Clubs

Norfolk has 124 clubs who are affiliated to the Norfolk Cricket Board. The NCB aims to offer the best possible service, in terms of information, guidance and support for a range of issues, to all clubs. The NCB does however prioritise support to a network of 21 Focus Clubs who are tasked with targeted development across a range of key measurements such as club membership, volunteer levels, participation and coaching.

This section will aim to offer all the latest relevant information for clubs to assist them with their ongoing operations and development. The information will be wide ranging, from Clubmark Accreditation details, guidance on funding, NCB courses, affiliation fees, latest news etc...

Also listed will be details of clubs with strong youth sections. This will be relevant for children seeking coaching sessions in their area, and for schools seeking to link with schools.

Tesco's Schools & Clubs vouchers open to cricket clubs
Details can be found here about the Tecso voucher scheme that is open to Cricket Clubs.

Boost for Garboldisham CC Youth Coaching
Garboldisham Cricket Club are continuing to develop their boys and girls youth cricket activities, with the training of several new qualified coaches. Click for the full story.

Clubmarked Clubs now eligible for Sainsbury's Active Kids
Cricket Clubs with Clubmark Accreditation can now look to claim free equipment through the Sainsbury's Active Kids scheme. Click here for full details.

Aldborough CC seek part-time Groundskeeper
Aldborough Cricket Club are looking for a part-time groundskeeper for their cricket pitch on the green at Aldborough. Click here for more details.

Norfolk Cricket Board goes back to school
The Norfolk Cricket Board is supporting a huge range of schools cricket activity, as this article shows.

NCB Funding for Clubs hosting schools and internal festivals
The Norfolk Cricket Board is keen to promote clubs hosting of schools festivals and internal festivals. Clich here for the latest information on what clubs can claim for hosting such festivals.

Child Welfare Courses Spring 2010
Details of the Spring 2010 series of courses for Cricket Club Child Welfare Officers are listed here. Click for more information and details of how to book.

Recognise your best volunteers with NatWest OSCAs 2010

Nominations for the NatWest OSCAs (Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards) 2010 are now open. Click here to read more and download the relevant forms.

Win 250 pounds of Build Center Products for your club!
This month NatWest Cricket Force is offering your club the chance to win £250 worth of product at Build Center. Click here to download the latest Newsletter to find out more and to enter.

Revised ECB guidelines on Junior players playing in open age cricket
The ECB have revised it's guidelines on junior players playing in open age (ie adult) cricket. Click here for the full document.

Norfolk Club, Focus Club and District Development Group listing
Attached here is a complete list of Norfolk clubs, separated out by District Development Group.

Important information from ECB for clubs regarding Business Rates

This article contains some important information on Business Rates, proposed changes and courses of action for cricket clubs.

Important Insurance Advice for clubs from ECB
Important details are listed here for clubs around Employers Liability Insurance (which covers club volunteers as well as paid coaches etc). Make sure your club is covered.

Major funding success for Aylsham St Giles CC
Aylsham St Giles Cricket Club have received a major funding boost of £17,500 to support their various development initiatives. Click here for the full story.

Norfolk Clubs hit the mark

Ten new Norfolk Clubs have achieved Clubmark accreditation for the first time in 2009, along with two others who have been re-accredited. Click here for the full story.

First ever Norfolk NatWest OSCA's Awards Dinner a great success
The Norfolk Cricket Board hosted it's first ever NatWest OSCA's awards dinner recently, where many of the hard working cricket volunteers within Norfolk Cricket were recognised for their efforts. Click here for the full details, photos, and winners.

Norfolk Groundskeepers Association Trailer now available for bookings
If your club is planning it's autumn maintenance programme for the cricket square then don't forget that you can hire the NGKA trailer to assist your efforts. Click here for more information.