Club News Archives - 2012

If you have a club news item to contribute, we would be grateful if you would email it to us... To make room for new stories on the 'Club News' page, all of our stories will eventually move here to the archives but they will stay available here for future reference... 12/11/2012 News and pictures from Club dinner... The Club's annual dinner was held on Friday 9th November and was the usual sociable occasion, allowing the Club to honour its oustanding achievers of the season past. We now have the photographs from the night available as well as a full list of prize-winners from the night. Full details on the dinner can be found here. 12/11/2012 Taiaroa to return... Mikey Taiaroa, Carrickfergus’s leading batsman for the last three seasons, has given the recently relegated club a boost by confirming this week that he will be returning for a fourth season at Middle Road in 2013. The 24 year old Irish qualified New Zealander, who has ambitions to play for Ireland, has resisted approaches from a number of Premier League clubs to remain with the East Antrim club and assist them in their quest for a return to the Premier League, where they had played since 2004. New skipper Iain Parkhill is naturally delighted with Taiaroa’s continued commitment to Carrick, and with the nucleus of last year’s squad still available, is confident that they can be among the front- runners in Section 1 next season. Carrick have yet to announce their overseas player for 2013, but negotiations are currently underway to sign a bowling all rounder to replace former skipper Ross Gelderbloem who will not be returning in 2013 after four seasons with the Club. 26/10/2012 The Stove Yard renews Club sponsorship... The Club is delighted to announce that The Stove Yard has decided to continue their sponsorship of the Club for the coming 2013 season. Our sincere thanks go to Club Secretary and The Stove Yard's Financial Director, Alastair Burton, who was once again instrumental in securing this vital financial support for the Club's continuing efforts to develop and promote the game of cricket within our local community. Read the full story on The Stove Yard's website. 15/10/2012 Round-up of news from Club AGM... New Club President, Roger Bell New Club Captain, Iain Parkhill Iain Parkhill was been elected as 1st XI captain of Carrickfergus Cricket Club for the 2013 season at its Annual General Meeting held last Thursday. He takes over from Ross Gelderbloem following the Club's relegation from the NCU's Ulster Bank Premier League after 9 seasons at the top level, and is confident that his side can make a good showing in Section 1 next season. Club stalwart Roger Bell has been elected to serve as the Club's new President, taking over from Leslie Thompson who stood down after 13 years sterling service at the helm. Jim Nelson becomes the new Senior Vice President, Gary Thompson was elected as Hon Treasurer, while Alastair Burton was re-elected as Hon Secretary. The Assistant Hon Secretary is John Stewart and Ivan Walker will be Assistant Hon Treasurer. Long serving members Wallace Luney, David McKillen, Alex Adams and Michael Ross were re-elected. Michael McIlroy who will chair the Cricket Committee, Alister McCalmont and Anthony Martin will be new faces on the Management Committee this year. Revised contact information for office bearers and members of the management committee are now available on the Club Contacts page. 25/05/2012 The Stove Yard unveiled as First XI sponsors... Carrickfergus Cricket Club is delighted to officially welcome on-board new official First XI Sponsors, The Stove Yard. The Club is delighted to be associated with this prestigious and growing local company and is greatly appreciative of the financial boost this support will provide to the development of cricket in the local area. Click the thumbnails below for full-size pictures: Club Captain, Ross GelderBloem, receives the new sponsored team kit from The Stove Yard Finance Director, Alastair Burton (photo courtesy of Carrick Times). The 2012 Carrickfergus CC First XI pictured in their new The Stove Yard sponsored kits. 21/05/2012 Jack Burton selected for NCU U-13 squad... Congratulations to Jack Burton on his selection for the NCU Under-13 squad for the upcoming inter-provincial series in July. 07/05/2012 Cannon Motors continue support of Club... Cannon Motors Website. Cannon Motors Limited, the local Hyundai dealers have once again provided a sponsored car for our Club's overseas coach. This is the sixth year Cannon Motors have provided this invaluable sponsorship for the Club, which enables us to carrry out an extensive coaching programme in a dozen local schools, and field sides on a regular basis at Under 11, Under 