John Hepburn

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Last Updated: Saturday, 10 April 2021 09:41

Published: Saturday, 10 April 2021 09:41

Written by Kevin Hewes

It is with deep sadness and shock that the NECL committee, have to pass on the news that our friend and colleague, John Hepburn has passed away suddenly.

John was an active member of the league committee, creating the website and offering technical support to anyone who required it. His staunch support for cricket in North Essex, was always measured with cheerful good humour.

Our condolensces go to his immediate family, the Real Oddies, and to his wider circle of friends from different walks of life. 

He will be sorely missed, RIP John

Rule Change - car sharing

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Last Updated: Sunday, 04 April 2021 16:02

Published: Sunday, 04 April 2021 16:00

Changes to NECL rules as a consequence of car-sharing restrictions (up to 17^th May 2021)

In recognition of the difficulties some clubs may face in getting a full side to away matches up to 17^th May, the following will apply:

• Any game scheduled up to 17^th May can be rearranged, with the agreement of both clubs, if the away team has anticipates difficulties in fulfilling the fixture due to car-sharing restrictions. The rearranged fixture may take the form of a midweek 20-over game, as long as both clubs agree. The home club should notify the League of any such rearrangement at least 24 hours before the fixture was due to take place.

• No penalties will be imposed on an away team which is unable to fulfil a fixture due to government-imposed car-sharing restrictions. If the match cannot be re-arranged as outlined above, it will be counted as void, with both teams awarded 6 points.

All clubs should note that the NECL does not intend to revert to an average points system for the 2021 season. The reason for this is that, with a relatively small number of league fixtures in each division, such a system could easily produce an artificially skewed table.

Neil Brinded   02/04/21

ECB update Return to Cricket 2021

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 30 March 2021 13:24

Published: Tuesday, 30 March 2021 13:23

As with last year please look at the risks at your club to help you decide how you proceed safely. A risk assessment is available in the Appendix to assist 

Regards 

Graham Pryke 

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Chairman’s Welcome

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 30 March 2021 13:17

Published: Tuesday, 30 March 2021 13:16

2021 Season

On behalf of the NECL committee, I should like to take this opportunity to welcome all our member clubs, their players, helpers and supporters to the 2021 season. Following the season of 2020, which, as a result of the pandemic, was limited in length and involved just friendlies, this year will hopefully provide the opportunity to return to a full programme of league and cup cricket, albeit with some restrictions still in place for a while at least.

First of all, I should like to commend the work of all clubs in ensuring that last season’s cricket was played safely, in line with government and ECB guidelines. I trust that the same will be true for 2021. There are a few differences in the requirements from last season, and clubs should ensure that they are fully appraised of these from the ECB website.

Read more: Chairman’s Welcome

Diary Dates 2021

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Last Updated: Thursday, 01 April 2021 12:16

Published: Thursday, 26 November 2020 21:20

Ball distribution: Saturday 10th April 2021 10.30—11.00am at Boxted CC. 2021 Ball invoices will be sent out soon.

T20 Finals Day: Sunday 29th August 2021
(Can 2019 Trophies to be handed in by or on T20 Finals Day)

Division 3 clubs can use umpires for their games for 2021 if both sides are in agreement - for a fee of £35 per umpire. Please contact Dave Root, Umpire Appointments Officer, at least 3 weeks prior to the fixture to make make arrangements.

T30 entrants are: Gt Bentley, Brightlingsea, Copford, W Mersea, W Bergholt. Chappel & WC, Coggeshall, Kelvedon and Tendring.

Club Directory Updates

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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

Please notify Umpires of concessions - or face paying Expenses

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Last Updated: Thursday, 15 April 2021 10:46

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.