Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club
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| Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club | |
|---|---|
| Club Formed | 1897 |
| Main Ground | Town Fields, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire |
| Second_Ground | Leventhorpe School, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9BY |
| 1st XI League | Home Counties Premier League, Div 1 East |
| Other Leagues | Saracens Hertfordshire League Div 3, 9, 11, 14 |
| League History | 1974 - present |
| Honours | Herts League: Twice Herts Cup: Once Herts Plate: Once Herts 2nd XI League: Once |
Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club is a cricket
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
club located in Sawbridgeworth
Sawbridgeworth
Sawbridgeworth is a small, mainly residential, town and also a civil parish in Hertfordshire, England.- Location :Sawbridgeworth is four miles south of Bishop's Stortford, twelve miles east of Hertford and nine miles north of Epping. It lies on the A1184 and has a railway station that links to...
, Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
, England.
The club is affiliated to the Hertfordshire County Cricket Association, the Club Cricket Conference and is a member of the Home Counties Premier League and Saracens Hertfordshire Cricket League. The club competes with five League XI's on a Saturday and two on a Sunday. The 1st XI play in Division Two East of the Home Counties Premier Cricket League, while the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th XI's are in Divisions 3, 9, 11 and 14 of the Saracens Hertfordshire Cricket League.
The 1st XI also compete in three cup competitions, the Hertfordshire County Cup, Evening Standard Challenge Trophy and the ECB National Club Knockout Competition (Cockspur Cup). The club also has a thriving colts section, fielding seven teams across five different age groups and competing in the Hertfordshire youth leagues.
The main ground is at Town Fields in the centre of Sawbridgeworth, behind Bell Street, the main commercial street in the town, on the east Hertfordshire and west Essex border. The club's second ground is situated at The Leventhorpe School
The Leventhorpe School
The Leventhorpe School is a mixed, 11-19 secondary school and sixth form in the historic market town of Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. The school has held Specialist Business and Enterprise College status since 2004. It belongs to the Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth Consortium of Secondary...
, to the north of the town.
Honours
- Hertfordshire League winners - 1984, 2003 (Div 1)
- Hertfordshire Cup winners - 2003
- Hertfordshire Plate winners - 2004
- Hertfordshire Second XI Championship winners - 1975
Cricket in Sawbridgeworth prior to the modern club's formation in 1897
Cricket was played in the village as early as 1862 when 'The Sawbridgeworth and High Wych Cricket Club' was formed by the Sawbridgeworth Vicar, Reverend A. D. Wilkins. The pitch in those far off days was granted by Mr Edwin Hurst on a 'field well situated between the Parish and the District'. Rules were drawn up by a committee of Clergymen and Schoolmasters, and all was set in motion.The matches in this first season were 'in most cases resulting successfully to Sawbridgeworth', practice games were well attended, and Reverend Wilkins's expectations in the formation of the club were most satisfactorily realised. Subscriptions were 2/6d for clergymen per quarter, 1/-d for adult members and 3d for schoolboys. The club was initially created for the schools and choirs of Sawbridgeworth but it was proving so prosperous that on 29 September 1862 a meeting at the National School in Sawbridgeworth decided to admit other members.
It's not clear what became of this first club, but it may have evolved into a subsequent cricket club which was formed a few years later as a result of a meeting of the Youth Club at an Assembly Hall in Springhall Road. The matches of this club took place at the ground now known as Town Fields, and were reported as 'being attended by members of all the player's families, dressed in the most severe and formal manner of course'
During this time no consistent name is used to describe the home team. They appear to be mainly invitation XI's consistent with the House Party weekends that were the core of the local nobility's socialising during that period.
From 1894, the club played at Pishiobury Park, on the northern edge behind what is now East Park.
The need to provide a more formal, competitive game of cricket in the locality was recognised in the Sawbridgeworth Recreation Club, who in May 1896, formed the 'Sawbridgeworth Recreation Cricket Club', playing in colours of chocolate with amber piping. The first captain was the Rev. Hermann Coldwell with a future club legend, Harry Boatman, as vice captain. This team played on a ground 'generously donated by F. W. Buxton Esq.' - next to Pishiobury House, for the 1896 season. The donation of the ground was enough to persuade the club members to nominate Mr Buxton as their first President! The 'pavilion' at Pishiobury was a bell tent, and one of the early rules insisted, 'no bad language be used and no intoxicating drink allowed'.
The Foundation of Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club in 1897
In 1897 the modern club was born when it was renamed Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club, with the club colour of dark blue, used to this very day. The club had moved back to the northern edge of Pishiobury Park, which remained the home ground until 1908. In 1909 the club moved back to Town Fields.In 1900 Sawbridgeworth won the West Essex District League Championship for the first time, playing against teams such as Elsenham, Harlow, Stansted and Takeley. Other clubs to show on our early fixture cards were Epping, Hoddesdon, Hockerill and Burnt Mill. Bishop's Stortford appeared for the first time in 1907.
