Club AGM date
The club AGM will take place on Friday 21st January at the Black Horse. Please arrive at 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start. A hot buffet will be provided.
Any nominations, reports or apologies should be sent to secretary@monkseatoncricketclub.org.uk by Tuesday 18th or presented on the night.
Minutes from last year's meeting are here.
The secretary's report for last year is here.
Other reports will be uploaded as received.
The League has asked us to make all club members aware of the following notice.
19th July 2010
Discipline Season 2010
Dear Honorary Secretary,
I am writing to you to express the concerns of the League’s Executive and General Committee regarding an alarming increase in disciplinary matters in 2010.
So far this season a total of 26 weeks of playing bans have been imposed resulting in deductions of 104 points from clubs playing records. One serious breach of the Code of Conduct and one serious complaint have yet to be concluded which will add to those totals.
Apart from the obvious impact bad discipline has on clubs with point deductions it also impacts on the organisation of the league with three umpires, and the threat of more, withdrawing from the umpires’ panel already this season because of abuse and the actions and attitude of players. Due to that and illness we now have a shortage of umpires to officiate in the Northumberland Cricket League.
The League have had complaints of threats of violence used by individuals towards other players on the cricket field, this isn’t tolerated in society and won’t be tolerated by the league. We will be monitoring all reports and action will be taken against individuals. Please remember, in Disciplinary matters, the balance of proof is not required, only the balance of probability.
This is reaching crisis point, the actions of a small minority of players whose attitude and actions are unacceptable, have a compound effect on everyone within our league, this can not, and will not be allowed to continue. Foul language on the cricket field is unacceptable and also, won’t be tolerated. Respect is a word used in all sports nowadays, in our sport of recreational cricket, without exception, every player should have respect for the umpires, their clubs, other players and the game, and act accordingly.
I ask that this letter be read out to all players before the start of play at matches on Saturday 24th July 2010 to make them aware of the problems. I am sure that every player who has taken the time to listen carefully to this letter will be concerned at the current stat of affairs.
Yours faithfully,
Keith Marshall. Chairman
Score runs, rack up points, win the league!
We are setting up a fantasy league for the club - details to follow soon!
Friendly match
There is a friendly at home to Hexham on Sunday 25th April and there are still a couple of spaces - if you want to play text Simon on 07753 676888.
2010 subs are now due!
All subs are due for payment before the season starts on Saturday. Subs are £50 for adults and £25 for juniors/unwaged. Cheques should be made payable to Monkseaton Cricket Club and sent to Mal at 1 St Johns Close, Whitley Bay, NE26 1SU or brought along to nets.
Remember - if you don't pay, you won't play!!!
Outdoor nets
Outdoor nets will start on Tuesday 13th April, 6pm onwards at Churchill. In case of inclement weather, please contact Cec to check that they're going ahead - his number is 07739 006640.
New players are very welcome to come along and try out at these sessions.
Practice match is off!
The practice match scheduled for April 10th is off as the ground is still too damp. We will be looking to start outdoor nets on Tuesday though, weather permitting. They're at Churchill from 6pm.
Winter nets moved
Winter nets have moved to Burnside School, Wallsend. They're on Wednesdays from 8.30-10pm.
Date set for club AGM
The club's AGM will take place on Friday January 22nd at the Black Horse. Please arrive at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. A hot buffet will be provided.
Access the Minutes for the last AGM
Winter nets are coming soon!
Winter nets will be held at Blue Flames this year, starting on Wednesday 10th February, 7-9pm. Start getting the kit out of the attic!
Season's greetings!
Merry Christmas to everyone involved in Monkseaton Cricket Club!
MCC Second XI are promoted!
Monkseaton's Second XI have won promotion to Division B1 after finishing second in Division B2. Congratulations to everyone who's played for the seconds this year.
40th Anniversary Dinner tickets
Tickets are now available for the dinner from committee members, team captains or by emailing secretary@monkseatoncricketclub.org.uk.
40th Anniversary Dinner
2009 is the 40th year of Monkseaton Cricket Club. To celebrate, there will be a formal dinner at the Grand Hotel, Tynemouth on Friday 23rd October. This will be combined with our annual presentation night.
All members, past and present, are welcome to attend. The night will include a 3 course formal meal, presentations, a review of the past 40 years, auction and a disco until late.
