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20 June 2010
First Match for Antwerp CC Juniors
Antwerp CC's fledgling junior cricket team played their first real match today against Royal Brussels CC at a cold and blustery Ohain. Our youngsters did themselves and their club proud, posting a great first innings score of 143 thanks to some powerful hitting in the middle order by team captain, Dallas. In the end, however, Brussels were too strong, chasing down the runs with 1 over to spare and eventually winning by 13 runs.
Our juniors play a special format of 20 over cricket where batting pairs rotate every 4 overs. Instead of being dismissed in the event of a wicket, 5 points are deducted from the starting total of 100, ensuring every member of the team gets a fair go. While both sides were very varied on this occasion (with kids aged from 6 to 13), young batters are matched with young bowlers (and vice versa), to ensure an even competition.
5 June 2010
Antwerp Posts First League Win
We finally recorded our first victory today with a tense 2 wicket win over Gent CC. Gent won the toss and decided to bat first but never really got going. Although being reprieved twice in the opening overs, the openers fell quickly to Wahid and Paul. Bring in dangerman Ali Raza, who in our friendly match hit 91 off probably (no exaggeration) 30 balls. 4 4's and 2 6's later and he was gone thanks to a pretty bad ball by Simon and an astonishing catch by junior Farmiloe at backward point (the umpire Richard Eames said it was one of the best catches he had seen). it was a fully stretched diving one handed catch, almost Collingwood/Rhodes-esque. Our 4 front line bowlers did all the damage, sharing the wickets between them(Wahid 3-26, Paul 2-23, Ali 2-46, Simon 3-46). Eventually they were all out for 165.
After a good old Pakistani curry it was our turn to bat. Openers Kishor and Jamie did their job by batting for 10 overs and setting a platform for the rest of the batsmen to come. Ali, coming in at 5, got back to form with an impressive 28 before falling to a good ball. Our match winner however (apart from the 42 extras given to us) was Farooq, who hit 39 while batting sensibly and only lost his wicket when the scores were level. Wahid also did well to come in and take the pressure off Farooq a bit by hitting a few boundaries and eventually hitting the 6 to win the match, ending on 20 not out.
Before the match we had a proper warm up to get us into the zone and focused. By my reckoning this was the first time this has happened for a long long time and it really worked. This is something we should do before every (league) match. Of course this is only possible when people are on time. And everyone was this time. Let's keep it up boys. All in all a very satisfactory day which has lifted all of our spirits. Next up is the Arcadians at home on the 20th of June..
Click here for the full scorecard.
26 May 2010
The Next Generation
We're into week 5 of the fledgling junior training programme at Antwerp CC and the results are already there for all to see. Juniors are taught a range of skills from throwing and catching to bowling and the various stock and standard batting strokes. This Sunday saw the introduction of the pull shot which was liberally put into practice in a scratch match during the second hour.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining in the fun on Sundays from 11am to 1pm, please contact Andrew Kavanagh at juniors@antwerp-cc.be.
23 May 2010
Flying Start
Last week's loss to Optimists was a mere anomaly in what has been a flying start to Antwerp CC's season. The early cold did not hinder some great cricketing being played, much of which by the club's fledgling new players. Stay up to date with all the results on Antwerp CC's "Play Cricket" website: http://antwerp.play-cricket.com.
23 March 2010
Outdoor Training
Spring is finally here which means time to roll the arm over. Outdoor training will commence on Wednesday 14 April at 6pm and then every subsequent Wednesday evening for the remainder of the season. Nets will also be available for players wishing to train during T20 matches. As evenings are still short in April, please try to get to the ground on time to make maximum use of the available light.
23 March 2010
Antwerp to Host International Fixtures
Antwerp CC will host two fully representative international matches between Belgium and Germany in May. See the fixtures page for full details of these and all other scheduled matches in 2010.
23 March 2010
Rumst Cricket Ground a Picture
A huge thanks to all those who came down this weekend to assist in opening the clubhouse. The ground is looking excellent and almost worthy of hosting cricket matches. The harsh winter seems to have done the grass some good and in contrast to the usual minefield of an outfield at this time of year, the ground is looking completely flat. This is thanks largely to our "groundskeeper" who claims to have caught no fewer than 60 moles over the winter with his ingenious traps. The outfield will be rolled with the heavy roller after being cut a few times.
