U11’s clinch final ball victory over Ombersley

Sunday, 30 April 2017 / Published in Juniors, Match Reports
Avoncroft U11s started their season in fine style, winning a very close game against Ombersley off the last ball. Batting first, Ombersley looked confident early on, but Croft stuck to their task and were rewarded when a great piece of fielding from Kyle Shaw not only stopped what looked like a certain 4, but also led

GALLERY | Cricket Force Day – 2017

Thursday, 27 April 2017 / Published in Gallery

NEW Website launched

Thursday, 27 April 2017 / Published in Announcements, Website
Croft Launch NEW website Avoncroft Cricket Club is pleased to announce the release of our brand new website, designed with a fresh look and user-friendly navigation, updated with the latest information about all areas of our fantastic cricket and social club. Please navigate your way around the site, taking in the various areas of interest.

1st XI vs Rushwick

Monday, 24 April 2017 / Published in Match Reports, Sat 1st XI
Match Report Avoncroft 1st XI opening match of the season was a game of mixed fortunes and familiar stories from recent years. Having lost the toss on a glorious sunny day and been put into bat the reshaped Croft 1st XI made steady progress at the beginning of their 50 overs. Openers Matt Hare (returning

2nd XI vs Rushwick

Monday, 24 April 2017 / Published in Match Reports, Sat 2nd XI
Match Summary   2nd team skip continuing the tradition of losing the toss   Jon Brunt 1st game back and then being dismissed by opposition’s stunning catch at square leg   Several players getting starts but no one going on to get a big score   Bowled well on what was a good batting track

George and Joe complete London Marathon

Monday, 24 April 2017 / Published in Announcements
Fantastic effort by playing members Congratulations to 2 of Avoncroft’s playing membership, George Warren and Joe Ingle, who completed the London marathon yesterday. After month’s of hard training, George and Joe achieved there goal of completing the challenging course, with George coming home in 4 hours 40 mins and Joe in 5 hours 23 mins.

Fixtures & Results

Sunday, 23 April 2017 / Published in Fixtures
PLEASE NOTE – Fixtures are subject to change, please ALWAYS check with your team coach (junior section) or captain (adults) of start times. Junior fixtures are prone to re-scheduling due to poor weather.  

NEXT SOCIAL EVENT – Quiz Night, Friday 5th May

Friday, 21 April 2017 / Published in Social Events
Quiz Night, 5th May with Quiz masters Ian and Dan Elliott Our next social event is one of our awesome quiz nights! Get yourself down to the club on Friday 5th May for an enjoyable evening with members, family and friends. Bar open as always, lots of drinks and laughter to be had by all,

Club obtain Environmental Body approval

Friday, 21 April 2017 / Published in Announcements
Club enrolled by national environmental organisation We are delighted to announce that the club has successfully obtained status as an enrolled Environmental Body (EB), awarded by Entrust. Entrust is the regulator of Environmental Bodies under the landfill tax regulations, a national environmental organisation. For many grant applications it is necessary to be a member of

GALLERY | Back in the day – Black & White

Friday, 21 April 2017 / Published in Gallery