2011 West Schools Cup

Posted on March 29, 2011 by The third man

West Development Manager Iain Stewart has announced the draws for both the West Schools Cup and the ‘Emerging Cup’, the latter an eight-a-side competition aimed at state schools only and which has teams as far apart as Rothesay Academy and Langholm Academy. Both competitions are for students in S1-3, and girls in S4 are also eligible…

The Emerging Schools Cup (West Section) draw is: Belmont Academy v St Ninians, the winner of which then plays the winner of Airdie Academy and Eastwood High; Langholm Academy v Dumfries High; Doon Academy v Hillhead High School; and Greendwood Academy v Rothesay Academy. The winning school progresses to the National Finals Day in Perth on Wednesday June 15.

More on the rules for the Emerging Schools Cup.. Read more »

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Scottish Junior Cup Draws

Posted on March 22, 2011 by The third man

The draws have been made for the Scottish Club Junior Cups for 2011

ECB U13 National Club Championship 2011 draw

Nat West U15 National Club Championship 2011 draw

Cricket Scotland U18 National Club Championship 2011 draw

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Successful local Level 1 course

Posted on March 21, 2011 by The third man

The UKCC Level 1 Cricket Coaches Course, specifically targeted for the Dumfries and Galloway region, was successfully delivered through Cricket Scotland over two weekends in March at the David Keswick Centre in Dumfries. That had attendees from around the region and from local clubs with eighteen students of varying ages completing the course.

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Scotland’s cricket development programme best in the world

Posted on March 1, 2011 by The third man

Cricket Scotland has taken the top global prize of the Pepsi ICC Development Programme Awards 2010, with what was judged to be the ‘Best Overall Cricket Development Programme’.

The award by the International Cricket Council follows the previous accolade given to Scottish cricket as the European regional winners, which was announced in January.

The winning citation said that Scotland’s cricket infrastructure achieved a significant amount in 2010 throughout all aspects of the game – in junior cricket, women’s cricket, in new strategies and the creation of new pathways.

Steve Paige (left), Head of Community Development for Cricket Scotland, said: “To win the European award was a tremendous endorsement of what we have been striving to achieve over the past few years. Now to be acclaimed as the best cricket development programme in the world is a fantastic feather in Scotland’s cap.

“As ever, this is not simply about the work of our excellent team of professional development officers. There is also an army of volunteers and coaches who play their important part in developing cricket at grassroots level.

Stay Focused - Bermuda - photographer Fiona Holmes

“In 2010, we saw some fantastic achievements within our community programmes: 468 schools competed in our schools cups; we had 56 primary schools festivals; we educated more than 300 teachers in introductory programmes; 110 umpires attended introductory courses, with 58 taking Level 1 exams; we delivered courses to 134 PE students; and now we have over 450 active UKCC coaches.

“And our development team around the country have been doing a splendid job in growing the game and ensuring we have sustainable structures in the clubs, so they can support all the children and adults that want to play the game.” Read more »

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Canonbie Cricket in February

Posted on February 16, 2011 by The third man

Chris Stewart, the DG Community Cricket Coach, has been delivering after-school cricket sessions at Cannonbie Primary School over February with a four week block of sessions.

The post of local community coach is part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community, Dumfries and Galloway Leader 2007-2013 programme and is also supported by Cricket Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Leisure and Sport department, and local cricket clubs.

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ICC Introduction to Cricket at Castle Douglas High

Posted on February 3, 2011 by The third man

As part of the curriculum CSLA (Community Sports Leadership Award), Chris Stewart, the D&G Community Cricket Coach will be delivering an ICC Introduction to Cricket Course to students at Castle Douglas High School starting this month consisting of 6 weeks of 1.5 hour sessions.

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West Level 2 Course in November

Posted on February 2, 2011 by The third man

Dates for a West UKCC Level 2 coaching course which takes place in November are provided below.

West Level 2
Greenwood Academy – School Road, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA11 4HL

Dates Activity Times
Saturday 12 November 2011 Modules 1 & 2 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 13 November 2011 Modules 3 & 4 10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 26 November 2011 Modules 5 & 6 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 27 November 2011 Modules 7 & 8 10.00am – 5.00pm

Closing Date for Applications – Friday 28 October 2011

Assessment day (after 10 hours of documented coaching): Provisionally, April 2012.

Price: £225 Book online at the Cricket Scotland Shop.

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2011 Langholm Indoor Cricket League

Posted on February 2, 2011 by The third man

The Langholm Indoor Junior Cricket League, supported by Langholm CC and the D&G Community Cricket Coach, resumes this month at the Eskdale Sports Centre.

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Stewartry Primary Cricket in January

Posted on January 31, 2011 by The third man

Chris Stewart, the DG Community Cricket Coach, has been involved in the Stewartry area over January with four week blocks of cricket in-curriculum sessions delivered to Primary Schools at Borgue, Twynholm and Auchencairn.

The post of local community coach is part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community, Dumfries and Galloway Leader 2007-2013 programme and is also supported by Cricket Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Leisure and Sport department, and local cricket clubs.

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2011 Winter Training for D&G U13s/U15s

Posted on January 15, 2011 by The third man

The  winter training sessions for the D&G U13 and U15 squads are as follows.

