3rd XL v Studley Royal 4ths at Boroughbridge

Team:
Rory Wade (capt)
David Cupit
Rob Challis
Henry Longstaff
William Cupit
Matthew Hardy
Peter Mitchell
Alex Clayton
Danny Spink
John Wilson
Chris Fryer

Reserves;
Joe Jordan
Robert Usher

Meet at Boroughbridge ground at 1.15pm. Volunteers for wicketkeeping please

Helperby 1st x1 vs Alne 2nd August 2008 Home

Mark Spilman (c)
Shaun Sowray (vc)
Ryan Achilles
Matt Cavanagh
Cam Johnston-Brown
David Sowray
Oli Turner
Pete Townsend(wk)
Nick Buchanan
Joe Corner
Tom Jackson

Training thursday 6pm and meet 1pm saturday.

Helperby 2nd XI versus Goldsborough 2nd XI AWAY: Saturday 2 August 2PM

Andy Barlow (c)
Clive Swiers
Simon Joll
Joff Sowray (vc)
Ewan Shepherd (wk)
Rich Keeling
Dan Marston
George Turner
Matt Hardy
George Swiers
Ollie Swiers

Meet Oak Tree 12:45PM or at Goldsborough 1:15PM.

Please call Andy Barlow on 07830 302268 or 01784 826613 if unavailable.

Helperby 1st x1 vs Alne at home

Mark Spilman (c)
Shaun Sowray (vc)
Ryan Achilles
Matt Cavanagh
Cam Johnston-Brown
David Sowray
Oli Turner
Pete Townsend(wk)
Nick Buchanan
Joe Corner
TBC ASAP

Training thursday 6pm and meet 1pm saturday.

Evening League Updates

With the season nearly over, Helperby has found itself equal first in the Pilmoor Evening League Div 2 table. The reamining games are against Sherrif Hutton and tied leaders Civil Service. There is a big chance that the team can win the Division and be promoted to Div 1.

I have found it really enjoyable being captain of the team, and despite fielding quite a young side, we have done extremely well against the opposition. I believe everyone's game has improved and I am hoping that the experiences these boys have playing on Wednesdays can help them develop into 1st team players in the near future.

Our bowling and fielding has improved dramatically since our first game against Raskelf. Everyone is more alert in the field and switched on, and the bowlers are bowling in the areas where batsmen struggle to put them away.

Here are some of the outstanding performances in the Evening League so far:
John Tuley: 40*, 20*, 50 ret
Matt Cavanagh: 24*, 44*, 2/16, 4/16
Dan Marston: 26*, 2/15, 2/16, 2/11, 3/14
Joe Corner: 2/12, 2/16
Ollie Swiers: 3/7, 1/14
Cam Johnstone-Browne: 48, 21
George Swiers: 2/17
Dan Spink: 2/11, 1/13
Ryan Achilles: 52 ret, 50 ret, 49, 46*, 50 ret, 51 ret

Hopefully we can win the next two games, and depending on the results of the other matches, we might finish on top! To keep track on the results, check our website (www.helperbycc.co.uk) under results and under the title PILMOOR EVENING LEAGUE.

saturday 26th july, revised third team against sessay

David Cupit (capt)
Peter Mitchell
Henry Longstaff
Rob Challis
Will Cupit
Dave Haddon (wkt)
Robert Usher
Danny Spink
Charlie Longstaff
John Wilson
Joe Jordan

Meet at Oak Tree at 12.45

Helperby 2nd XI versus Newton-le-Willows HOME Saturday 26 July 2PM

Team from:

Andy Barlow (c)
Clive Swiers
Simon Joll (vc)
Tim Nash
Alex Clayton
Gary Downey
Dan Marston
Joe Kinsella
Campbell Barlow
George Swiers
Ollie Swiers
Rich Keeling

Meet at ground 1:15PM.

Please call Andy Barlow on 07830 302268 or 01748 826613 if unavailable.

Helperby 3rds vs Sessay 3rds (AWAY), Saturday 26 July

The match will be played at Knayton (up the A19 past Thirsk)

Team:
David Cupit (Capt)
Dave Haddon (Wkt)
Peter Mitchell
Rob Challis
Will Cupit
John Wilson
Dan Spink
Alex Clayton
Henry Longstaff
George Swiers
Oli Swiers

Reserve (I fully expect the 2nds to take someone)
Joe Jordan

2.00pm start. Meet at the Oak Tree at 12.45pm. Any problems please call David Cupit (01423 360 825 / 07808 946 904)

HELPERBY 1ST X1 VS GOLDSBOROUGH AWAY

Mark Spilman (c)
Shaun Sowray (vc)
Ryan Achilles
Matt Cavanagh
Ewan Shepherd (wk)
Cam Johnston-Brown
David Sowray
John Tuley
Pete Townsend
Nick Buchanan
tbc asap

If unavailable please call Mark on 07738 343 157 or 01423 360 210
MEET 12.30 OAK TREE OR 1PM THERE.

