Dunfermline Cricket Club

Colts Training

Youth Section Season 2007

Player Development

The club is the base of a pyramid system leading possibly to national selection.
From Under 11 age group onwards players are nominated for coaching with the Fife Junior Cricket Association. Those showing ability are then nominated for coaching with the Central District squad. There are a series of trial matches which give players an opportunity to shine. Central District competes with East, West, North and South Districts. The next step is to National selection.
Fife JCA organises squads at Under 11, Under 13 and Under 15 levels.

Under 10’s

This is designed for Boys and girls born after 1.9.97. Kwik Cricket is an introduction to cricket. It is using a soft ball and plastic bats and wickets. The boys and girls will probably have been exposed to Kwik Cricket during Primary School visits. A schools tournament is held at McKane Park in early June.
Fife JCA holds 4 tournaments per season with clubs from Fife invited.
There are also Invitational Tournaments run by various clubs throughout Scotland. Each match lasts 16 overs. Players bat for 2 overs. 5 runs are lost for every wicket lost. Some players may progress very quickly to Inter Cricket and hard ball forms of the game.

Under 11’s

This is designed for boys and girls born after 1.9.96
Inter Cricket is a step up from Kwik Cricket. Although still a soft ball it has a longer wicket and the matches last longer. This year, some clubs will be trying to play several hard ball matches for Under 11s. There are always players who progress quickly and these fixtures will give an excellent introduction to the hard ball game.

Under 13’s

We play series of fixtures against local clubs from Fife, Clackmannan and Perth and Kinross. These are hard ball matches in which each club bats a maximum of 20 overs. To encourage participation batsmen retire at 20 runs and each bowler has a maximum of 3 overs. It is our aim to involve everyone in batting and bowling. We also participate in the Scottish Cup, a competition we won in 2004.

Under 15’s

We play series of fixtures against local clubs from Fife, Clackmannan and Perth and Kinross. These are hard ball matches in which each club bats a maximum of 20 overs. To encourage participation batsmen retire at 30 runs and each bowler has a maximum of 4 overs. It is our aim to involve everyone in batting and bowling. We also participate in the Scottish Cup. During the summer holidays there may be opportunities to play longer matches.

Once players reach the age limit for the Under 15s we hope that they are equipped to play in adult matches both Friendly fixtures and East league matches.

Please contact Lindsay Ferguson 01383 839697 or lindsayferguson39@btinternet.com

This booklet outlines the organisation, policies and activities of the club.

Information for members Organising committee

Youth Section Convenor Lindsay Ferguson 01383 839697
lindsayferguson39@btinternet.com

Treasurer Linda Penman 01383 429029

Club Child Protection Officer Lesley Davidson 01383 411164
Dshaun181@aol.com

Safety Officer Shaun Davidson 01383 411164

Club President Nancy Gibson 01383 820439
Nancygibson481@hotmail.com

Club Coach Steven Fryer
fryerfam@msn.com

stevenfryer@fife.gov.uk

Team Coaches
Under 11 Lindsay Ferguson

Under 13 Lindsay Ferguson

Under 15 Shaun Davidson

Planned Weekly Youth Coaching Activity

The club has a full time coach in place. Steven Fryer is organising the midweek sessions for the Youth Coaching. Steven is an experienced and enthusiastic coach who will be working to develop future talented cricketers. We also have a team of Level 1 and Level 2 coaches.

Monday 6.15 to 8.15 Under 11s and Under 13s
Wednesday 6.15 to 8.15 Under 13s and Under 15s

The sessions will introduce youngsters to the basic skills of cricket and provide opportunities to develop these skills in practice sessions. The club has 2 concrete practice wickets and a mobile net which can be used on the main wicket. We are also able to make use of a bowling machine. The club has an extensive outfield which can be utilised for fielding.

Coaches who are qualified to assist with the sessions

Steven Fryer Level 2

Lindsay Ferguson Level 1
Andy Sharp Level 1

The following club members can assist the coaches

David Lucas ICC Introduction to Cricket
Tom Gibson ICC Introduction to Cricket
Lesley Davidson ICC Introduction to Cricket
Alan Timmins ICC Introduction to Cricket

The following club members have Disclosure cover:

Lindsay Ferguson
Lesley Davidson
Tom Gibson
Vince Shipley
David Miller
Gary Wilkinson
Steven Fryer
Waqas Ahmed
Alan Timmins
David Lucas

Club Child Protection Officer
Lesley Davidson 01383 411164

The club has a Child protection policy which is available behind the bar.
Lesley and Lindsay have CP qualification 'In Safe Hands'

David Lucas, Gary Wilkinson, Alan Timmins and Steve Fryer has basic CP qualifications.

The following club members have First Aid Qualifications

Lesley Davidson
Lindsay Ferguson
Alan Timmins

Gary Wilkinson

Shaun Davidson
Carol Petrie
Linda Penman

There is a First Aid kit available for two teams.

Cricket Club Risk Assessment

The club has carried out a thorough risk assessment of the club pavilion, playing equipment, nets and outfield. A list has been prepared and is checked for problems prior to each practice and match. Any problems will be reported to Ground Convenor and Club Committee to be dealt with. Players and parents will be provided with a brief advice note on safety.

Cricket Club –schools links

Club coach Steven Fryer and professional will be visiting 22 Primary Schools in the Dunfermline and West Fife area.
A Kwik Cricket Tournament will be held on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th June at McKane Park.

It is also the intention to visit 4 Secondary Schools in the Dunfermline area.

Youth Cricket Fixtures

Kwik Cricket Under 10s 4 tournaments entered

Inter Cricket Under 11s 3 tournaments arranged
We play 16 over matches in mini tournaments

Under 11s Hardball a minimum of 6 matches arranged
Each team bats 16 overs each. Everyone bats.

Under 13s Fife League and Scottish Cup 17 matches
Each team bats 20 overs.

Under 15s Fife League and Scottish Cup 15 matches
Each team bats 20 overs.

During the summer holidays we may be able to arrange longer games during the day.
Cricket equipment

The club can provide equipment for players of all ages. We have been able to acquire Under 11,Under 13 and Under 15 sets of equipment through the Lords Taverners. CricketScotland has provided Inter Cricket kit while we have accessed many sources in acquiring our Kwik cricket equipment. Helmets are compulsory for hardball cricket and can be provided by the club. We have 6 helmets of varying sizes.

Summer Coaching Camp

To be held over 4 days in late July and early August in conjunction with Dunfermline and West Fife Sports Council.

Winter Coaching

In the winter of 2007-08 Lindsay Ferguson and Shaun Davidson held coaching sessions indoors at Beath High School and the Duloch centre for Under 12s and Under 13s. These sessions lasted 1 hour. Steven Fryer the club coach will be holding winter sessions throughout 2007-08. The first session for 2008 will begin on 1st February 2008 at Duloch Centre from 5-6pm. Cost £3.

Membership fees

The membership fee is £25. A proportion of the fee goes to the Sports Club and allows access to the Sports Club. If a player is already a member of the Rugby or Sports Club they need only pay £22.

Further enquiries or suggestions as to what should be included in this booklet please inform Lindsay Ferguson, Lesley Davidson or Steve Fryer

Can we encourage everyone to come along and try cricket.