spencer (U17) Home 18:00
28 July
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Guildford Home 13:30
WIZARDS (VETS)
29 July
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Esher (U19) Home 18:00
2 August
nd
Sunbury (U19) Home 18:00
HOME GROUND / CHURCH ROAD / SW19 5AG
4th August Banstead Home 13:30
7th August Malden Wanderers (U17) Away 18:00
9 August
th
Spencer (U19) Home 18:00 DATE OPPONENT GROUND TIME
11 August
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Walton-on-Thames Away 13:30 11 July
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Old Cranleighans Away TBC
14th August Spencer (U17) Home 18:00 1st September Widger/Presidents Home 13:00
18th August Spencer (STL Play off) Home 18:00
21st August Esher (U17) Home 18:00
26 August
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Under 19 Finals Day (Reigate) Away TBC
30th August Denis Jacobs Cup Finals Day TBC TBC
1 September
st
STL Tier 1 Finals Day TBC TBC
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HOME GROUND / CHURCH ROAD / SW19 5AG
CLUB SOCIAL
CRICKET PARTIES / SOCIALS / EVENTS / CLUB FUN
DATE TEAM GROUND TIME
22 April
nd
Surrey CCC vs Middlsex CCC (Women) Home 11:00
8th May Surrey Slam vs Spencer Away 18:00
20th May Surrey Slam vs Sinjuns Away 18:00
6 June
th
Surrey Slam vs Streatham Home 18:00
22 July
nd
Tallow Chandlers vs Girdlers TBC 16:30 BAD SHIRT
26th July MCC Home 11:30 NIGHT
8th September End of Season fun day Home All day
14th September AELTC v Cumberland Home 13:00
Cricket Club
Championships Annual Dinner
dinner
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
SOCIAL EVENTS 2019
JUNIOR EOS FAIR DAY – 8th September
SENIOR EOS – 14th September
SURREY CHAMPIONSHIP
Cricket LEAGUE DINNER – 4th October
Christmas
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SEASON REVIEW
A YEAR OF OLD ACQUAINTANCES, SOME FAMILIAR FACES AND WARM WELCOMES
TO NEW MEMBERS AND PLAYERS ACROSS THE CLUB. 2018 WAS A YEAR WITH MANY
HIGHLIGHTS AND TWO SENIOR PREMIERSHIP TITLES!
It all came down to the final match matches (eight wins and one abandoned)
of the season away at Ashtead. It did seem and against the other members of the top
1ST XI SEASON REVIEW 2018 We finished the season with three as though Wimbledon had thrown the four (four wins and two winning draws)
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– OLIVER SWANN consecutive wins over Sutton, Sunbury title away when they slipped to 53/6. As proved just enough to clinch back-to-back
he 1st XI enjoyed some very good and Ashtead, which has given us belief had happened throughout the season, titles. The squad will be looking to make
wins but unfortunately, as has been and momentum going into the winter however, individuals put their hands up when it three titles in a row next year in what
the trend for the over the last few and we are already looking forward to needed most. Wimbledon recovered to promises to be another keenly fought
years, we were unable to string a number the 2019 season! post 234 before bowling Ashtead out for campaign.
of outright wins together in order to really A heartfelt thank you goes out to our 184 to spark joyous celebrations.
scorer Chris Lowe, who was an integral There were significant contributions WCC 3RD XI CAPTAIN’S REPORT –
make a play for the League title.
part of the squad often producing (and throughout the season across the whole ADAM SLATER
We started the season poorly in the
50 over competition, but following a big printing!) match statistics before the first squad, with 31 players used in total. Having narrowly missed out on the title
team night out on the Southbank, we post-match beer! The team’s leading run scorers were last year, Wimbledon 3rd XI started the
went on a run of games where we played Wills (461 @ 27), Gunn (388 @ 35) and season determined to go one better
WCC 2ND XI CAPTAIN’S REPORT Mitchell (373 @ 37), while topping the in 2018. Having retained the majority
some fantastic cricket. The batters enjoyed
– DAVID WILLS wicket-taking charts were Clare (28 @ 15), of players from last season, plus a few useful
success with a total of six 100s being
scored; the most for many years. Nick Starting the season as reigning champions Gunn (19 @ 18) and Leonard (19 @ 21). additions from outside and the usual
Welch was once again the stand out can sometimes add extra pressure, but Special mention must also go to U17 Billy production line of young talent coming
batsman scoring 689 runs at 45.93, backing Wimbledon 2nd XI got off to a good start Sewell who, in just four games, took six through, they were quietly confident
up his sensational season in 2017. with three wins and one abandonment wickets @ 13 and amassed 226 runs @ 75 of doing just that.
