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Friday 16th September 2011 Pre Christmas Specialist Clinics - October to December 2011
We are running pre Christmas Specialist Clinics at Chellaston School starting in October. The clinics will cover batting, bowling and wicket keeping. For more information and to download an application form click on the links below.
Tuesday 14th June 2011 Play Hard, Play Fair Campaign
ECB and MCC have
announced a new joint initiative –
‘Play Hard, Play Fair and Stay in
the Game’ aimed at improving
standards of behaviour in junior
cricket.
The initiative, which is also supported by PCA, ESCA and the HMC Schools, has been devised to help educate youngsters about the challenges they may face as players or as captains and promote a wider acceptance and understanding of the ‘Spirit of Cricket.’ Drawn up in close consultation with age-group players, coaches and managers, the project invites all children participating in Under 15 cricket this summer to take part in an online quiz based around ten different cricketing scenarios and include an opportunity to win tickets to an npower Test Match. It is accompanied by the implementation of a new code of conduct for junior cricketers which has recently been circulated to all junior clubs and match officials to co-incide with the start of the new season. ECB Head of Non-First Class Cricket Paul Bedford said: “As well as learning that cricket is a fun and enjoyable sport, we want all young cricketers in whatever competitive situation they are in to understand that they have a crucial role to play in upholding the game’s historic reputation for fair play. “There is no place for bad behaviour in cricket and this initiative is designed to help teach the next generation of players about the importance of showing respect to your opponents, match officials, coaches, scorers and spectators.” MCC’s Head of Cricket, John Stephenson, said: “MCC is delighted to be working in partnership with the ECB to deliver this new initiative, which will help to ensure thousands of young people adopt the Spirit of Cricket principles of playing hard and fair. “MCC Spirit of Cricket represents a central force for good in the game at all levels – from the grassroots to the Test match arena – and has been embraced by the world’s finest players. We hope this new initiative helps young cricketers to learn about the benefits of teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship, and encourages them to win and lose magnanimously.” Click here to learn more
Non Negotiable Standards of Behaviour Following interviews and extensive work with age group players, coaches and managers, HMC Schools and other key stakeholders, I am pleased to provide you with information of the Non Negotiable Standards of Behaviour for 2011, attached, and a reporting system for all cricket played at ages at Under 15 and below. A formal launch under the banner of 'Play Hard, Play Fair' will take place in the early part of the Test Series against Sri Lanka later in May. As part of this launch children in any Under 15 cricket will be encouraged to participate in an on-line quiz where they take up the role of a Captain and answer questions leading to greater understanding of the role and responsibility they have as participants. This initiative is driven by ECB and has the support of MCC, PCA, ESCA and HMC schools. Please share this with your networks to ensure that players understand what is and what isn’t acceptable behaviour. Further information will appear on play-cricket.com, ECB websites and in the ECB ACO newsletter as May progresses. Below I have provided you with some questions that you may be asked: Why only Under 15's? Creating an effective message and creating a quiz that would appeal across age ranges between 7 & 75 is problematic. The reporting procedure allows for Coaches and Managers to report incidents as well as the Umpires, which is not the correct procedure for older age groups or senior cricket. Why only 6 standards? We want to focus on what can be more easily seen/heard and therefore clearly dealt with, the 'Spirit of Cricket' covers other transgressions. Why wait until now? Because Easter was late and schools have just returned to Summer Term activities. We didn't want this initiative to be lost in all of the other pre season administration. MCC, PCA, HMC, ECB ACO all needed to be consulted in this process. The public launch will be later in May and will act as a timely reminder. With thanks in advance for your support. click on button to read
information on non negotiable standards of behaviour
Sports & Energy Drinks – The information you need to know
The first energy drink launched in the UK was Glucozade in the 1920’s, later known as Lucozade. It was originally used as a medicine for cold and flu sufferers who needed energy. Since then, the number of energy and sports drinks on the market has grown massively and the amount of caffeine in them has steadily increased. What many people don’t realise is that energy and sports drinks are not the same thing, although there are some that contain ingredients used in both. A ‘sports’ drink is supposed to replace the sodium, potassium and water that you sweat out during exercise whereas ‘energy’ drinks were created to provide the consumer with a quick burst of energy. The buzz that you get from an energy drink is short-lived as it is produced by glucose (the simplest form of sugar) and caffeine. To maintain energy throughout the day you should try to eat complex carbohydrates (such as vegetables and brown rice) and avoid consuming too many simple sugars. Surprisingly, sports drinks are designed not to relieve your thirst but to quench it. This is down to the ingredients used in the flavouring which, incidentally, helps the drink companies to sell more units. By consuming a sports drink, you end up taking in more fluid than you might drinking water but scientists and nutritionists have voiced concerns about the ingredients used