Cricket

[wehatepalace]

Can anyone give me some pointers ? I've only ever played at school (25 years ago) but wouldn't mind playing a bit at a very low level, just to give me something to do during the summer.

I'm fairly sure I'd be a bit shit to start with, so really just a bit of fun, what's the best way to get into it ? None of my mates play, so I'd literally be in my own turning up ! Any ideas ?

Also I'm surprised there's never been a REMF cricket match !

 

[Taybha]

Yep , we play sundays friendlies only from april through to october at plumpton college , we have players of all abilities , no need to be sir ian botham , there are pre season nets from march at the college as well , its a good laugh and at times we even win a few

Check out Southwick Wanderers CC on line for more details , ( not to be confused with those superstars at Southwick cc ).

 

[Eddie Bee]

Our Club are always looking for keen social players. We run two teams most sundays, we have a variety of players ranging from not bad to not very good but we do enjoy our cricket etc. We have nets at Lancing College on friday evenings. A few BHA amongst us. Playour matches around Sussex, home is Upper Beeding.

Our website is Beeding And Bramber CC .

 

[wehatepalace]

Cheers I may well pop along come the spring then, what about kit, what will I need ?

 

[Eddie Bee]

Nets, no need for whites. Matches whites would be nice. Your own box is medically useful! We do have pads, gloves, bats but again if likely to get keen your own would be an advantage!

 

[Da Man Clay]

Must have played both Tay and Eddie. I play for Chailey on Sundays.

 

[Taybha]

Must have played both Tay and Eddie. I play for Chailey on Sundays.

You would remember my pace , or lack of it , and a huge hole on the batting crease after taking my guard that in retrospect i should'nt ever bother taking , play Chailey regular so no doubt

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

Must have played both Tay and Eddie. I play for Chailey on Sundays.

You would remember Tay, doesn't wear a cricket hat fielding, and doesn't wear a helmet batting, just a green beenie.
Also when they ask the bowlers name when he comes on 3rd change, they all know him a Zimmer.

 

[Taybha]

You would remember Tay, doesn't wear a cricket hat fielding, and doesn't wear a helmet batting, just a green beenie.
Also when they ask the bowlers name when he comes on 3rd change, they all know him a Zimmer.

Thats pretty darn spot on to be fair

 

[doogen83]

You would remember my pace , or lack of it , and a huge hole on the batting crease after taking my guard that in retrospect i should'nt ever bother taking , play Chailey regular so no doubt

Putting yourself down there Taylor. Dangerous bowler. And can hit the ball a long way. Mostly on the leg side mind

 

[Taybha]

Oi not so much of the mostly

 

[doogen83]

Oi not so much of the mostly

Ok. Only on the leg side!!!!

 

[chucky1973]

Can anyone give me some pointers ? I've only ever played at school (25 years ago) but wouldn't mind playing a bit at a very low level, just to give me something to do during the summer.

I'm fairly sure I'd be a bit shit to start with, so really just a bit of fun, what's the best way to get into it ? None of my mates play, so I'd literally be in my own turning up ! Any ideas ?

Also I'm surprised there's never been a REMF cricket match !

Dave, I play at Staplefield. 2 pubs on the green, great wicket, good bunch of blokes and mixed abilities, basically from the really shite to the not so bad shite. Saturday is league cricket and laid back to the point your lying down and Sunday is friendly cricket, proper village stuff. Nets at Ifield school each Sunday morning at 10am.

 

[sam86]

I will watch this thread closely. As well as taking up running this year, I'm also thinking of taking up cricket once the sun comes out. I've also never played since school, but that's just 10 years ago for me

 

[Stat Brother]

As it's here, Agger's is this weeks Desert Island Discs contributor, podcast available.

 

[chucky1973]

I will watch this thread closely. As well as taking up running this year, I'm also thinking of taking up cricket once the sun comes out. I've also never played since school, but that's just 10 years ago for me

more than welcome to join the revolution at Staplefield. Always looking for new blood.

 

[doogen83]

I'm the vice skipper of Southwick Wanderers cricket club and we are always on the look out for any new people wanting to play, regardless of previous experience or ability. We are a fun club that don't take things to seriously and try our best to get all our players involved in the game as much as possible. Its a great way to spend a summer Sunday afternoon. Our indoor nets start on the 24th of Feb at Plumpton College between 6 and 7 PM if you fancy a bit of practise.

I have played for the wanderers for 20 years and been involved in games against all the teams on this thread. To be fair they are all good fun, you'll enjoy playing for any of them!

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

Useless factoid.
There are more cricket clubs in Sussex than there are in entire Australia.

 

[chucky1973]

Useless factoid.
There are more cricket clubs in Sussex than there are in entire Australia.

I find that hard to beleive, but amazing if true.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

If you're looking around, try www.play-cricket.com - almost all clubs are listed on there now. You'll be able to find some near you that would suit your skills and approach to the game.