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Introduction
Chorleywood Cricket Club has been playing on The Common for
200 years and, for passers-by in the summer months, the sight of a
cricket match in progress, as they drive by or walk through from
Chorleywood Common is always a memorable landmark. The club
is a thriving local success story that has a distinguished history, and,
thanks to a dedicated membership, who want to ensure the legacy of
the club for years to come, exciting future.
Senior Cricket
We have increased our playing membership and, with yet more of
our Colts (Junior players) progressing into our senior teams, we
enter a minimum of four teams in the Saracens Hertfordshire Cricket
League on Saturdays throughout the summer. Our teams compete in
four Divisions and strive for promotion each season. This provides
levels of competitive cricket for all who wish to play on a Saturday
afternoon.
On Sundays, the club enjoys Sunday league cricket and friendly
senior matches with neighbouring clubs. We also host T20 matches
on the common.
In the winter season, the club takes part in local Indoor Cricket
Leagues.
Colts / Junior Cricket
At Chorleywood, we are proud of our Colts structure, which
provides an excellent environment for youngsters of all ages from 6 years old.
Our focus is on helping them to experience the joys of
cricket as well as to hone their cricketing skills. Both 8-a-side Pairs
as well as 11-a-sde 20 over cricket is played depending on the age
groups. Our Club team structure provides a pathway to playing for
our senior teams, and a number of our colts have progressed to
senior cricket in recent years. We have a number of qualified
coaches and team managers (all DBS checked) who provide advice
and guidance for players of all standards. Our coaches help them to
make the most of their abilities and to enjoy playing the marvellous
game of cricket in a safe and friendly atmosphere.
We currently run fixtures for eight Hertfordshire Junior League
teams at ages ranging from Under 7s to Under 15s playing either on
Sundays or on weekday evenings both Home and Away fixtures
mainly during school term time. We run practice sessions on Sunday
mornings (9am - 10.30am) for U6s - U11s. On Friday Evenings we
hold U12 - U15 training (6.30pm - 8pm) - so there really is
something for youngsters of all ages and abilities to enjoy at
Chorleywood. There's something for the parents too, as tea, coffee
and bacon rolls are normally available from our Café partners on
Sunday mornings. If the weather permits, the BBQ will be fired up
on some afternoons or evenings!
Parents support our Colts section through scoring, umpiring,
coaching and managing. Also to volunteer on Sunday mornings to
serve at the Bar and for colts matches where families and visiting
spectators enjoy a drink from the Bar. Training for all these roles is
provided by the Club for those who wish to participate. We are
always hopeful for more helpers so if you wish to take part, please
get in touch with a member of the Management Team see Contacts.
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Social
At Chorleywood, we know how important it is that all our members,
both Playing and Social, can enjoy themselves off the field as well
as on it. The Common is a fantastic place to spend time watching
cricket and there's always a great atmosphere in our clubhouse both
during the games and when all the teams congregate after matches.
There are a number of social functions run all year round such as
quiz nights, race nights, an annual dinner / dance and barbeques at
the Club for all to enjoy. We have a Club Day on August Bank
Holiday weekend when a competitive and fun 6-a-side tournament is
held usually followed by a karaoke evening.
We also hold separate player award presentation evenings for Colts
and Senior players at the end of each season.
The future
In order to preserve Chorleywood Cricket Club as such an important
part of the local community, we with partners Mission Employable
(ME) have built a new shared pavilion. The back part is devoted to a
café that trains interns with learning difficulties to acquire catering
and serving skills. There is much to be done over the next few years
as the Club settles into its new home alongside ME.
50 Club
This is a low cost way members and friends can subscribe to The
Club with chances to win monthly cash prizes.
Please see the 50 Club page for details.
Location / Contacts
Please see the Contacts page for details.
Donations
If you would like to make a donation to Chorleywood Cricket Club please make use
of this Gift Aid form.
Volunteering
The Club is run solely by Members and Friends as Volunteers. If
you are able to help, please speak to use about joining the Whatsapp CWCC
Operations Group.
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