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Wednesday, July 14th 2010 2010-11 fixtures published All the 2010-11 League & Cup fixtures can now be viewed via the links above. The Umpiring Rota will be published just as soon as it is received from Martin Cutmore. Shortest spell as members in League history Thaxted CC have resigned their membership of the League less than one month after being elected into it at the Annual General Meeting, but they are not the first club to withdraw even before playing one match, that also occured when they league was formed in 1979 when Braintree Traders withdrew just prior to the start of the season, and were later replaced by Felsted Wanderers. As a result of Thaxted's withdrawal, Woodham Mortimer III's will now be invited to replace them after narrowly missing out in the vote at the AGM. Woodham Mortomer III's will also take Thaxted's place in the Reserve League Cup draw, and will meet their own Reserve team in the First Round. Annual General Meeting highlights The League's Annual General Meeting took place on Friday evening, with only four clubs not being represented, Coggeshall Hamlet; Dunmow; Kelvedon & Feering, and Margaretting. The main points are that we now have a new Chairman and Secretary. Woodham Mortimer's Geoff Reddin was elected as the League's fifth Chairman. Following in the footsteps of Dave Root, Richard White, Martin Blackwell, and Nick Wright. High Garrett's Peter Perkin will succeed Matthew Hart at the new League Secretary. On the Committee, Terling's Roger Marshall, and Boreham's Neil Collins were elected onto it, with all but Matthew Blackwell being re-elected. After a close run election, Rayne Reserves were accepted back into the League, with Thaxted also joining in Division Five. Woodham Mortimer III, though unsuccessful, will be held in reserve. The Treasurer's report will be published on the website, as recent family bereavements and late payments have prevented David Shelton from completing the accounts at this time. The draws for the early rounds of the two Cup competitions were also made, and are as follows: BDICL Cup Preliminary Round: Shalford v Sampfords; Little Bardfield Village v Braintree College; Bocking v Three Fields; Earls Colne v Coggeshall; Margaretting v Coggeshall Hamlet; Coggeshall A v Helions Bumpstead; Rayne v Dunmow; and, Boreham v Kelvedon & Feering. First Round: Bocking or Kelvedon & Feering v Witham; Little Bardfield Village or Braintree College v Margaretting or Coggeshall Hamlet; Coggeshall A or Helions Bumpstead v Braintree Youth; Earls Colne or Coggeshall v Woodham Mortimer; Shalford or Sampfords v High Garrett; Terling v Bocking or Three Fields; Braintree v Rayne or Dunmow; West Bergholt v Great Totham. Reserve League Cup First Round: Kelvedon & Feering III v Little Bardfield Village Reserves; Coggeshall Reserves v Bocking Reserves; Boreham Reserves v Witham Reserves; Coggeshall A Reserves v Sampfords Reserves; Helions Bumpstead Reserves v Kelvedon & Feering Reserves; Woodham Mortimer Reserves v Thaxted; Braintree Reserves v Halstead; Shalford Reserves v Rayne Reserves. The positive side of the League I have been informed by Damian Fannon that Woodham Mortimer have applied to the Secretary to have a third team next season. I would also like to reproduce the text from his e-mail to me, received earlier today, as it shows a far more positive side to the league. Hi Steve, Braintree Youth and Bocking Reserves complete their "doubles" Witham's hold on the BDICL was ended as Braintree Youth completed the Championship and Cup double once again. Witham scored 113-5, and looked like they might hang on to the Cup they have won for the last three years, but a late surge from Braintree Youth took them to 117-1 with three balls to spare. It was a four timer for Bocking Reserves in the Reserve League Cup as they defeated Rayne Reserves by 25 runs. David Hale and Ian Butcher were nominated for the two Man of the Match Awards. A more complete account will appear later. Marathon Man Great
Totham's Steve
Whiting is doing the London Marathon again this year and hopes you will
sponsor him. He is raising funds for Farleigh Hospice again. If you would
like
to donate just click this link Leisure Centre changing rooms Again this season we have had to remind some individuals that kit must not be taken on to the spectator gallery at the Leisure Centre, as it can obstruct Fire Exits. If their own rubbish bins are in the passageways, then any problems they create are their responsibility, but bags left would be our responsibility and leave us open to legal action. Changing rooms are within 20 feet of the playing area and lockers can be used for the storage of valuables. There is simply no reason why any bags should ever be taken to the gallery. Players coming to the gallery to change between innings also adds considerably to the time taken to complete the match, and the knock on effect affects all matches played subsequently. Forum added Now that I have more free time on my hands and have been able to delve into the features of the host server, I have now set up the BDICL Forum. Users will have to register to be able to add their comments, and there are rules appertaining to the topics and comments that can be posted. I have added a permanent link to the top of the page. Registration & Fines Can I also remind clubs that each team should submit their Registration Fees, and any outstanding fines for non-attendance at the AGM, as soon as possible. A new Registration Form can now be accessed via the link in this column. There are still many teams who have not paid their £10 fees for this season. Registration Forms Registration forms can now be accessed and printed from the link here Registration Form. It is very important that this form is completed and returned for each team as soon as possible. A revised payment form can now be accessed through the link lower down this column. Facebook forum I have created a forum on Facebook.com, just search for the Braintree District Indoor Cricket League group. Match Fee forms for 2009-10 An updated form for the new season will be available nearer the start of the season. For a match fee form simply click here.
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Seasons' statistics The final stats from the 2009-10 League season. Matches
won by the team batting first (Not): 72 Highest
team score: (Not): 168-4 Bocking Total
innings by batsmen: 3,114 RULES LEAGUE
HISTORY 2008-09 COMBINED AVERAGES Bocking
to Great Totham 2008-09 LEAGUE AVERAGES Bocking
to Great Totham 2007-08 COMBINED AVERAGES Bocking
to Halstead 2006-07 COMBINED AVERAGES Abberton
to Great Totham How to find the Centres: CLICK THIS LINK TO FIND THE MAP OF BRAINTREE
LINKS Braintree College Cricket Club Kelvedon & Feering Cricket Club Little Bardfield Village Cricket Club Marshall Hatchick Two Counties Championship
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Cup Final results April 11th: BDICL
Cup Final (Leisure Centre)
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