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Palace Shield members Chorley Cricket Club will host its second annual beer festival over the August Bank Holiday.
As part of the festival, which kicks off on the Friday evening, a Chorley select XI will take on a Palace Shield representative XI in a Twenty20 fixture starting at 6pm.
Over the weekend, 20 varieties of ale and six varieties of cider are available plus a selection of gins and other alcoholic beverages at the club bar.
Not only that, a special Prosecco and Pimms bar is also on offer as well as live music on each evening as plus the on field entertainment and yummy food outlets.
The festival is free to enter and all ale is just £3 a pint .
Ahead of the festival, Chorley can now confirm its select XI for the Palace Shield Twenty20 fixture.
Andrew Holdsworth (c) - Chorley CC
Matthew Sedgman (wkt) - Chorley CC
Edwin Moulton - Chorley CC
Will Moulton - Chorley CC
James Lee - Chorley CC
Gayan Maneeshan - Chorley CC
Nathan McDonnell - Astley and Tyldesley CC
Gaurav Dhar - Euxton CC
Ravi Dhar - Euxton CC
Chamikara Edirisinghe - Ashton CC
Yohan de Silva - Dukenfield CC
For more information about the second annual Chorley Cricket Club Beer Festival, visit http://chorley.play-
cricket.com/website/web_pages/ 214602 or stay tuned to #CCCBeerFestival
Your Competition Executive is keen to increase both the quantity and quality of all our umpires and would ask you to pass on the following message to all Club Umpires and anyone who you think may be interested:
- All umpires standing in our competition Club and Panel should have at least attended the ECBACO Stage 1 and Stage 2 courses
- The Stage 1 course can be completed for free on line at:
- A Stage 2 Course will take place at BAC Preston on Sunday 27 November 2022 and can be booked at:
- Club are requested to support umpires financially to attend the Stage 2 Course - Cost £30
- Last year for the first time we had 5 Division 1 games with only 1 umpire. This also has a knock-on impact on clubs in Div 2-Div 6 as less umpires are available to fill in for missing Club Umpires. We need to replace at least 5 panel umpires each season.
- Please ensure that these courses are circulated widely and posted on your all your social media streams.
- The shortage of umpires is a problem that can only be solved by the game, that is all Leagues, clubs and players please do your bit to support us to support you.
U10 Final Brian Gill Trophy on 11 th September 2022
Played between Tarleton and Blackpool at Stanley Park was won by Blackpool
Batting first Blackpool 306 but lost three wickets giving a net score of 291
Three players Jake Clayton scored 15 , Harry Mercer 12 and Isaac McDonagh 14
In reply Tarleton scored 258 but losing 13 wickets had a net score of 193
The number of wickets was due to James Danson who took 3 for 5 runs, Isaac McDonagh and Sam Bremner 2for2
The umpire was Graham Lawton
U12 Final Graham Lawton Trophy
Played between Leyland and Lytham was an exciting close game won by Lytham
Batting First Lytham scored 90 of their 20 overs wIth Seb Clarke scoring 23 and Leyland Aiden Mceever 2 for10
In reply Leyland scored 89 with Aiden Mceever retiring on 26 n/o but unable to return under the rules.
Archie Finch scored 15 and Jacob Hayes 14.
Seb Clarke Lytham followed up his excellent batting taking 2 for 10
Umpires were Alex Diver and Adrian Darlington.
Graham Lawton presented the players awards and trophy.
The Under 17 Trophy was not awarded in 2022
The Moore and Smalley Palace Shield Player of the Month for August / September was Max Harper from Croston who scored 239 runs in the 6 games as his side tried to get off the bottom of the table.
The team of the month for the same period was Charnock St James First XI who took the maximum 72 points from their 6 wins in Division 3.
Your Competition Executive is keen to increase both the quantity and quality of all our umpires and would ask you to pass on the following message to all Club Umpires and anyone who you think may be interested:
- All umpires standing in our competition Club and Panel should have at least attended the ECBACO Stage 1 and Stage 2 courses
- The Stage 1 course can be completed for free on line at:
- A Stage 2 Course will take place at BAC Preston on Sunday 27 November 2022 and can be booked at:
- Club are requested to support umpires financially to attend the Stage 2 Course - Cost £30
- Last year for the first time we had 5 Division 1 games with only 1 umpire. This also has a knock-on impact on clubs in Div 2-Div 6 as less umpires are available to fill in for missing Club Umpires. We need to replace at least 5 panel umpires each season.
- Please ensure that these courses are circulated widely and posted on your all your social media streams.
