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Devon Seniors Cricket |
Over 50s 2nd XI Fixtures ReleasedThe Over 50s 2s fixtures for 2023 have been published, starting with a trip to North Curry to play neighbours Somerset: Weds May 3rd: Somerset v Devon @ North Curry CC 12pm Weds May 10th: Devon v Cornwall @ Whimple CC 1pm Weds May 17th: Glos v Devon Weds May 24th: Devon v Wilts @ Hatherleigh CC 1pm Weds May 31st: Dorset v Devon Weds June 7th: Cornwall v Devon Weds June 14th: Devon v Glos : Barnstaple 1pm Weds June 21st: Wilts v Devon Weds June 28th: Devon v Somerset @ Bradninch CC 12pm Weds July 5th: Devon v Dorset @ Shobrooke Park CC 1pm Venues for the away fixtures will be published on the website when we know what they are.... Soon as you can, availability to the skipper please! All Fixtures Available NowDates of Fixtures for the Over 50s 1st XI, 2nd XI, as well as the the Over 60s 1st XI and 2nd XI are all now available on the Team pages. Venues to be confirmed... |
Interested in playing? Scoring or umpiring? Contact one of the Committee. National AGM of the 60s & 70s - SummaryThere's a brief summary of the discussions at the AGM below..
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Message from New Chair Dave Hart
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I was a late starter to the Seniors scene, first playing for the 50s second XI at the ripe young age of 59, now, a few years on, it is a real privilege to take over the Chair from Mike. He will be a hard act to follow.
I was Chairman of the North Devon Cricket League for many years so hopefully that experience will help as I look forward to my new role with excitement. As many will know despite my heavily disguised Devon accent, I am not from these parts. I started playing at Palmers Grammar school in Grays, Essex under the guidance of some extremely dedicated sports staff. I then moved on to club cricket at Corringham CC and then Pegasus CC, before moving to North Devon in 1984. 29 years at Ilfracombe honed my drinking abilities before moving on to my current club Filleigh in 2013, after a move to South Molton. An opening bowler for many of those years has pretty much destroyed my body but would I change anything? Of course not! |
Dave Hart
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As many will know despite my heavily disguised Devon accent, I am not from these parts. I started playing at Palmers Grammar school in Grays, Essex under the guidance of some extremely dedicated sports staff. I then moved on to club cricket at Corringham CC and then Pegasus CC, before moving to North Devon in 1984. 29 years at Ilfracombe honed my drinking abilities before moving on to my
current club Filleigh in 2013, after a move to South Molton. An opening bowler for many of those years has pretty much destroyed my body but would I change anything? Of course not!
Along with the existing dedicated officials at Devon Seniors I hope to encourage participation from those already playing, and those yet to play, for this marvellous club. It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy cricket the way it should be played. Hard but fair on the field and friendly off. Nobody plays at our age if they don’t enjoy both the game and as importantly, the after-match fine dissection and reassembly of the day’s play, over a beer or two.
I am looking forward to the new challenge with my aim being: -
“Let’s get as many people playing cricket as possible”.
Good luck everyone for the coming season, hope to see many of you soon.
Dave Hart
Feb 2023
current club Filleigh in 2013, after a move to South Molton. An opening bowler for many of those years has pretty much destroyed my body but would I change anything? Of course not!
Along with the existing dedicated officials at Devon Seniors I hope to encourage participation from those already playing, and those yet to play, for this marvellous club. It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy cricket the way it should be played. Hard but fair on the field and friendly off. Nobody plays at our age if they don’t enjoy both the game and as importantly, the after-match fine dissection and reassembly of the day’s play, over a beer or two.
I am looking forward to the new challenge with my aim being: -
“Let’s get as many people playing cricket as possible”.
Good luck everyone for the coming season, hope to see many of you soon.
Dave Hart
Feb 2023
Devon Seniors AGM
The AGM at The Dolphin in Bovey Tracey was well attended as Chair Mike Canning gave his final report before stepping down. Dave Hart will take over. Dave has played Seniors cricket for a number of years, he's a member of Filleigh CC and lives in South Molton.
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Mike Canning - Outgoing Chair - Report 2022
Mike Canning
Another full season of cricket has come and gone with pride of place this year going to the Over 70’s who won the Vase Competition.