Training

Attendance at training must improve significantly if we are to stay up in Division 1. Last week (although it did rain, training was still possible) there was only 3 1st Teamers, and 3 Juniors. It is hard to get something out of training if we keep consistantly getting these low numbers.

I understand that it is hard for people to make it down, but for those who have an opportunity to make training, please do, as it will not only benefit yourself individually, it will improve the quality of training others are getting.
It is also hard to conduct challengeing fielding drills with only 5 or so people, as this is the part of the game that needs to improve drastically if the 1XI is to stay up in Division 1.

It looks like we will be challenging Dacre Banks for the final relegation spot, so we must all make an effort to get a hit in during the week, or few overs in, to make sure that we are ready to take the field on the Saturday. I want us to stay in Division 1 and Im sure all of you want to as well, but we need to get back to basics and get a decent turn out at training (even making training for 20 mins is ok...as long as you turn up and get something out of it!) Games are won or lost in the field, and if we can improve our fielding (holding catches and stopping runs), we will win the close games that we have been involved with in the past.

Hopefully I will see alot more people on Thursday!!!
Cheers
Ryan

Helperby 3rds vs Burton Leonard 3rds (Home), Saturday 19 July

The match will be played at BOROUGHBRIDGE

Team:

Rory Wade
David Cupit
Dave Haddon
Laurence Mannion
Peter Mitchell
Chris Fryer
Will Cupit
Alex Clayton
George Swiers
Oli Swiers
Henry Wadsworth

Reserve
Joe Jordan

Meet at Boroughbridge ground at 1.15pm

Please call Rory (07899 960 858 / 01423 360 079) if unavailable

Helperby 2nd XI versus Pannal 3rd XI Saturday 19 July (Away)

Andy Barlow (c)
Clive Swiers
Tom Jackson (wk)
Simon Joll (vc)
Stewart Cross
Richard Downey
Tim Nash
Joe Corner
Rich Keeling
Dan Marston
Joe Kinsella

Meet Oak Tree 12:30PM or at Weeton/Huby between Harrogate and Pool (where Pannal 3rd XI plays its games, see map) at 1:15PM.

Please call Andy Barlow on 07830 302268 or 01748 826613 if unavailable.

Helperby 1st team vs Pannal on Sat 19th July home

Mark Spilman (c)
Shaun Sowray (vc)
Ryan Achilles
Matt Cavanagh
Ewan Shepherd (wk)
Cam Johnston-Brown
David Sowray
John Tuley
Pete Orton
Nick Buchanan
Al Darnel

If unavailable please call Mark on 07738 343 157 or 01423 360 210
1:15pm meet at ground

U9s vs Ouseburn, 14th July

The U9s completed their season on Monday with a home game against Ouseburn. With an outside chance of making the play-offs we knew that we had to play well against an Ouseburn that had been consistent all season.
Losing the toss, Ouseburn asked us to bat and on a slow wicket and outfield we struggled against an accurate bowling with only 4 wides bowled all innings. Ed (13) and Jack (9) were our best batsman, but our 234-6 never really like a winning total.

William with 2-8, Joe and Harry Tribe all took early wickets and at 191 Ouseburn looked like they might struggle to recover. However, our bowling attack was not as consistent and we bowled 17 wides, this being the main difference between the sides with Ouseburn posting a winning total of 258-4.

Two outstanding bits of fielding worth mentioning, a one handed “reflex” catch by wicket-keeper Herbie and a superb “diving forward” catch by Jack, similar to Jamie’s a few weeks ago…

So ends a really enjoyable season which has seen great improvement in the team.
It was a shame we didn’t make the play-offs, but that gives us something to aim for next season!

Thanks to all the players and parents for your support this year!

http://www2.harrogatetoday.co.uk/sports/cricket/1divisiontables.asp
Link to Junior League tables ...... U9Cs at bottom of page ....

Helperby 3rds vs Ripley 3rds, Saturday 12 July

Unfortunately I have been unable to find another ground despite trying five alternatives. Ripley have confirmed that they CAN'T play on Sunday.

I have agreed with the League that we should try and play the match later in the season (ie play on both a Saturday and Sunday) if possible or arrange it as a shorter evening match.

Apologies but there will therefore be no 3rds match this weekend.

