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SHEEN COLTS
News & Information
SEASON 2024
MEMBERSHIP – JOINING THE CLUB
If you are not a current member but are keen on joining the club, please send an email (to tonybradesteros@gmail.com) with the following details:
Parents name(s)
Address
Tel(s)
Child’s name(s)
DOB
Place of birth
School
Allergies, etc. (if applicable)
Once these have been received you will be added to the members mailing list and receive regular updates.
WE ARE ALWAYS VERY KEEN ON WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS TO THE CLUB!
The membership fee for the season will again be £120 for U6-9 boys and U9-12 girls to cover ten ninety minute sessions through the summer and all age group matches arranged.
From U10 to U15, including girls who play in boys teams, the membership fee will be £150.
Sibling’s enjoy a 20% discount on their membership fees. U6-9 - £24.00; U10-15 £30.00.
There is no junior membership payment – simply a match fee – for all players U16 and above.
It is anticipated each child will have the opportunity to play in a minimum of six matches through the season. (Last summer, one boy played 41 games!)
New members must purchase and wear the Scorchers shirt and cap. These will be available at Saturday morning training, before the official start to the season.
FIXTURE LIST FOR 2024
See the "Fixtures 2024' page on this site.
This gives you an opportunity to plan for those games you would like to make your child(ren) available for in the season ahead. We play Middlesex League and Cup matches in the week and Surrey League and Cup on Sunday mornings. We are competing at U21, U19, U17, U15, U14 (two teams), U13, U12 , U11, U10 (two teams) and U9. We also have girls U10 and U12 (softball) teams.
AGE GROUPS 2024
UNDER 8 - DOB: 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016 (Year 3).
UNDER 9 - DOB: 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2015 (Year 4).
UNDER 10 - DOB: 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2014 (Year 5).
UNDER 11 - DOB: 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013 (Year 6).
UNDER 12 - DOB: 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2012 (Year 7).
UNDER 13 - DOB: 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2011 (Year 8).
UNDER 14 - DOB: 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2010 (Year 9).
UNDER 15 - DOB: 1 September 2008 to 31 August 2009 (Year 10).
UNDER 17 - DOB: 1 September 2006 to 31 August 2008 (Year 11/12).
Girls, up to 17 years of age, may play in Boys’ matches in a team 1 year below their own chronological age group.
This does not apply to the U13 and U15 Boys’ Cups, where Girls can only play in their own age groups.
AGE GROUP COLTS TRAINING
Training is scheduled to take place every Saturday, commencing on 27th April for 10 weeks with a one-week break at half-term for all junior members (1st June). This is not compulsory, but it is sensible to try to attend as many sessions as possible.
It is staggered with training objectives and times listed below, per age group.
U6-9 – 9.30am-11am
Pod sessions of up to twelve players per group. No hard-ball kit needed. Training will take the form of a variety of fun and challenging drills and even matches on the outfield.
U11 Girls – 9.30am-11am
Pod sessions of up to twelve players per group. No hard-ball kit needed. Training will take the form of a variety of fun and challenging drills and even matches on the outfield. (These sessions are for those players not already selected for a match. County players will play in boys groups.)
U10-11 – 9.30am-11.00am
Nets: All players are expected to have hard-ball kit including a box, pads, gloves, helmet and thigh pad. It is anticipated that we will have four lanes in operation which allows for all players to have a bat and a bowl.
U12-17 – 11am-12.30pm
Nets: All players are expected to have hard-ball kit including a box, pads, gloves, helmet and thigh pad.
MATCH TIMES AND DAYS
It is important to be aware that early season, matches start at 5.30pm and then, as the days get longer, move to 6pm. With so many fixtures to fit in is hasn’t always been possible to make one day in the week ‘match day’ for an age group, so they can vary week-to-week.
VOLUNTEER COACHES
We have been extremely fortunate to have a committed band of coaches who have assisted with the running of our ever expanding number of age group teams.
We will be putting out 12 teams in 2024 and will continue to need support from parents for the running of matches. Anyone in a position to help, please get in touch with Tony (tonybradesteros@gmail.com).
COACHING CAMPS DATES 2024
We will be running the usual number of coaching camps through the spring and summer and send information out to all members in advance of each course, or courses, taking place. Camps run form 10am to 4pm, on Sheen Common. Dates for the diary are listed below:
EASTER:
Monday 25th March to Thursday 28th March (with sufficient demand).
Tuesday 2nd April to Friday 5th April.
Monday 8th April to Friday 12th April.
Monday 15th April to Friday 19th April.
WHITSUN HALF-TERM:
Tuesday 28th May to Friday 31st May.
SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS:
Monday 8th July to Friday 12th July.
Monday 15th July to Friday 19th July.
Monday 22nd July to Friday 26th July.
Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August.
Monday 5th August to Friday 9th August.
Monday 12th August to Friday 16th August.
Monday 19th August to Friday 23rd August.
