Cregagh Cricket Club

Mr & Mrs

2012-02-13T15:35:00.000Z

With the Divorce Lawyers on standby anticipating a high demand for their services with the upcoming Mr & Mrs Night at Cregagh I am glad to report that all went well and the lawyers have been stood down (for the time being).

Saturday night past for me epitomes all that is great within our wee club. A full house full of our most ardent supporters to whom the committee is eternally grateful for their continuous support, and as a reward for their support they where offered a great nights entertainment. It was great to see our usual hardcore of supporters from within the cricket section, the darts and the football section. In addition to this we also had a number of the junior player’s parents along to support us on the night.

The event was hosted excellently by David McCormick along with his right hand man for the evening Bob Moore. In all 12 couples put their marriage on the line to demonstrate their knowledge of each other all with the objective of winning the star prize of a night in the Europa Hotel! (thanks Davie!!!) The evening would obviously run along the lines of the ITV game show MR & MRS.

First out of the hat was Mr. & Mrs. Catterson, who went on to answer 4 questions correctly and to set the standard for the evening and to take the brave step of being the first couple on the night. Soon after we had all settled into the evening with the first six couples flying through their questions and during that time we learnt the last time Stuart Catterson was steaming drunk, what Beaker thinks is his best feature!, Keith Moore enjoys beer and match of the day, Mark Nelson is scared of his Mother in Law and we learnt of where Jason proposed to Kelly-Ann.

We also found out that Laura Watt pushes the trolley round Tesco’s, Bobby Fleetham had better not get any points on his licence and that Karen doesn’t drink as much as what Gary thought she did!!

After the first round of questions, we had five couples vying for the lead which would lead to a tie breaker. After the first round of tie break questions we lost the Fleethams meaning we were down to 4 couples. Then the next question really sorted out the couples with only the Johnston’s getting the car question right meaning they had won the night in the Europa and were the overall winners on the evening. Well done!

Therefore, Alison T, Jimmy Dunwoody, the Watts and Jason and Kelly Ann Elliott battled it out for the Lovers Hamper and a bottle of champagne. After a few more questions (poor Davie and Bob hadn’t accounted for such a loving and knowledgeable crowd) the Watts secured 2nd spot with Jason and Kelly-Ann taking the bubbly! (TD special reserve champagne might I add).

To round off the night, we ended with a disco and a ballot and a special mention must go to a prize donated by Craig and Eleanor Johnston and Bobby and Joan Fleetham who donated a hotel stay at Benedict’s in Belfast which was won by Stuart and Jennifer Catterson which seemed quite fitting as the night had started with Stuart and Jennifer. This signalled the end of the night, and with the Riddler and Pip still grazing on the light supper provided the DJ fired up his tunes for all our romantics to dance/argue the night away.

The night was a great success and a huge thank you should go to David and Bob who ran and organised the event from the ticket sales through to securing all prizes on the evening, it was the first time that we have done something as different as this and my word was it a success, well done lads you fully deserve all the plaudits.

Under 15 fixtures 2012

2012-02-08T12:35:00.001Z

Our under 15’s have been placed in Section C for the 2012 league campaign, and will face, CIYMS, Instonian’s A, Derriaghy and CSNI A.

The fixtures are as follows;

May 4
Carrickfergus V Cregagh (Graham Cup)

May 11
Instonians A V Cregagh

June 8
Cregagh V CIYMS

June 15
Derriaghy V Cregagh

June 22
Cregagh V CSNI A

June 29
Cregagh V Instonians A

July 20
CIYMS V Cregagh

July 27
Cregagh V Derriaghy

August 3
CSNI A V Cregagh

Victoria CC

2012-02-07T13:19:00.000Z

Victoria CC's existence is under threat due to a ridiculous increase in their ground rent. Please have a look at the petition below and help our fellow cricketers by signing it!!