Our best performances were during the from the initial set of overs matches. The to be the fifth top run scorer, culminating After a routine win got them underway,
120 over format of the competition, but we resilience shown in these early season in a match winning 90 on the final day and a close fought win away at Dulwich in
did not manage to convert these dominant performances was to be a recurring of the season to secure the title. Thanks very heavy, persistent rain, came one of
performances into outright victories. theme, defending 170 against East Molesey go to scorer Alex Anderson and umpire the highlights of the season. An away game
No matter what the conditions the and recovering from 69/5 to beat Reigate Martin Conway for their long-standing at Spencer is always tricky, and not a place
bowlers trucked in all summer: Kieron by over 100 runs. As well as taking points support, loyalty and dedication. we have had much success in recent years.
Bunting took 30 wickets at an average off major title rivals, these results gave the So after 18 games, Wimbledon came However, with one of the strongest
of 20.77, an impressive return given how side confidence that they could win from out on top by just two points out of 298. 3rd XI line ups in recent years on the park,
batsman-friendly the majority of pitches any position and set the platform to retain Significant credit must go to East Molesey Wimbledon put in a complete display
were during the season. the title, although East Molesey were for pushing them all the way. Ultimately, from start to finish. u
matching them game for game. Wimbledon’s performances in the overs
26 THE WIMBLEDON CLUB / CRICKET YEARBOOK / 2019 W W W .T W C S P O R T. C O . U K / C R I C K E T 27WCC 4th XI
351 @ 35. Leading on the bowling front 45.1 overs, with Alistair Muirhead carrying set of challenges.
was De Silva, with his 22 wickets at 18. his bat for 81*. After watching England do The batting had some great moments
But probably our key contributor over the business against Sweden, Dulwich got and was led by Kane Laurence who was
the course of the season was Eric Anand off to a flyer, with their opener cracking also the highest run scorer in the League
with 212 runs @ 23, 14 wickets @ 16, 10 a 28 ball 50 and racing on to 72 out of (375 @ 47) - every one of them walloped
fielding catches, six keeping catches, one 115 off 43 balls. Wimbledon fought back with gusto. Kane’s 116 against Old
stumping, three goals, two tries and manfully, but in the end Dulwich’s excellent Wimbledonians was the highlight of the
a touchdown! start told, and Dulwich got home by three year while Umair Anis (91*), Kieron Tallent
What was particularly pleasing over wickets (Jamie Andrews taking 4-45). From (84) and Will Thomas (68) played three of
a season with such varied availability was that point onwards, Dulwich were in the the other great knocks of the season. But
the number of young players that were driving seat in the League, and despite overall our batting was a bit erratic and we
All the bowlers were on song and to brought into the side, and who quickly a couple of hiccups, never relinquished struggled to overcome the more proficient
bowl out such a strong team for 138 was became key components! their lead, going on to win the 2018 title. attacks like Sanderstead and Cheam.
