CHESHIRE CLUBS CRICKET COMMITTEE
Minutes of the Planning Meeting of the Executive of the Cheshire Clubs Cricket Committee held on Monday 26th September 2011 at Hale Barns C.C.
Present : D.Humpage (in the Chair), J.L.Petch (Secretary), I.Bishop
(Cheshire Umpires & Scorers Association), P.Davies (M.B.Cheshire Cricket League), M.Woollard( C.C.B Club Development Manager), J.Rafferty (Cheshire Cricket Alliance), J.Bygate ( Ches. County C.C.) N.James(C.A.G), R.Cunningham ( West Region Rep), B.Birtles ( M.B.C.C.L) : Total (10)
Apologies : J.Elliott ( Treasurer), B.Bishop (Website), I.Greensmith(Cheshire Umpires & Scorers Association), M.Hasprey (East Region Rep), D.Totty( Cheshire Womens` Cricket League) S.McCann ( C.W.C.C.): Total (6 ).
1. CHAIRMAN`S WELCOME :
The Chairman welcomed Brian Birtles, Secretary of the Meller Braggins Cheshire Cricket League who was attending for the first time and thanked Hale Barns for the use of their facilities.
2. MINUTES
The Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 4th July 2011 were signed as a correct record. There was an amendment to para 3.7 of the minutes to add
“ Division One of”. The sentence now reads :
“All clubs in Division One of the MBCCL must have Clubmark by 2012.”
Any other matters arising would be considered under the sections & paragraphs below
3.ACTION LIST 2011
Based on the 2010-2014 Development Plan, copies of the Action List 2011 had been previously circulated. Discussion related to the progress since the July 2011 meeting on the 10 AIMS within the Development Plan and the 26 Actions listed.
Improve Status of Cricket in the Community
1. & .2 Club membership may be affected by other adult participation in cricket.
There is a need to promote Midweek and T20 Leagues, O.40`s Competitions and clubs using the Fixture Pool – publicise via Development Forums & League Newsletters.
3. & 4 28 clubs due to re –accredit during 2011 – 8 to date : Total 92 plus possibly Woodley and Norbury.
5. No relevant issues on re-accreditation of focus clubs
6. Once again focus clubs have responded to requests to host representative cricket.
7. No relevant issues on encouragement of clubs to be focus clubs
8. C.W.C.L has a reduced no. of adults but this is camouflaged by junior participation. U.15`s have not been successful because of cry offs before matches. The “7 year cycle” of players suggests that players are leaving the game at a younger age. The C.W.C.L are to review length of matches and points structures.
9. C.C.W.C has requested £1000.00 via the C.C.B
Development of Club Resources
10. No. of CASC clubs remains at 62
11. The definition of “meaningful” development plans requires true development e.g links between Clubs and schools
12. & 13. Reduction in the no.of meetings of district forums but some disappointing turn outs. Attempts to involve wider audience on specific issues e.g Future of cricket (some interesting discussions ) and machinery grants etc.
14. The “ Sources of Grant Aid” Booklet was published in 2010. The aim is to review and update in 2013 subject to Steve Wright`s availability.
Development of Club Facilities
15. The C.A.G were involved in little activity during the season. Level “B” course held at Toft C.C. An Intermediate /Advanced course to be held in October. All PQS assessments now completed. In general PQS had shown that clubs did not have any serious problems.
ECB hold a balance of £800.00 for PQS for the CCCL. It had previously been agreed that this balance may be used by MBCCL for their own clubs. The cost of each report is £400.00 i.e benefiting 2 clubs.
BB on behalf of MBCCL enquired if more than 2 clubs could benefit if the clubs themselves and/or MBCCL gave a contribution. Accordingly MBCCL were asked to decide how many of their clubs could benefit from PQS and to identify who they were. If more than 2 clubs were chosen then CCCC would also consider whether to make a contribution to the overall cost .
16. The Facilities Prioritisation Panel were to meet early in the New Year.
17. There had been no reported problems with ground inspections
18. Grant funding considered for Lymm O.P, Haslington, Winnington park, Macclesfield, Middlewich, Bunbury. ECB Small grants scheme for Macclesfield, Bowdon Vale, Broadbottom, Disley, Woodford, Wallasey, & SSP.
Senior Recreational Cricket
19. The C.C.B had decided not to produce the CCC Review in 2012. The Cheshire County Club and Cheshire Youth Cricket may produce their own Handbooks. In lieu of the CCCC Annual Report it was thought desirable to draft a Report for the website to include a reference to Cheshire affiliated clubs and where they finished in the 2011 League Tables.
Structured cricket for the Disabled
20. Cheshire Disabled Handball team lost to Lancashire in the final
Disabled cricket offers an important service to special schools
21. Structured System of Womens` Cricket
The C.W.C.L are developing plans to restructure the League to address the gap between those clubs that are able to play 40 Over cricket and those that need support to get them into that position. Such plans require approval from their membership.
22. Provision of Coaches for SRC
The numbers were increasing providing a bonus for clubs. The Coaches Association were trying to increase the number of qualified coaches via the Development Groups.
23. Provision of Umpires & Scorers for SRC
Level One Umpires Courses at Hale Barns commencing on 11/10 /11 & at Oakmere on 10/01/12 had been well publicised. 18 had confirmed for the Autumn course. An ECBACO Level One Scorers Course was being arranged for the New Year. The 2 hour “Umpiring / Scoring for the Terrified” was also being organised for clubs and for schools. A successful pilot course had been held at Bramhall H.S.
Computerised scoring would become compulsory for Premier Leagues in due course. NatWest had introduced a CricScore App designed to make scoring fun and easy. Unfortunately this technology cannot be linked to a laptop.
24.Child Welfare Policy
In the absence of AM there were no issues to discuss.
25. Club Administration/Volunteers
This is still a developing scheme. MW is visiting one club per week. Clubs being encouraged to integrate younger members on senior committees.
26. Development Plan
The D.P had been updated in 2010 for a 5 year term. The Action Plan for 2011 would be monitored during the remainder of 2011 and early 2012
5. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a. The C.C.A had accepted 4 new clubs (Mellor, Chester Asians, Tranmere Victoria, & Port Sunlight) comprising of 7 additional teams. The League Secretary was considering the structure of the Allliance.
b. Wilmslow Wayfarers were considering developing a second ground at their headquarters and looking to form a 3rd XI
c. Ashley were looking into a second ground for Saturdays possibly at Rostherne.
d. Heaton Mersey Village had cancelled 1st XI matches but had played 2nd XI matches .
e. There was no news of Sale Moor who may be demerging from Brooklands.
f. Woodford C.C. had suffered a theft of £800.00 of ground machinery. It was agreed to make an award of £100.00 (the max. amount ) under the C.C.C.C. Small Grant scheme.
g. There was one set of stumps which were due to Burton. MW has a set at Moss Farm that had been delivered to Great Budworth.
6. NEXT MEETING
The Executive Committee would meet on Monday 31st October 2011 at Hale Barns C.C. at 8.00 p.m.
The Chairman thanked those in attendance and closed the meeting at 9.30 p.m.
