Natwest Financial Club Guide
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Please find attached the ECB's & Natwest new finance guide, designed to assist all affiliated cricket clubs.
It is designed to be up dated each year, so will be a useful guide to running your clubs finances
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Speak Up Against Surface Water Charges
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The ECB have been directly fighting a major campaign against unfair surface water charges, particularly for those clubs in Cornwall as certain Water Utility Companies targeted sports clubs in an apparent attempt to set a precedent.
Whilst the ECBs campaign was largely successful (and the support from some South Western counties in particular was vital in achieving this). Boards and Clubs now have the opportunity to influence legislation through a consultation exercise being conducted by DEF...
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Cash Back incentive for clubs
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The final step on the road to Lord’s
is nearly here. Get a group of your team
mates and friends together for a great
day out and we will give your Club up to
50% cashback on your tickets
The south-coast rivals, Hampshire and Sussex,
met at Lord’s in 2009 for the county showpiece final.
This season’s new 40 over final promises to be
another spectacular event as the counties compete
to make it to the Home of Cricket in September.
Get a group together from your Club and not only
wi...
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NatWest CricketForce Fundraiser
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Thank you for helping make NatWest CricketForce 2010 a huge success and another record breaking year. Through the hard work of County Boards and the wider club network, NatWest CricketForce is now the largest volunteer initiative in British sport with 85,000 volunteers taking part. An estimated £35m of volunteer time, discounted products, consultancy fees and professional services were invested into the 1,642 clubs who took part.
To further help recreational cricket clubs in their que...
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ISLAND CUT NEW FOREST DOWN TO SIZE
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The Isle of Wight over50 cricket team travelled to New Milton to play a New Forest over50 Xl on Wednesday 7th July.
In cool, overcast conditions the Island captain Mike Watson won the toss and elected to bat . In their allotted 40 overs the Island compiled an excellent 267-4 with superb contributions from T. Mew (102) and N. Morey (111 not out) and a cameo 30 not out from C.Wade
In reply the New Forest , chasing nearly 7 an over, set off positively with notable innings from R Wilkins (90...
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HOWZAT! HARWOODS RENAULT BOWLS OVER THE ISLAND’S CRICKET FANS!
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Cricket fans won’t be stumped as local Renault dealer Harwoods has found a new way to support the island’s thriving sporting community.
The dealership in Wootton already sponsors the senior Isle of Wight Cricket leagues, and has now put its name on the actual cricket stumps.
Harwoods Renault Sales Director, Paul Hunt, said: “We are all big cricket fans at Harwoods and are always looking for ways of supporting the local league. We thought it would be a good idea to help out with one of th...
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Summer Coaching Programme
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Are you aged between 9-11 and want to play cricket? If yes, then get booked onto one of the three 10 week cricket coaching courses starting in August.
The Isle of Wight Cricket Board with support from Sports Unlimited are running three 10 week coaching camps, details below.
- Cowes High School Sports Hall: 9.30 - 11am. 28th August for 10 weeks.
- Sandown High School Sports Hall: 10 - 11.30am. 28th August for 10 weeks
- Carisbrooke High School Sports Hall: 12noon - 1.30pm. 28th August ...
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Sucsess for Isle of Wight U15
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On the hottest day of the year the IWCB U15 team played Oxfordshire in the ECB County Cup.
The Island won the toss and put Oxfordshire into bat first. Gary Cooper and Mark Millwood opened the bowling and restricted the opening partnership to 15 runs off the first 11 overs.
K Thompson came on to bowl his spell of 9 overs in the 20th over and pick up 4 wickets, supported by some brilliant catching from Barney Tyler in slip and Oliver Thompson in the outfield. A very good fielding performan...
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Non Focus Club Survey
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As part of the ECB ongoing research into club cricket and to help shape the new ECB's club strategy, The ECB are currently undertaking research with non focus clubs.
They have a BT secondee coordinating this called Michele Daniel who is contacting many non focus clubs direct by telephone.
They have also put the research survey on line (see link below) which you can view complete if a non focus clubs.
All clubs completing the survey will be put into a prize draw for a mobile net ...