13, and Under 15 competitions. Ross Gelderbloen received a Hyundai i20 1.2 Classic from Gibson Wharry, Cannon Motors' Sales Director at their newly refurbished premises on the Belfast Road, and the Club wishes them well, and thanks them for their continuiing support. If you're thinking of changing your car, why not call Gibson at Cannon Motors (028 9335 1816) to view their extensive ramge of new and used cars? 26/04/2012 Outdoor practise schedule announced... The outdoor practise schedule for the coming season, commencing on April 30, is as follows: Mon 6-9pm - Junior Practise 6.00-7.30 pm - Under 13's (Years 8 & 9) ** Except 7 May ** 7.30-9.00 pm - Under 15's (Years 10 & 11) ** Except 7 May ** Tues 6-9pm - Club Practice Night (All players to attend). Wed 6.30-9pm - Under 11 & One-to-one 6.30-7.30 pm - Under 11's (Primary School) 7.30-9.00 pm - Under 15's (One-to-one coaching for all age groups by invitation). Thur 6.30-9.00pm - 1st/2nd XI Squad (All 1st / 2nd XI players to attend). Qualified coaches in attendence at all sessions. Teams are fielded in league and cup competitions at U11, U13, U15, and U17 age groups. Carrickfergus Cricket Club has achieved Clubmark NI accreditation having met quality standards in: Effective Management, Quality Coaching and Competition, and Safety in Sport. 26/04/2012 Jordan makes provisional World Cup squad... Our warmest congratulations go to Jordan McClurkin on his selection for the Ireland provisional squad for the Under-19 World Cup to be held this summer in Australia. The provisional squad of 19 will be reduced to a final squad of 15 who will make the trip down under with head coach, our own Ryan Eagleson. Obviously it is our firm hope that Jordan's undoubted hard work and dedication pay off and he is rewarded with the opportunity to represent Ireland at this prestigious tournament. Full details on the squad selection can be found here. 05/03/2012 Indoor nets schedule announced... Carrickfergus Cricket Club's pre-season indoor net practises commence this week in Carrickfergus Amphitheatre as preparations begin in earnest for the 2012 season. The nets commence on Thursday 8th March, from 7.30 until 9.00 pm for Under13/15's and from 8.30 pm until 10.00 pm for seniors, and will continue every Thursday at the same time and venue until 19th April. Anyone interested in joining or rejoining the local club will be made very welcome. Just turn up at the Carrick Amphitheatre on a Thursday evening, or if you prefer, ring Roger Bell on 07980 514186 for more information. Fully qualified coaches will be in attendance at all sessions. The Club will field 3 senior teams and a Mid-Week league team this season, with the 1st XI participating in the NCU Ulster Bank Premier League. Teams will again also be fielded in league and cup competitions at Under 17, Under 15, Under 13, and Under 11 age groups. Expert coaching will be available throughout the season from a team of qualified professional coaches unrivalled in the area. This is led by popular South African Level 2 coach Ross Gelderbloem who is returning for a fourth season at the Club, and includes among others, Ryan Eagleson the current Ireland Under 19 coach and one of the few Level 3 coaches in Ireland. The Carrickfergus Club is also one of the few in Northern Ireland that has achieved Sport NI Club Accreditation, which ensures that the Club can provide quality coaching and competition, effective management, and a safe environment for young people. The Club's playing and social facilities at Middle Road are the envy of many clubs, with wickets that are rated as some of the best in NCU cricket, and clubhouse facilities that are second to none. Full details can also be found at the club's website: www.carrickferguscricket.org and on the Club's Facebook page. 17/02/2012 All league and cup fixtures now available... T20 and youth league fixtures have now been added to the fixtures pages, completing the fixtures for the upcoming 2012 season. Visit the "Fixtures Section" via the link in the left hand menu or click here. 17/01/2012 New lottery ticket outlet announced... From 7 January there will be a new ticket outlet for Carrickfergus Cricket Club's Weekly Lottery in Carrick town centre. One Stop Shop, situated at 9 West Street is the new place to purchase your tickets. This follows the retirement of Dorothy Campbell of Castle Jewellers, who sold tickets on behalf of the Club from their popular Lottery's inception in the early 90's. The Club thanks Dorothy for her excellent support over the years, and wishes her a very long and happy retirement. Anyone who normally buys their tickets from Castle Jewellers will now be able to get them from John Hunter at One Stop Shop, and the Club looks forward to working with him.