- The shortage of umpires is a problem that can only be solved by the game, that is all Leagues, clubs and players please do your bit to support us to support you.
Dear All
Just a reminder, as mentioned in an email a few weeks ago, we will be holding CPD sessions face to face at BAC Preston on the 2nd Monday of each month starting at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome and they don't have to be members of the panel.
No need to book just turn up on the day. I will issue a reminder by email about a week before with details of what we will cover.
Obviously the pandemic is still among us and I would request that anyone who has any symptoms does not attend and if you can take a lateral flow test before coming that would show consideration for everyone. These are readily available from supermarkets and chemists are free of charge and easy to conduct.
The first session on Monday11th October will cover Player Management with the second on Monday 8th taking place immediately after the AGM and covering Regulations and DL.
I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in attendance.
Regards
2009 Palace Shield Junior of the Year Liam Hurt has been awarded a Lancashire CCC Contract.
Preston-born fast bowler Liam Hurt is celebrating after signing his first professional contract with Lancashire County Cricket Club.
Also penning his first deal at the Old Trafford club is all-rounder Josh Bohannon.
Hurt and Bohannon both played a vital role in the success of Lancashire Second XI in the 2017 season,
The Red Rose team won the Second XI Championship after beating Hampshire on the Isle of Wight in September and reached the quarter final and semi-final of the Second XI Trophy and T20 competitions respectively.
Hurt attended Balshaw's High School Leyland, and has played for the town club in the Northern Premier League.
He commented: “I’ve loved being involved in the Lancashire squad this summer and it’s a dream come true to sign my first professional contract.
“I’m looking forward to getting stuck in over the winter and challenging for a place in the First Team next summer.
“It’s an exciting time to be involved at the club and hopefully I can play my part going forward.”
Hurt, aged 23, has come through the Lancashire age-group system and currently plays for Clifton Cricket Club who reached finals day of the ECB National Club competition this summer. Hurt made 13 appearances for Lancashire Second XI and took 38 wickets in all competitions.
Bohannon, who came through the Lancashire Academy and currently plays for Ormskirk Cricket Club, contributed heavily with both bat and ball for Lancashire Second XI this summer in all formats.
The 20 year-old all-rounder, who was previously on a scholarship contract with the Club, scored 650 runs and took 24 wickets in 2017.
Bohannon said, “I couldn’t be happier to sign my first professional contract with the county that I have supported ever since I can remember.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being part of the squad on a scholarship contract this year and this is the next step in my development.
“I want to carry on putting in performances for the second XI and push for a place in the first team in what is going to be a very exciting few years ahead for the club.”
Head coach Glen Chapple added: “It’s great to see two more Lancashire players come through our system and graduate into the professional squad on a full-time basis.
“Both players have impressed for the second XI this summer and we look forward to seeing their development continue over the next two years.”
Garstang have won the Moore and Smalley Palace Shield title for the first time.
They confirmed top spot with victory against Croston, however the silverware had in reality been put in the bag a week earlier. The win at Westhead Road officially completed the job, a fine achievement for the Riverside outfit who joined the Palace Shield in 1970.
Garstang put their hosts in to bat after winning the toss, Danny Gilbert doing much damage with the ball. Gilbert took seven wickets, tearing through the top order to post figures of 7-22 from 14 overs. Coen Oosthuysen claimed the other three wickets as Croston were 63 all out. Stephen Langton was the home side’s top scorer with a knock of 27.
In reply, Garstang knocked off the runs in 17 overs, closing on 69-2. Skipper Mark Walling hit an unbeaten 29, with Michael Walling adding 26.
Fulwood and Broughton, the 2016 champions, finished runners-up. They closed their season with a six-wicket win against Torrisholme. Having bowled out the home side for 107, F&B chased their target by posting 108-4.
Longridge won on their visit to Freckleton, a low scoring affair at Bush Lane. Having been asked to bat first, Freck were 92 all out in 34 overs. Opener Andrew Hogarth top scored with 21, with James Richardson hitting 16. Matt Greenall and Rory McDowell both took three wickets for Longridge, with Ian Simpson collecting two. Longridge did not have it all their own way in reply, with five of their top six batsman out for single figures. Simpson, batting at seven, pushed them on with a fine unbeaten knock of 45. They clinched the win in the 42nd over, having put 94-7 on the board.
Great Eccleston squeezed home to victory in their Hall Lane clash with Penwortham. They won by one wicket, their last pair seeing them home and hosed. Penwortham batted first and were 148-9 from 45 overs. Alex Ryding top scored with 57 at the top of the order . In reply, Great Ecc were 149-9, Phil Booth hitting an unbeaten 56.
