It was not third time lucky as tonights fixture has been called off as the pitch at Central Park is unplayable due to the rain over the past week. The centenary game has been re-arranged for next Wednesday 13th August (which will be the fourth attempt at this centenary fixture) as our original opponents, Cardiff Cavaliers, have a rescheduled cup final to play next week. A full revised fixture list can be found here.
Third time lucky (4th August 2008)
It will be a case of third time lucky when we attempt to again play our fixture against a Llantwit Fardre Select XI as part of their centenary celebrations. The already re-arranged fixture of Wednesday 30th July 2008 was again cancelled. It started raining again around 5pm however the skies did clear at around 6.30pm. Unfortunately the rain had warterlogged the squares immediately surrounding the match wicket and the area was unplayable. Planned celebrations did go ahead in teh bar afterwards and we would like to thank Llantwit Fardre for their generosity. The fixture has been re-arranged again for Wednesday 6th August 2008 when we will it will be a case of third time lucky. Here is the team selected for this centenary fixture again in no particular order.
1. M. Phillips (Capt)
2. G. Ball (Wkt)
3. N. Shearer
4. R. Lewis
5. M. Ball
6. S. Williams
7. R. Phillips
8. N. Howard
9. P. Davies
10. M. Judd
11.A. Coombs
As you can see it is a bare eleven so if anyone has any issues can they please advise Gareth Ball urgently in the usual way.
We would like to thank Cardiff Bay Barbarians, our scheduled opposition for Wednesday 6th August, who have agreed to cancel the fixture at short notice. A full revised fixture list can be found here.
Additional net session arranged (8th July 2008)
Due to the cancellation of this weeks fixture a net session has been arranged at the National Cricket Academy at the SWALEC Stadium (formerly Sophia Gardens), for tomorrow (9th July 2008) at 7pm. The session will last one hour and will be free of charge. The session has been arranged to try and fill the gap left by recent cancellations. See you there.
Game against GE Healthcare cancelled (8th July 2008)
The game scheduled for 9th July 2008 against GE Healthcare has been cancelled, the opposition have advised the committee that they can not raise a side.
Game against St Fagans Museum cancelled (2nd July 2008)
The game scheduled for tonight (2nd July 2008) against St Fagans Museum has been cancelled due to the downpour of rain we have experienced yet again in this gloomy "summer" today.
Additional 40 over fixture (19th June 2008)We have been invited to play a 40 over match against Caerleon Cricket Club, away, on Sunday 29th June, stumps at 2.30pm. This will be an excellent opportunity for us to play an extended version of the game against new opposition. Can all squad members let Gareth Ball know if you are available for the game ASAP in the usual way. This is our second recent change to this seasons fixture list. For a full updated fixture list click
here.
Season start rescheduled (9th May 2008)Our Club Secretary has been busy re-arranging our cancelled first game of the season against Cardiff University Staff. This has now been rescheduled for Wednesday 14th May 2008, into what was previously a "free" week for us. Could all members please advise of your availability for this fixture urgently to
Gareth Ball by e-mailing
secretary@glamorgancenturions.co.uk or replying to the e-mail he has sent round to members. Finally, thank you to all who turned out for the training session last Wednesday 7th May which replaced the originally scheduled Cardiff University Staff game, it was an excellent session and extremely worthwhile.
First game, first cancellation (6th May 2008)Unfortunately and very disappointingly our first game of the season scheduled for Wednesday 7th May 2008 against Cardiff University staff has been cancelled. Notification of a fixture clash from our opponents was received late on Sunday evening 4th May. We have asked Cardiff University if they would redeem the situation by filling our vacant slot next Wednesday 14th May, we will update you as soon as we have more news.
As the pitch is booked and paid for at Central Park, we are proposing to have a game of pair’s cricket or six a side and use it as a training session as closely simulating a game as possible, there will be no charge for this. All are welcome to come (not just the 12 originally selected for the cancelled game) and we really need at least 12 to make it a good session. Can you please let
Gareth Ball know if you can make it or not by e-mailing
secretary@glamorgancenturions.co.uk or replying to the e-mail he has sent round to members.
Fixture List Confirmed (11th April 2008)Our fixtures for the 2008 season have now been confirmed with 15 scheduled fixtures, 6 net/training session and no fewer then 7 new opponents (5 of these from the Willows League with 6 Willows League opponents in total) and a centenary celebration fixture with our partners Llantwit Fardre also included, the 2008 season should be our most challenging and enjoyable one yet. To see the new fixture list click
here. For information on the nets sessions, see news section.
Annual General Meeting update (26th March 2008)The Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place as planned on 14th March 2008 at
Raffles Bar. Those present received a Captains report from
Matthew Phillips, a Secretaries report from
Gareth Ball, a Treasurers report on behalf of Andrew Hibberd from
Gareth Ball and a Social Secretaries report (inclduing sponsorship) from
Neil Shearer. Minutes have been circulated to all members. Main points to note are:
• All bar 2 fixtures for 2008 will be at home (Central park, Llantwit Fardre) currently and we are working on filling remaining three slots
• A plaque will be purchased to hand to the opposing Captain during our game scheduled against a Llantwit Fardre Centenary XI
• Pre season nets have been arranged (See below)
• A pre season tour is in the process of being arranged for further information click
here• It was agreed that more needs to be done to support our sponsors
• Information on our successul Community Chest grant was given
• It was agreed to hold training sessions during the season that would be follwoed by a social gathering
• Match fees will remain at £3 per game
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Gareth Ball, Andrew Hibberd and
Neil Shearer were re-elected as Secretary, Treasurer and Social Secretary unchallenged
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Matthew Phillips was re-elected as Captain unchallenged
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Neil Shearer was elected as Vice-Captain unchallenged
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Matthew Ball will undertake coaching duties with the club
Pre Season Nets and Provisional "In Season" Nets (26th March 2008)Just a quick reminder about the pre season nets. They are booked for:
Tuesday 15th April 7.30 - 8.30pm
Wednesday 23rd April 7.30 - 8.30pm
We have gone "up market" this year and are using the National Cricket Centre at Sophia Gardens.
Due to the successful application for a Community Chest grant there will be NO charge for nets this season.
We have also provisionally booked the sports hall at the university for four 6-a-side / nets training sessions. Again there will be no charge for these.
The provisional dates for your diaries are:
Saturday 31st May 4.30 - 5.30pm
Saturday 21st June 4.30 - 5.30pm
Saturday 26th July 4.30 - 5.30pm
Saturday 16th August 4.30 - 5.30pm We will also be looking to move on to Raffles for some liquid refreshments after these "in season" net sessions to improve the social element of our team.
Provisional bookings will be confirmed closer to the date. Any queries please e-mail
secretary@glamorgancenturions.co.uk.
Looking forward to seeing you all there on the 15th.
Dates for pre season nets and Annual General Meeting confirmed (5th March 2008)Pre season nets have been arranged as per below:
Tuesday 15th April 7.30pm - 8.30pm at National Cricket Centre, Sophia Gardens
Wednesday 23rd April 7.30 - 8.30pm at National Cricket Centre, Sophia Gardens
We will have use of two lanes one which will have a bowling machine. Cost of both sessions will be £6 payable on the first session. All are welcome.
The all important Annual General Meeting has been called for Friday 14th March 2008 and will take place at
Raffles bar in Treforest starting at 6 - 6.30pm. All members should have received an e-mail from Gareth regarding this matter if not please get in touch with Gareth Ball. The items of agenda and arrangements are as per the
constitution.
For any queries on either of the above please contact Gareth Ball.