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August 2011 - 1st XI Division 2 Champions Saturday 27th August 2011
With two games in hand and following a rain affected match against Knaresborough Forest the 1st XI were crowned 2nd Division Champions. Losing only once in 20 games this is a fantastic achievement that sees Spofforth back in 1st division cricket within one season of moving to the Nidderdale League. The club warmly congratulates all those who have played in and supported the 1st XI this season - this is a really terrific result for the club and well deserved of a team who have worked very hard. We hope that you'll join us to celebrate on the last home game of the season, Saturday 10th September against Newby Hall.

August 2011 - Simon's Taylor and Giddings Complete Cycle Challenge 20th August 2011
Congratulations to Simon's Taylor and Giddings who have successfully completed their 237 mile cycle tour of all 60 grounds currently in use in The Nidderdale League. In doing so they have raised an estimated total in excess of £2000 to be shared between Martin House Children's Hospice and the club's upcoming refurbishment plans.

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August 2011 - Around The Grounds Cycle Challenge 17th-20th August 2011
Just one more sleep and Simon's Taylor and Giddings will begin their epic bicycle journey in aid of Martin House Children's Hospice and Club Refurbishment Fund around all 60 Nidderdale Cricket League grounds. Thanks to all those who have so far added their names to the sponsor list, there's still time to do so by downloading a sponsorship form here. To follow the Challenge please click on the link below. See you in Middleham!!

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August 2011 - Spofforth 1st XI Win 1st Silverware in the Nidderdale League, Tuesday 9th August
Congratulations to the 1st XI who beat Galphay & Winsksley by 3 wickets in the final of The Barratt Cup to claim Spofforth's first silverware of the new era in The Nidderdale League. Set a total of 97 to win it was all to come down to the last over. With 9 runs required 4 runs were scored from the first 4 deliveries and then a no ball leaving 4 off four balls. A 3 followed by a dot ball had the crowd enthralled but wicket keeper Ross Atkinson held his nerve and found the boundary with the seventh delivery ensuring victory for Spofforth. Well done lads!!

July 2011 - Bonus Ball Winner Saturday 23rd July 2011
The lucky winners of this week's Bonus Ball are Paul and Anita Lawson.

July 2011 - Spofforth CC Annual Dinner & Presentations, Saturday 1st October 2011
Tickets for the the above evening priced at £20 per person are now available from James Roberts, Nigel Kenyon, Simon Giddings, Steve Gill and Terry Kavanagh, please see here for contact details. The evening is to be catered for by Ian Giddings Market Place Delicatessen, a full bar and wine will be available in addition to entertainment the details of which are to be published very soon. Please do get your tickets in advance as numbers are limited.

July 2011 - Bonus Ball Winner Saturday 16th July 2011
The lucky winner of this week's Bonus Ball is Billy Hassall.

July 2011 - Under 15's League Semi-Final v's Harrogate "A"
Our U15's have qualified for the semi-final playoffs in their age group league. In order to do so they were top of the Southern Division by some margin losing only one of their 9 league games. The match scheduled for Sunday 10th July v's Harrogate "A", runners up in the premier division, got underway with Harrogate winning the toss and electing to bat. Spofforth worked hard to restrict an undeniably talented batting line up to 166 for the loss of 7 wickets off 22 overs.
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July 2011 - Bonus Ball Winner Saturday 9th July 2011
The lucky winners of this week's Bonus Ball are Paul & Anita Lawson.

July 2011 - Spofforth 1st XI reach the final of the Barrett Cup
Tuesday 5th July, Spofforth 1st XI beat Bolton Abbey by 6 wickets to reach the final of the Barrett Cup. The final against Galphay & Winksley of the 4th Division will take place at Kirkby Malzeard CC on Tuesday 9th August with the match starting at 6.15pm. Please come along and support the lads in their quest for the first sliverware of the Nidderdale League era.

July 2011 - Bonus Ball Winner Saturday 2nd July 2011
The lucky winner of this week's Bonus Ball is Paul Fletcher

June 2011 - Nidderdale League - 1st XI
Interesting fact......11 games into the 22 game season, that'll be halfway then, and Spofforth 1st XI are the only unbeaten side in the Nidderdale League. Spofforth top division 2 by six points from Bishop Thornton in second and Knaresborough Forest in third. All-in-all a way to go but not a bad start to life in the Nidderdale League.

June 2011 - Spofforth 1st XI Cruise to Semi Final of Barrett Cup
Tuesday 28th June saw an emphatic 10 wicket victory over Knaresborough Forest in the Nidderdale League's evening cup competition, the Barrett Cup. Knaresborough Forest batting first were bowled out for 58 in the 15th over with Spofforth scoring the required total in the 10th over of their innings. All this and four catches....well done lads. Bolton Abbey in the Semi-Final at Bolton Abbey.

June 2011 - Bonus Ball Winner Saturday 25th June 2011
No, this is not an error. The very very very lucky winner of this week's Bonus Ball is Tom Clark, he also won last week and on Saturday 28th May! Tom also took a catch this week....happy days! All the numbers have now been taken please click the link below to view the number/s you have chosen. Those not highlighted in yellow are still to pay. Prize money cannot be collected until payment for the ball has been made!

2011 Bonus Ball.

June 2011 - Community Amateur Sports Club
Spofforth Cricket Club is registered with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC).
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June 2011 - Bonus Ball Winner Saturday 18th June 2011
The very lucky winner of this week's Bonus Ball is Tom Clark, 31 is obviously a good bet this year having also won on Saturday 28th May! All the numbers have now been taken please click the link below to view the number/s you have chosen. Those not highlighted in yellow are still to pay. Prize money cannot be collected until payment for the ball has been made!

2011 Bonus Ball.

June 2011 - Spofforth CC Annual Dinner & Presentations
The above evening will take place on Saturday 1st October 2011 in The Long Memorial Hall, Spofforth. Tickets and further information will be available very shortly - please put the date in your diaries. Fingers crossed there'll be plenty to celebrate with wives & partners to appease following a long summer of cricket!

June 2011 - Junior Cricket - The Story So Far....
Currently the U15's, U13's and U9's sit at the top of their respective group tables with our young U11's working very hard and showing great potential for next season. The U15's will now enter the three match Round Robin stage of the league to decide who will play-off with the runner's up in the Premier League for a place in the final. The U13's, unbeaten thus far, will play all teams in their league once again to qualify for the semi final against the runners-up in the Premier League. The U9's will play a three match Round Robin to qualify for the semi-finals. Complicated - you bet!

For a full "half term" report on Junior Cricket please click here..../

June 2011 - Bonus Ball Winner Saturday 11th June 2011
The lucky winner of this week's Bonus Ball is Eve Kavanagh. All the numbers have now been taken please click the link below to view the number/s you have chosen. Those not highlighted in yellow are still to pay. Prize money cannot be collected until payment for the ball has been made!

2011 Bonus Ball.

June 2011 - U9's Go Right To The Wire In The Coad Cup - Sunday 5th June 2011
In our first Cup Final of the year (but hopefully not last - Seniors?) our magnificent Under 9's reached the final of the above in an emotional rollercoaster of a day only to face their nemesis North Stainley "A", the only team to have beaten them thus far in the league. Sadly we ended as runner's up but that should not overshadow this magnificent achievement by a team who are nearly all new to competitive Cricket this season. The future's bright - the future's Spofforth!

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June 2011 - Bonus Ball Winner Saturday 4th June 2011
The lucky winner of this week's Bonus Ball is Pat Gannon, obviously your weekend Pat! All the numbers have now been taken please click the link below to view the number/s you have chosen. Those not highlighted in yellow are still to pay. Prize money cannot be collected until payment for the ball has been made!

2011 Bonus Ball.

May 2011 - Bonus Ball Winner Saturday 28th May 2011
The lucky winner of this week's Bonus Ball is Tom Clark. All the numbers have now been taken please click the link below to view the number/s you have chosen. Those not highlighted in yellow are still to pay. Prize money cannot be collected until payment for the ball has been made! 2011 Bonus Ball.

May 2011 - Nidderdale League XI V's Wetherby League XI
Congratulations to Simon Taylor, Tom Clark and Jonathan Ross who were all selected to play in the Nidderdale League Representative XI V's Wetherby League in the Leeds Area Cricket Council Cup on Sunday 29th May at Walton CC. Pleased to report that the Nidderdale League won by 4 wickets.

May 2011 - Sponsor's Supper Saturday 21st May 2011
Thanks to all those who helped to make the above event such a success it was great to see so many faces from past and present there to thank our sponsors and friends for their continued support. A special mention to Ian and Samantha Giddings of the Market Place Deli & Caterers for their usual superb fayre enjoyed by all and to the 1st XI players who pitched in after a hard afternoon on the field to man the bar - a great team effort, well done to all.

May 2011 - Mark Abram
The club sends its best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mark Abram who was injured in a non-cricket related incident over the weekend.

May 2011 - Bonus Ball Winner Saturday 21st May 2011
The lucky winner of last week's Bonus Ball is Simon Taylor. All the numbers have now been taken please click the link below to view the number/s you have chosen. Those not highlighted in yellow are still to pay. Prize money cannot be collected until payment for the ball has been made! 2011 Bonus Ball.

May 2011 - Spofforth 1st XI Vs Bishop Thornton Division 2 Nidderdale League Saturday 21st May
Congratulations to the 1st XI who took on table topping Bishop Thornton at home in the above game winning by 199 runs. Batting first Spoff scored 350, a new club record, the previous being 317 scored by the 2nd XI against Wighill Park in 2005. Special congratulations to Tom Clark 144, Jonathan Ross 125 and Ben Friggi with bowling figures of 12-3-6-34. Spofforth now sit at the top of Division 2 and unbeaten in 2011. Well done lads!

May 2011 - Spofforth U13's Vs Harrogate "B" Thursday 19th May 2011
Congratulations to Seb Clancy, one of our growing stable of young left handed bowlers, taking 7 wickets in the above game and finishing with figures of 4-0-7-15. A very fine performance, amongst others, which saw Spoff win by 9 wickets in what Paul Jackson, team manager, described as their best ever all round performance.

May 2011 - Bonus Ball Winner Saturday 14th May 2011
The lucky winner of last week's Bonus Ball is M & J Kenyon. All the numbers have now been taken please click the link below to view the number/s you have chosen. Those not highlighted in yellow are still to pay. Prize money cannot be collected until payment for the ball has been made! 2011 Bonus Ball.

May 2011 - Toby Giddings
The club is very proud to announce that one of its juniors, Toby Giddings, has been selected for the A squad Yorkshire Under 11 age group. Toby has worked very hard to achieve this accolade whilst currently also playing U11 Cricket for the club. Here at Spofforth we all wish Toby all the very best for a successful start to his County career.

May 2011 - Bonus Ball Winner Saturday 7th May 2011
The lucky winner of last week's Bonus Ball is Mr John "Mad Dog" Addison. All the numbers have now been taken please click the link below to view the number/s you have chosen. Those not highlighted in yellow are still to pay. Prize money cannot be collected until payment for the ball has been made! 2011 Bonus Ball.

May 2011 - Around The Grounds Cycle Challenge 17th-20th August 2011
To commemorate Spofforth CC's inaugural season in the Nidderdale and District Amateur Cricket League, two of our members, Cricket Chairman Simon Taylor and Junior Cricket Chairman Simon Giddings are undertaking a sponsored cycle ride: the "Around The Grounds Challenge".

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April 2011 - Team Selection
The 1st and 2nd XI sides selected for forthcoming Saturday games are now being posted on the relevant team pages. Teams selected for Saturday League matches will be available on-line by latest Tuesday preceding the match day as well as on the notice board outside the clubhouse. Should there be any problems with availability please contact the team Captain as soon as possible in advance. Best wishes and good luck to both teams for a successful and enjoyable first season in the Nidderdale League.

April 2011 - Follow Us on Twitter

Catch up with all the news, views and gossip throughout the season. Follow us on @Spofforth_CC or by clicking the link in the left column. Give it a go it's great for sharing information on the move!

April 2011 - Anyone for Cricket?
Due to a last minute cancellation, Spofforth CC 1st XI seek opposition for a pre-season friendly to be held at Spofforth, Saturday 9th April. Would any team interested in fulfilling the fixture please contact Simon Taylor, Chairman of Cricket, on 07814 133688

April 2011 - Bonus Ball
Numbers are now available for the club's weekly Bonus Ball draw which will commence Saturday 30th April 2011 for more details please see here.... A copy of the numbers available will also be available at junior registration and in the clubhouse.

April 2011 - Junior Registration
Registration for junior membership will take place in the clubhouse, Friday 1st and Friday 8th April 2011. For further details regarding junior membership see here....

March 2011 - New Players
We extend a warm "Spofforth" welcome to all this season's new players, for more details see here.... Here at Spofforth we are always looking to increase our membership, both playing and social. If you're a Cricketer you'll be welcomed with opened arms, please contact either Simon Taylor, Chairman - Senior Cricket, or either of the team captains whose contact details appear on the team pages.

2011 - 2011 A New Era Begins
This season sees the club commence a new era in its history. After almost 60 years in the Wetherby League, the last 49 of which being spent by our 1st XI in the 1st division, both our senior and junior sides we will start afresh in the Nidderdale League. More....March

March 2011 - Website Update
We are in the process of updating the site for the forthcoming season. Some work has already been completed but much more will follow....

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