Monday 26th August to Friday 30th August.
AUTUMN HALF-TERM CAMP:
Monday 21st October to Friday 25th October.
NOTE: Camps cost £30 per day per person (£25 for siblings who attend on the same day). Half day is £20 and £15 for siblings.
Registration takes place in front of the pavilion on Sheen Common, opposite 3 Fife Road, East Sheen.
SHEEN COLTS COMMUNICATIONS
As well as this website we also have the following:
A FACEBOOK PAGE
We use a ‘Sheen Scorchers’ Facebook page as a back-up to the regular e-mails you receive. Please check out the page (Google: Sheen Scorchers) and click the ‘like’ icon inset in the main picture it to receive regular updates.
(Please note – if you click the ‘like’ box, this means you will see the Sheen Scorchers status updates but the site cannot see your personal information or posts if you don’t wish anyone to do so.)
Can be accessed at sheen.scorchers
If you are not on Facebook or not much of a Googler – never fear. All the information you need will be sent via e-mail to you through the season, (Camps, membership, matches, etc.) provided you are on the mailing list.
THIS IS SENT OUT CHRONOLOGICALLY THROUGH THE SEASON: EASTER CAMPS; SUMMER MEMBERSHIP; SUMMER HALF-TERM CAMP; SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS, ETC.
WHATS APP
Whats App is used by managers for imparting last-minute information to teams – especially if there is a late drop-out, a player is struggling to be on time, or a match is cancelled en route.
ONE-TO-ONE COACHING PROGRAMME
We run an outdoor 1-1 programme year round at Sheen at weekends. As well as Tony Bradshaw, Kent’s Ben Compton and former Surrey and England cricketer Monte Lynch will, on occasion, be available to take sessions.
If you are interested in joining us at any time, please contact tonybradesteros@gmail.com and we will add you to the 1-1 mailing list.
FUNDRAISING
The team, headed up by Jane Bhandal has done sterling work raising funds for the net refurbishment that has taken place and has worked closely with the Council to have the change room and loos upgraded.
Plans are afoot to further improve facilities in the pavilion and it is anticipated a full proposal will be submitted to the council in the not too distant future.
REPAIRS AND RENEWALS
As well as a mini-facelift for the nets, Kieron Pearce has been preparing the lanes that run alongside the existing structure so we can lay (moveable) flicx pitches down and with the batting cages, make four lanes available to club members. There is work to be done on this front through a volunteer task force, if at all possible – probably during the Eater holidays or early season.
SIGNAGE
A number of signs are being prepared and should be a welcome addition at the common this summer. As well as signage at the entrance to the common, indicating a cricket club plays here (!), there will be various others displayed on the nets and pavilion that should help boost brand awareness as well as underline rules and regulations.
EVENTS
Though we have a significant fixture programme and are close to capacity in running 14 teams, we are hoping to be able to host a number of events again this summer. They include:
SUMMER SOIREE ON THE COMMON
This has now become an annual event and has been extremely well supported over the last two years!
U10’s v MOTHERS MATCH
The mum’s need to get in some practice this time or they may be battered again!
20thANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
It’s very early stages, but the plan is to invite back any and all of those who have played for Sheen Colts since 2003 to a day of matches (two x 20/20 games in the day) which will include a sit down marquee lunch .
This has been penciled in for a Saturday/Sunday in September.
COLTS PRIZEGIVING DINNER
We will aim to host this at a suitable local venue in late November,
WELFARE
If you have any concerns or queries regarding the running of Sheen Park, please raise them with Sarah Wade - sporter79@hotmail.com - who is the Club Welfare Officer.
NOTE: It is important we all remember we share the common with other sports as well as the general public and that our behaviours and actions should mirror all safeguarding practice. There is a dedicated safeguarding page on the website.
MERCHANDISE
Please be aware every new member needs a Sheen Scorchers shirt and cap. These will be made available at Saturday morning training pre and early season.
COLTS CRICKET COMPANY
Tariq Nazir, renowned for his championing of Colts equipment at excellent prices, has a shop – next to AJ-Fordhams in Robin Hood Way, Kingston (just off the A3 near the Robin Hood roundabout). tnazir@talk21.com. We also have a strong relationship with Sheen Sports, who offer a 10% discount to all Sheen Park members – adults and colts.
OLD BATS PLEASE!
We've had old bats donated over the years, but can always do with more! If you have an old bat lying around that is no longer of any use to you, could you please bring it to Sheen at the start of the season.
They are valuable to us & after a clean-up are ideal for youngsters venturing into the game for the first time.
We have found less use for old pads, gloves, etc. IT’S BAT’S – HOWEVER BATTERED – WE ARE LOOKING FOR!!!!
CREDIT SYSTEM
Just a reminder that unless it is in exceptional circumstances, we offer credits rather than refunds should your child be unable to attend a camp or winter training session.
We look forward very much to seeing many of you again this season and a very warm welcome to all newcomers.
TB