Eccleston won by three wickets at Thornton Cleveleys. They bowled Thornton out for 85, five wickets being taken by Thomas Wilkinson. In reply, Eccleston were 86-8.
Read more at: http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/cricket/local-cricket/shield-of-dreams-at-last-for-garstang-1-8759074
An avid supporter of the league highlighted that this isnt the first time Garstang skipper Mark Walling made his way into Palace Shield History, as he couldnt help but be part of the action when the 2000 Loxham Cup Garstang side posted for their Handbook Picture.
Garstang were crowned 2017 Club of the Year at the Annual Dinner.
Garstang, who lifted the Moore & Smalley Palace Shield for the first time in their history, also Won the Meyler Cup and finished runners up in the Twenty20 Competition.
Credit was given by Vice Chairman John Smith to White Coppice & Freckleton who although struggled on and off the field completed the season and look forward to 2018.
Minutes of the Junior Section of the Palace Shield AG M at Fulwood and Broughton CC on 29.11.17
Started 19.30 ended 20.40
Present: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, President & CWO, Secretary, Treasurer, Communications Officer, and members representing 23 clubs.
Apologies: Chorley, Vernon Carus, Peter Ingham (Walton-le-Dale), Adam Ball (Norcross).
Roll Call: All clubs present, apart from Preston, Chorley, Walton-le-Dale and Vernon Carus .These clubs will be fined in accordance with the rules.
Matters Arising from 2016 AGM: None arising.
Chairman’s Address: John found his first year had flown by. It had been most enjoyable, especially the U10 softball and hardball finals and presenting trophies .He had managed to get round to all but 4 clubs. He thanked his executive, in particular Mark ( with his stressful year) and Adam ( who was resigning from his role as treasurer), the clubs, the patrons and all the sponsors of the junior section. The future of the competition lay in clubs respecting executive decisions and rule changes as they were designed to make life easier for everyone.
Treasurer’s report: Accounts had been prepared and been handed out. Adam thanked the sponsors – Moore and Smalley, Bill Monitor (U17) , Duncan Cowburn, Walker Fire (U11), Energy Trampoline Parks (U10) and UCLAN ( U13 6-a-side comp.) Slightly more had been spent on teas and grounds. John thanked Adam for all his hard work since 2008. John also stressed the need to put auditors in place. There were no questions.
CWO’s report: No child welfare issues. Trevor was disappointed at the number of coaches and managers who were not DBS certificated. There had been little response to the courses that Trevor had emailed to clubs so far. With the reorganisation of Lancashire cricket nothing was coming through regarding safeguarding courses. Trevor stressed the need for clubs to contact him as soon as possible if they needed new welfare officers so he could arrange courses in March 2018. John thanked Trevor for his hard work.
Secretary’s report: Mark’s highlight of the season was the success of the U10s 6-a-side competitions; softball at Charnock St. James and hardball at Eccleston. The event will hopefully run in 2018.
He gave thanks to the volunteers and clubs for hosting events: Blackpool, Chorley, Chorley St. James, Eccleston, Fleetwood, Fylde, Great Eccleston, Kirkham and Wesham, Leyland and St. Annes.
He congratulated the winners of the competitions, especially first time winners: Gregson Lane, New Longton and Tarleton. He reminded the meeting that success for smaller clubs was about fielding teams in the hope that these juniors would become the backbone of the senior sides.
Ed Moulton(Chorley )was the Junior Player of the Year and Rory Kellett ( Vernon Carus) won the Junior Fair Play Trophy.
He thanked the umpires for our internal competitions as well as the inter-league matches. The U17s final , Fleetwood v St. Annes, will be played in 2018
His main concern was the reported increase in umpires being verbally abused by players, opposing managers/coaches and even parents. WE therefore need to uphold the spirit and traditions of the game and accept decisions.
Mark thanked the executive for performing their roles with the minimum of fuss. Problems were usually down to 1 or 2 clubs which did not provide information when requested. It only needs one club to be late in sending in team entries on time which means fixtures cannot be prepared as scheduled.
He especially thanked John Conway for helping him in a year of health problems and the loss of his aunt Winnie. John took him to various matches and also ensured trophies could be presented on the night of the winning clubs’ last league match.
Mark thanked Adam for all he had achieved over his time as treasurer and wished him well.
He also thanked the sponsors ( mentioned in the treasurer’s report) and the anonymous sponsor of the U10s 6-a-side competition.
Mark believed that the success of the league and clubs was due to the people of each club who gave up their time to run teams, coach, score, umpire, transport players and provide food. Every club needs to support and encourage others to volunteer to ensure continued success for clubs and the league.
