Chairman's Message

Firstly, I do hope that you and families are well and have not suffered the loss of any loved ones due to COVID-19 over these last extraordinary 12 months. The good news is that it is all systems go for the 2021 cricket season with a full Devon Cricket League programme planned for both men and women, lots of touring sides booked to play against us at Instow and a full junior programme.

Just as in last summer’s truncated season, the initial cricket practise and matches will commence under the restrictions of the ECB Coronavirus Guidelines. Clearly we need to strike the right balance between being mindful of not putting vulnerable people in our community and families unnecessarily at risk of catching the virus and fulfilling our role as a recreational cricket club, but given the success of the vaccine roll-out as long as no nasty new variants of COVID-19 appear the risks should be significantly lower than they were last summer. So let us sincerely hope all goes to plan and we can have all restrictions lifted by the 21st June.

Very sadly I write this not long after our long-serving president John Phillips passed away at the age of 100 after more than 70 years association with the club. John first started playing for North Devon Cricket Club in the 1940’s – in the following pages is a short tribute to John.

As a club, we are incredibly lucky to have some wonderful members who are willing to give up much of their time and energy for the benefit of us all. Over the winter, Matt Dart has done some impressive earth-moving to tidy up the fringes of the ground and JT has very kindly replaced the doors on Scat’s shed. I am delighted to welcome Ben Howe to the Committee as Fixture Secretary, a role he has taken on with great enthusiasm and success as can be seen from the diary of fixtures and events at the back of this Yearbook.

Hopefully you will all by now be aware of the NDCC Century Challenge to raise money for local mental health charity, Devon Mind. Our thanks go to club skipper, Tom Popham, for this great idea which has captured the imagination of club members and patrons of all ages from all over the world – Brett in Lesotho, Kyle in Cape Town and Matt in the USA. Over this last 12 months, I think we have all become much more aware of how team sport, physical outdoor activity, physical fitness and the social life of a sports club are important to each of us in terms of our mental health and general wellbeing, and just how difficult life can be for those with mental difficulties. So let’s keep the great fundraising efforts going and help Devon Mind to make a difference for the people of Devon.

I am delighted to report that All Stars will be back this season under its regular great leader, Russ Young, and I look forward to seeing the organised chaos that entails on a Monday evening!

The club’s success is based on the incredible hard work of a fairly small group of volunteers who give up an enormous amount of their time. The more people there are in this group, the more enjoyable it is for those involved and the better it is for the health of the club. So, if you would like to help by taking on a role, however simple (such as umpiring, scoring, coaching or volunteering behind the bar), then please do get in touch with myself, Tony, or another Committee member.

Finally, I would like to say a special thanks to our sponsors and their generosity in supporting us in these uncertain and difficult economic times. Best of luck to the 1st XI in their quest this season to gain promotion out of the Devon Cricket League A Division back to the Premier League, and I hope you all have a wonderful summer playing or watching cricket.

Mark Ansell, Chairman March 2019

Membership Fees 2022

For clarity – membership entitles members to park at the club on match days, at their own risk.

Players
Cricketers – £80.00
Age Group U16 and Cricketers in Education – £50.00
Age Group U15 - Junior - £40
Tarka Ladies & Girls (Waived if Senior or Junior Member) – £25.00

Non-players
Social Members – £40
Patrons – £50.00
Patrons Partner– £25.00

Please Note
Any Adult or Junior players whose subscriptions are not paid by the 25th April will not be considered for selection in any team until the fee is paid in full.

NDCC welcome new members of any age so please do download the relevant membership form HERE and for Colts please also bring a player profile form HERE or pick up a membership form from the pavilion if you would like to join.

Match Fees 2022
Saturday 1st and 2nd DL Games - Cricketers £8.00 & Cricketers in Education £5.00
Saturday 3rd DL Games - Cricketers £5.00 & Cricketers in Education £3.00
Sunday NDL Games Cricketers - £3.00 Cricketers in Education £5.00

Match fees are payable by all players whether or not a meal is consumed

Double Nelson Club Prize Draws 2022
When you submit your membership form you have the option of purchasing tickets for the Double Nelson Club. This is a means of raising funds for the club and issuing prizes to the lucky winners over the summer. The draw is carried out 4 times a year, with three winners each time.

Each Double Nelson ticket costs £6.00.

If you wish to purchase Double Nelson tickets, then please contact Jeremy Thompson on 07773 775 454.

This year the Draw will take place in the Pavilion at 8.00pm on the last Saturday of the month:
28th May: £75 and £50 + Attendance £25
25th June: £75 and £50 + Attendance £25
30th July: £75 and £50 + Attendance £25
27th August: £75 and £50 + Attendance £25

Should the scheduled match on any of the above dates be cancelled then the draw will be postponed and take place on the next Saturday an adult game is played at Instow. Winners will be contacted by Jeremy Thompson via email or phone.

Donations
NDCC is a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) which means it is treated by HMRC as a charity. This means that any donations you make to the club are eligible for Gift Aid. Please complete and sign the attached Gift Aid form and email it to Tony Richards on richards@bideford.net so that we can claim the Gift Aid from HMRC and turn every £10 that you donate into £12.50.

Code of Conduct

North Devon Cricket Club is committed to promoting and maintaining the highest standards of behaviour and conduct both on and off the field. This Code of Conduct applies to all players, officials and members of the club and any match played under the auspices of North Devon Cricket Club.

All players are asked to read and abide by the following:

Before Play

1. Players must inform a member of the selection committee on or before selection meetings (Monday evenings) if they are unavailable for the following Saturday.
2. Players will be informed by the respective captain of their selection and the required meeting time.
3. Players who become unavailable after teams have been selected must inform the captain of the team for which they have been selected immediately, by phone.
4. Late ‘cry-offs’ (Friday night or Saturday morning) disrupt your team and lower teams and are only acceptable in exceptional circumstances. Players who do not have an acceptable reason for such instances may jeopardise their selection for future games.
5. Players who fail to turn up for a game will be asked to provide an explanation to the selection committee and if this is deemed unacceptable may be subject to suspension or any other sanction deemed appropriate.
6. Practice is held on Wednesday evenings (6.00 pm to 8.30 pm). First Eleven players are expected to attend at least one practice per week. All players improve their chance of selection if they regularly attend practice.

On the Field

1. The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of Cricket as well as within the laws.
2. Players, club officials and members must at all times accept the Umpire’s decision. Players must not show dissent at the umpire’s decision or react in a provocative or disapproving manner towards the umpire at any time.
3. Players, club officials and members shall not at any time intimidate, assault or attempt to intimidate or assault an umpire, another player, or a spectator.
4. Players, club officials and members shall not use crude and/or abusive language, make offensive gestures nor deliberately distract an opponent.
5. Players, club officials and members shall not make racial or sectarian comments or indulge in racial or sectarian actions against fellow players, officials, members or supporters. North Devon Cricket Club operates an ‘open door’ membership policy welcoming membership from all sections of the community.
6. Players in teams below the first eleven must take their turn in umpiring, scoring or performing other tasks as instructed by the captain.
7. All players must accept the decisions made by the captain on the pitch without question

Our main club sponsors:
Westerly Barnstaple BMW, Wayfarer Inn and Chichester Homes

Our other generous supporters: