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2017Season Our club have had a wonderful summer. The First XI won Division 1 of the South Yorkshire League and also won the Yorkshire Council Cup (contested by teams from across the county). Our second XI achieved their goal of Division 4 survival and the Sunday team performed admirably in their first season in the Barnsley Sunday League.

Our junior section has again performed wonderfully well and is the envy of clubs all around the region. Thanks must go to our junior management committee, our coaches and the commitment of the parents. Each of our teams have played fantastically well and at a time when many clubs are struggling to field a team, we have seen our numbers grow and we have had no problems fulfilling every fixture. Under 17s. 3rd in the Barnsley Junior League and Cup finalists. Under 15s. 2nd in the Barnsley Junior League Under 13s. Joint 3rd in the Barnsley Junior League & cup semi-finalists Under 13s (8 a-side). 5th in the Barnsley Junior League & Cup winners Under 11s (A) – Barnsley Junior League winners Under 11s (B) – 4th in the Barnsley Junior League “B” Division Girls – 9th in the Barnsley Junior League just missing out on finals day & 4th in Yorkshire Girls U11 Taverners tournament Under 9s Colliers – 2nd in Barnsley Junior League & runners up on Finals Day The recent Junior Presentation was a wonderful evening. It was held at Hoyland WMC on Saturday 14th October and was attended by over 180 people. All of our 72 junior players received awards that were presented by Yorkshire Diamonds star, Katie Levick & our Club President Eric Shore.

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Third Team The South Yorkshire League have accepted our application to run a third senior team in 2018. This is an exciting development and this team will offer senior cricket to the top end of our junior section. Our intention is that this team can bridge the gap between junior and senior cricket, whilst being competitive and playing under the umbrella of the South Yorkshire pyramid.

Award Winners We’ve had a number of League award winners this year: Stuart Matsikenyeri has won the SYSCL batting award, also the YCA batting award with 973 runs at an average of 86.80. Andy Baker has won the SYSCL Division 1 Wicket keeping award with a total of 29 victims. Matthew Cox has won the Barnsley league fielding award for Division 3. Harry Ambler has won the batting award for the YJCF.

Social Media Please follow club activities at www.rockinghamccc.co.uk Facebook: RockinghamCollieryCricketclub Twitter: @rockinghamccc For live scores follow @RCCC_livescores

Club shop The club also have an online shop. The address is http://www.spellsports.co.uk/online-club-shop/cricket/rockingham-colliery-cc.html Please have a look. Ideal for your Xmas shopping!! (but please be warned, it can take a little time for delivery!)

Dates for the diary Monday 6th November - AGM. Friday 24th November - Race Night @ Hoyland Common WMC. Everyone welcome. No ticket required.

Thanks Skip Having captained the first team between 2004 and 2008, followed by several years as league representative skipper...............I thought that my captaincy days were over, some time ago! Unforeseen circumstances presented a further opportunity and I must say that I have thoroughly enjoyed captaining the team for the last 2 seasons.

However, with promotion secured and the added bonus of a couple of other pots along the way(!); it is now time for me to take a back seat once more and hand over the reigns to a younger man! I would like to Thank you all for the amazing support that you have given me. Your commitment, energy, humour and friendship has been incredible. We have

shared some very special moments..........and I know that there will be more to come!! Up The Rock!!

Fundraising & Social The club run many social events during the year. Last year saw go-karting and trips to Scarboro and Headingley. Please keep an eye on the website for details. We are in the process of planning a major sponsored event for March next year. It will likely take the form of a bike ride or walk. Last year, we held a 10 mile, circular walk and raised £1000 for our chosen charity, Cancer Research. We would like to attract more walker/cyclists this time around!

Under 13s (8 a-side) Cup Winners

Great work, lads! Big Lottery

The club have been fortunate enough to have received a grant from the ‘Big Lottery’. It will secure some more hours from professional coach, Chris Schofield, that will further enhance our junior section.

Winter Nets (Juniors) We have booked Kirk Balk, once again for winter nets. These will start on Thursday 4th January from 6pm – 9pm. Watch out for further updates.

‘Here come the Girls’ Following the success of our first girls team in 2017, we are really looking forward to developing a further team in 2018. Thanks to all involved.

Sponsorship The club have a number of packages available ranging from full club sponsorship (price on application) to match ball sponsorship (at just £30). If you know of any local businesses that can help, please let us know. Thanks for reading. Please let us have any ideas, suggestions, feedback

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