We had 20 of the youngest Stars (5-8) on Monday, and with four coaching, and the next age group, Blasters (9-13) had 14, with three coaching, on Wednesday. Pleasing to see that we have some new attendees.

The session for the oldest (14-18) starts this Friday also at St Jo's after a change of venue from the Academy was required.

Newcomers and starters are very welcome to come and try. Contact us on dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com .

Monday 5-6pm (5-8years) St Josephs College Sports Hall (7 Nov - 5 Dec) & (16 Jan – 13 Feb)
Wednesday 5-6pm (9-13 years) St Josephs College Sports Hall (9 Nov – 7 Dec) & (18 Jan – 15 Feb)
Friday 4:30-6pm (14-18 years) St Josephs College Sports Hall (18 Nov – 9 Dec) & (20 Jan – 17 Feb)

Senior Indoor Training - from Friday 18 Nov
Friday indoor sessions are also taking place at 4:30-6pm at the St Josephs College Sports Hall. Come at the time that you can manage.

Friday 4:30-6pm St Joseph's Sports Hall (18 Nov – 9 Dec) & (20 Jan – 17 Feb)

Suitable for our Sunday, Midweek, Women's Premier, 2s and 1s, and senior sides these are part of our cricket membership packages. New players are very welcome to join in by contacting dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com.

Women's Cricket
Women and Girls Indoor Sessions are from this Friday, 18th Nov. with indoor sessions taking place on Fridays at the St Joseph's Sports Hall, 4:30-6pm.

Friday 4:30-6pm St Joseph's Sports Hall (18 Nov – 9 Dec) & (20 Jan – 17 Feb)

Come along at a time that you can manage. Starters welcomed, new players can join in and sessions will involve soft ball cricket as appropriate.

Do you want to play in some upcoming soft ball cricket tournaments suitable for those starting out in the game? Contact womenscricket@dumfriescricketclub.com or message us on social media, @dumfriescricket

And Cricket Scotland are to start offering paid contracts to Scotland Women international players for the first time. See www.cricketscotland.com/cricket-scotland-announces-strategic-refresh

Scotland Senior Men's call-up
Good luck to Chris (McBride) who has been selected once more in the Scotland Men's squad this time to play in Namibia at the start of December.

See www.cricketscotland.com/scotland-mens-cwcl2-namibia-series-squad-announced

Overseas Cricket
Niall (Alexander) played in the Newcastle one-day final for Wests CC on Sunday and took 2 for 33. However the wet summer down under intervened with both teams sharing the title. His two wickets can be seen on youtube below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp_CNSi3SZI&t=2656s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp_CNSi3SZI&t=9639s

And a mention for Josh (Geary) who took 3 wickets in the Newcastle first grade on the Saturday.

In contrast it was smog stopped play for Adam (Malik) on his Academy Team's cricket tour to Delhi with the air quality forcing people to stay indoors and preventing the matches outside.

World Cup Sweepstake
Your £10 entry should now be in (e.g. left behind the bar for Polly) for the football 2022 World Cup sweepstake being organised by Chris (Tigger) for the chance of being a winner with a £100 first prize.

Online EasyFundraising
If you are making online purchases or starting to think about buying gifts consider joining our easyfundraising site for your normal online shopping. You will raise valuable funds for our juniors and at no cost to yourself. We have now raised over £1500 like this over several years. You can sign up here www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/dumfriescc

Awards Night
The Club Awards will be held in conjunction with an open club day at the start of next season.

Open Club Day and Awards - (on Sat 15th or Sun 16th April)

Cricket Club AGM
The 2022 AGM is to take place in January.

Dumfries Cricket Club AGM - Friday 13th January

Please consider if you could help the club on the committee or in another role or by volunteering. We are always grateful for any assistance e.g. we will be seeking a new Chairperson and Secretary. Contact us on dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com.

Courses
Child Wellbeing and Protection online course is available in the near future.

Through Cricket Scotland (No charge)
www.cricketscotland.com/get-involved/safeguarding/support-and-training

Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport (online course)
Wed 30th November 2022 6:30 – 9:30pm

Email dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com if you wish to take part on a course. (The safeguarding courses are suitable for those adults (16 years +) who are involved in work, delivering or leading sporting activities for children.)

Ground Work
Work is continuing during the week over the winter on the square and the outfield. And tree maintenance was carried last week on some of the trees around the ground, including a significant trim for the flag pole cherry trees by the entrance. So no more ripped flags.