HKCC U13 Cricket League Final

By Alessio Kenda, Captain

Being a team is about friendship. From behind the stumps, I have a clear view of the game and most certainly believe that friendship summarises the HKCC U13 Scorpions well. Many of us have played cricket together and against each other for five or six years (a lengthy spell for 13 year olds). In this period of time, we have bonded as a team, sledged each other and developed a mutual understanding.

Without any further ado, I would like to introduce the U13 Scorpions (in batting order): Kabir Sodhi, Jhatha Subramanyan, Alessio Kenda, Oliver Ong, Yash Bardoloi, Charlie Walton, Keshav Menon, Austin Gigi, Vidit Bhadtwadekar, Shaun Poonawala and Gaurang Goel. On 21st April 2013, we were scheduled to play against Little Sai Wan in the U13 League final.

It was not as simple as it may seem to “get the ball bowling” for this showdown. The final had to be postponed from the 14th to the 21st, due to some lovely “English” weather. Anyway, when the rain held off and the date was arranged, we were fortunate enough to be able to play at Hong Kong’s best cricket pitch - the Hong Kong Cricket Club. The team was pumped and excited to commence the game. We had been beaten by LSW earlier in the season and now were prepared to reverse this previous score.

U13 Nomads 2012/13 end of season report

2012/13 was a mixed season for the U15 Nomads. It was a talented side, and when all were available it had the potential to defeat any team in the League. However, due to dreadful weather in April and May, not all of the team were available for key rescheduled matches.

There were some outstanding performances by many. Giacomo Lamplough made his maiden century, an unbeaten 103* on the Ground against LSWCC, following scores of 72* and 69 and averaging 93.34 for the season. Raag Kapur was also outstanding, making two 50s at an average of 50.67. Ahan Manglik and Kabir Sodhi made 50s during the course of the season as well.

With the ball, Ravi Mulchandani's 5/39 against KCC U15 Templars at HKU was outstanding, as was Jhatha Subramanyan's 4/15, Ahan Manglik's 3/8 and Angus Robson's 3/10.

Unfortunately, the season came unstuck in the Semi Final at home against KCC U15 Templars. The boys were set 146 to win and were right on course at the 20th over, with the score at 103-1. But the six run-outs that followed took their toll, as the U15 Nomads slumped to 130 for 9, falling 15 runs short.

Although disappointed with their performance in the Semi Final, the boys enjoyed the experience of playing hard, competitive cricket in a wonderfully encouraging environment created by the Club and enriched by parents, whose support was unwavering throughout. Special thanks goes to scorers Mr Subbu and Sean Robson for their contributions to the season.

A huge thank you to the Club's Head Coach, Mark Wright, for the fantastic work he has put into this group of players, both as a team and individually. Wrighty has brought out the very best in the boys during his coaching tenure at the Club and the boys have grown in character under his guidance. Wrighty steps down from his coaching role at the end of this season to take over his new position as Sports & Development Manager for which we wish him all the very best.

The new Season of HKCC Gappers Cricket is divided into 2 terms, first term between September and December 2012, the second term will be between January and March 2013. Gappers will enjoy 8 weeks of cricket each term.

Dates (Saturdays):

First Term:

Second Term:

Fees (per Gapper):

HKCC Member - $1,250 (Both Terms) / $625 (each single term)
Non-Member - $1,800 (Both Terms) / $900 (each single term)

Time-Table:

Terms and Conditions:

1. There will be a limit for players in all age groups, please register before Friday 31st August 2012. You will be advised through e-mail if your application has been successful or not by Monday 10th September 2012. Full details of the course will be provided for successful applicants.
2. HKCC MEMBERS please complete this online registration form; course fee will be debited through your Membership Account.
3. The children of Members will have registeration priority over Non-Members.
4. NON-MEMBERS please complete this online registration form, then send a cheque payment payable to "The Hong Kong Cricket Club" on or before the registration deadline on Friday 31st August 2012. Payment must be received in order to be accepted into the programme; otherwise application will be cancelled automatically without prior notice. Please send your cheque to:

HKCC Gappers Cricket Season 2012-13
Sports & Recreation Department,
The Hong Kong Cricket Club,
137 Wong Nai Chung Gap Road,
Hong Kong.

Please mark clearly on the back of the cheque with the participant's name, Date of Birth, and a contact number for our reference.

5. ALL players MUST start in their designated age group. Squads will be formed during the course of the initial sessions.
6. No player may move to another age group without approval of the nominated age group Convenor.
7. Programme details and class dates are subject to change.
8. In accordance with the HKCC Club By-Laws, please be aware the area outside the Club Main Entrance is a strictly "NO PARKING/NO WAITING" zone. The Club reserves the right to with-hold acceptance of, or withdraw, any child from a programme, if a parent or nominated guardian is found to be breaching this By-Law.

The new Season of the HKCC Ramblers consists of 25 sessions in total from September 2012 to April 2013.

Eligibility:

U14s - Born on or after 1st September 1998
U17s - Born on or after 1st September 1995

Dates (Thursdays):

Fees (per Rambler):

HKCC Member - $2,000
Non-Member - $2,500

Time:

5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Venue:

Cricket Centre For Excellence, HKCC

Terms and Conditions:

1. There will be a limit for players, please register before Friday 31st August 2012. You will be advised through e-mail if your application has been successful. Full details of the course will be provided for successful applicants.
2. HKCC MEMBERS please complete this online registration form; course fee will be debited through your Membership Account.
3. The children of Members will have registeration priority over Non-Members.
4. NON-MEMBERS please complete this online registration form, then send a cheque payment payable to "The Hong Kong Cricket Club" on or before the registration deadline on Friday 31st August 2012. Payment must be received in order to be accepted into the programme; otherwise application will be cancelled automatically without prior notice. Please send your cheque to:

HKCC Ramblers Programme 2012-13
Sports & Recreation Department,
The Hong Kong Cricket Club,
137 Wong Nai Chung Gap Road,
Hong Kong.

Please mark clearly on the back of the cheque with the participant's name, Date of Birth, and a contact number for our reference.

5. Programme details and class dates are subject to change.
6. In accordance with the HKCC Club By-Laws, please be aware the area outside the Club Main Entrance is a strictly "NO PARKING/NO WAITING" zone. The Club reserves the right to with-hold acceptance of, or withdraw, any child from a programme, if a parent or nominated guardian is found to be breaching this By-Law.