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A thank you to Trotters Wine Bar for supplying the wonderful Chilli for Saturday lunch. Thanks Spesh and Mark

Youth Team Contacts

An updated list of Youth team fixtures has been posted to the website together with a list of team managers.

Outdoor cricket practice for all players under 14 and below will take place at Castle Park on Sunday mornings, 10am to noon, from April 18.

The club is looking for a volunteer, or a team of volunteers, willing to help organise teas and coffees and other refreshments for parents and visitors at the park during Sunday morning coaching sessions.

In addition, we are hoping to start a secondhand stall to enable those of us with older children to recycle some of the cricket gear which our offspring have now outgrown.

If you are willing to offer your services in either of the above capacities, please contact youth cricket organiser Neil Thomas at neil@thomasneil26.wanadoo.co.uk or Colin Perkins colin@stkins.fsnet.co.uk

Outdoor Nets for Juniors

Colchester and East Essex Cricket Club will begin outdoor junior cricket practice at Castle Park on Sunday mornings, 10am to 12 noon, starting from April 18 (weather permitting).

This will be for all age groups up to Under 14 (normally Year Nine).

The club has a number of qualified coaches who will organise cricket sessions for players of varying age groups and abilities.

We normally start younger players in Kwik Cricket sessions. These involve using plastic bats and tennis balls so there is no need to worry about protective equipment and the emphasis is on fun.

There is a one-off membership fee of £35 for each player, payable at the start of the year. This covers all practice, group coaching sessions and match fees, where applicable.

For further information, contact youth cricket organiser Neil Thomas on 07745 377811 e-mail neil@thomasneil26.wanadoo.co.uk
or turn up at Castle Park on a Sunday morning.

Cricket Force 2010

Calling all members, family and friends!

In conjunction with the NatWest Cricket Force initiative we will be carrying out pre-season preparations at Castle Park on the 27th / 28th March. Essential maintenance to the club house as well as erecting the nets and generally getting ready for the first games.

If anyone can help with materials, especially any leads on a new carpet for the club house would be gratefully received.

Academy Session with Alan Butcher

The Academy was fortunate enough to secure the services of Alan Butcher (Ex Surrey First Team Coach). Alan spent time with the spin bowlers of the academy and was able to build on their current knowledge of the art, we are extremely grateful that Alan gave up his time. Alan has just been appointed as the Zimbabwe National Team Head Coach, he will be taking up his role in the next few weeks and all Academy Coaches and Players wish him the best in his new role.

Academy in Action

Some pictures from the latest session of the Elite Academy. Click on the picture to see the full set on Flickr.