Dumfries and Galloway U13 squad training

Date Venue Time
22/1/11 Dalbeattie Sports Centre 1 – 3pm
02/2/11 Dalbeattie Sports Centre 7 – 8pm
05/2/11 Dalbeattie Sports Centre 1 – 3pm
16/2/11 Dalbeattie Sports Centre 7 – 8pm
19/2/11 Dalbeattie Sports Centre 1 – 3pm
02/3/11 Dalbeattie Sports Centre 7 – 8pm

Dumfries and Galloway U15 squad training

Date Venue Time
26/1/11 Dalbeattie Sports Centre 7 – 8pm
29/1/11 Dalbeattie Sports Centre 1 – 3pm
09/2/11 Dalbeattie Sports Centre 7 – 8pm
12/2/11 Dalbeattie Sports Centre 1 – 3pm
23/2/11 Dalbeattie Sports Centre 7 – 8pm
26/2/11 Dalbeattie Sports Centre   1 – 3pm

There is a charge of £1 per session. Contact Chris Stewart, the DG Community Cricket Coach for any further details on Chris.Stewart@dumgal.gov.uk or call 07891 370618.

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Clinics for Coaches

Posted on January 15, 2011 by The third man

West Development Manager, Iain Stewart has asked that the dates of upcoming coaching clinics taking place in Glasgow are highlighted.

Iain says “These are a good opportunity for coaches to upskill and get new ideas ahead of a new season. There is a cost of £5 per session, but if coaches book themselves on to the first two they get to attend the third session free.”

Sessions will be taken by Steve Knox and Gordon Drummond (Thu 3rd Feb – Batting), Andy Tennant and Craig Wright (Thu 10th Feb -Bowling) and

Fielding/Wicketkeeping/Conditioning
Tony Judd and Simon Smith
Wednesday 2nd March 6.30pm-8.45pm
at Hamilton College, Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0AY
Cost £5

Any booking and questions can be directed to Iain (07825-172346, Email: IainStewart@cricketscotland) and there is more information on the clinic flyer January 2011 West Coaching Clinics.

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Cricket for young Sports Leaders at Castle Douglas High

Posted on January 14, 2011 by The third man

Cricket is on the curriculum of the Community Sports Leader Award (CSLA) programme at Castle Douglas High School this term.

Chris Stewart, the D&G Community Coach, is delivering a ICC Introduction to Cricket course to students over a six week period with the course commencing on February the 7th.

The Community Sports Leader Award is a nationally recognised qualification enabling people over 16 to assist in sporting and recreational activities throughout the community.

The Community Sports Leader Award (CSLA) is offered to students as part of their PE options programme. This enables them to gain a nationally recognized award which may allow them to assist in youth clubs, sports clubs and other such organizations.

The post of local community coach is part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community, Dumfries and Galloway Leader 2007-2013 programme and is also supported by Cricket Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Leisure and Sport department, and local cricket clubs.

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Local Level 1 Course in March

Posted on January 1, 2011 by The third man

A  Level 1 Coaches Course in Dumfries and Galloway takes place this March at the David Keswick Centre. The course is delivered through Cricket Scotland and more details about the nature of the course can be found here on the Cricket Scotland website.

Please contact Ben Fox at Cricket Scotland (benfox@cricketscotland.com)  for further details. Bookings can be made online through the Cricket Scotland Shop.

Information  is also available from your local club or through the D&G Community Coach, Chris Stewart (Chris.Stewart@dumgal.gov.uk, M 07891 370618)

Coaching Assistant (UKCC Level 1)
Cost of Coaching Assistant Course: £125.00*
*Cost excludes pre-requisite courses on Day One [if required]
First Aid, Chid Protection Courses each cost £25

Course Code – CS/2011/UKCC1/02
Venue: DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY – David Keswick Centre, DG1 1PX
Course Dates are as follows:

Dates            Activity Times
Saturday 05 March First Aid & Child Protection 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 06 March Modules 1 and 2 10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 19 March Modules 3 and 4 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 20 March Assessment 10.00am – 5.00pm
Closing Date for Applications – Friday 18 February 2011

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New Development Plan for 2011 and beyond

Posted on December 3, 2010 by The third man

Dumfries & Galloway launches its development strategy for next 3 years……..

Dumfries & Galloway Area Cricket Development Group, one of five across Cricket Scotland’s west region has launched its new development plan for the next three years. The plan will come into effect from January 2011 and last until the end of September, to link in with the national Community Cricket Strategy ‘All together Better’launched by Cricket Scotland on November 1st this year.

The content of the plan was identified by the development group, which is made up of the local clubs. The document was drawn up by Cricket Scotland West regional manager Iain Stewart. D&G Council sports development had input through Target Sports Officer Mark Adams who sits on the group as the link between cricket and the local authority.

Key to the plan will be Cricket Scotland D&G Community Coach Chris Stewart whose post as the local community coach is part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community, Dumfries and Galloway Leader 2007-2013 programme.

It is intended that the plan will give the group an additional focus and put an impetus on actioning initiatives in agreed realistic timeframes and it is available to be downloaded here -

D&G Cricket Development Group: Development Plan – January 2011 to Sep 30th 2013.

Secretary of the group Hugh Farries said of the plan: ”It is a positive step to see the development of cricket in the region planned and scoped out for the next three years”.

The plan will be reviewed quarterly at development group meetings.

Dates for review in 2011:
Last week of March, Last week of June, Mid Sept, Late Nov/early Dec 2011.

The regional plan links in with Cricket Scotland national strategy, the details of which can be read here - Cricket Scotland “All Together Better”.

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Courses for Umpires in the West

Posted on December 2, 2010 by The third man

The 2011 Glasgow Training Course will start on Thursday 20th January at Titwood, running from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The course will end on Thursday 17 March.

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