Clubs

Norfolk has 115 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 22 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.

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Rocklands Cricket Club Annual Youth Festival
Once again the Club ran their annual festival during July....Read on for more details

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Womens Trials Nominations for 2012
Click here to find out how to nominate girls and women from your club.

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ECB U13 National Club Championship 2012
Enter by 21st January 2012.  Click for rules and application form.

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NatWest U15 National Club Championships 2012
Enter by 21st Jan 2012.  Click for rules and application form.

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Coach Education Programme for winter 2011-12
The NCB and Norfolk Coaches Association are running another full winter programme of Coach Education courses. Click here for full details and an application form.

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Club Affiliation Fees 2012 are now due!
NCB Affiliation Fees for 2012 are now due. Click here for full details, benefits and contacts.

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Umpiring Level 1 course dates for 2012 announced by NACO & NCB
The Norfolk Association of Cricket Officials and the Norfolk Cricket Board have released the details of the 2012 Level 1 courses in umpiring. Click here for full details and an application form.

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Norwich Cricket Club
Club Mark accredited, a Norfolk Cricket Board Focus Club and with new training facilities.  Find out more about Norwich CC . . .

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Safe Hands Courses for Club Welfare Officers now available to book
The latest round of Safe Hands courses for Cricket Club Welfare Officers are now available to book. Full details available here.

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2011 Norfolk Youth Newsletter now available!

The Annual Newsletter reviewing all Youth cricket activity in Norfolk is now available to download.

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Pledge 2012!
Active Norfolk are suppoprting the Olympic Campaign by asking you to make a pledge to become more active in the lead up to London Olympics 2012.

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Grounds Association Seminar at Hardingham a Success
Andy Clarke (IOG) and Dale Watson (NCGA) presented and discussed Close Season Maintenance.  Find out more and download the key points.

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U11 and U13 Girls competitions 2012
Information and application forms for the Lady Taverners soft and hard ball competitions.

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JOHN BUCHANAN: COACHING THE BEST TO BE BETTER?
A workshop presented by David Turner.  Find out how to book a place.

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Safe Hands courses for Club Welfare Officers in 2012

Safe Hands courses for Welfare Officers will be arranged in the New Year for courses in April 2012. Watch this space for details in January 2012.

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Overseas Players 2012

Details on Governing Body Endorsements for Overseas Players 2012

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Clubmark 2012 - Information and documentation

This article gives clubs details on what Clubmark is and also offers the Clubmark Evidence File and Site Visit Checklists as downloads for any clubs considering registering for the process.

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Women only Level 1 Umpires Course
<!--[if gte mso 9]--> This course is aimed at beginners or those who have some experience of umpiring at local level or junior cricket and would like to learn more.

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NatWest CricketForce 2012 Registrations now open
Clubs are now able to register for NatWest CricketForce 2012. Full details are listed here.

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NatWest OSCAs 2011 - Winners announced
A total of 58 people attended the OSCA's awards ceremony which was held at The Taste of Oz on Monday 8th August. Read on to find the names of the winners in each category....................

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New facilities funding stream from Sport England comes online

Inspired Facilities is a new funding stream from Sport England focused on making it easier for sports clubs to develop or create lasting sports facilities for their community.

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Solar Panels Fund for Clubs
Find out how your club could benefit from installing solar panels on the clubouse roof.  Information from the ECB.

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Topcroft U10 Tournment
8 teams competed in the 5th annual youth event.  Congratulations to this year's winning team, Rocklands CC.

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The Lady Taverners Under 13 County Final
The Lady Taverners Under 13 competition was concluded with an excellent final between Garboldisham and Old Buckenham played at Great Melton CC. See who won .......

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Brooke & District CC
Division 1 champions in 2008, Club Mark accredited, A Chance to Shine project and achieving the highest position in the Alliance Premier last season, Brooke are still looking to improve.

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EDF Green Fund Available
Funding for Schools and Clubs, to provide up to 50% towards costs of a project producing power.