Mark wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2018.
Election of Officers: Mick Snape ( Kirkham) agreed to take on the treasurer’s post and the rest of the Committee was re-elected on bloc.
Re-election of Clubs: Euxton CC and Lytham CC were re-elected.
Correspondence: None.
Discipline: One minor incident. Adam reported there had been a lot of verbal reports but he could not act on these .In future problems need to be reported, in writing, to Adam, as soon as possible.
Expenses: Adam proposed that Mark’s expenses be put up to £500; seconded by Leyland. Meeting agreed. The other expenses were to remain the same.
Rule Changes for 2018:
The meeting agreed to the following rule changes: The proposals had been sent to clubs before the AGM and the executive had made decisions based on replies.
- OVER AGE PLAYERS: Allow dispensation for players/teams of lesser ability/health issues to play in a younger age group on a case by case basis to be approved at the pre-season meeting. N.B. this would give clubs the opportunity to promote restrictions on where a particular player could bat or bowl. Passed unanimously.
- COACHING UNDER 10s/U11s: Coaching on Finals Day will be restricted to the end of each over. Agreed 12 votes to 6 votes.
- UNDER 17 COMPETITION: There would be a 20/20 Finals day. Agreed 9 votes to 7 votes.
- LEAGUES: Having an U12 and U14 competition helped retain players. Clubs do not have to enter teams in every competition.
- REGIONALISATION: A main division for stronger teams. Two divisions for the plate competitions . Depending on the number of entries this format will be used in 2018.
- DEADLINE DATE: This would be 31st July 2018.
- FIXED NIGHTS FOR SPECIFIC AGE GROUPS: Not practical as each club will have events on different nights.
- NO REARRANGING RAINED OFF MATCHES: We must focus on maximising games but ALL clubs need to follow the existing rule 4; to rearrange games within 7 days.
- The meeting agreed to the ‘catch- all’ clause – For any administrative matters not covered by the following rules then the Palace Shield Senior Rules will apply. N.B. this would cover matters such as voting at the Junior AGM. Also TEAM SHEETS must be filled in prior to a match with the FULL names of the players.
- RESULTS/SCORECARDS: Rule 9: Results must be in by 10pm the following day. Scorecards within 72 hours. Late fines of £5 will apply in both instances with weekly chasers also charged at £5. ( Proposed Fylde, seconded Thornton). Agreed by the majority.
AOB:
Trevor reported on the LCB becoming the Lancashire Foundation. The cricket partnerships of Lancashire, Manchester and Liverpool were disbanded. A steering group would take over. Districts were in north and south sections with 2 divisions at each age group. Fixtures out before Christmas.
Colin reminded the meeting about the changes to the Laws of Cricket. This will specifically affect junior bowlers, where 2 over waist height deliveries in an over, means they have to be taken off. John felt this was really unfair to younger slow/spin bowlers. He hoped that as a league that we can bring common sense to the rule.
Cricket balls to be ordered at the senior meeting on 11th December.
Junior team entries to emailed to Mark/Alex by 14.2.18.
John thanked Fulwood and Broughton for hosting the meeting.
Dates of 2018 meetings to be held at Fulwood and Broughton CC 7.30pm.
Wednesday 28th February 2018
Wednesday 13th June 2018
Wednesday 26th September 2018
Wednesday 28th November 2018 AGM
The club umpire of the year is Sean Patterson of Gregson Lane who scored an average of 4.73 out of 5.
This award will be presented at the Annual Dinner on Friday 10th November. Tickets are available from Dave Lever.
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Ladies / Gents
A belated Happy New Year to you all.
Can all clubs please let me have final entries for the Plate Competitions by the 31st January.
We have brought the date forward, so that, if there are not enough entries to run 1, or more of the plate competitions, then we could admit them into the main competitions, without the need to re do the whole of the fixtures again.
If there is enough interest we may also run an U10 plate competition.
We really need a minimum of 4 or 5 teams in any of the plate competitions to make them feasible.
If any club has entered a team or teams in the main competition and now thinks they may not have the necessary numbers, I would advise that you may be best served in the plate competitions. Once the fixtures have been arranged, it becomes difficult if one or more teams then decides to withdraw.
Could clubs please let me have their team manager details asap (name, mob number if possible and an email address).
Regards
Mark
The Draws & Fixtures for the 2012 Inter-League Competition have been announced.
From LCB Site
Total Cricket U13 Trophy
The Total Cricket U13 Inter League Competition used to be the Peak Sports Inter League Competition and including this year has always been run on a group basis. This is the second year of sponsorship by Total Cricket for this competition and we thank them for their support.
