 Useful tips HygieneCaptain.pdf | 136 kB | Fri 24th Jul 2020 |
Please see the link below which will take you to information regarding the current situation, including access to a number of checklists and signage that can be downloaded
https://ecb-comms.co.uk/2SWP-1266X-2FF599AA56882ED94NDIU641929D0A887EC429/cr.aspx
Details of what NatWest CricketForce will look like in 2020. Below you'll find all the new details.
https://ecb-comms.co.uk/2SWS-121ZW-84BBDDF19922D4B23JRPWMA9DF00F4D367B6F5/cr.aspx
Just like previous years, NatWest CricketForce is all about working towards a common goal but whilst the weather has been our main barrier in the past, this year we've got social distancing to contend with! As a result, NatWest CricketForce will look a bit different this year as we and NatWest support you clubs in their return to cricket, and celebrate the moment when we can all come together as a community.
| ECB Return to Cricket Plan in Step 4_July2020.pdf | 329 kB | Tue 14th Jul 2020 |
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| Risk Assessment.docx | 2703 kB | Tue 14th Jul 2020 |
To Clubs
Congratulations must go to all teams and clubs as the first weekend of cricket was, by and large, a success, and we hope you enjoyed being back on the field. Last night we had a meeting of the Adult Participation Group (APG), which is comprised mainly of representatives of all the leagues on Essex and East London. The reports coming back from these league were very positive, although from some of these reports and other information received there are a few issues that we would like to remind clubs about:-
ECB RETURN TO CRICKET STEP 4: Attached is the latest information from ECB (which you should have received) , please familiarise yourself with the various criteria and mandatory things that have to be done
RISK ASSESSMENTS:- All clubs/teams must complete a risk assessment prior to the match, in some cases, where clubs play on council owned pitches, the Local Authority may insist on sight of this. Attached is the ECB generic risk assessment, and also attached is one that had been completed by a club, to show you what is required. A risk assessment is essential and I would ask clubs/teams to ensure that this is carried out. From the meeting last night it seems that risk assessments have not been carried out at a few matches at the weekend.
SOCIAL DISTANCING:- It was also apparent from the meeting last night, and viewing some social media clips of matches, that social distancing is not always adhered to, both on the field, and by spectators off the field. Please ensure that social distancing is respected at all times
SANITISATION:- It seems that hand and ball sanitisation was carried out diligently, but one league member last night stated the need to make sure that any towels etc. which were used to sanitise are disposed of safely.
GROUND AVAILABILTY:- It was reported last night that some leagues required pitches for some of their clubs, over the next few weeks. It would be very helpful of any clubs/teams that have spare capacity would kindly advise their leagues accordingly, also information requests can passed on to Graham Pryke at Essex, as he is in regular contact with other clubs around the county:-
It needs to be remembered that cricket is very much in spotlight, as it is the only team sport that the government has given the green light to, and we need to make sure that we are complying with the Covid-19 regulations
Well done again to all that managed to get successful games on at the weekend
Regards Graham
Graham Jelley | Cricket Development Managers - Clubs and Leagues
Essex Cricket
| ECB Return to Cricket Plan in Step 4_July2020.pdf | 329 kB | Fri 10th Jul 2020 |
| playing_plan_summary_june-2020.pdf | 1313 kB | Fri 10th Jul 2020 |
| socially-distanced-cricket-matches_july-2020.pdf | 1230 kB | Fri 10th Jul 2020 |
8th July ECB Update >https://ecb-comms.co.uk/1FT6-6XBWN-31D9ECDA7F4B8C3FPKVJEOA474B48410EFB25B/cr.aspx
Dear all,
Following the latest update from the UK Government, the ECB is pleased to announce the return of recreational cricket in England, signalling a progression from Step 3 to Step 4 of the ECB’s roadmap to return for the recreational game.
This also allows us to advise that clubs who have previously run All Stars Cricket can now do so again (we will release specific guidance for All Stars Cricket next week).
We thank you for all of your efforts in helping cricket return.
ECB has maintained a constant dialogue with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) throughout this process and we have prepared a plan to support clubs and individuals as they prepare for the return of recreational cricket, including details of adjustments which should be made to respect hygiene and social distancing requirements.
The NECL Management Committee regret to announce that, in common with other local leagues, it has been decided the 2020 season should be abandoned. Even if the government and ECB do allow recreational cricket to start at some point in the not-too-distant future, over half the season will have been lost and it will not be practically possible to re-organise fixtures to fit the time remaining or, indeed, guarantee that a meaningful number can be played.
If/when permission is given for some form of recreational cricket to begin, we suggest that clubs consider using the remaining fixtures, as currently organised by the league, as a basis for friendlies. Those clubs who wish to use the league fixtures in this way should contact possible opponents in good time beforehand to ensure that both clubs are willing and able to play. No club is obliged to do so.
Any games played in this way should be conducted in strict accordance with ECB guidelines, which will be based on government advice.
Can club officials / players please register on the site before the season begins so they can login to complete the Result Summary Submission Form immediately following each game.
Reluctantly I've had to do this as Russian spam bots were abusing the public function, despite any obstacle I put in their way, and flooding the Results Secs inbox with junk so necessitating making the results submission form only available to legitimate and registered site users.
Also for next season clubs can fill in Play-Cricket result summary immediately following each match and that will also be accepted as a result notification.
Great Yarmouth CC are looking to come down to Essex for a game/s on 5th or 6th September 2020, happy to share costs, any interest please contact Mark Thompson / Great Yarmouth CC play cricket.
If any clubs have changed their League Rep / Fixture Sec and / or 2nd contact over the Winter please email me directly so I can update the Club Directory
 Div One Fixtures 2020.xlsx | 10 kB | Mon 20th Jan 2020 |
| Div Three.xlsx | 9 kB | Mon 20th Jan 2020 |
| Div Two.xlsx | 9 kB | Mon 20th Jan 2020 |
 T20 Fixtures 2020.xls | 22 kB | Mon 20th Jan 2020 |
Happy New Year...Decade !!
With apologies for the delay, but there have been several machinations of the fixtures (particularly in Div 1) this year due to a lack of dates. Graeson has done the best he can with what he received.
Please find attached the 40 over competition fixtures for 2020 - clubs have until January 31st to make any changes, which they should do directly to clubs - please e-mail with changes.
Once that date has passed fixtures will be uploaded on the Fixtures tab of this website, as well as the Play-Cricket website.
The T20 fixtures can also be arranged now - this is to be done between the clubs, and the template is attached. Fixture templates for the T20 Group games should be returned by 7th February.
| DIv 1 | DIv 2 | Div 3 |
| Clacton C.C. Colchester & East Essex C.C. Colchester Cavaliers C.C. Mistley C.C. Springfield C.C. Wivenhoe C.C. |
Galleywood C.C. Great Totham C.C. Great Waltham C.C. Halstead C.C. Kelvedon & Feering C.C. Sudbury C.C. |
Boxted C.C. Coggeshall Town C.C. Eight Ash Green C.C. Gt Horkesley & Lexden C.C. Real Oddies C.C. West Bergholt C.C. Witham C.C. |
| East | West |
| Abberton C.C. Colchester & East Essex C.C. Frinton-on-Sea C.C. Mistley C.C. Wivenhoe C.C. |
Coggeshall Town C.C. |
The Weekly Roundup end of season wrap up, with the traditional Divisional Teams of the Season. As usual no prizes, just the accolade of appearing in the Divisional twelve man squad for 2019. All nominees have been chosen by yours truly, and are based on statistical performances. To appear in a twelve, a player had to play a minimum of four games in the division.