http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/victoriacc

Pre-Season Indoor Nets

2012-02-01T15:53:00.000Z

Indoor nets will recommence at Grosvenor Grammar School the dates and times are as follows;

Fri 2nd March 7-9 pm

Thu 8th March 8-10 pm
Fri 16th March 7-9 pm
Fri 23rd March 7-9 pm
Thu 29th March 8-10 pm

Fri 6th April Easter
Fri 13th April 7-9 pm

New Youth Section Website

2012-01-31T14:52:00.000Z

A new Cregagh Website dedicated solely to the youth section has been officially launched. A new link exists from the main website which will direct you to the new website which will carry all the information you could want regarding the youth section.

Follow the link below to view the new website.

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/cregaghcricketclub

James Hume and Stuart Nelson

2012-01-30T14:17:00.000Z

On behalf of the cricket committee we are delighted to announce that James Hume and Stuart Nelson have been selected to represent the Northern Cricket Union at under 13 level.

James Hume

This is a great achievement by both young lads and is a reward for the hard work that both the young lads put into the game and also reflects well on our own coaches and our excellent youth development programme.

Stuart Nelson

Keep up the good work lads everyone at Cregagh is proud of you no doubt you will serve the Union and your Club well!

Mr & Mrs

2012-01-23T14:09:00.000Z

The Mr & Mrs night being held at the club on Saturday 11th February has now Sold Out.

Thank you for all the support and we now look forward to another great night!!

A message from our European Skipper

2012-01-11T18:38:00.000Z

Lads

Just a gentle reminder that on 30th January, I require a further £120 from all of you, to pay the deposit on the accommodation and transfers. (Thanks, Bob, this does not of course apply to you).

As this will have to be done by bank transfer, please ensure you have given me the money by this date, because I can only book those who paid up at this stage.

So don't be disappointed start saving!

T.D.

Mr & Mrs

2012-01-09T12:28:00.000Z

The news you have all been waiting for Divorce Lawyers at the ready!!!

This year as our main event of our social programme we will be running a night at the club and adopting the well known TV show Mr & Mrs.

Saturday 11th February 2012 starting at 8pm with our hosts Mr. Robert Moore and Mr David McCormick we will have 16 couples testing their knowledge on each other with the three couples with the highest points winning a prize.

1st prize will be a night at a local hotel for two
2nd prize will be a 'Lovers' hamper
3rd prize will be a bottle of champagne

During the night there will also be spot prizes and a ballot. In addition to all this we will be having a light supper and a disco for afterwards.

All this for a fiver, hard to beat!!

To book a ticket please contact David McCormick on 07774 179710 or Robert Moore on 07754 934566

Book early to avoid disappointment as our last event sold out within weeks!!!! You have been warned!

Indoor Nets

2012-01-05T14:54:00.000Z

Our indoor nets continue this month with our last winter session on Friday 13th January starting at 7 pm at Grosvenor Grammar School.

Keep an eye on the website for further announcements on our pre season indoor net session which should be starting in March.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-23T10:50:00.000Z

We would like to wish all our members a Very Merry Christmas and a Successful 2012.

Keep an eye on the website for some exciting news in 2012 and the continuation of our Winter nets programme.

Christmas Drinks

2011-12-21T12:25:00.000Z

Don't forget this Friday night at 7.30pm at the club we are having our annual Christmas Drinks (you can even bring your WAG along!!)

This has been a regular fixture in our social diary so why not come down and have a drink and a mince pie all courtesy of the Chairman!! Thanks Scol.

3rd XI Fixtures 2012 Season

2011-12-19T12:00:00.000Z

3rd XI fixtures have now been agreed and will be as follows for the 2012 season;

May

13th CSNI (A)
20th Lisburn (H)
26th Cliftonville (A) CUP

June

3rd Cliftonville (H)
17th Academy (H)
26th Victoria (H) 20 Over

July

1st Lisburn (A)
8th CSNI (H)
24th Victoria (A) 20 Over
29th Academy (A)

August

5th Cliftonville (A)

Keep an eye on the website for the Junior fixtures which will be posted on here once they are released.