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Topcroft CC Awarded Funding for New Roller
Topcroft CC have been awarded £10,000 towards a new cricket roller, through Sport England Small Grants Scheme.

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Snettisham CC NatWest CricketForce 2011
Snettisham were very pleased with 80 people attending their event, helping with maintenance and a spring clean in the pavilion.

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Non Negotiable Standards of behaviour in school and U15 cricket
The ECB have released a detailed list of expectations and procedure following a review of standards of behaviour in youth cricket.

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Fakenham CC - NatWest CricketForce 2011
Fakenham Cricket Club broke new ground with their first ever participation in the 2011 event which was a resounding success. Read on for more details..................

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Garboldisham CC - NatWest Cricket Force 2011
Garboldisham Cricket Club were nominated as The County Showcase Club for 2011. Read about how they really got stuck into an £18000 project which ultimately cost only 10% of that figure........

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Stow CC NatWest CricketForce Weekend

Stow Cricket Club enjoyed a successful Natwest Cricketforce event......

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Swaffham CC NatWest CricketForce 2011
Swaffham CC were supported more than ever this year, with players, families, local businesses and representatives from NatWest Bank.

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Sport England Small Grants Funding Changes
Find out about recent changes to funding criteria, including purchasing and upgrading small ground machinery, scoreboxes and nets.

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Bradenham CC - NatWest CricketForce 2011
Bradenham Cricket Club enjoyed it's most sucessful CricketForce event ever when around 25 members and volunteers joined forces on 10th April in support of the national event. Read on for more details.............

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Gt Melton CC NatWest CricketForce 2011
Great Melton Cricket Club took advantage of the April sunshine and enjoyed a fantastic CricketForce event. Club member Michael Sibert also produced a highly polished video which is well worth a look.........

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Norfolk Cricket Grounds Association relaunched at Horsford CC

Around 25 groundsmen from various Norfolk Cricket Clubs attended a very successful and enjoyable day at Horsford CC on 2nd April, where the Norfolk Cricket Grounds Association was successfully relaunched.

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Broadland Youth Cricket League - U11's
The newly formed Broadland Youth Cricket League, release fixtures for Under 11 league 2011.

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Broadland Youth Cricket League - U13's
The Newly formed Broadland Youth Cricket League release fixtures for Under 13 league 2011

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Happisburgh Cricket Club
Celebrating their 50th anniversary this year and recently awarded Clubmark status, Happisburgh is looking forward to the 2011 season.

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The Lords Taverners / Norfolk Cricket Board Indoor 6 a side U12 result
Vuauxhall Mallards Under 12's were sucessful in the 1st leg of this popular competition which is now in it's 15th year. Read on for details of how they did it.........

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New Women's Club League for 2011 in Norfolk
A new Women's Cricket League, sponsored by Thetford Grammar School, is scheduled to start this summer. More details can be found by clicking here.

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The Funding Outlook for Cricket Clubs
What does the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) mean for Cricket and Clubs in Norfolk? Click here for some information from the Norfolk Cricket Board on the subject.

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The Lords Taverners /Norfolk Cricket Board U14 indoor 6 a side result 2011
Swardeston swept all before in winning this event which was held at The UEA Sportspark on 5th March 2011. Read on for how they did it......

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CRB Process Review Update
ECB update following the government's review of the vetting and barring scheme

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New Youth League has Broad Ambitions
The Broadland Youth Cricket League starts its first season in 2011, providing opportunities for youth in North and East districts.

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Friends of Norfolk Youth Cricket Newsletter
The 2010 Friends newsletter has been relaunched, this year in full colour and increased to 16 pages and will be available soon. To view an advanced copy click here..............

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NCB Annual Report and Accounts 2009-10
Click here for 2009-10 Annual Report and Accounts of the  Norfolk Cricket Board.

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Norwich Cricket Club - Ladies Team
Information about the Ladies Section of Norwich CC

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Club Development Seminar
The Norfolk Cricket Board together with The ECB hosted a Club Development seminar at Aldiss Park Dereham on Monday 24th January. The event was a great success enjoyed by a packed audience. For copies of the various presentations please click here.........