Sections of the clubhouse also appear to have been repaired over the winter, presumably by the owner. Although this will ensure the building remains errect for the coming season, it is an ominous sign that our landlord is serious about renovating the clubhouse, though sadly not for our benefit.
All water pipes have also been connected and miraculously, none had burst despite the severe temperatures. The sight-screens and nets have also been errected.
23 March 2010
Club Kit
The club has received a lot of equipment and coaching resources form the BCF for junior training this year. We have also purchased a number of customised shirts. All first XI players are expected to purchase and wear one during all league and social fixtures. Click here to check sizes and place your order.
23 March 2010
Bravo!
The committee are pleased to note a significant increase in the number of members volunteering to help out with the running of the club. There has also been a lot more players attending training so far this year. Let's keep it up and make 2010 a year to remember for Antwerp CC!
18 March 2010
Let's Go Shopping!
The Antwerp CC website now has its very own webshop. Custom embroidered shirts, sweaters and, soon, caps can now all be ordered online.
18 March 2010
Let's Get Gaming!
What has cricket got to do with poker? You'd be surprised!
8 March 2010
Junior Coaching
Sign up now for Antwerp CC's Junior Coaching . Open to all kids from age 6 and up, the junior coaching sessions will be held every Sunday, 11am to 1pm and will run from 11 April to 27 June 2010.
25 February 2010
Subs are now due
Members' subscriptions are now due for the 2010 season. Please transfer the appropriate amount to the club account or click below to pay by PayPal.
| Full membership: | Reduced membership*: |
| € 140 | € 50 |
| Bank Transfers (preferred): | PayPal |
| ING 363-0299379-77 |
* Members must have valid proof to benefit from the reduced rate
(e.g. student card, VDAB certificate, etc.)
25 February 2010
Join us on Facebook!
Antwerp Cricket Club is now a Facebook group as well. Sign up and exchange news and views about your club on the world's hottest social network. Thanks to Tayyab Qureshi for the idea and for setting it up!
And while we're at it, why not follow us on Twitter, too?
20 February 2010
AGM 2009
Last week's Annual General Meeting at Ramada Plaza was well attended by the membership. Thanks to all those who came to offer their perpective on the previous season's performances and the club's plans for the future. In particular, our ambitious targets with respect to junior cricket were the focus of some promising discussions. With the support of the BCF and Cricket Vlaanderen, the club is confident of building a solid junior section, helping to secure the future membership of our club.
A new committee was elected at the meeting, with each position now assigned a specific task package:
| Chairman and Financial Secretary | Dennis Newport |
| Secretary | Jeremy McKenna |
| Fixtures Secretary | Mansoor Sarwan |
| Junior Development Officer | Andrew Kavanagh |
| Senior Match Manager | Dharmesh Donda |
| Clubhouse Manager | Paulo Caixeiro |
As club captain, Ali Banaras will also occupy a seat on the club committee.
Click here for contact details for all committee members.
10 February 2010
Indoor Training
Time to shake the snow off your cricket kit. Antwerp CC will be training at Den Willecom in Edegem, from 12.00 to 2.00pm on the following dates:
Sunday 21 February 2010
Sunday 7 March 2010
Sunday 21 March 2010
Sunday 28 March 2010
Sporthal Den Willecom, Terelststraat 2, 2650 Edegem
18 December 2009
Best Wishes
The Antwerp Cricket Club Committee would like to wish all its members and well-wishers mirth and merriment this festive season and a healthy, wealthy and wise 2010. We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year with some winter nets to get the limbs moving. Until then, enjoy the good things in life with friends and family.
7 December 2009
2010 Fixtures Now Online
Next season's league fixtures are now online along with a number of international friendly matches. Still to be confirmed are all Belgian T20 matches, President's Day and indoor training dates.
4 December 2009
Toby is No Longer
Toby, the unofficial mascot of Antwerp Cricket Club, passed away this week. Having graced both the clubhouse and team photographs with his presence for over ten years, a heart failure eventually brought an end to this most fastidious club member. May he rest in peace.
Toby was a genuine stalwart of Rumst Cricket Ground, seen here sweeping the boundary
Limited Edition Caps On Sale
A small number of limited edition anniversary felt caps are still available. Made from 100% merino wool felt, these custom made caps come with gold piping and are embroidered with the club crest. Only €28. Grab yours now!
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