As a Club we are fortunate to have many members wanting to represent Devon in the Seniors Cricket Competitions but all Captains continue to be challenged with unavailability issues due to work commitments, injuries and numerous other reasons. I would personally like to extend my sincere gratitude to Mark, Ian, Roger, Neil and Tom for manfully sticking to their job of getting eleven players on to the field of play and for the most part succeeding. As the world becomes more acceptant of the effects of COVID it is hoped that from next season there is an easing of the worries surrounding this disease to such an extent that all teams can hope for greater stability in the selected sides.
Each of the five sides that represent Devon Seniors had success stories throughout the season to go alongside some disappointments. The Over 50’s 1st XI qualified for the main knockout competition but had a rather disappointing experience against Middlesex. I am sure this team will want to put that behind them in the 2023 season and make sure they progress further.
The Over 50’s 2nd XI went all the way to the Final where they lost to Worcestershire but overall there were some superb performances put in by the side during the year.
The Over 60s had the most problems with availability resulting in the 2nd XI on one occasion playing 5 from the Over 70’s squad just to be able to fulfil the fixtures. It is hoped that as more players should qualify for the Over 60s next season this situation could well be eased. There was a very unpleasant end to the season for the Over 60’s 2nd XI when having convincingly won the Bowl semi-final the National Management Committee decided to eliminate the team on an unproven technicality and therefore the side was unable to compete in the Final.
Tom Stanton and his Over 70’s finished 13th in the National standings and were therefore entered into the Vase competition. In the first round they defeated Warwickshire but then followed that up with victories over Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Somerset all of whom had finished higher in the original competition. A fine end to the season.
Once again this year I would like to thank everyone for all they contributed to our Club. Whether a Captain, a player, a scorer, an umpire, a committee member, a Vice President or a Sponsor your contribution is always appreciated and is an integral part of the success of our Club.
I want to thank you all for giving me the opportunity and privilege to be Chairman of our Club for the past two years. These have not been easy times but our Club has come through it all and we are in a very strong position both financially and with the number of players coming forward. I wish the new Chairman continued success for our Club both on and off the field of play. We are in a fortunate position to still enjoy playing cricket so let none of us spoil that opportunity while it is available!
Mike Canning
Chairman
As a Club we are fortunate to have many members wanting to represent Devon in the Seniors Cricket Competitions but all Captains continue to be challenged with unavailability issues due to work commitments, injuries and numerous other reasons. I would personally like to extend my sincere gratitude to Mark, Ian, Roger, Neil and Tom for manfully sticking to their job of getting eleven players on to the field of play and for the most part succeeding. As the world becomes more acceptant of the effects of COVID it is hoped that from next season there is an easing of the worries surrounding this disease to such an extent that all teams can hope for greater stability in the selected sides.
Each of the five sides that represent Devon Seniors had success stories throughout the season to go alongside some disappointments. The Over 50’s 1st XI qualified for the main knockout competition but had a rather disappointing experience against Middlesex. I am sure this team will want to put that behind them in the 2023 season and make sure they progress further.
The Over 50’s 2nd XI went all the way to the Final where they lost to Worcestershire but overall there were some superb performances put in by the side during the year.
The Over 60s had the most problems with availability resulting in the 2nd XI on one occasion playing 5 from the Over 70’s squad just to be able to fulfil the fixtures. It is hoped that as more players should qualify for the Over 60s next season this situation could well be eased. There was a very unpleasant end to the season for the Over 60’s 2nd XI when having convincingly won the Bowl semi-final the National Management Committee decided to eliminate the team on an unproven technicality and therefore the side was unable to compete in the Final.
Tom Stanton and his Over 70’s finished 13th in the National standings and were therefore entered into the Vase competition. In the first round they defeated Warwickshire but then followed that up with victories over Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Somerset all of whom had finished higher in the original competition. A fine end to the season.
Once again this year I would like to thank everyone for all they contributed to our Club. Whether a Captain, a player, a scorer, an umpire, a committee member, a Vice President or a Sponsor your contribution is always appreciated and is an integral part of the success of our Club.
I want to thank you all for giving me the opportunity and privilege to be Chairman of our Club for the past two years. These have not been easy times but our Club has come through it all and we are in a very strong position both financially and with the number of players coming forward. I wish the new Chairman continued success for our Club both on and off the field of play. We are in a fortunate position to still enjoy playing cricket so let none of us spoil that opportunity while it is available!
Mike Canning
Chairman
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