Opening fixtures for Woolpit Cricket Club released as they appeal for more players to join the club
As the weeks count down to the start of the local cricket season Woolpit Cricket Club, who start their matches in earnest on April 20, have released details of Suffolk County Cricket fixtures at their home ground.
And the club is now looking for more players to join them for the coming season.
It runs four men’s teams on a Saturday, a Sunday men’s team alongside two ladies’ teams.
Jo Ticehurst, the club’s press officer and girl’s co-ordinator, said: “We are a fully inclusive club, who would like players of all ages and abilities to sign up, especially parents who may have given up. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t played cricket for years, we would love you to come along.”
Those interested in becoming a member can call 07527 423193 for further information or go to their social media sites at https://www.facebook.com/WoolpitCricketClub/or https://twitter.com/WoolpitCC
Meanwhile, the opening matches for the club’s teams are:
Saturday, April 20, Two Counties Division 1, Woolpit 1st XI v Halstead CC, 12.30pm, home.
Saturday, April 20, Two Counties Division 3, Woolpit 2nd XI v Copdock and Old Ipswichian 2nd XI, 12.30pm, away.
Sunday, April 21, Touring Match, Woolpit Friendly XI v Kampong CC (from the Netherlands), 1pm, home.
Saturday, May 4, Two Counties Division 9, Woolpit 4th XI v Elveden CC, 1pm, home.
Sunday, May 5, Ladies T20 Section B, Woolpit Ladies 2nd XI v Bardwell Ladies CC, 10am, home.
Saturday, May 11, Two Counties Division 7, Woolpit 3rd XI v Bardwell CC, 1pm, home.
Sunday, June 2, Ladies Challenge, Woolpit Ladies 1st XI v Easton, 2pm, away.
The Suffolk County Cricket Matches that are being hosted at Woolpit are as follows:
Sunday, May 12, Cambridgeshire CC, T20.
Thursday, June 6, Yorkshire Cricket Board, Lincs/Ridings 70+.
Tuesday, June 25, Lincolnshire CC Over 60’s.
Tuesday, August 6, Hertfordshire U17.
The training timetable is:
Tuesdays (starts April 9), 6pm, Men and Junior Boys (Year 9 and above).
Wednesdays, (starts April 17), 6pm, Ladies and Junior Girls (Yearr 8 and above).
Thursdays, (starts April 18), 6pm, U15 Boys.
Friday, (starts May 31), 4.30pm, All-Stars (ages five to eight)
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Friday, (starts April 26), 6pm, Junior Boys (Year 1 to Year 8) and Junior Girls (Year 1 to Year 9).