a great effort. What followed was the Overall, 40 players participated in 4th XI The 5ths is really about bringing
rarest of rare sights – a composed run WCC 4TH XI CAPTAIN’S REPORT League cricket in 2018 (a reduction on the through young talent and among the
chase where we were always confident – ARTHUR CROCKER previous year), with the leading run scorers 20+ Juniors who played for us this year,
and never looking like losing wickets in Wimbledon 4th XI started 2018 well with being Joshua Tallent (586 runs) and Amjad four U14 players made particularly telling
clusters! It was a really important win a win against Streatham on the back Husain (485 runs), and the leading wicket contributions in their first season in adult
in the context of the season, both for of Ethisham Qadir (85*) and Anthony taker Jamie Andrews with 20, and several cricket: Will Royall, Charlie Whipple,
the points and the confidence gained. Kane (4-23). The second match was 4th XI players went on to contribute to Freddie Simpson and Jenny Dawson –
With five wins on the bounce during rained off after nine overs, following which the 3rd XI League-winning side, which the first of our Junior girls to play Senior
the mid-stages of the season, including Wimbledon won the next three games, bodes well for the future. cricket. I expect all of them will be
a particularly enjoyable win over Spencer, including a tight game against Sunbury pushing for selection to higher teams soon
the opportunity arose to win the League on the usual good batting surface there. WCC 5TH XI CAPTAIN’S REPORT but not before they’ve helped win a few
and avenge earlier season defeat at Ashtead. Highlights from those games included – TIM ASH VIE more games for the 5ths next year. u
Unfortunately, with a lot of regular players father and son Vince and Joshua Tallent Seven wins was the second best
missing, Wimbledon weren’t quite able opening and batting through for a 10 wicket performance in the division and most of
to get over the line that day, but credit win against Normandy, and a 170 run them were by very large margins. However, WCC 5th XI
must go to Ashtead who were consistently partnership between Joshua Tallent (93) a few too many losses and a couple
the best cricket side we came up against and Amjad Husain (82) against Sunbury. of frustrating concessions to lower placed
this season. Against Sinjuns, Eric Anand made 73 and teams meant we ended up fifth when second
In the end the League was sewn up Joshua Tallent 61 in Wimbledon’s 274-6 seemed in reach for most of the season.
the following week at Sutton in a really declared. We then bowled them out for 92 The bowling was typically well disciplined
good game of cricket, where the all-round with Eric Anand taking 6-34 and Anthony - nobody scored 200 against us all year -
talents of Eric Anand and Jak Gaff came to Kane 4-56. Dulwich, who were slightly and in Naveed Kiyani we had the leading
the fore once again, and a rare outing from above Wimbledon and leading the table wicket taker in the League (26 @ 10.3).
Joel Haverson saw Wimbledon over the at that point, would be met the following His accuracy and change of pace combined
line and allowed the champagne to flow. week. On World Cup Quarter Final day, with an ability to shift easily from around
In the batting department, Brad James Dulwich won the toss and put Wimbledon to over the wicket meant he presented
led the way in both runs and style, with in to bat. We struggled to 197 all out off the opposition with a constantly changing
28 THE WIMBLEDON CLUB / CRICKET YEARBOOK / 2019 W W W .T W C S P O R T. C O . U K / C R I C K E T 29INDOOR CRICKET
– JONATHAN SPELLER
Winter sees most of our cricketers retire
to the comfort of their living rooms to
ease aching bodies and recover from
a gruelling season of high performance
cricket. There are however some players
in our ranks that are constantly in search
for the next over, wicket or run!
Throughout the winter we have
an indoor side that competes in weekly
Thursday night fixtures in a 6-a-side
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put in some dominating performances ur Junior section grows from with 10 out of 10
and have won and retained the Surrey title strength to strength each year. wins in the MSL Div 1
three years running. This year under the The number of boys and girls League, with big wins
captaincy of Carlton Anand, the indoor team that turn out for the Club in both matches over Spencer, Esher
travelled to Canterbury to compete in the and on practice days is a delight to witness. and East Molesey.
