August News
Will It Ever Stop?
As expected, all Saturday`s games fell foul of the weather. The firsts
and thirds were called off on Saturday morning while the seconds
travelled to Holywood, with the game to be abandoned after 32 overs.
New Poll Added
See Poll Zone (on the left) to vote. Results now up!
Net Run Rate Could Decide League
If the bad weather keeps up, the league could be decided by net run
rate which sees Armagh on -1.40 and heading for Section 3.
The table can be seen here on the CricketEurope site.
Rain, Rain and More Rain!
Will it ever stop?Heavy rain leads to this weeks matches being called off.
Man Of Match V Laurelvale Poll Results
Charu Kulkarni wins the MOM V Laurelvale. Click on poll zone for more.
Wild Wild West Night At Clubrooms
Saturday night sees the second XI hold their annual fancy dress night.
This years theme is "Wild Wild West".
Wild Wild West, On Saturday 16th August 2008.
Steak Barbeque and disco. Price: £15.00. BBQ: From 8pm.
Prices for best dressed. See Simon Cardwell for tickets.
New Poll Added
Click here to vote. Results will be available on Thursday 10pm.
Cup Final On Mall Changes Venues
The Minor Qualifying Cup Final between Ballymena IV`s and Laurelvale
III`s has changed to Ballymena due to unplayable conditions at The Mall.
Armagh boosted by Orchard derby victory
Armagh gave their survival hopes a timely boost and put a dent in those
of Laurelvale when they scraped home in a closely contested match at
the ‘Vale by a Duckworth/Lewis margin of 4 runs after rain had the final
say. Report
Armagh To Host Minor Qualifying Cup Final
On Saturday the Mall has the honour of hosting the Final of the
Flannigan, Edwards and Bannon sponsored Minor Qualifying Cup,
where Ballymena Fourth XI takes on local outfit Laurelvale Third XI. A
close contest is sure to be in store as both sides try to claim the coveted
piece of silverware. The competition is currently held between Cliftonville
and Cregagh Third XI’s as last years final was abandoned, although
Armagh are still technically holders as the double winners in the 2005
season never got an opportunity to defend their prize. Saturday’s final
starts at midday, and will be umpired by Brian Blakely and Sylvan Reid.
Womens Team
Armagh Cricket Club have now started a womens team for the later part
of the season. Practice is on various days at 6.30pm at The Mall.
Contact either Keith Wilson or Ryan McCarter for more information or by
ringing the club on 37523925.
Boys Selected For NCU u11s
Three boys from Armagh Cricket Club have been selected for NCU u11s.
Andrew Hoey, Sammy Wilson and Aaron Wright will play against the
North West on Friday August 8th at Bready Cricket Club. Out of the 22
boys in this match, 11 will be selected for a Northern Ireland team to
play the South at The Mall later this month. Armagh Cricket Club would
like to wish the boys all the best.
Former Club Pro Ashok Mankad Passes Away
Armagh Cricket Club heard some sad news on Friday when they learnt
of the death of former overseas professional Ashok Mankad in Mumbai.
More
American Kids Pay Visit To Summer School
Recently, Coon Rapids Soccer Club from The United States payed a
visit to the club Summer School while playing football in Northern Ireland.
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Junior Kit Latest
Discounted price for juniors. Training tops and cap, £15 for both.
Training tops sizes; 11-12, 13-14. Contact Summer School to purchase.
No Matches This Weekend (2-3 August)
Ireland are taking part in the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier at Stormont.
There are no matches in the NCU this weekend.
All youth team summaries now up to date - click on youth section
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