It was in 1897 that Harry Boatman commenced his run of 32 consecutive years as club captain or vice captain. Since that era, the office of club captain has been held more widely, a statement more of the changes in the general environment in which the game is played, than a reflection upon the club and the game of cricket in particular.
During the Great War the entire Town Fields ground was dug up, with the exception of the cricket square, to enable vegetables to be grown.
Inter War Developments
At the end of the War in 1919, members characteristically chose a ground beside the Hand and Crown until a local benefactor, Sir Arthur Cutforth, thought it time that the club return to its rightful place. Through a newly formed sports association in 1921, Sir Arthur presented the ground to an alliance of cricket, tennis and bowls sports clubs. The cricket club resumed residence at Town Fields in 1924 and has played there ever since.At approximately the same time, the club received considerable help from Sir Walter Lawrence, an eminent businessman in the field of construction and house building, who presented the Walter Lawrence Trophy
Walter Lawrence Trophy
The Walter Lawrence Trophy is an annual award made to the player who has scored the fastest century in English domestic county cricket that season, in terms of balls received...
for the fastest First Class hundred of the season, still awarded each year. Sir Walter later became President, and the family crest of the orthodox cross and two panther heads became the motif on the club colours. His son, Pat Lawrence, whilst Club Captain, donated the Captain's Cup in 1936, which is awarded annually to the player who has shown the most special distinction in the field of play. http://www.walterlawrencetrophy.com/
Sir Walter's Lawrence's interest in the cricket club was of benefit in establishing the first pavilion here at Town Fields in 1930. His company built the pavilion (which is now part of the changing rooms) for the sum of £300; Sir Walter personally matching the funds actually raised by the club membership. It contained two rooms each 12 feet by 8 feet for the two teams to change in, plus a main room 20 feet by 12 feet to provide 'teas and sustenance' for the players.
Post war
All cricket was only played on Saturdays until after the Second World War, when a full Saturday and Sunday fixture list was provided.Families and the continuity they provide have played a major role in the club's formation. Many fathers and sons have played for and served the club in a wide range of capacities. The current Club Captain, Tony Marshall, is the son of a former team captain - Rick Marshall. Various generations of Boatmans, Nockolds, Pyles, Richardsons, Punchers and Felsteads have served the club with distinction in many diverse ways.
A colts section was introduced in the late fifties by Barry Bousfield and Stanley Mansfield. This tradition is carried on today by the club chairman Val Waring and ably assisted by Chris Howard, Chris Pask, Carl Waring and many others.
The Modern Era
The club was a founder member of the Herts League in 1974 and won the 1st XI championship in 1984. The 1st XI came very close again in 1986, when Bishop's Stortford just beat them to the title in the last round of games. Sawbridgeworth having won their game, then went to witness the conclusion of Bishop's Stortford's game where car headlights were alleged to be trained on the field of play to allow the local rivals to complete their win.
Recent years have witnessed many ground improvements at Town Fields. The clubhouse was completely knocked down, rebuilt and extended to be opened for Cricket Week in 1987. The former pavilion, which now serves as the changing rooms, was doubled in size and reopened by the Mayor of Sawbridgeworth in April 1992. A permanent artificial surface was provided for practice nets in 1989 and in early 1997 changes to the bowling green resulted in the removal of the slope in the outfield at the bottom of the ground. Most recently, the clubhouse was extended in 2006 to create a new kitchen.
These ground developments have helped the club become one of the most picturesque grounds in the county and one of the more popular to visit. Development of the clubhouse has allowed the club to provide an extensive social programme that is a major support to the cricketing activities here. Activities range throughout the winter and climax with a Mid-Summer ball for over 350 people, which is the major black tie event to be held in the locality.
Club Records (First XI Games 1983-2006)
- Most Appearances - Ted Levey (654)
- Most Runs - Ted Levey (17,113)
- Most Wickets - Paul Monger (540)
- Most Dismissals - David Burrell (274)
- Highest Innings Total - 428-3 declared, 23 August 2002 versus Essex Tools at Town Fields
- Lowest Innings Total - 39 all out, 10 September 1994 versus Eton Manor at Eastway
- Highest Batting Average - Daniel Hull (40.88)
- Highest Individual Score - Matt Birch (223)
- Best Bowling Average - Chris Hopper (14.35)
- Best Bowling In A Match - Peter Miller (9-55)
Notable players
- Nick Adams http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/england/content/player/8492.html
- Rick Allen
- Harry Boatman
- David Burrell
- Michael Burrell http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/215002.html
- Rory Coutts http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/44659.html
- Ryan CunninghamRyan CunninghamRyan Cunningham is a West Indian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm spin bowler. He has played 29 first-class and eight List A matches, mainly for Jamaica. He represented Jamaica at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. He currently plays at Sawbridgeworth cricket club-References:**...