Regional Finals Day unfortunately losing We really are a formidable force starting They almost completed U11 NEC cricket team 2018 (top picture);
out in the opening game to Canterbury from the very successful ECB U5 All Stars the double after they girls’ and boys’ training sessions
CC. A big congratulations to Carlton programme, all the way through the age reached the MSL Cup
and his team - this is furthest WCC has groups to our U15s, Development and final, but narrowly On another front there was
ever progressed in this competition. Academy sides. missed out to an equally considerable success. The primary
There was much to celebrate this strong Esher team. The quality of the objective of the Academy is to make it
year with each age group putting forward cricket on display that day was phenomenal, easier for young players to play Senior
a number of players to trial for the Surrey as was the support shown by the wider cricket during the summer, so I am pleased
County Age Group programme. The Club from the boundary. to announce that this year, significantly,
criteria to be selected to attend these 16 year old Jamie Ash Vie and 15 year olds
trials is set very high, and I am delighted Pravin Kiritharan, and Pranav Khera
to announce that 33 of our young players debuted for our third XI. 14 year old Tim
have been successful and have been Lloyd again played 3rd team cricket. Khera
selected to their County Age Group scored a 113 for the 4th XI. Kiritharan
squads for the 2019 season. took seven wickets for the 3rds. 17 year old
NEAL HARVEY
Many of our Junior teams finished Billy Sewell turned out for our 1st XI and
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as either winners or runners up in their contributed strongly to our 2nds scoring 226
Leagues and Cup competitions. When he Cricket Academy continued runs for them. 19 year old Sam Dickson was
casting my eye over these fantastic results, to thrive during 2018. Spread a regular in our 1sts and took 18 wickets in
Winners of the Surrey there is one team in particular that across three age groups and four Senior cricket and scored a 100 for the 3rds.
Cricket Foundation deserves to be highlighted, our U11A competitions, results although sometimes Several of the Academy made considerable
indoor league team. The squad enjoyed a flawless season disappointing, were always competitive. contributions to our 3rds and 4th XIs. u
30 THE WIMBLEDON CLUB / CRICKET YEARBOOK / 2019 W W W .T W C S P O R T. C O . U K / C R I C K E T 31Most notably 19 year old Josh Tallent – Khera’s five wickets, but the demolition with 215 runs, Khera scored 115 and
who was the top runs scorer for the 4ths of Spencer in our second match bowling Hannaford 94. Khera also took 10 wickets,
with 586. As always we continued to prop them out for 85, and then chasing that and Pandey six.
up the 5th XI. In total 36 young players down in 13 overs thanks to Jack’s 44 in 31 There was a buzz in the U17s, a coming
aged between 14 and 19, played some balls, gave us a Net Run Rate advantage force, which was demonstrated not only
Adult cricket during the season. I am very and passage to the Final against Esher. Billy by our winning of the Mid Surrey trophy
happy with that. with 72, and Pranav Khera with 82 meant and the coming together of a team, but
Our Academy boys also play in the we posted 197 for three, and Esher never also in the inroads made by those boys
Surrey Trust Sunday League which we play Billy Sewell receives the Mid Surrey U17 Trophy threatened with Khera and Pandey both into adult teams. The U19s are already
from Neal Harvey, chair of the Mid Surrey
as an U21 side, and the County age group Cricket League
taking three wickets each. Esher finished becoming stalwarts of the 3rds and 4ths.
competitions at U19 and U17 levels. Results on 153 all out, which meant we had won We have noses in the 2nds and 1sts, so
as noted were variable. In the Surrey Trust the Mid Surrey U17s 30 over competition the fruits are beginning to be seen of our
Sunday League we finished 6th, played We had high hopes for the U19s in the for the first time. So we finished on a high Academy set up, which I am looking
eight, won two. However we managed to ECB U19 T20 competition, and we started on 31st August. forward to continuing next season. It is
score over 200 in every outing, and in our with a bang posting 241 against East Molesey Once again Billy Sewell top scored a rare privilege. ■
first match of the season we beat East in the first match, but we were just short
Molesey, who went on to win the group in our second game vs Esher. Another loss
and the County final. George Harvey who against Spencer meant we finished third in TWC SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS
hit 122 not out against Guildford in 80 the group, but qualified for the Quarter
Recycling sport kit
balls, was our top run getter with 177. finals, where we were well short on the day,
Billy Sewell contributed 150. Our bowling losing by 49 runs to Sutton. Fortuitously,
attack was led by 15 year old Pranav Sutton then pulled out of the competition,
Pandey, a leg spinner, who took 13 wickets,
including a 5fer against Worcester Park.
so we were through to the Finals day.