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Old Buckenham Cricket Club
With their Chance to Shine Project, recently successful funding grants and plans to expand a girls section, the club's 'future is looking sunny.'

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Swaffham Cricket Club
Our current featured club is Swaffham CC, who have just been awarded a Chance to Shine project starting in 2011.

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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. Click here for the latest information on what clubs can claim for hosting such festivals.

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Bradenham Cricket Club - Kwik Cricket festival
Four local schools were invited to compete in a first for Bradenham CC. Report and pictures attached.....

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England Ladies star visits Swaffham Cricket Club
Chance to shine ambassador and England Ladies star Lydia Greenway went to Swaffham Cricket Club to support youth cricket week and undertook a girls coaching session. For report and picture read on......

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The South Norfolk Community League 2010
Thirty seven teams played in total 136 matches to make the fourth season of The South Norfolk Community the most successful ever. For a full report...........

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Cromer Cricket Club
Cromer Cricket Club were formed in 1891 and have recently achieved Clubmark Accreditation, as well as being added as a Norfolk Cricket Board Focus Club. Click here for more information.

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Norfolk NatWest OSCA winners for 2010 announced
The Norfolk Cricket Board hosted the awards dinner on 9th August when all 41 nominees and their guests were invited to receive their certificates of recognition and hear the names of the winners in each of the 7 categories....click here to read on

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Swardeston Cricket Club
Our Featured Club this month is one of Norfolk's most successful clubs. Swardeston CC are based just south of Norwich and have a proud history and a bright future.

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Great Melton CC
This month we feature Great Melton CC, just south of Norwich. A village club with a lot going on!

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NatWest CricketForce September Newsletter
Click here for all the latest news and offers surrounding NatWest CricketForce 2011

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Garboldisham CC open new pavilion extension
Garboldisham CC have recently completed a new extension to their pavilion. Click here for details of the facility and the opening ceremony and match.

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Have a fresh look at your Club finances with the NatWest Club Finance Guide
Most clubs could save money by using more efficient practice in the way they manage money and other funds. The NatWest Club Finance Giude is here to help your club save money...

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NatWest CricketForce August Newsletter
Click here for all the latest NatWest CricketForce 2011 news and offers...

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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.

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SHERINGHAM CC - YOUTH CRICKET FESTIVAL

Sheringham Cricket Club hosted their annual youth festival during the 1st week in August. For report and pictures....click here

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ECB Statement on Vetting & Barring Scheme

The ECB have released a statement on the latest situation regarding the proposed new Vetting and Barring Scheme. Click here for the full statement.

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Aylsham St Giles open new net facility
Aylsham St Giles CC have officially opened their new £11k net facility at their ground in the heart of North Norfolk.

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Clubs and NCB cash in with new funding
The Norfolk Cricket Board and a raft of Norfolk Cricket Clubs have benefitted from a range of funding successes over the last 18 months. Read more here.

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Norfolk welcomes new Umpiring recruits

Norfolk now has 24 newly qualified Level 1 Umpires after a successful winter training programme. Click here to read more.

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NatWest CricketForce 2010 - A success in the County
22 Clubs from around the County registered and took part in the NatWest CricketForce event held over the last week-end in March. Read about how Clubs got on and the benefits the event brings

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Sky TV Deal for Cricket Clubs
Click to complete the perfect cricket experience with Sky

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Norfolk Clubs marked for success

Norfolk now has 32 clubs in posession of the prestigious ECB Clubmark Accreditation, including 5 that have reached the standard for the first time. Click here to read more.

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Garboldisham CC start women's team
Garboldisham Cricket Club have recently started a new women's team to complement the existing girls set up. Click here for more, and details of how to get involved.

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NORFOLK RESULT - ECB NATWEST National U15 Club Knockout Competition
Who won the Norfolk round of the ECB NATWEST National U15 Club Knockout Competition.........read on

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Fakenham Cricket Club

Despite the heartache of missing out on promotion to the EAPL, 2011 was good year for Fakenham Cricket Club.  Read more . . . 

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