http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/51494.html - Terry Dash
- Ron Davis
- Kevin Elkins
- Alec Felstead
- Graham Hanlon
- Chris Hopper http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/5953.html
- Daniel Hull
- Pat Lawrence http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/16223.html
- Ted Levey
- Rob Marshall http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/england/content/player/17951.html
- Paul Monger
- Gary Parish
- Tony Puncher
- Andrew Richardson http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/52827.html
- Stuart Turner http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/21627.html
- Nick Walker http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/23463.html
- Danny Wilson http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/22467.html
Club Officials
- President : John Hansford
- Chairman : Val Waring
- Club Captain : Tony Marshall
- Hon Secretary : Roger Leigh
- Treasurer : Gary Parish
- House Chairman : Steve Hyam
- Ground Chairman : Paul James
- Social Secretary : Joseph Edwards/Ellie Paige
- Colts Cricket : Chris Pask
- Membership Secretary : Andrew Stead
- Bar Chairperson : Nicole Burrell
- Sponsorship Chairman : John Hansford
- Child Welfare Officer : Chris Pask
- Fixture Secretary : Richard M White
- 100+ Club Chairman : Lorna Bates
- Web Site Manager : Rob Furber
Current 1st XI squad
| Name | Nat | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Notes | |
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| Steve Ashman |  |
RHB | RM Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
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| Matt Birch | |
LHB | RMS Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
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| Joe Holland | |
RHB | 1st XI Captain | ||
| Alan Fisher | |
RHB | RM Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
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| Rhys Purnell | |
RHB | RM Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
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| Ted Levey | |
LHB | SLA Left-arm orthodox spin Left-arm orthodox spin is a type of bowling in the sport of cricket.Left-arm orthodox spin is bowled by a left arm bowler using the fingers to spin the ball from right to left of the cricket pitch... |
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| Phil Marshall | |
RHB | RMF Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
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| Tony Marshall | |
RHB | RM Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
Club Captain | |
| Joe Rudkin | |
RHB | LS Leg spin Leg spin is a type of spin bowling in the sport of cricket. A leg spinner bowls right-arm with a wrist spin action, causing the ball to spin from right to left in the cricket pitch, at the point of delivery. When the ball bounces, the spin causes the ball to deviate sharply from right to left, that... |
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| Robert Sanders | |
RHB | RM Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
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| Andrew Stead | |
RHB | RM Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
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| All-rounders | |||||
| David Burrell | |
RHB | RMS Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
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| Michael Burrell | |
RHB | RMF Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
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| Andrew Foster |  |
RHB | OS Off spin Off spin is a type of bowling in the sport of cricket which is bowled by an off spinner, a right-handed spin bowler who uses his or her fingers and/or wrist to spin the ball from a right-handed batsman's off side to the leg side... |
2nd XI Vice Captain | |
| Danny Wilson | |
RHB | RMF Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
1st XI Cup Captain | |
| Wicket-keepers | |||||
| Joseph Edwards | |
RHB | OS Off spin Off spin is a type of bowling in the sport of cricket which is bowled by an off spinner, a right-handed spin bowler who uses his or her fingers and/or wrist to spin the ball from a right-handed batsman's off side to the leg side... |
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| Charlie Mann | |
RHB | OS Off spin Off spin is a type of bowling in the sport of cricket which is bowled by an off spinner, a right-handed spin bowler who uses his or her fingers and/or wrist to spin the ball from a right-handed batsman's off side to the leg side... |
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| Bowlers | |||||
| Chris Howard | |
RHB | RMF Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
Club Coach / Development Manager | |
| James Bovaird | |
RHB | RMF Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
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| Ryan Cunningham Ryan Cunningham Ryan Cunningham is a West Indian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm spin bowler. He has played 29 first-class and eight List A matches, mainly for Jamaica. He represented Jamaica at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. He currently plays at Sawbridgeworth cricket club-References:**... |
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LHB | SLA Left-arm orthodox spin Left-arm orthodox spin is a type of bowling in the sport of cricket.Left-arm orthodox spin is bowled by a left arm bowler using the fingers to spin the ball from right to left of the cricket pitch... |
Club coach / 1st XI Vice Captain | |
| Jason Hill | |
LHB | LFM Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
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| Joe Hurst | |
RHB | RFM Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
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| Paul James | |
RHB | RM Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
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| Kieran Morgan | |
LHB | OS Off spin Off spin is a type of bowling in the sport of cricket which is bowled by an off spinner, a right-handed spin bowler who uses his or her fingers and/or wrist to spin the ball from a right-handed batsman's off side to the leg side... |
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| Andrew O'Donovan | |
LHB | SLA | ||
| George Delaney | |
RHB | LMF Fast bowling Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling... |
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