Once again we were short on runs, F or the past 4 – 5 years the club has
had a collection point for recycling kit
and lost our semi-final by two runs. Sam through one of our coaches, Andy Iga, on
Dickson was outstanding for this team, behalf of the Uganda Charity Trust, Uganda
taking 10 wickets at an average of 10, and Cricket Association and Cricket without
Sam Dickson bowling the relationship we have started can grow
an economy rate of 4.5, and scoring 171 runs. Boundaries. From bats and pads to shirts
for Academy
and shoes for any sport that can be used even stronger.”
Ed Cooper’s big hitting gave us 166 runs
again goes to children in Africa giving them Our kit has also been donated to
in four innings, and Billy Sewell scored 137.
the kit to enjoy playing sport. The Uganda children in St Lucia, as you can see from
The Under 17s were going well in the
Cricket Association have been recipients the photo, where TWC parents on school
County Cup, but there was an unexpected tours have donated their old club kit
of our kit for which they are very grateful.
wobble against Banstead which cost us the to the St Lucia children.
Their Chief Executive Officer wrote:
group, and qualification, played three, won If you have any kit that we can send to
“On behalf of Uganda Cricket Association,
two, lost one. I mention Jack Hannaford’s Africa please bring it to the club and put
I would like to extend our sincere
match winning contribution of 24 and three gratitude to you for the donation made. it in the Africa box in Reception.
overs for 14 runs against Cheam, and Rahul The items are of very good quality and To find out more
Desai’s 70 runs. The other competition will obviously go a long way in boosting about Cricket Without
for the U17s is the Mid Surrey 30 over our development programs that we have Boundaries, please visit:
tournament. We lost our first match earmarked this consignment for. Hopefully www.CricketWithoutBoundaries.com ■
against Malden Wanderers despite Pranav
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JUNIOR COACHING I don’t subscribe to practise makes perfect. I believe that perfect practise makes perfect.
PHILOSOPHY I WANT TO SEE OUR COACHING TEAM ALLOWING THE CHILDREN AT THE
EARLIER STAGE TO BE HAVING FUN AND BECOMING HOOKED ON CRICKET,
My curriculum will direct the coaches, and in turn the juniors, to focus sessions on singular being taught how to become more aware of how their bodies move and teaching them
achievable outcomes with defined success criteria, which will be coach led to begin the fundamental setups and basic skills that make up a game of cricket. Many appropriately
with and later developed by the group of children in the training session. By focussing challenging small sided skills based games (not necessarily matches), the teaching of grips,
our goals and by supporting each child by identifying what success looks like we are stances, leaps and dives, all while having a load of fun with their friends on Sunday training
empowering the juniors to take an active role in their development and learning stage. sessions is the order of the day.
As we move to the older age groups, our coaching team will continue a cognitive approach
by teaching the children skills and game knowledge but I hope to see the introduction
UNCONSCIOUS UNCONSCIOUS of more traditional coaching techniques, or as I like to refer
INCOMPETENCE COMPETENCE
to it, intervention methodology. This is a conscious
You are unaware Performing the skill CONSCIOUS
of the skill and your becomes authomatic INCOMPETENCE incompetence stage and children begin to identify within
lack of proficiency You are aware themselves areas for development. Very few, if any, children
of the skill but are able to bowl, bat and field with perfect movement and
not yet proficient
actions. Until this point the coaching programme will have
been encouraging children to be as bio kinetically efficient
CONSCIOUS CONSCIOUS
INCOMPETENCE COMPETENCE as possible, we will now look to settle any actions that come more naturally to our juniors
You are aware You are able to use provided they are safe and intervene where necessary to make them safe. Emphasis will
of the skill but the skill, but be put onto consistent execution of skills i.e. balanced, strong bases from which to strike
not yet proficient only with effort a ball or consistent run up, gathers and delivery release positions from the bowlers. The
coaches will be encouraging the juniors to experiment and learn through trial and error,
peer assessment, discussion and questioning. This approach I believe deepens their
MY COACHING PHILOSOPHY HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO FOCUS ON DEVELOPING learning and increases retention of the lessons taught in the sessions.