in sports and energy drinks in the past. There are around 270 calories in a typical energy drink which contains mostly artificial ingredients that are both bad for your health (especially the heart) and your teeth. The caffeine in these energy drinks provides a short-term energy boost but also causes dehydration. A good alternative, which provides longer lasting energy, is milk. "Milk slows down your rise in blood sugar, which makes you feel sustained and energetic for longer," explains nutritionist and author of You Are What You Eat, Carina Norris (2006). The following extract is taken from the blog of a keen cyclist. He lists the 3 types of solutions used in top selling sport drinks and explains why it is important to choose the right one for the level of exercise you are doing. · Isotonic sports drinks, which have solutions of water to glucose similar to, or in balance with the body – 6%-8%. This will cause the rate of liquid emptied from your stomach into your small intestine to be similar to water. The electrolytes will help to promote greater absorption. The levels of glucose in this mixture could be ideal for medium length rides (Freeriders, Downhillers), with moderate needs for sustained endurance. · Hypotonic sports drinks have a higher level of water and lower level of glucose than the normal balance within the body. This will increase the speed of fluid released from the stomach into the small intestine, while the electrolytes will aid in fluid absorption. This type of sports drink with lower than normal glucose might be ideal for shorter distance and causal riders who do not need the added carb boost. · Hypertonic sports drinks will have less water and more glucose than the normal balance within the body. This will slow the rate of fluid released from the stomach, while the electrolytes will aid in fluid absorption. This type of sports drink might be most beneficial to the long distance (Cross Country) riders who need to maintain high levels of energy over long periods of time. It’s important to note that hypertonic sports drinks fall more into the category of ‘Energy Drink’ and need to be taken with isotonic sports drinks or water as well to make sure you’re getting your proper fluid intake. (http://blog.bikeridr.com/2009/02/sports-drinks-vs-water/) So, are sports drinks good for you? They are supposed to replenish fluids, which is a good thing, but most experts agree that drinking water is better for you. Health professionals recommend drinking 6-10 glasses of water a day but when you are exercising more, a sports drink may be a good idea as it encourages your body to keep fluid levels high. However, make sure you don’t confuse a sports drink with an energy drink and you chose the correct sports drink for the level of activity you are doing.
Tuesday 18th January 2011 DCB Player Presentation Evening for the 2010 Season
There was a fantastic turnout to this year’s Derbyshire Cricket Board’s Presentation Evening which celebrated the successes of the girls’ (U13 and U15) and boys’ (U10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17) county age squads. It was supported by coaches, managers and players from each team as well as Derbyshire Cricket Board Directors and Martin Hines from sponsor, Hunters Land Rover Derby. After the welcome from DCB Vice Chairman, Dave Bull and an opening message from Performance Chairman, Mike Stones there was a roundup of each team’s season. For the boys’ U10, U11 and U12 age groups, these were presented by the boys taking part in the Leadership Programme – it was great to hear their perspectives and showed how much they enjoyed the season both on and off the pitch. These were then followed by each of team managers giving their views and highlights of 2010 before their players came up to receive their commemorative mug (kindly printed by Reflex Print) and have their photo taken with Derbyshire County Cricket Club player, Paul Borrington.
Discovery Awards were presented by Martin Hines from Hunters Land Rover to: Nils Priestley (U10 boys) Archie Gleadall (U11 boys), Aidan Marsh (U12 boys), Elliott Lawley (U13 boys), Tim Williscroft (U14 boys), Corrie Keable (U15 boys), Jonathan Clare (U17 boys), Megan Pitman (U13 girls) and Katie Davies (U15 girls). The winners of the Junior Sponsorship Awards had a lucky pick from prizes including £50 worth of Owzat-Cricket vouchers, 1:1 cricket coaching sessions, subscriptions to Wisden Cricketer Magazine and DCB clothing. These were: Matt Goodacre (U14) who raised an impressive £560.00, Ben Chapman-Lilley (U10), Mykylo Bird (U14), James Painter (U12), Dominic Phillips (U11), James Aldis (U10), Harvey Rhodes (U10), James Sookias (U11), Joshua Fix (U13) and Matthew Kimmit (U10). As the squad which raised the most sponsorship, the U10s will be enjoying a BBQ and single wicket competition later in the year. Last but not least, the very deserving Most Improved Player of the Year Awards were presented
Most Improved Player of the Year for the girls was Nina Smedley, who played in last year’s Girls U13 squad.
The Most Improved Player of the Year for the boys was from last season’s boys U15 team, Greg Cork.
Before the end of the evening, Howard Dytham shared news of Jamie Goodwin’s recovery from osteo sarcoma, a form of teenage cancer and Rosie Hamilton gave an update on her sponsored slim to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust West Midlands. Our thanks to everyone who donated and helped to raise £280 on the night for this deserving cause. Well done to all of the winners, players, coaches and managers and we look forward to the 2011 season! The pictures of Nina Smedley and Greg Cork together with Paul Borrington are courtesy of DCB Photography. If you would like to view all of the pictures from the Presentation Evening, please click on the interactive button.
Copies of the pictures are available to purchase by contacting Simon Mounsey on www.dcbcricket.com/photos
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