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2020 Cricket - Return to Play Update

Details: Last Updated: Friday, 03 July 2020 20:06; Published: Friday, 26 June 2020 16:06

Attachments:
Preparing Facilities for Step 4 - Summary.pdf	785 kB	Fri 26th Jun 2020
Return to Play Club Update.pdf	243 kB	Fri 26th Jun 2020

3rd July ECB Update > https://ecb-comms.co.uk/1FT6-6XV8P-A07G6Q4YC2/cr.aspx

Dear all,

We are delighted that the UK Government has given the green light for recreational cricket in England* to return from Saturday July 11.

The latest update from the UK Government signals progression from Step 3 to Step 4 of ECB’s roadmap to return for the recreational game, meaning competitive cricket matches in England with adjustments to respect hygiene and social distancing would be permitted.

ECB has maintained a constant dialogue with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) throughout this process and the UK Government have stated that COVID-secure guidance will be published in the coming days.

Guidelines are already prepared for the return of recreational cricket and following the Prime Minister’s comments, will now be finalised and published early next week.

ECB Chief Executive Officer, Tom Harrison, said: "It will come as great news to our nation of recreational cricketers that the UK Government has given the green light for the game to return from next weekend. We are grateful for the support of Government to achieve this, in particular Oliver Dowden, Nigel Huddleston and those across DCMS who have helped the return of international, professional and now recreational cricket.

"We have had a responsibility throughout this period of time to work with the UK Government and to plan alongside the cricket network to try and mitigate COVID-19’s impact on the 2020 season. We have maintained a constant dialogue with UK Government and they've been supportive of our desire to see recreational cricket return when it is safe. They now agree that with appropriate measures in place to mitigate the risk, it is safe.

"We know how difficult it has been for everyone to go without cricket this summer, and we thank you for your patience. As the nation's summer sport we believe we have a role to play in getting people active across the country, especially young people, and it is heartening to know that club cricket - albeit with social distancing in place and some other adaptations - will soon be back across England."

*The UK Government's announcement pertaining to recreational cricket applies at this time to England only. Guidelines specifically relating to Wales can be found here.

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2020 Season

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 24 June 2020 10:39; Published: Wednesday, 24 June 2020 10:36

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.

NECL 2020 Season Start Suspended

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 30 June 2020 00:35; Published: Wednesday, 18 March 2020 12:04

The start of the 2020 season is on hold until further notice. Pre-season ball collection for Sat 4 April is also canceled - though arrangements will be made for clubs to pay Emma the remaining balance and to collect balls when restrictions are lifted.

2020 SEASON UPDATE

ECB UPDATE ON THE DOMESTIC AND RECREATIONAL GAME – 5th June

The purpose of these guidelines is to offer practical guidance to players and clubs on the steps they should take while undertaking recreational cricket activity and informal cricket activity in an outdoor environment given the current restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The key update in the guidance is the allowance of small group sizes (now up to six individuals), however a number of other subtle but important changes are listed throughout the document.

These guidelines currently apply to England only. Guidance specifically relating to Wales can be found here.

Consistent with UK Government guidance, published on 1 June 2020 relating to the phased return of outdoor sport and recreation in England, the following applies to outdoor cricket:

For all activity, social distancing of at least two metres must be maintained at all times (except between members of the same household).
Playing cricket individually is permitted e.g. practice of individual cricket skills or fitness activities.
Playing cricket with people living in your household is permitted.
Small group cricket activity, training or fitness in groups of no more than six (6), is permitted, keeping two (2) metres apart at all times.
Cricket coaches, can now undertake small group sessions of up to six (6) people including the coach (1:5) and they must comply with ECB safeguarding policies (as well as being able to conduct one-to-one coaching).
Nets should be used on an ‘every other’ basis, leaving one net free between nets. Note that for nets within a security fence, occupancy numbers could be limited by social distancing requirements.
It is permissible for two or more groups of six (6) to train at the same time provided they are kept separate, and social distancing and strict hygiene measures are observed. However, clubs should carry out a risk assessment to determine the maximum capacity for their facility that can be achieved safely whilst maintaining social distancing and not exceeding the current limits on training group size.
Clubhouses can be reopened in a limited way for operational reasons (e.g. for access to first aid equipment) or for toilet access (see below) but all communal areas including bar, changing rooms etc. are to remain closed for general use.
Toilet facilities can be opened if the venue wishes, but particular care should be taken by those using them and those cleaning them. Where they are open, venues must ensure soap and water is provided and they are cleaned regularly.
No indoor cricket activity at all.
We recommend using your own equipment if possible. If equipment is being shared, please follow UK Government’s guidance on the sharing of equipment. Players should stick to using one ball in training either by bringing their own or being assigned a numbered ball that is cleaned in between sessions.
No saliva or sweat should be applied to the ball at any time.
Wash hands at home before and after using the outdoor facilities. Bring your own hand sanitiser where possible.

Detailed guidance in relation to outdoor cricket activity can be found here.

https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/1676621/updated-guidance-for-return-to-activity-in-a-club-setting

Result Summary Submission - Website Registration

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 04 March 2020 12:16; Published: Wednesday, 04 March 2020 11:35

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 Friendly Req

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 04 March 2020 11:07; Published: Sunday, 23 February 2020 22:48; Written by John Hepburn

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.

Club Directory Updates

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 05 February 2020 16:03; Published: Wednesday, 05 February 2020 14:48; Written by John Hepburn

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

2020 Fixtures

Details: Last Updated: Monday, 20 January 2020 14:44; Published: Monday, 20 January 2020 14:44; Written by Kevin Hewes

Attachments:
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.

2020 Divisions

Details: Last Updated: Friday, 01 November 2019 11:17; Published: Thursday, 31 October 2019 17:48

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.

**T20**
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. Galleywood C.C. Great Waltham C.C. Halstead C.C. Witham C.C.

Divisional Teams of the Year 2019

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 24 September 2019 14:57; Published: Tuesday, 24 September 2019 14:57; Written by Kevin Hewes

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.

Please notify Umpires of concessions - or face paying Expenses

Details: Last Updated: Saturday, 01 June 2019 09:53; Published: Saturday, 01 June 2019 09:53; Written by Kevin Hewes

It has been brought to the attention of the League Committee that there have been a couple of occurences already this season where when a match has been conceded, the standing neutral umpires have not been notified, and have subsequently turned up to the ground on a wasted journey !

If a game is conceded can the home side please contact Umpires as a priority, if the away side has conceded it would be courteous for them to also make the umpire(s) aware.

Any failure to do this going forward this season, will result in the home side having to pay the standing Umpire(s) any wasted expenses.