Sunday February 5th, 2012 14:01 GMT
Dunfermline Cricket Club
Seniors
Colts
Coaches & Officials
Colts Training
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. Fife JCA organises squads at Under 11, Under 13 and Under 15 levels.
Fife district play a series of matches throughout the summer against other counties.
Those showing ability at this level are then nominated for coaching with the Caledonia Academy. Trials take place in October and successful trialists take part in regular training sessions through the winter and early spring.
Caly' Academy competes with East and West academies in August. The next step is to National selection.
Under 10’s
This is designed for Boys and girls born after 1.9.00. 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. We also compete in 2 tournaments organised by Perth JCA.
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 1.9.99.
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.It is hoped to play some 30 over matches on Sunday mornings. 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.
Under 18's
We participate in the Scottish Cup and play several friendly fixtures.
Please contact Lindsay Ferguson
This booklet outlines the organisation, policies and activities of the club.
Information for members Organising committee
Youth Section Convenor Lindsay Ferguson
lindsayferguson39@btinternet.com
Treasurer Linda Penman
Club Child Protection Officer Lindsay Ferguson
Safety Officer Shaun Davidson
Club President Nancy Gibson
Nancygibson481@hotmail.com
Team Coaches
Under 11 Lindsay Ferguson
Under 13 Paul Salt
Under 15 Gary Wilkinson and David Lucas
Planned Weekly Youth Coaching Activity
The club has a professional coach and a playing Professional in place and are responsible for organising the midweek sessions for the Youth Coaching. Kevin McLaren 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.
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
Kevin McLaren Level 2
Lindsay Ferguson Level 2 and Club coach award
Cameron Farrell Level 1
David Lucas Level 1
Alan Timmins Level 1
Shaun Davidson Level 1
Duncan Penman Level 1
Sharmaine Schlemmer Level 1
The following club members can assist the coaches
Tom Gibson ICC Introduction to Cricket
Lesley Davidson ICC Introduction to Cricket
Simon Kirkman
Stewart Hutton
Alan Dawson
The following club members have Disclosure cover:
Lindsay Ferguson
Lesley Davidson
Tom Gibson
Vince Shipley
David Miller
Gary Wilkinson
Alan Timmins
David Lucas
Duncan Penman
Club Child Protection Officer
The club has a Child protection policy which is available behind the bar and on website.
Lesley and Lindsay have CP qualification 'In Safe Hands'
David Lucas, Gary Wilkinson, Alan Timmins 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
Duncan 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 coaches and professional will be visiting 25 Primary Schools in the Dunfermline and West Fife area. .We also visit 8 schools in the Cowdenbeath Area. Kwik Cricket Tournament are held in both areas.
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
2011 winter coaching. Dates and venue to be advised.
Membership fees
The membership fee is £30. 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 £27.
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