Saving Money on Utilities
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Business Energy Direct one of the current NatWest CricketForce official supporters is helping clubs save money on it utilities and could save your club money as well. So far they have help clubs save a combined total of £108,503.16
So far they have helped change 57 electricity contracts. 34 Gas contracts. saving on average per contract £1192.34.
It takes an average of 20 minutes to complete the process (from a club perspective). This includes the initial enquiry email or conve...
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Free 2012 Calendars
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As a welcome into 2012 ECB has teamed up with The FSPSHOP.com and have made available 10 FREE 2012 cricket calendars for each of the first 750 affiliated cricket clubs to sign up!
By providing you with these calendars we’re aiming to get your 2012 fundraising campaign off to a fast start. Have a look at the calendar here http://www.ecb.co.uk/development/facilities-funding/generating-income/ecb-calendar,2597,BP.html
What do you need to do?
1. Sign up to receive your FREE calendars at: www....
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Half Term Coaching Courses
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This Feb Half Term at the Isle of Wight Cricket Academy there is a unique opportunity to invest in an ‘elite performance’. An ‘elite performance’ is something all can strive for no matter what level the performer. An elite performing athlete is one that consistently and effectively performs to the ceiling of their capabilities. This performance comes from knowing you have done everything possible in terms of mental and physical preparation.
This course aims to assist all in achieving their ‘e...
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Make a change to your cricket club for the better!!!!
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Dear Cricket Club Official,
Make a change to your cricket club for the better.
How would you like your club facilities to be improved and your members rejuvenated and motivated to bring success to your club?
If the answer to this question is yes, then why don’t you register free of charge and participate in NatWest CricketForce 2012.
Coaches – Do you want more equipment, better nets and grass playing areas to improve your cricketers?
Groundsmen – Do you want better grass playing ...
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One to One Coaching Offer
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The Isle of Wight Cricket Board are offering one to one coaching session at Ryde School in January, February and March for just £20 an hour.
This opportunity is open to all cricketers on the Island looking to fine tune their skills before the season. The following dates and time are available: -
Saturday 21st January -
8.00 - 9.00 -
9.00 – 10.00
10.00 – 11.00
Sunday 29th January
9.00 - 10.00
10.00 - 11.00
11.00 – 12.00
12.00 – 13.00
Saturday 25th February
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New Year Skills Courses
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From December at the Isle of Wight Cricket Academy there is a unique opportunity to invest in an ‘elite performance’. An ‘elite performance’ is something all can strive for no matter what level the performer. An elite performing athlete is one that consistently and effectively performs to the ceiling of their capabilities. This performance comes from knowing you have done everything possible in terms of mental and physical preparation. These mornings are aimed at giving high potential cricketers...
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IWCB on Facebook
23 Nov 2011 to 2 Dec 2011
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The IWCB now has a Facebook page. All the Islandd's Cricket news will be posted, along with competitions, results and courses.
Just follow the link below
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Isle-of-Wight-Cricket-Board-LTD/260743950638890
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Christmas Cricket Courses
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This December at the Isle of Wight Cricket Academy there is a unique opportunity to invest in an ‘elite performance’. An ‘elite performance’ is something all can strive for no matter what level the performer. An elite performing athlete is one that consistently and effectively performs to the ceiling of their capabilities. This performance comes from knowing you have done everything possible in terms of mental and physical preparation.
This course aims to assist all in achieving their ‘elite
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Harwoods Renault Indoor League 2011-2012
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Results 29th January 2012
Division 1
Island Bakeries 100-4, Newport I 102-4 (Newport I won by two wickets)
GKN II 113-3, Northwood 86-5 (GKN II won by 27 runs)
Niton 103-5, SVYC 104-2 (SVYC won by four wickets)
Ryde I 133-4, GKN I 138-5 (GKN I won by one wicket)
Ventnor deducted 2 pts for not fielding a team twice
Report
Newport were crowned Harwoods Renault Indoor League Division 1 champions at Fairway Sports Complex last Sunday, retaining the title with a regulation victory over rel...
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Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop
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A Sports Coach UK Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop has been arranged on Monday 5 December 2011 at the Riverside Centre, Newport (craft workshop room) from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. This course is ideal for Welfare officers and coaches who need to renew theirs if it has been over three years since they took the course.
For anyone that is interested can I ask that attendees complete the attached booking form and return to the Sports Unit by FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER. Payment of £15.00 ...