Rory

Helperby 2nd XI versus Masham 2nd XI Saturday 12 July (Away)

Andy Barlow (c)
Joff Sowray (vc)
Cameron Johnstone-Browne
Clive Swiers
Simon Joll
Stewart Cross
Tim Nash
Joe Corner
Rich Keeling
Dan Marston
Joe Kinsella

Meet at Oak Tree 12:30PM or Masham 1:15PM. If unavailable please call Andy Barlow on 07830 302268 or 01748 826613.

Helperby 1st XI versus Masham 1st XI Saturday 12 July (Home)

Mark Spilman (c)
Shaun Sowray (vc)
Ryan Achilles
Olli Turner
Tom Spilman (wk)
Nigel Milton
David Sowray
John Tuley
Pete Orton
Nick Buchanan
Al Darnel

If unavailable please call Mark on 07738 343 157 or 01423 360 210
1:15pm meet at ground

Helperby 3rds vs Ripley (Home) Saturday 12 July

Slight problem this week......

Should be playing at Cundall this week as a home game.....however now looks like they may be digging up their pitch from this weekend. I have sorted out alternative grounds for some of the later matches but not for this weekend yet. Therefore we may need to play on Sunday at Helperby.

This week I am therefore putting up a full squad (knowing that the 2nds will probably pinch several people). Can you please let me know via the blog, text, email or phone whether you are available for either Saturday or Sunday.

Thanks

Rory


Contact details:
Home - 01423 360 079
Mobile - 07899 960 858
Email - rory.wade@btg-mcinnes.com


Squad
Rory Wade
David Cupit
Will Cupit
Dave Haddon
Tom Jackson
Laurence Mannion
Rob Challis
Rich Keeling
Peter Mitchell (Peter I know you can't play Sunday - is Henry L available?)
Chris Fryer
John Wilson
George Swiers
Oli Swiers
Dan Spink
Alex Clayton
Andrew Harrison
Joe Jordan

Match reports: Knaresborough & Whixley U9s

Two match reports again. Firstly Knaresborough on the 23rd June. Knaresborough are probably the strongest team in the league, although I was hopeful that with a good performance we could push them close. Unfortunately this wasn’t our finest hour of the season and we came well second by 44 runs.
There were some real positives though, firstly probably the best catch I’ve seen at U9s level by Jamie Halsall. Diving forward to catch a fast travelling ball that would not have carried to him, he took the catch inches, sorry centimetres, above the ground. Super effort that …. Richie!
Secondly, Harvey’s bowling was excellent taking 2 wickets both bowled!

Moving on to Whixley on the 4th July, Whixley elected to bat scoring 233-5. All the bowling and fielding was truly excellent, but worthy of special mention are Harry Tribe with 2-10 and Jack Stabler-Langan with 2-1 including a wicket maiden!
The batting was back to a more positive approach and we ended up running out winners at 290-4, with excellent batting by George Fordy (16), Ed Challis (11), Herb (16) and Jack (10) securing victory.
Unfortunately our old friend the run out was back in play, these being two of our 4 dismissals, although the understanding of backing up as non-striker is definitely improving.

Let’s take this forward to our match against Cundall on Monday!

Website Updated

**Our Website**
http://helperbycc.freesitespace.net

Player profiles are now up in the 'Players' section. If there is anything incorrect in your profile (or someone elses) or if you have any 'Nicknames' to add, please feel free to let me know at ryanachilles@hotmail.com

You can also check for the teams on the website as well.

Cheers

Ryan

PS. I will be looking into making the website be something like www.helperbycc.co.uk

2nd XI Saturday 19 April: HOME Harrogate 4th XI 2:00PM

Andy Barlow (c)
Joff Sowray (vc)
Clive Swiers
Simon Joll
Stewart Cross
Tim Nash
Joe Corner
George Swiers
Dan Marston
Joe Kinsella
Alex Clayton

Meet at ground 1:15PM. If unavailable please call Andy Barlow on 07830 302268 or 01748 826613.

Helperby 3rds vs Kirby Malzeard (AWAY), Saturday 5 July

Team:

Rory Wade
Peter Mitchell
Tom Jackson (Wkt)
Rob Challis
John Wilson
Chris Fryer
Will Cupit (welcome back Will!)
Dan Spink
Alex Clayton
Oli Swiers
Andrew Harrison


Meet at the Oak Tree at 1.00pm. Call me if you can't play (01423 360 079 / 07899 960 858)

Helperby 1XI Team vs Ouseburn (Away) 5th July

Mark Spilman (c)
Shaun Sowray (vc)
Ryan Achilles
Olli Turner
Pete Townsend (wk)
Nigel Milton
David Sowray
John Tuley
Cameron JohnstoneBrowne
Nick Buchanan
Al Darnel

If unavailable please call Mark on 07738 343 157 or 01423 360 210
1:15pm meet at Ouseburn