THE WHOLE CRICKETER. By combining traditional coaching with my teaching pedagogy Entering into the final stages of cognitive learning namely
I believe in approaching a player’s whole development by considering their physical literacy, conscious competence and the goal of unconscious UNCONSCIOUS
skills acquisition, flexibility, knowledge of the game, fitness level and enjoyment. competence, our eldest age groups and our academy sections
COMPETENCE
Performing the skill
I believe a cognitive approach to development, closely aligned will benefit from the full extent of our teams’ experience in becomes authomatic
to that of teaching, and less so ‘technical coaching’ is the right UNCONSCIOUS coaching. Less teaching techniques will be employed, as we
starting point for our youngest members. At an early de- INCOMPETENCE shift our focus to coaching the players by refining technical
velopment stage encouragement of a players’ enjoyment in You are unaware skill toolsets and their approach to match situations.
of the skill and your
taking part, improving physical literacy levels and introducing lack of proficiency
Variations in deliveries, running to the infield, throwing CONSCIOUS
knowledge of the game is essential. I will be encouraging our techniques as a few examples will be coached and discussions COMPETENCE
coaches to teach to the ideal; the ‘Cook, Kallis & Tendulkar of, when, and how to execute these skills will be undertaken. You are able to use
the skill, but
textbook approach’, during these informative years because the closer we can start to The coaches will start to expect more input back from the only with effort
being bio kinetically perfect in movement, the safer our juniors will be as they develop. juniors/academy players at this stage. u
36 THE WIMBLEDON CLUB / CRICKET YEARBOOK / 2019 W W W .T W C S P O R T. C O . U K / C R I C K E T 37Our club values will be explored together and academy sessions will follow into adult
training. Individual and small group work, master classes and specialist sessions where
appropriate will be delivered.
A holistic approach to learning, teaching and coaching is also essential to be able to
identify aptitudes that do not always present themselves in technical prowess. Softer skills
such as leadership, bravery and attitude are shared by most outstanding cricketers. These
skills are often overlooked for batting averages and strike rates and once the latter are
identified in some instances this can manifest into a relentless desire for the players to
be ‘fast tracked’ into more challenging environments.
THERE IS MUCH TO LEARN FROM BEING A BIG FISH IN A SMALL POND. Often
I am approached to consider allowing children to play-up an age group in order to ‘keep
them challenged at their attainment level’. While there is a time where presenting the
next stages of challenges can be beneficial to the development of a player i.e. the ball GROUNDS
being bowled quicker, having more time in the game, or attempting to overcome better
tuned strategic placements in the field, more often than not in doing so we risk missing LOCATIONS
the opportunity to teach these children the lessons that should be learnt in the appropriate
level of expectation alongside their peers. In addition to the ground at The Wimbledon Club, the junior cricket club uses
the following facilities:
Learning how to deal with the pressure of your teammates looking to you to make
a score, or break a partnership is manageable within your peer group, but can be 1. ARCHBISHOP TENISON SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND, MOTSPUR PARK
overwhelming, and in failure, confidence destroying when playing outside of the security Address: Arthur Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6LX
of your age group. Seldom will you find the ‘young lad’ leading a team onto the field. There is plenty of parking at the grounds.
The opportunity to learn the leadership skills required of a captain being lost for the gain
of facing better bowlers. There are many seasons, matches and hours in the field for our
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CRICKET DIRECTOR
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: director@TWCcricket.co.uk the cricket square at any time. All juniors must be collected promptly from
the grounds as senior matches take place immediately after the juniors.
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LOCATIONS (CONTINUED)
2. RAYNES PARK SPORTS GROUND, RAYNES PARK 3. HAYDONS ROAD RECREATION GROUND, SOUTH WIMBLEDON
Address: Taunton Avenue, Raynes Park, Surrey, SW20 0BH Address: Haydons Road, Wimbledon SW19 1AW
Please note that the gates open at 9am - there will be no vehicular access before Haydons Road Recreation Ground is located off Haydons Road, Wimbledon.
this time. Drive through the gate at the end of Taunton Avenue in order to access There is a small amount of parking within the grounds, near the entrance
the grounds. on Haccombe Road.
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Please do not walk across the cricket square at any time. Please do not walk across the cricket square at any time.
All juniors must be collected promptly from the grounds as senior matches All juniors must be collected promptly from the grounds as senior matches
take place immediately after the juniors. take place immediately after the juniors.
