27 Jul, 2010

This weekend's teams

This weekends XIs are on the Teams page. Sorry for the delay. There are a couple of spaces for Sunday. Please contact me as soon as possible if we've missed you. Thanks, Bridge.

20 Jul, 2010

Buy your WGCCC kit online

The WGCCC Kit web shop is now open.

Senior items can be found here: Senior Shop

Junior items here: Junior Shop

20 Jul, 2010

A little extra weight never goes amiss

14 Jul, 2010

Jamie Hewitt Cricket Academy and the Summer School at Welwyn Garden City

The Summer Cricket School returns to Welwyn Garden City in 2010 and this year it is being run by the Jamie Hewitt Cricket Academy.

For full details and booking information visit www.jamiehewittcricketacademy.co.uk.

13 Jul, 2010

Pictures from Beynon Mercer 20/20 - Friday 9th July

12 Jul, 2010

Minor Counties KO Semi-final at Digswell Park on 11th July

For the second time this season WGCCC has staged a Minor County match with great success. Unfortunately Herts came second in a close and very exciting contest, but the visitors, Shropshire, who were new to Digswell Park, were unstinting in their praise for the attractive ground, the playing facilities and the hospitality provided by the Club. I appreciate the effort that was required to host this match and on behalf of the County I would like to thank all those Club members who contributed to the success of the day, particularly those concerned with pitch preparation and catering.

David Beynon

President, Hertfordshire County Cricket Association

09 Jul, 2010

U10s reach Quarter Finals of Herts Junior League competition

The U10s finished as runner up in their division and have qualified for the Quarter Finals of the Herts Junior Leagues competition.

They will play Old Albanian in the Quarter Finals next week and if they win they will go forward to the Finals Day which is being hosted by Welwyn Garden City CC on Sunday 18th July.

Well done to all the players and their coach Chris Reed and to Chris' wife Fiona who manages the team.

Good luck in the Quarters.

05 Jul, 2010

2010 Tour Information

Fellow tourists,

Simon Greenall has managed to change the venue for the 2010 Tour to Cheltenham.

I know that a large number of have given in names to me to say yes - a couple of you have paid as well.

We need a definite commitment now. So can you reconfirm to myself (steve586@msn.com) and Simon (greenall02@hotmail.com) by Tuesday 6th July as the booking is only being held until end of week.

There are 3 Family rooms, 2 of which can be held for the Woolleys and the Batemans.

A sample itinerary can be downloaded here.

Steve Willis

25 May, 2010

4 out of 4 for Juniors on Super Tuesday

Congratulations to the U9s, U10s, U12s and U15s who all won their matches this evening.

The U9s overcame Sawbridgeworth at Digswell Park by 70 runs, the U10s defeated Harpenden by 18 runs on Harpenden Common, while the U12s went to Lucas Lane and beat Hitchin by 44 runs. Finally the U15s went to Pirton and secured a fine 7 wicket win.

A great effort and, as always, thanks to the coaches, managers and parents without whom, these matches would not be possible.

17 May, 2010

A message from the HCCA President

A thank you from the County Cricket Club.

Wearing my hat as County President, I would like to thank all those concerned with the staging of the match against Bedfordshire at Digswell Park on Sunday. The ground was in great condition, the pitch excellent, and the hospitality offered to our visitors could not have been bettered. A great effort by WGCCC which was highly appreciated. And Hertfordshire won !

Thanks again on behalf of the County Club.

David Beynon

17 May, 2010

Father and Son double act

Members might like to know that, at the same time as his son, Jamie, was one of six WGCCC players in the Hertfordshire side which defeated Bedfordshire at Digswell Park on Sunday, Ken Southgate made his debut for the County's Disabilities XI against Hampshire at Welwyn. Under the Captaincy of WGCCC's Richard Hill, Ken scored 42 not out and bowled impressively in another Hertfordshire victory.

David Beynon

27 Apr, 2010

Fantasy League 2010 launched

The 2010 Fantasy League is now live and ready to go. You can download your entry form here.

You will also find helpful information about the club's players before you make your selections and a set of rules and instructions.

The cost of playing is £4 per entry and forms must be in before the first league matches on Saturday 1st May to get their full points.

So act NOW....

15 Apr, 2010

Senior Registration - IMPORTANT

Only 22 players have, so far, registered to play for 2010. It is very important that you do so otherwise you may not be able to play in the 1st May league fixtures.

Anne Vine will be at Wednesday and Thursday training this week (22 April) and Thursday training next week (29 April) to receive your completed forms and payments.

Alternatively you can download the form below and fill it in, in advance.

From this season senior players are required to fill in a Registration Form so that the club can keep an up-to-date record of contact numbers and email addresses.

These forms will be available at the club prior to the season.

For those that wish to get a head start you can download the form here: Senior Registration Form.

When you have completed and signed the form please return it with your subs payment to Anne Vine.

14 Apr, 2010

Apology from The President

Thank you all for a great turn out at President’s Night.

However, I want to apologise for the absence of the advertised food - this was due to an administrative mix-up for which I take full responsibility.

I hope that the availability of snake-bite went some way to remedy the situation and I will do better next year !

Joyce says that only smoked salmon and caviar will redeem my reputation!

David Beynon

13 Apr, 2010

Junior Training

Junior Training commences outdoors this weekend with the U9s, U10s and U11s training on Sunday morning from 10am.

The U12s will be training on Monday evening from 6pm.

U13 and U14 training is on Sundays from 11am while the U15s will train on Monday evenings from 6pm.

All training takes place at the main ground, Digswell Park in Knightsfield, WGC.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Ian Watkins

12 Apr, 2010

Senior Training

1st XI training will start Wednesday, 14th April, 6.30pm.

All other XIs will commence training on Thursday, 22nd April.

30 Mar, 2010

Junior Registration

Junior Registration Evening took place on Thursday 1st April. If you couldn't make it, please contact Ian Watkins (iwatkins@mac.com) who will send the form to you.

02 Mar, 2010

Sainsbury's Active Kids 2010

Many of you will be aware of Sainsbury's Active Kids programme which involves collecting Vouchers (1 for every £10 spent at Sainsbury's) and giving them to your school or scout/guide group.

This year, Sainsbury's has extended the programme to include Clubmark accredited Sports Clubs.

Welwyn Garden City Cricket Club has registered with the scheme and is now able to get sporting equipment in return for Vouchers collected.

Therefore, if you are shopping at Sainsbury's and you are offered the Vouchers, I would urge you to accept them and give them to Ian Watkins.

All donations will be gratefully accepted no matter how small as it all adds up to new equipment for the Junior section.

01 Mar, 2010

Junior Fixtures published

The 2010 Junior Fixtures have been added to the site and can be viewed by visiting the Teams page.

31 Dec, 2009

Senior Fixtures published

The 2010 league fixtures for all XIs have been published and are now available on the site. You can view them on the Teams page.

30 Dec, 2009

News from the AGM

NEW officers were elected on and off the field at Welwyn Garden City Cricket Club’s 88th AGM.

Read more...

14 Feb, 2008

Club Statistics - 1976-2003

We have been given a copy of the 'Digswell Park Wisden' compiled by Andrew Edwards in 2003.

There's a lot of information to post, so we are doing it bit by bit and the first part of the 1st XI stats (1976-2003) have been posted.

Take a look here Statistics page

Other teams to follow soon.

When you've had a look why not discuss it on the WGCCC Forum.