Burnley Cricket Club ~ Lancashire League

On Saturday 18^th September, a fund raising cricket tournament for the Pakistani flood appeal will take place at Burnley Cricket Club. Teams from Hussainia, Lowerhouse, Nelson and Burnley will be competing. Weather permitting, the tournament will start at 10:30am. We look forward to seeing you at this very worthwhile event and thank you in anticipation of your support.

Elite Cricket Coaching is running its 2^nd cricket academy starting on 9^th Oct 2010 at Spirit of Sport Centre in Burnley. The aim of the five week course is to maintain and develop skills over the winter period for cricketers who are comfortable with their basic technique and are looking for a springboard into next season. The Academy, led by experienced and highly qualified Elite coaches, will focus on working with boys and girls who are regular club /district cricketers and potential county players and focus on: technical improvements, tactical awareness, psychological match preparation and fitness and nutrition over the 10 weeks.

Programme 1 runs from Saturday 9^th October - 6^th November; Programme 2 from Saturday 20^thNovember - 18^th December. The Academy is aimed at ages ten to fifteen, £65 per programme OR £120 for 10 weeks. To book on the 2010 winter cricket academy, visit www.elitecricketcoaching.co.uk or email elitecricketcoaching@googlemail.com to register.

On Wednesday 28^th July Burnley Cricket Club hosted a tour match between Burnley & Lowerhouse U15s select v Louth CC U15 (Lincolnshire). Unfortunately the weather got the better of us and the game was unable to take place. However, following a delicious lunch, a bowl out took place which resulted in a draw. Burnley Cricket Club would like to thank Louth CC for their visit and we hope to see you again in the future - good luck for the rest of the season!

A sincere message of thanks to you all at Burnley Cricket Club for allowing our Under 15s team the opportunity to visit your ground last week.

Your lads were a pleasure to be with and the hospitality was greatly appreciated. I would be grateful if you were able to pass on our thanks to all of the adults and team members involved.

Despite the weather, our lads must have learnt a great deal about the quality of Cricket that is played in your area - the pavilion itself is quite an education.

IMany, many thanks,

Malcolm Kerridge Louth CC

A warm welcome to Gary Brent who is joining us as our Pro until the end of the season. All at Burnley Cricket Club wish him luck and hope he enjoys his time with us.

Congratulations from everyone at Burnley Cricket Club to Wendy Harvey and Qasim Ali on their recent successes in the Burnley Community 2010 Awards, nominated by the Junior Section. The Awards recognise, and celebrate, the contributions and achievements of local people and communities to sport, physical activity and community development.

Wendy Harvey won the Vikki Taylor - Special Recognition Award. Burnley Cricket Club are very grateful for the services of Wendy and indebted for all the time and energy she devotes to the Club. The list of her contributions is endless. She has been an unsung hero for many years and we here at Burnley are delighted that a true shining star has finally been acknowledged.

Qasim Ali secured the Coach of the Year Award. Qasim's commitment and dedication to school, club, disability, district and county cricket was recognised, with special mention being made of his role at Burnley Cricket Club, where he goes beyond the call of duty. His enthusiasm, commitment, encouragement and vision are transforming our Junior Section.

Congratulations on your thoroughly well deserved awards. You are an inspiration to us all!

If you are looking for a function room to hire on match days, when the mighty Clarets take on their Premiership rivals, then look no further than Burnley Cricket Club. Available with a fully licensed bar, catering facilities and at highly competitive rate, Burnley Cricket Club is the venue for you for an ideal pre-match get together. If you are interested in hiring the room, or require further details, please contact us at: 01282 422089 or 07743706021 or email us at: info@burnleycricketclub.com

The Cricket Club is now taking orders for Burnley Cricket Club jackets at a bargain price of £16.50 for Juniors and £25 for adults. Shirts are also available at £13.50. These jackets are sure to be very popular and a Club best seller so make sure you place your order soon! They can be ordered via Steve Whittaker, Phil Broadhurst, the Club or by e mail to info@burnleycricketclub.com. Orders will be delivered monthly. Don’t miss out!

The Club is always on the look out for match day and ball sponsors. Guaranteed a great day of fun, food and fantastic cricket, what better way to spend your weekend? If you are interested, (£300 for 20+ people, licensed bar, food and cricket! Ball sponsor - £40) please contact us.

Burnley Cricket Club is always on the look out for new Committee members. This is an exciting time for the Club so come along and join us! Any help and support will be warmly welcomed and greatly appreciated. Interested? Please contact us on 01282 422089, e mail info@burnleycricketclub.com or talk to one of our Committee members.

The Cricket Club enjoys a special relationship with Burnley Football Club. In close proximity, the clubs work co-operatively to provide a high standard of sport for the people of Burnley. Interestingly Burnley Cricket Club were in existence before the Clarets! It was the Cricket Club who invited the football club to join them at the Turf Moor Ground. The close relationship which has built up over the years was illustrated at the end of the 2006 Cricket season when Burnley Cricket Club were triumphant in the Lancashire League. The Football Club invited the team to a reception in the Chairman’s lounge and then carried out a lap of honour with the League Trophy. The clubs works closely together. Many of the spectators enjoy a dual role, supporting the Clarets in the winter and the Cricket Club in the summer. In the inevitable overlap of the seasons, they can enjoy a game of football, walk around the corner and enjoy the second innings of a game of cricket!

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