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LOCATIONS (CONTINUED)
4. MEMORIAL GROUNDS, RAYNES PARK 5. SHS (SHREWSBURY HOUSE SPORTS GROUND), CHESSINGTON
Parking Address: 42 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, KT3 4PS Address: Almshouse Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2ND
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by the Sports Hall off West Barnes Lane, and use the CARPARK
pedestrian crossing to access the bridge over the railway
line. The map above shows the area and the access route.
Please ensure that dogs are kept on leads at all times. Please ensure that dogs are kept on leads at all times.
Please do not walk across the cricket square at any time. Please do not walk across the cricket square at any time.
All juniors must be collected promptly from the grounds as senior matches All juniors must be collected promptly from the grounds as senior matches
take place immediately after the juniors. take place immediately after the juniors.
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INFORMATION & WINTER NETS
We would appreciate if young cricketers and their parents follow the rules below: AUTUMN AND WINTER NETS
· No spikes to be worn in the clubhouse The club runs cricket training all year round, with access to the sports hall at different
· Do not allow children to play with the boundary rope or chain link fence to the pitch times through the year. Please keep an eye out for emails, which notify you about
· Do not allow children to play on or under the cricket square covers upcoming autumn and winter nets through the offseason. These programs typically
· Return glasses to the bar run for 10 weeks for both boys and girls.
At all locations please ensure that dogs are kept on leads at all times.
TWC CRICKET CAMPS
Please do not walk across the cricket square at any time.
The camps are run year round during school holidays. All our Half Term and Holiday
PARKING Camps now run from Monday - Friday. Early drop off (09:00) and late pick up (17:00)
Cricketers parking is on Church Road (but not on the pavement), where parents are available for an additional fee.
are able to walk in to drop off and collect their children. (It is not possible for junior For full details and bookings of all winter nets and holiday camps please visit our
cricketers and their parents to park inside the club grounds as there is not enough space). dedicated website: www.TWCcricketcamps.com
Children must be collected from the area in front of the club house where they will be
with the coaches until parents arrive. It should also be noted that only adult club members
are allowed to park in the car park area from the nets to the Club house. All parents are HALF TERM CAMPS 2019
of course welcome to stay during the training session – the bar area will be open as normal. DATES TIME EXTENDED DROP OFF/ PICK UP
WET WEATHER
27 - 31 May 10:00 – 16:00 9:00 – 17:00
Despite our best efforts we are not able to control the weather! As a result occasionally
we have had to cancel all junior cricket. We make every effort to leave this decision as
late as possible on a week day evening or Sunday morning in the hope that we do not HOLIDAY CAMPS 2019
EXTENDED
need to cancel.
SUMMER DATES TIME DROP OFF/ PICK UP
Since we cannot ring, or answer calls from over 700 participants, we have put some
Week 1 8 - 12 July 10:00 – 16:00 9:00 – 17:00
procedures in place so you can check if cricket is on.
Week 2 15 - 19 July 10:00 – 16:00 9:00 – 17:00
WEEKDAY EVENING TRAINING AT THE CLUB - a decision will be made by 5pm
Week 3 22 - 27 July 10:00 – 16:00 9:00 – 17:00
and if the session is cancelled a notification will be sent via Spond.
Week 4 29 July - 2 August 10:00 – 16:00 9:00 – 17:00
SUNDAY MORNING SESSIONS AT THE CLUB - a decision will be made by 8.30am
and if the session is cancelled a notification will be sent via Spond. Week 5 5 - 9 August 10:00 – 16:00 9:00 – 17:00
Week 6 12 - 16 August 10:00 – 16:00 9:00 – 17:00
CLUB MATCHES – HOME OR AWAY
If you are due to play for one of the teams then your match Manager will contact you Full course price: £180; extended drop off price: £210.
as soon as he is advised of any decision. A notification will be sent via Spond. Individual days may be booked.
Please contact your Manager direct if you are unsure.
WET WEATHER ONCE SESSIONS HAVE STARTED
We have no indoor cricket facilities at any of the venues. All players will remain
in the clubhouses/pavilions of the relevant Club, or ground until they are collected.
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