Cumbria Cricket Board

WELCOME TO THE CUMBRIA CRICKET BOARD

ALL PLAYERS PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOTHING SHOP HAS REOPENED ON 7 APRIL 2011. SO PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW TO ORION TEAMWEAR SENDING ORDER FORM AND CHEQUE TO THEM.

CUMBRIA CRICKET BOARD - NEW WEBSITE

Cumbria Cricket Board are pleased to unveil their new website
www.cumbriacricket.co.uk which provides details about the the board and cricket in our region.

CUMBRIA CRICKET BOARD VISION STATEMENT, JANUARY 2009

"Opening Pathways to Cricket – from Coast to Fells, from Bay to Borders."

Cumbria Cricket Board promotes an accessible and participatory cricket community by developing opportunities, for everyone who wants to, to.....

• be encouraged to participate in some aspect or form of the game.
• develop their interest and enthusiasm for the game.
• develop their skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to their participation and ambitions within cricket.
• be motivated to learn more about the game.
• to seek to extend their enthusiasm and interest for the benefit of others and the game of cricket.
• to respect the contribution made by themselves and others to the game of cricket.

We believe that each interested person will succeed in engaging with the Cumbria Cricket Community through experiencing quality in some or all of the following.......
• opportunities to play the game of cricket as a child, young person or mature player.
• relevant coaching and education at all levels of the game.
• open, accessible, non discriminatory cricket clubs within their locality.
• cricketing partnerships between schools and cricket clubs.
• an ethos that promotes player and child welfare.
• an ethos that values, recognises and supports the contribution of volunteers and enthusiasts.
• pathways of progression for players and ex-players alike.

We demonstrate our commitment to functioning as a Cricket Board and Cricket Community by.......
• Striving for continuous improvement in all that we do.
• Working collaboratively towards shared aspirations and common goals.
• By investing time, energy, and resources in our paid and volunteer workforce.

Our working together is based on foundational values of.....
• Transparency
• Honesty
• Respect & Reliability
• Inclusion
• Fairness
• Trust

NATWEST OSCAS 2009

The NatWest OSCAs (Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards) are aimed at recognising those volunteers who give so much of their time to the game of cricket – without these individuals the game would not survive.

A nomination form is available to download here.

UTILITY BILL ADVICE FOR CLUBS

Over recent months CCPR has been increasingly busy combating the ever-increasing tide of regulatory burdens and costs facing sports clubs. An update on the current situation together with key advice for clubs on handling these issues is available here.

FUNDING UPDATE MARCH 2009

An update by Bob Simpson on a number of funding opportunities can be viewed here.

FACE GUARDS FOR JUNIOR WICKET KEEPERS

Please take note of this extract from the minutes of the Recreational Meeting at Lords in December.

"Some safe-guarding changes had been made in that the use of face-protectors as an alternative to helmets for young wicketkeepers had been approved and the option of not wearing helmets/face-protectors with parental consent had been removed."

Leagues and Junior Leagues need to be aware of the decision to allow face guards for young wicket keepers. Some Leagues may have to change their rules to allow them to comply.

CCB FACILITIES STRATEGY 2009

The Cumbria Cricket Board Facilities Strategy 2008-2013 is available here.

The strategy has provided Cumbria with a clear focus for future facility development, especially relating to our focus clubs and indoor centres.

NEW MANAGED MIGRATION SYSTEM

As you maybe aware, under the changes to the UK immigration system, cricket clubs wishing to have overseas players and coaches will now need to obtain a 'sponsor licence' in order to bring over players and coaches from outside the EU into this country to work, and this licence is obtained from the UK
Borders Agency.

As part of that application process the clubs will need to obtain a Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) from ECB both for their licence and for each individual that they wish to bring into the country. Following UKBA's approval of ECB's GBE requirement process we are now in a position to release the information relating to these GBEs to the Non First Class Game.

I attach (see links below) the final GBE requirement document, which will also be published on the ECB website (www.ecb.co.uk/managedmigration). At the end of this
document you will find several application forms, named Annexes A to G. The GBE document also includes the requirements for sponsors and migrants for First Class Cricket. However, for clarification Non First Class Cricket
will be operating under Tier 5 of the new immigration system and will need to use the following forms:

Annex B - to apply for Governing Body Endorsement for your sponsor licence
Annex E - to apply for Governing Body Endorsement for each player-coach you wish to sponsor
Annex F - to apply for Governing Body Endorsement for each coach you wish to sponsor
Annex G - to evidence applications where appropriate

Under UKBA guidance, we need to ensure that we maintain a complete paper trail for these endorsements. It may be important for your sponsor licence that the name of the organisation on the GBE exactly matches the name of
the legal entity through which you are applying to UKBA for a licence.