Group 1
Central Lancashire League
Palace Shield Competition
Ribblesdale & District League
Bolton Association
Group 2
Bolton League
Liverpool Competition
Lancashire County League
Saddleworth League
Sunday 10th June
Palace Shield v Central Lancashire League
Bolton Association v Ribblesdale League
Liverpool Competition v Bolton League
Saddleworth League v Lancashire County League
Sunday 8th July
Ribblesdale League v Central Lancashire League
Palace Shield v Bolton Association
Lancashire County League v Liverpool Competition
Bolton League v Saddleworth League
Sunday 12th August
Ribblesdale League v Palace Shield
Central Lancashire League v Bolton Association
Lancashire County League v Bolton League
Saddleworth League v Liverpool Competition
Bank holiday Monday 27th August (or a mutually acceptable date during the week)
Final
WINNERS GROUP 1 V WINNERS GROUP 2
Michael Roche Trophy
The Michael Roche Trophy is an U15 Inter League Competition that has been going for some years and apart from 2010 when it was a knockout competition, it has been run on a group basis.
Group 1
Central Lancashire League
Palace Shield Competition
Ribblesdale & District league
Bolton Association
Group 2
Bolton League
Liverpool Competition
Lancashire County League
Saddleworth League
Sunday 10th June
Central Lancashire League v Palace Shield
Ribblesdale League v Bolton Association
Bolton League v Liverpool Competition
Lancashire County League v Saddleworth League
Sunday 8th July
Central Lancashire League v Ribblesdale League
Bolton Association v Palace Shield
Liverpool Competition v Lancashire County League
Saddleworth League v Bolton League
Sunday 12th August
Bolton Association v Central Lancashire League
Palace Shield v Ribblesdale League
Bolton League v Lancashire County League
Liverpool Competition v Saddleworth League
Bank holiday Monday 27th August (or a mutually acceptable date during the week)
Final
WINNERS GROUP 2 V WINNERS GROUP 1
Reps
Some clubs have yet to advise their entries for the 2012 Season:
Croston
Freckleton
Penwortham
Preston
South Shore
Withnell Fold
Wrea Green
Entries for the main competition need to be made before the 31st December.
Entries for the plate comps are being taken upto the Feb meeting.
Once the fixture lists are published, you will be charged for those teams, whether you play or subsequently withdraw.
If you have allready sent this information i apologise
he following players have been selected to represent the Palace Shield League in the U13 Total
Cricket Inter League Competition v The Central Lancs League on Sunday 10th June at BAC / EE
Preston (South Meadow Lane),with a 1pm start.
Players to meet at BAC by 12 noon please.
It is 40 overs a side.
We will be playing 12 – a –side (only 11 fielders on the pitch at any one time).
Tom Alston (Garstang)
Harrison Ardron (Fylde)
Joe Barker (Chorley)
Ross Bretherton(Leyland)
Taylor Cornall (Thornton Cleveleys)
Ravi Dhar (Chorley)
Declan Fisher (Blackpool)
Ben Milnes (Chorley)
Ed Moulton (Chorley)
Sam Oldham (Leyland)
Jack Saunders (Lytham)
Cameron Smith (Leyland)
The Palace Shield U13 Inter League side today beat the Central Lancashire League at BAC / EE Preston by 7 wickets.
On a slow low wicket, CLL batted first and were restricted to 82 for 8 off 40 overs. S. Dorsey top scored with a good 22 runs.
All 11 outfield bowlers bowled (we play 12 a side with only 11 players on the field at any one time). Cameron Smith 0 for 2 (off 4 overs). Ross Bretherton 1 for 9 (off 6). Taylor Cornall 1 for 13 (off 7), Ed Moulton 2 for 1 (off 4), Declan Fisher 1 for 7 (off 3), Joe Barker 3 for 10 (off 4)
In reply the PS scored 83 for 3 off 24.1 overs. Sam Oldham scored a solid captains innings of 40 ably backed up by Taylor Cornall who scored 23. L. Willman was the pick of the bowlers, with figures of 1 for 5 (off 6.1 overs). L. Taylor was the other wicket taker, taking 2 for 22 (off 4 overs)
The full Palace Shield team was: Sam Oldham (captain), Ross Bretherton, Cameron Smith (all Leyland), Taylor Cornall (Thornton Cleveleys), Ed Moulton, Joe Barker, Ben Milnes, Ravi Dhar (all Chorley), Tom Alston (wicketkeeper, Garstang), Harrison Ardron (Fylde), Declan Fisher (Blackpool), Jack Saunders (Lytham)
Joe Barker was named as man of the match
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