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My Own Tutor Link up with Island Cricket
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We are delighted to announce a sponsorship deal with the learning support company My Own Tutor. Education is a subject which is never far away from the news, and Isle of Wight Cricket Board believes very strongly in encouraging children in their schoolwork as well as in progressing in cricket through the work we do with clubs, schools and county squads throughout the county.
My Own Tutor provides tutoring in English and Maths for children between 5 and 16 at a very affordable price for the w...
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Summer Prize Draw
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The prize list for the Summer Draw is increasing week by week, below is a list of prizes and who has donated the prize. A massive thank you to those who have generously donated to the prize list.
Tickets can be purchased from the following clubs, Newport CC, Northwood CC, Ryde Cavaliers CC, CHOSB CC, Freshwater CC and GKN CC.
- Golf for 4 at Newport GC - Newport Golf Club
- Gunn & Moore Cricket Bag - IDML
- Hampshire Signed Shirt 2010 Squad - Hampshire CCC
- 4 Tickets to ...
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Gloucestershire - Cricket Development Officer Position
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Gloucestershire Cricket Board are adding to its development team , by advertising for a further Cricket Development Officer to over see the development of clubs and schools.
If you would like to find out more about the above position you will find a Job Description and Advert attached below, which have details of the application process
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Wicket Keeping Coaching
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The IWCB in conjunction with the Isle of Wight Coaches Association (IWCA) are offering all Island wicket keepers the chance to receive some expert coaching from Mervyn Jones & Mark Whyte, one of the leading wicket keepers in the Southern Electric Premier Leagues.
The sessions are open to both senior and colt wicket keepers
Time: 6-7.30pm
Venue: Newclose CCG
Cost: £5 (payment on the night)
Dates: June 29th Only
To book please contact Stuart Chatfield on Stuart.Chatfield@...
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Stolen Sightscreen
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A club in Essex has had a sightscreen stolen.
If anyone is offered or has purchased a sightscreen since Saturday 23rd May they may like to investigate the source of the sightscreen and if you have any concerns please contact Dean Barwick, Dean.Barwick@marsh.com
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The Brian Gardener Grassroots Isle of Wight Cricket Fund - Club Fundraising Opportunity
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Brian Gardener has set up and is running with the Hampshire and IOW Community Foundation the “Brian Gardener Grassroots Isle of Wight Cricket Fund”.
Brian have already donated £20,000 into this fund which under a government arrangement which expires at the end of March 2011, this donation qualifies for extra Gift Aid of 28% and the whole amount is then doubled by the government. The Fund now stands at £51,200 and was registered, set up and invested on 1st April 2010.
Brian’...
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Volvo Eco Challenge
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The Volvo Eco Challenge has been rewarding sailing clubs for the past three years for eco projects at their clubs. Now Volvo Car UK is inviting clubs from all sports to apply for these grants.
• Best overall project prize £5,000
• 9 awards of £1000
• Additional funding will be available for Highly Commended projects
Television personality Chris Packham is the Volvo Eco Challenge Ambassador.
Chris, TV presenter, author and wildlife photographer, works with the Volvo Eco Chall...
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Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Cricket - Coaching Assistant
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The Isle of Wight Cricket Board are looking to run a Level 1 Coaching Course through out June.
Venue: Newclose CCG
Time: 6-9pm
Dates: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th June & 5th July
Prerequisites: First Aid, Good Practice Child Protection & Verified CRB
Cost: £130 pp
The course is aimed at beginner coaches who will be able to ‘assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision’. This role may include running warm ups, cool down...
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Betapak Supporting Island Cricket
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Betapak are offering to bring their “one-stop-shop” philosophy to the Islands cricket clubs, to save our clubs time and money.
Betapak stock a huge range of general and specialist products which includes Stationery, Packaging, Paper (Napkins, Toilet rolls, Hand towels), Cleaning and Janitorial, Office Furniture (New and Second-hand), Café furniture, Catering Disposables, Catering durables, Catering Equipment, Light bulbs, First Aid, Retail Sundries, Cleaning Materials, Bespoke printin...
