On at the Sports Club
Boxing Day
The traditional Boxing Day Dominoes tournament takes place from 2pm on the 26th in the Sports Club Bar. All members and friends are invited with prizes for the winner and runner-up. That takes place after a Squash Handicap competition in the morning from 10am to 1pm and with the bar then opening at noon until 7 in the evening.

Quiz - Sat 10th January
The tennis section will be hosting it's ever popular general knowledge quiz on the 10th January. No entry fee, just a donation on the night, with all donations going towards the renovation of Dumfries Sports Club bar area. All Sports Club members welcome with friends, register your team by 7pm at the latest with the first question at 7.30pm.

Xmas Bar Hours
Our Xmas bar opening hours at the Sports Club are below. Do drop in for a drink and a chat at your club bar over the festive period.

Mon 22nd Dec 6pm - 9pm
Tue 23rd Dec Closed
Wed 24th Dec Closed
Thu 25th Dec Closed
Fri 26th Dec 12pm-7pm
Sat 27th Dec 1:30pm - 11pm
Sun 28th Dec 1:30pm - 6pm
Mon 29th Dec 6pm - 9pm
Tue 30th Dec Closed
Wed 31st Dec Closed
Thu 1st Jan Closed
Fri 2nd Jan 1:30pm - 7pm
Sat 3rd Jan 1:30pm - 10pm
Sun 4th Jan 1:30pm - 7pm

Dumfries MCCF Girls Cricket Hub starting in January
Free-to-access cricket with winter training and summer match-play opportunities is starting in January at MCC Foundation Hubs around Scotland (for boys and girls) and with a repeat of a Girls Hub in Dumfries.

DUMFRIES MCCF GIRLS HUB
Venue: St Joseph's College Sports Hall, Craigs Road, Dumfries , DG1 4UU
Dates: Thursdays. January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26
GIRLS U17 Time: 6pm -7:30pm

Eligibility criteria:
-Does not attend a fee-paying school
- Aged 11-17 on 1st September 2025

Further details about MCCF Hubs in Scotland are available here.

You can apply for your free MCCF Dumfries Hub place directly here on the Glasgow/Dumfries application page

Any questions can be directed to the Cricket Scotland Hub Manager Vivek Pandya - vivekpandya@cricketscotland.com .

Free Teacher Cricket CPD
There is a free Cricket CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Course planned in Dumfries in February and delivered by Cricket Scotland.

So if you are Primary or Secondary Teacher, or if you know of one who would be interested in providing some cricket at your school then pencil in after-school on Tuesday, 10th February at St Joseph's College Sports Hall for a 2-hour CPD session. Active Schools will be circulating further information and how to book a place in the New Year.

"The aim of Cricket Scotland’s CPD is to offer teachers, volunteers, and young leaders the opportunity to develop their confidence to deliver cricket within schools. The training will focus on teaching games for understanding so pupils are able to learn and develop the skills of cricket while playing games, doing this will allow you as teachers to create a fun and engaging environment for the participant.Taking part in the CPD, schools will receive free resources and a kit bag to help them confidently deliver cricket either during curriculum or extra curriculum time"

Indoor Junior Sessions restart in January
The autumn block of junior after-school sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays has come to an end. Thank you for the support of all our coaches and helpers.

Indoor sessions resume at St Joseph's College on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-6pm, starting on Monday, the 26th January, with the Stars age group -

St Josephs College Sports Hall
Mondays 5-6pm Stars (5-8 years), Boys and Girls (From Mon 26 January)
Wednesdays 5-6pm Blasters/Chargers (9-11/12-15 years) Boys and Girls (From Wed 28 January)

New starters are very welcome. No equipment is required. Come along and have a try. Or contact us via email: dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com . No equipment is required.

Girls Only Dynamos sessions also restart in January
Our Girls Only Dynamos sessions also resume on Monday the 26th January. Many thanks to Sue and Ruth for supporting the sessions just concluded.

St Josephs College Sports Hall
Mondays 5-6pm Girls Dynamos (around 8 to 12 years), Girls only session (From 26 January)

These fun soft ball sessions are free to attend and no cricket experience or kit is required, just bring trainers and some energy. Newcomers are very welcome so please share the opportunity with others.

Just come along, or you can message us or email womenscricket@dumfriescricketclub.com or dumfriecricketclub@gmail.com with any questions.

Online Shopping Fundraising
Online Shopping Fundraising
Are you doing any shopping online? You can raise funds for our juniors for free with whilst doing so through www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/dumfriescc. See here for details .

Message from the WDCU
An open letter from the WDCU (Western District Cricket Union) to Clubs, players, administrators, officials and cricket supporters in the West District cricket region can be found on the club website here.

In it is the WDCU assessment of their current situation with a "request for volunteers from clubs to bring fresh ideas and energy."

WDCU AGM for 2025
The 2025 Western District Cricket Union AGM is scheduled for Wednesday, the 21st January at 7pm (online).

"Any motion or proposal for consideration as part of the AGM should be in the hands of the Honorary Secretary no later than 21 days prior to the date of the meeting."

Running the Club
Our Cricket AGM took place at the start of December. Thanks to all those that attended and to those that have joined the cricket committee for 2026.

Are you also willing to provide much needed volunteer help in some capacity?

Then email dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com or speak to a committee member.

Dumfries Sports Club AGM - 26th January
The Dumfries Sports Club Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 6:30pm on Monday, the 26th January at the Club. All members are invited to attend. Any items for the agenda and proposals, in writing, to the secretary by Sunday 18 January.

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