2nd XI Fixtures for the 2012 Season

2011-12-15T14:07:00.000Z

The fixtures for the 2nd XI will be as follows;

April

28/4 Cliftonville (H)

May

5/5 Laurelvale (A)
19/5 Donaghcloney (H)
26/5 Cliftonville (H) Intermediate Cup

June

2/6 Templepatrick (H)
16/6 Cooke (A)
30/6 Donaghcloney (A)

July

7/7 Armagh (H)
14/7 Cooke (H)
15/7 Academy (H)
21/7 Laurelvale (H)
22/7 Templepatrick (A)
28/7 Cliftonville (A)

August

4/8 Academy (A)
18/8 Armagh (A)

Indoor Nets

2011-12-07T10:14:00.000Z

The last indoor net session of 2011 takes place this Friday at Grosvenor Grammar School starting at 7 pm and running until 9 pm.

Any junior members who may wish to attend are more than welcome.

See you there.

1st XI Fixtures Released

2011-12-02T10:23:00.000Z

Senior League 3

5 May

Cregagh v Victoria

12 May

Cregagh v Dunmurry

19 May

Junior Cup 1st Round No Game

26 May

PSNI v Cregagh

2 June

Larne v Cregagh

9 June

No Game

10 June

Dungannon v Ards

16 June

Clogher v Cregagh

23 June Closed Date

Ireland v Australia (ODI) Stormont

24 June

Cregagh v Dungannon

30 June

Cregagh v Donaghadee

7 July

Ards v Cregagh

14 July

No Game

21 July

Victoria v Cregagh

28 July

Dunmurry v Cregagh

4 August

Cregagh v PSNI

11 August

Cregagh v Larne

18 August

Dungannon v Cregagh

25 August

Cregagh v Clogher

1 September

Donaghadee v Cregagh

8 September

Cregagh v Ards

NCU Trails for Cregagh Lads

2011-11-25T15:40:00.000Z

Once again the NCU have invited 6 of our junior players to attend trials for the NCU Team at under 13 and under 15 level.

The successful candidate's are Mark Johnston, Oliver Fleetham and Adam McCormick at under 15 level and Stuart Nelson, James Hume and Lewis Cunningham at under 13 level.

Well done lads the whole club is proud of you no doubt you will wear the Cregagh shirt with pride. The committee would also like to place on record our thanks to our Youth Director David McCormick for his continuous hard work and commitment to the development of these lads which has continued during the winter with our indoor nets programme.

The hard work is paying off well done everyone.

Stuart Catterson reaches 50, years not runs!

2011-11-16T16:29:00.000Z

On Satruday 26th November Stuart Catterson will have reached the ripe (young) age of 50 and to celebrate the lads have arranged a little get together at the club, a very ladish night out a bit like a typical night on tour, can you read between the lines on that one ;-)

We have arranged to meet at the club for 8 pm and let the night flow from there!!!!

Watch out Maddisons!

Watch out the Turkish Kebab House!

Watch out Granny's!

Cup Draws

2011-11-14T09:57:00.000Z

The NCU made the draw for the Junior Cup, Intermediate Cup and the Minor Qualfying Cup and the details are as follow;

1st XI

1st's received a bye in the first round and will face Bangor II's away on 2nd June 2012.

2nd XI

The 2nd's will play Cliftonville II's at home on the 26th May 2012.

3rd XI

To complete the draw and a double header our 3rd's will travel to Cliftonville to play their 3rds on 26th May 2012.

Good luck to all the teams.

Lest we forget

2011-11-11T10:20:00.001Z

Indoor Nets

2011-11-08T11:42:00.000Z

Our winter indoor nets sessions continue this Friday at Grosvenor Grammar School between 7 and 9 pm.

Any school lads wanting to attend please contact Davie Mac on 07774 179710.