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Harwoods Renault League week 3
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Newport went to the top of the league with a comprehensive 10 wicket defeat of Ventnor III at Steephill. The home side scored 158 for 8 but this total was surpassed by the Newport openers Stuart Gurney 47 not out and T Dye 75 not out in 22 overs. For Newport Ashley Brett took 3 for 20.
Defending Champions Northwood suffered a surprise 5 wicket home defeat to Cowes. Hugh Calloway scored his second not out hundred in 3 innings with 105 as Cowes pulled off the shock win. N Heelan 54 and D Neal 6...
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View from the Middle
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Please find below a link to the latest edition of View from the Middle - providing you with an update on the ECBs key developments during the first quarter of 2010.
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Women's International Poster
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England Ladies are playing a number of International Games over the Summer. One of the games is just across the water at the Rose Bowl where England will be taking on New Zealand in a 20/20 game on the 1st July starting at 3.10pm.
The game will be followed by a Hampshire 20/20 game against Glamorgan Dragons.
Visit www.rosebowlplc.com for ticketing information
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2010 County & Newclose Fixture Cards
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Please find a copy of the latest Isle of Wight County Fixture Card and the Newclose CCG Fixture Card attached,
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The Nestle 'Get Set Go Free Promotion'
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The Nestle 'Get Set Go Free Promotion' has the potential to bring new members to your club.
This promotion is aimed to fit in with programmes currently running at your club. You are not expected to put on extra classes. The Aim is to filter new members into your club as long as the initial session is free.
Potential new members would see your details on www.nestle.co.uk offering a free Cricket session. They would then contact you to check if there is availability and if so t...
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Newclose County Cricket Ground – Pre Season Dinner
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Newclose will be holding its 2010 pre-season dinner on Friday 30th April. Former England and Warwickshire opening bowler, Gladstone Small, has agreed to be our guest speaker for the evening.
Tickets are available at the following prices:
Table of ten £320 including vat
Individual Tickets £35 per head including vat
The evening will commence at 7.00pm for 7.30pm with Gladstone speaking after the meal, at approximately 10.00pm.
Funds from...
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Clubs Meeting
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The clubs meeting on the 13th April at Newclose will be where clubs can collect their 2010 Handbooks and balls for the 2010 season.
Clubs Meeting
Date 13th April 2010
Venue: Newclose CCG
Time: 7pm
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ECB STATEMENT ON LISTED EVENTS
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On 19 March 2009 the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) submitted its response to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s consultation document on the Review of Free-to-Air Listed Events following the report of an Advisory Panel that the Ashes should be listed for free-to-air television and all other cricket removed from the B list that covers terrestrial highlights.
In recent weeks the ECB has been contacted from bodies across the sport, including First Class Counties, County Board...
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Tax rebates for CASCs – Act now
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Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) that receive donations with nothing given in return can get tax rebates for the last 6 years provided they were registered when the donation was received.
They must however make a claim before 31st March 2010 since after that date they can only go back 4 years. One of the benefits of being a CASC is that Gift Aid is available so that a donation of £10.00 can result in a tax refund of £2.82: cricket clubs have often overlooked this but now is...
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JustGiving for Sports Clubs
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JustGiving have teamed up with Sport England and the CCPR to bring our service to Community Amateur Sports Clubs, also known as CASCs for free!
How can JustGiving help your club?
· You can raise money more easily, quickly and efficiently.
· We make claiming Gift Aid easy, as we do all the administration for you.
· HMRC have estimated that only 10% of CASCs are utilising their ability to claim Gift Aid!
· Our payments are weekly, so you know when they are comin...
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Isle of Wight Coaches Association AGM Notice
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The Isle of Wight Coaches Association is holding its AGM meeting on the 25th March at Newclose County Cricket Ground.
All coaches are welcome to attend the meeting which starts at 7pm.
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London 2012 - Island Open Weekend 2010
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To celebrate London 2012, each year in the build up to the games the Olympic Organisers host an annual UK-wide celebration counting down to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
‘Open Weekend 2010’ will take place on 23 - 25 July, as we start the countdown to two years to go to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Open Weekend 2010 hopes to inspire others to get involved in sport, art and culture across the UK. This year London2012 are asking for organisations (including sports club...
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