Tickets (£20 each, which is partly subsidised by the club) will be available from 22nd August from all committee members or by emailing secretary@monkseatoncricketclub.org.uk.
Contact details
It's important that we have the most up to date contact details for all members, particularly mobile numbers. If you move house, change phones or have a new email address please forward the details to secretary@monkseatoncricketclub.org.uk.
Winter nets now over
The winter nets have now finished as the school is closed next week. Outdoor nets will start very soon - watch this space for details!
Race night
The 2009 Race Night will take place at the Black Horse on Saturday 18th April, after the practice match. Make sure you make a date in the diary for this highlight of the social calendar!
2009 subs
All member's subscriptions are now due for payment. Amounts are £50 for full members or £25 for unwaged or students. Please make payment by cheque (to Monkseaton Cricket Club) or cash to Mal Anderson ASAP.
Club shirts
Tony Errington has ordered Monkseaton club shirts for all members. The club is subsidising 50% of the cost, so shirts will only cost £13 (short sleeved) or £15 (long sleeved). Fleeces will also be available. Contact Tony to get yours!
Winter nets - change of time
The winter nets have moved forward slightly - they will now start at 7.45pm. Sessions are at Monkseaton High School on Monday nights.
Newsletter online
The club's Spring newsletter is now available online - click here.
Raffle prizes
The club's annual dinner takes place on Friday 30th January. If anyone can donate a raffle prize for the night please get in touch with Cameron Butler or Eric Thompson.
2009 season appointments
The club's officers and team captains were chosen at the club AGM.
President: David Boyd
Chairman: Paul Marks
Treasurer: Malcolm Anderson
Secretary: Simon Green
Welfare officer: David Boyd
Committee members: Cameron Butler, Tony Errington, Terry Lee, Cec Parkinson, Eric Thompson, Pete Wilkes
Chairman of Selectors: John Scott
1st XI Captain: Paul Marks
Vice Captain: Cameron Butler
2nd XI Captain: Terry Lee
Vice Captain: Tony Errington
3rd XI Captain: Nigel Green
Vice Captain: Malcolm Anderson
Midweek Captain: Bob Zanetti
Vice Captain: Cameron Butler
Sunday Captain: Ben Windass
Vice Captain: James Ramshaw
2009 annual dinner
The club's annual dinner will take place on Friday 30th January at Percy Park Rugby Club. There will be a hot buffet and entertainment. Tickets are available from Cameron Butler and Eric Thompson, priced £15 each.
2008 AGM
The 2008 AGM will take place at the Black Horse on Friday 28th November. Please arrive by 7pm as there are a few administrative details to sort out before the 7.30pm start.
Any proposals to be presented at the AGM must be received in writing by the club secretary before the event. Full details and a draft agenda can be found here.
Photos from the annual dinner now online
Click here to see quite how unphotogenic Cameron is! Mr Barnett is responsible for these images, so get in touch with him if you're unhappy with your representation...
Appointments for 2008 season
The club's officers and team captains were chosen at the club AGM.
President: David Boyd
Chairman: Paul Marks
Treasurer: Malcolm Anderson
Secretary: Simon Green
Welfare officer: David Boyd
Committee members: Malcolm Anderson, David Barnett, Gary Benns, David Boyd, Cameron Butler, Kevin Elliott, Tony Errington, Simon Green, Terry Lee, Paul Marks, Andy Rees, Eric Thompson, Pete Wilkes
Chairman of Selectors: Terry Lee
1st XI Captain: Chris Beever
Vice Captain: Paul Marks
2nd XI Captain: Eric Thompson
Vice Captain: Stu Baister
3rd XI Captain: Nigel Green
Vice Captain: Barry Hills
Midweek Captain: Bob Zanetti
Vice Captain: Cameron Butler
Sunday Captain: Simon Green
Vice Captain: Cameron Butler
Monkseaton Cricket Club on TV
Monkseaton Cricket Club took part in filming for a recent BBC Look North promotional trailer. It can be seen on YouTube by clicking here.
New club constitution
The club has devised a new constitution for approval by the members at the Annual General Meeting. The document is at the link below. This document requires Acrobat Reader, which is available for free at www.adobe.com.
New club code of conduct
The club has devised a code of conduct for all members. There are separate documents for senior and junior members (see below). These documents require Acrobat Reader, which is available for free at www.adobe.com.