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Niton win Indoor Cup
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Niton claimed the Harwoods Renault Indoor Cup at Fairway Sports Complex last Sunday with a comprehensive win over favourites Ryde I in the final. Niton batted first and despite suffering an early upset, losing opener Joby Wells with just 8 runs on the board, went on to post a competitive 127-5, Guy Wells (34no) and Tom Doble (40) inflicting most of the damage. Ryde’s reply started brightly, matching Niton’s run-rate in the first half of the innings leaving the match well poised, despite the lo...
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Jake Picks Up the John Millett Memorial Trophy
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Ventnor's Jake George, 17, just pipped Bournemouth's Michael Porter (665 runs) to win the John Millett Memorial Trophy, awarded to the Southern Electric Premier League 'Young Cricketer of the Year.'
The Portsmouth Grammar School sixth former, who helped Hampshire YCs win the ECB 50-over Cup this season, scored 667 Premier League runs for the Hampshire Academy, including a career-best 154 against Bashley (Rydal) and an unbeaten 141 against Andover. His innings against Bashle...
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Peter Brown Selected for England's Tour of South Africa
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The England and Wales Cricket Board today named the Islands Disability Captain Peter Brown in the 14 player squad to represent England Learning Disabilities in the Tri-Series Tournament in South Africa.
The Squad will be lead by wicketkeeper Gavin Randall will play four 40-over matches against South Africa and Australia with the two teams who amass the most points playing in the Tournament final on Saturday 26th November.
Peter along with the rest of thew squad will be looking to impress H...
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2011/12 County Squad Nominations Open
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The County Teams Committee are looking for nominations for the 2011/12 squads.
All players are required to completed a nomination form whether they are being nominated for the first time or have been in previous squads.
Trials will be help the week beginning the 31st October 2011 at the Isle of Wight Academy (Full details can be found on the nomination form)
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Could Your Cricket Ground Be Under Threat
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The attached draft below is the new national planning framework which is currently going through the legislative process. This policy proposal will affect every level of the game and has serious consequences for sport.
Please see the attached letter from Bruce Cruse (ECB National Funding and Faciltiies Manager), addressed to everybody involved in the game which outlines the proposed changes to the planning process and the impact it will have.
We would be grateful if you could make your club...
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Ventnor Win Isle fo Wight County Press Cup
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The final rounds of the Isle of Wight County Press U11 Cup were settled all on one day as both semi finals and the final were all played at Cowes CC. The first semi final saw Ryde take on Northwood. Ryde won the toss and decided to have a bat on a lovely sunny morning. Ryde’s 4 pairs all contributed and put on 285 from their 16 overs for the loss of 5 wickets (Ben Shaw 7no, Marcus Otty 5no and Tom Beasley 5no. James Whitewood 2-18 & Jason Gane 2-21). Northwood struggled early on and lost wic...
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COACHING SESSION WITH MARK RAMPRAKASH
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WIN A COACHING SESSION WITH MARK RAMPRAKASH AT YOUR CRICKET CLUB
ASDA, proud sponsor of Kwik Cricket are offering one lucky cricket club the chance to win an hour’s coaching session with England and Surrey legend, Mark Ramprakash for your U11 cricketers. What’s more there are 50 ASDA Kwik Cricket sets also up for grabs.
To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is register at www.asda-kwikcricket.co.uk and sign your cricket club up as a team in the community section on the websi...
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An Evening With Martin Bodenham
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Isle of Wight Association of Cricket Officials Presents An Evening with Martin Bodenham on Monday 3rd October 2011
Newport Football Club 7:30pm start.
Martin Bodenham is a former FIFA and Premier League Football Referee who’s career spanned many years and culminated in appointments such as the 1997 League Cup Final between Leicester City and Middlesbrough. Retirement came a year later in1998 and in 2001 he became the first ever head of refereeing for the county of Sussex. He was also a Premi...
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NatWest Secret Cricketer
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In the last few months our International T20/ODI and CricketForce sponsor NatWest have been working on a hilarious digital campaign called The Secret Cricketer....a brief background on the story for you....
In 2006, Goldsborough Cricket Club 2nds suffered the worst score in modern English recreational cricket. Their defeat to Dishforth Cricket Club resulted in ten of their batsmen getting out for a duck and the last man left stranded on zero. That year Dishforth went up a division, Goldsbor...
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League Success And More For Arreton CC
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Arreton Cricket Club have secured the Harwoods Division 3 Title for 2012.
A title won through team effort with no one player standing out. The season took off after their 2nd game which was against Shanklin. This victory kicked started their season and developed a strong team spirit which has seen them through some tough games, but ultimatly to the title.
Amongst the stand out performances for the season has been James Cullingworths 110 against Cowes and Kieran Tarrants has lead the stro...
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Callum Miller - Star of Cornwall
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Callum Miller produced his best performance for the IW u17s against Cornwall in a two day championship game.