Please note applications for GBEs for clubs will be processed by the ECB from Monday 24 November 2008 and for migrants (player-coaches and coaches)
from Monday 5 January 2009.

In case you have any concerns about applying through the new UKBA system, we have also attached a basic guide on the process to ensure you are aware of the different stages involved.

Thank you

Alison Faiers : Ethics & Compliance Manager
England and Wales Cricket Board : Lord's Cricket Ground, London, NW8 8QZ

Basic guide to acquiring a sponsor licence here

Overview of new points based immigration system here

2009 SEASON

COUNTY FIXTURES 2009

Minor Counties Championship - Eastern Division

Cumberland v Hertfordshire at Sedbergh - Jun 7-9, 2009
Cambridgeshire v Cumberland at March - Jun 21-23, 2009
Cumberland v Staffordshire at Barrow-in-Furness - Jul 5-7, 2009
Northumberland v Cumberland at Jesmond - Jul 26-28, 2009
Cumberland v Lincolnshire at Carlisle - Aug 9-11, 2009
Bedfordshire v Cumberland at Dunstable - Aug 23-25, 2009

MCCA Trophy - Group 1

Cumberland v Cheshire at Kendal - Apr 26, 2009
Oxfordshire v Cumberland at Challow & Childrey - May 3, 2009
Cumberland v Shropshire at Ernest Valentine Ground, Workington - May 10, 2009
Bedfordshire v Cumberland at Bedford - May 17, 2009

KIDS/JUNIOR & SCHOOLS CRICKET

A provisional list of Junior County Fixtures is available here

Navigate here for results from previous seasons

Find out more about Junior Cricket in Cumbria here

2008 SEASON ARCHIVE

NATWEST OSCAS 2008

The process for nominating volunteers for the NatWest OSCAs changed in 2008. Each county was responsible for their own nominations.

There were 7 categories from which to make nominations, these being:-

1. Young Volunteer - Volunteer under the age of 21 as at October 2 2008
2. Another Way - Volunteer who has overcome adversity in the development of the game by thinking outside the boundary
3. Behind The Scenes - Someone invisible who your club couldn’t do without!
4. Building Partnerships - Created sustainable partnerships with schools, voluntary organisations, other sports and/or the local community
5. NatWest CricketForce - Volunteer or group of volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution to the 2008 event
6. Leagues and Boards - Dedication with results is what we are looking for here! This can be an individual or group
7. Lifetime Achiever - We are looking for an individual who has made an outstanding difference to cricket for a sustained period

CCB's Malcolm Wood (Centre) with a number of this years Cumbrian OSCAs winners

2008 REGULATIONS

The 2008 Non First Class regulations and playing conditions have now been sent to County Boards and have been posted on the ECB website here

Main Changes are :-

1) The Model Disciplinary and Hearing Guidelines issued in 2000 have been revised. A copy of the changes is attached.
2) For Boys County Age Group ONLY…U13 and U14 County Cup 25 yard semi circles have been introduced on a trial basis.
3) Restriction of the placement of fielders is now in place in all Competitions.
4) Cockspur Cup – If a player is registered for a Premier League Club then he can only play for that club in the Cockspur Cup.
5) Men’s and Women’s Generic Rules have been merged to provide consistency, reduce the size and improve navigation.
6) The Discipline Regulations and Guidelines are conveniently positioned at the back of the book.

CSCA REPORTS 2008

Bill Barringtons Cumbria Schools Cricket Association report on the 2008 season for the Under 14s can be viewed here

CSCA TOUR POLICY & CONSENT FORM 2008

Cumbria Schools Cricket Association/Cumbria Cricket Board Policy for away games & events of more than one day’s duration including tours.
Download here

Cumbria Schools Cricket Association/Cumbria Cricket Board Parent / Guardian Consent Form for Tours. Download here

CUMBRIA CRICKET LINKS

Westmorland Cricket League
Northern Cricket League
Eden Valley League
Cumbria League
West Allerdale & Copeland
Cumbria Junior Cricket League

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