Dumfries Sports Club

Niall Alexander of Dumfries Cricket Club has been impressing the coaching staff at County side Worcestershire over the past few months.

He was spotted by a scout whilst opening the bowling for Scotland U15s in England last season and had a successful trial in matches at Worcestershire at the end of last season.

During the winter the youngster has been working hard on the technical side of his game training with Scotland U17s under the supervision of Cricket Scotland Coach, Craig Wright.

Over the Easter holidays the sixteen year old was invited to play for the Worcestershire Academy side at a 3 day cricket festival hosted by Shrewsbury School. The county’s Academy side is used to identify, and develop the next generation of Worcestershire players.

Against Millfield School his six over spell brought 1 wicket for 11. Rain reduced the second match to a Twenty20 match which was won by the hosts, Shrewsbury School. Promoted to open the bowling against the previous winners Worksop College in the third game he took 2 wickets for 17 off 7 overs of pacy swing bowling.

As a result of his performances Academy Head Coach, Damian D’Oliveira has invited him to return to Worcestershire for further games over the coming summer. So the Nunholm player has more future outings for their Academy side in prospect.

Sat 14 Apr. 12 start. APD Dumfries v Ferguslie. Benfield Park Nunholm. Friendly.

The cricket season starts this Saturday with Dumfries CC playing at home at Nunholm when the first eleven, APD Dumfries, play a pre-season friendly against Paisley side Ferguslie. This is in preparation for the competitive club fixtures which start the following weekend with a Scottish Cup match at home on the Saturday against Weirs.

Dumfries’s Tom McBride completed his Scotland U19s South Africa pre-season tour with a fifty in the last game, albeit in the one match that Scotland lost in their seven matches, to complete a good preparation for the season ahead and the U19 World Cup in Australia in August.

After the completion of the club’s indoor junior coaching the busy outdoor Monday junior sessions are starting at Nunholm on Monday the 23rd April, 6:15-8pm. These are open to non-members and new, and beginner, boys and girls are very welcome to come along.

Senior training takes place at Dumfries Sports Club, Nunholm from 6 to 8 on Tuesdays and on Fridays. New players are very welcome for the season ahead and can contact Trefor Williams on 01387 256455, or email dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com, or introduce yourself at a club training session.

After winter indoor training for the club’s juniors the Monday night junior sessions will start outside at Nunholm on Monday the 23rd April, 6:15-8pm. These are open to non-members and new, and beginner, boys and girls will be welcomed.

For more details contact Trefor Williams on 01387 256455, or email dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com, or introduce yourself on a club night.

Introduction to Cricket Course in April

The cricket section are looking for those interested in doing the following course, an Introduction to Cricket, which is scheduled in Dumfries in April.

ICC Introduction to Cricket Course (delivered through Cricket Scotland)
Location : Max High Sports Hall, Lochside Road, Dumfries, DG2 0EL
Dates: Thu 19th and 26th April (6-9pm). Cost: £25

Description : This course is suitable for club helpers, parents, teachers, classroom assistants, volunteers or simply anyone interested in cricket.

See dgcricket.org.uk for more information.

It is a starting point for those that want to develop their coaching or would enable you to provide occasional help to the coaches or be more involved in the junior cricket at the club.

In interested contact Hugh or email dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com. Bookings for the confirmed course can be made now.

Easter Cricket Academy

Marc (Brown) who coached the seniors and juniors last season wants the juniors to know he is involved in running two Cricket Academy Sessions over Easter in Carlisle.

Twenty20 Cricket Academy – Mon 2nd April, 10-3, Ages 11-15, Carlisle College

Cricket Academy – Tue/Wed 10/11 April, 10-3, Ages 6-11, Richard Rose Morton Academy, Carlisle

Details at www.cumbriacricket.co.uk/playing