On a slow and damp wicket Callum came on to bowl when the total was on 53-2 off 14 overs.
He bowled a double wicket second over then another one fell in the 4th,5th,6th and 8th over bringing his figures
to an impressive 9-0-25-6.
He then opened the batting with J Cheek and put on 37 for the first wicket.
Callum battled on facing strong appeals and intimidating behaviour from Cornwa...
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SUMMER CRICKET COURSES
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Improve Your Cricket Skills and Enjoy 2 sessions of Coaching and Games
COURSE A FOR PLAYERS UNDER 11 YEARS OLD - Softball Tuesday and Wednesday 23rd and 24th August
2pm to 5pm
£25
COURSE B FOR PLAYERS 11 TO 15 YEARS OLD - Hardball
Wednesday and Thursday 10th and 11th August
2pm to 5pm
£25
Protective kit needed for this course.
To book please complete the form attached
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Audience with Henry Olonga
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Henry Olonga will be at Castlehold Baptist Church, Newport on Sat 20th August at 7.30 pm.
Henry will be talking about his cricketing career, his black armband protest and also how his faith has helped shape some of his actions.
As an added “treat” he will also be singing a number of pieces (But NOT Nessan Dorma) and there will also be a audience question & answer session in the evening.
If interested in attending please contact Nigel Cox on nigel.vbc@talktalkbusiness.net.
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Bell Rings Loud For Northwood In Final
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Dan Bell took a career best of 7 for 15 from his 4 overs to secure Northwood the U15 ECB cup and himself the man of the match award.
With Ryde Cavs winning the toss and deciding to bat their opens started strongly, Halder 22 and Davison 14 made it look like it was a good toss to win.
But once Halder was bowled by Ivory the wickets started to fall regularly and it was Bell that did the damage ripping through the middle order and leaving Ryde Cavs on 78 for 9 at the end of their 20 overs.
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Girls Come and Play Cricket with Charlotte Edwards
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The England Women's Cricket Captain is visiting the Island to help promote women's and girls cricket on the Island. Charlotte Edwards will be leading a coaching session at Newclose Cricket Ground starting around 6 pm, free to attend.
This session is open to women and girls already playing cricket and those who wish to give it ago for the first time. So why not bring you mum or teacher down as well. All equipment will be supplied so there is no reason not to come, just turn up and ...
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ECB & MCC Stamping on Bad Behaviour
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ECB and MCC announce plans to stamp out bad behaviour in junior cricket
ECB and MCC today announced a new joint initiative – ‘Play Hard, Play Fair and Stay in the Game’ aimed at improving standards of behaviour in junior cricket.
The initiative, which is also supported by PCA, ESCA and the HMC Schools, has been devised to help educate youngsters about the challenges they may face as players or as captains and promote a wider acceptance and understanding of the ‘Spirit of Cricket.’
Drawn...
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FIRST AID COURSE - 26th July
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The IWCB are running a First Aid course at Newclose CCG on the 26th July, 6 - 9pm, £20 per person. The course will be based around basic first aid and CPR and be run by trainers from St John's Ambulance. All attendees will get a certificate for attending the course.
If you need to book a place on the course please email Stuart at stuart.chatfield@ecb.co.uk to book your place.
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TON FOR CHATFIELD
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A sparkling century from Freddie Chatfield helped the Island's Under 13 team to a 93 run victory at Newclose on Sunday against a strong Aldro School side. Aldro won the toss and put the Island in to bat in overcast conditions. An early breakthrough with the score on just 5 seemed to justify the decision to bowl but then a 60 partnership between captain Ben Duggan(20) and Chatfield put the Island in control.
When Duggan departed, Chatfield put on another three good partnerships, firstly of...
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DUGGAN CARRIES BAT FOR U13s
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The Island Under 13 side opened their season with a trip just across the water to play a strong Portsmouth Grammar School Side that included Hampshire player & former Island skipper, Jadon Buckeridge. PGS batted first in glorious sunshine and were soon in trouble when Harry Wratten bowled one of their openers with the score on 19. Buckeridge then came to the crease and he and his partner batted very competently to put on a hundred partnership. Both players reached 50 before retiring and it w...
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National Survey
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Help us save you money!!
The Sport and Recreation Alliance is surveying sports clubs to assess their financial health (find out more about the Sport and Recreation Alliance). Completing this survey will allow us, and the Alliance (on our behalf) to campaign for reduced rates of VAT for sports clubs, lower utility rates, alcohol licensing costs, music licensing costs, drainage charges, Gift Aid, improvements to the CASC scheme, access to facilities and other important issues for clubs. Only wit...
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