Just incase you forgot what they looked like!!

See you there.

AGM 2011

2011-11-07T15:45:00.000Z

The Cricket section held their AGM on Tuesday 1st November 2011 to vote on the captains and office bearers for the 2012 season the highlights of the meeting are as follows;

1st XI Captain: Peter Kerr
2nd XI Captain: Thompson Dawson
3rd XI Captain: David McCormick

Vice captains will be selected by the respective captains

Chairman: Philip Thompson
Vice Chairman: Graham Watt
Secretary: Philip Walker
Treasurer: Philip Walker
Director of Youth Development: David McCormick
Ground Convener: Stuart Catterson
Executive Reps; Stuart Catterson, Robert Moore & Graham Watt

The Chairman Philip Thompson reviewed the season and congratulated all captains and match secretaries in fulfilling the majority of our fixtures the fact that we had only one fine from the NCU shows how organised they were. In fact our lack of fines over the last number of seasons from the NCU show how organised we are.

Philip took time to thank the committee members for all their hardwork considering the amount of fundraising and great nights that we had as a club this year. He also recapped on the dinner which had to be one of the best dinners we have had in recent years, being capped off by the special awards presented to Ian Kerr, Stuart Catterson and Peter Kerr all very deserving winners.

A special note of thanks was also conveyed to Stuart regarding his hard work on the ground which is now being rewarded with the ground being used for the interpro Under 13 match and the midweek final which earned us rave reviews from Waringstown players and officials alongside officials from the NCU, NWCU and the MCU.

In addition to this David McCormick was thanked for his endless time and effort that he contributes to the youth section in the club which grows from strength to strength each year. What made his achievements even greater considering the injury he sustained during the tail end of the 2010 season. The youth section in true Cregagh tradition embarked upon its first ever tour playing Leinster CC in Dublin. Again a huge thanks was conveyed to David McCormick and Thompson Dawson for making this happen. (footnote how many clubs in the NCU have a senior and junior tour party!!!)

In respect of the captains the committee would like to congratulate Peter Kerr in continuing in his role in the 1st XI and would like to welcome Thompson Dawson as the 2nd XI skipper and David McCormick as the 3rd XI skipper.

At this time the committee would also like to place on record our thanks to Brian Clarke who has been the 3rd XI captain over the last 6 seasons and has now decided to step down. As we all know, the 3rd XI captaincy is not an easy role yet Brian went about his business with dignity (as you would expect from Brian) and a lot of humour (greatly needed at our wee club). Not only this but Brian was never afraid to throw the young lads in and to give them a chance at this level. None was this better demonstrated than recently when the bowling attack of a 3rd XI averaged around 14 years!! Brian could see how vital it was to develop these lads and for that we are grateful to Brian for his hard work and now well deserved rest.

Finally, the members thanked the chairman Philip Thompson for his hard work, commitment and drive throughout the 2011 season a great first year for the chairman the results of which are evidenced in the buzz and togetherness that we all experience around the place at present.

Well done mate!!

The AGM was brought to a close with a short notice about our upcoming tour to Portugal. Tour party stands at 24 at present!!! See you there.

David Harris

2011-10-31T11:22:00.001Z

Unfortunately over the weekend we learnt of the sad news that David Harris's Father passed away on Saturday afternoon.

On behalf of the cricket committee and all our members at Cregagh our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Bob Catterson

2011-10-27T14:38:00.000+01:00

On behalf of the cricket committee and the members of the cricket section we would like to pass our condolences to Stuart Catterson and his family upon the death of Stuart's Father Bob.

The funeral will be held on Saturday 29th October at Cregagh Methodist Church at 9.30 am.

AGM

2011-10-18T16:23:00.002+01:00

The Cricket Club will be holding its AGM on Tuesday 1st November starting at 7.30 pm.

Some big announcements and decisions to be made!!!!! Make sure you are there to voice your opinion!