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Carteron said:
I can kind of see all sides of this debate.

There will always be parents pushing their kids, some too hard and some not hard enough, but the one thing we have to get back to is that the important part of this is not the parents, it is the kids themselves. As a 13 year old kid I was playing junior cricket and not getting the opportunities to play higher age groups and senior cricket as I thought I should be. I took it upon myself to find another club and although I appreciate this put some responsibility on my parent in terms of transport, it was purely my decision. My parents had no sway on it at all. Equally at the same time other kids in the same boat chose to stay and play with their mates, again a decision I completely respected.

Now being involved as a junior coach I get parents on at me all the time asking why their kids aren't selected, aren't batting/bowling etc. Most of the time they have a friendly, considered approach, but occasionally can go over the top about it. For me though I take pride that I always try to pick our best team at each age group, whilst still considering the clubs interests in terms of developing all players no matter what their ability. Not once has a parent swayed me into picking someone/batting someone etc as I believe I made the right decision in the interest of the club, and in trying to make sure everyone has the chance they deserve. I will always however explain my decision and if they dont agree that is their perogative, and 99% of the time that is where the debate ends.

Again, if a parent disagrees they may well take their kid elsewhere, thats fine if they wish to do it that way. I have in my experience however found that most of the pushy parents are of kids who aren't the most talented, and they actually realise that themselves. I keep them involved and pay as much coaching attention to them as anyone, but they are generally playing the game to spend time with their mates, and they are happy to do so, something their parents dont always appreciate.

Apologies if that was a little disjointed but I think we are finding problems here that don't really exist. Durham has a junior structure that is the envy of most if not all counties, and although some clubs are struggling to get teams out all the time, the bigger picture is a lot rosier than many on here make out.
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Great post
 


Just had news today that my son is one of 5 Durham County Junior Cricketers to be invited down to the ECB National Cricket Performance Centre in Loughborough for an ECB Under 12 Taster Day.

Quite an accolade for the 5 of them.

Dear players and parents,

We are delighted to inform you that you have been nominated to participate in an ECB U12 Taster Day on Tuesday 26th August. This will take place at the ECB’s National Cricket Performance Centre (NCPC). The NCPC is the home of England Performance Programmes and is where England Teams practice and prepare.

The ECB Taster Day is part of England Cricket’s drive to develop and implement the world’s best cricket talent detection and selection process. You maybe aware that in previous years we have conducted ‘Talent Tests’ at the U12 level, we have changed this in preference of a Taster Day, the aim is to expose young cricketers to a variety practices with and against other high potential players from the rest of the country. We hope the day will both be informative and inspiring to the next generation of England Cricketers.

Please find below the schedule of the day for both players and parents:

The day is introduced by David Graveney.
 
The Omega Man said:
Just had news today that my son is one of 5 Durham County Junior Cricketers to be invited down to the ECB National Cricket Performance Centre in Loughborough for an ECB Under 12 Taster Day.

Quite an accolade for the 5 of them.

Dear players and parents,

We are delighted to inform you that you have been nominated to participate in an ECB U12 Taster Day on Tuesday 26th August. This will take place at the ECB’s National Cricket Performance Centre (NCPC). The NCPC is the home of England Performance Programmes and is where England Teams practice and prepare.

The ECB Taster Day is part of England Cricket’s drive to develop and implement the world’s best cricket talent detection and selection process. You maybe aware that in previous years we have conducted ‘Talent Tests’ at the U12 level, we have changed this in preference of a Taster Day, the aim is to expose young cricketers to a variety practices with and against other high potential players from the rest of the country. We hope the day will both be informative and inspiring to the next generation of England Cricketers.

Please find below the schedule of the day for both players and parents:

The day is introduced by David Graveney.
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Well done to him!
 
The Omega Man said:
Just had news today that my son is one of 5 Durham County Junior Cricketers to be invited down to the ECB National Cricket Performance Centre in Loughborough for an ECB Under 12 Taster Day.

Quite an accolade for the 5 of them.

Dear players and parents,

We are delighted to inform you that you have been nominated to participate in an ECB U12 Taster Day on Tuesday 26th August. This will take place at the ECB’s National Cricket Performance Centre (NCPC). The NCPC is the home of England Performance Programmes and is where England Teams practice and prepare.

The ECB Taster Day is part of England Cricket’s drive to develop and implement the world’s best cricket talent detection and selection process. You maybe aware that in previous years we have conducted ‘Talent Tests’ at the U12 level, we have changed this in preference of a Taster Day, the aim is to expose young cricketers to a variety practices with and against other high potential players from the rest of the country. We hope the day will both be informative and inspiring to the next generation of England Cricketers.

Please find below the schedule of the day for both players and parents:

The day is introduced by David Graveney.
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Very good mate , I'm sure he is excited and will enjoy the day a lot .
 
The Omega Man said:
Just had news today that my son is one of 5 Durham County Junior Cricketers to be invited down to the ECB National Cricket Performance Centre in Loughborough for an ECB Under 12 Taster Day.

Quite an accolade for the 5 of them.

Dear players and parents,

We are delighted to inform you that you have been nominated to participate in an ECB U12 Taster Day on Tuesday 26th August. This will take place at the ECB’s National Cricket Performance Centre (NCPC). The NCPC is the home of England Performance Programmes and is where England Teams practice and prepare.

The ECB Taster Day is part of England Cricket’s drive to develop and implement the world’s best cricket talent detection and selection process. You maybe aware that in previous years we have conducted ‘Talent Tests’ at the U12 level, we have changed this in preference of a Taster Day, the aim is to expose young cricketers to a variety practices with and against other high potential players from the rest of the country. We hope the day will both be informative and inspiring to the next generation of England Cricketers.

Please find below the schedule of the day for both players and parents:

The day is introduced by David Graveney.
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Congratulations. Hope your son enjoys the day and learns a lot from it.
 
The Omega Man said:
Just had news today that my son is one of 5 Durham County Junior Cricketers to be invited down to the ECB National Cricket Performance Centre in Loughborough for an ECB Under 12 Taster Day.

Quite an accolade for the 5 of them.

Dear players and parents,

We are delighted to inform you that you have been nominated to participate in an ECB U12 Taster Day on Tuesday 26th August. This will take place at the ECB’s National Cricket Performance Centre (NCPC). The NCPC is the home of England Performance Programmes and is where England Teams practice and prepare.

The ECB Taster Day is part of England Cricket’s drive to develop and implement the world’s best cricket talent detection and selection process. You maybe aware that in previous years we have conducted ‘Talent Tests’ at the U12 level, we have changed this in preference of a Taster Day, the aim is to expose young cricketers to a variety practices with and against other high potential players from the rest of the country. We hope the day will both be informative and inspiring to the next generation of England Cricketers.

Please find below the schedule of the day for both players and parents:

The day is introduced by David Graveney.
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Well done to him,bet your over the moon
 
Had a great day at the Riverside today for the Natwest OSCA awards (service to cricket awards) wher the young fella was awarded the young volunteer award for 2014.. Very very humbling for me and it was great to see some of the DCB committee paying respect and acknowledging the work that he and other youngsters do... And the possibility of going to Lords for the national awards in October

Shame the weather spoilt the cricket!!!!
 
Rad1 said:
Had a great day at the Riverside today for the Natwest OSCA awards (service to cricket awards) wher the young fella was awarded the young volunteer award for 2014.. Very very humbling for me and it was great to see some of the DCB committee paying respect and acknowledging the work that he and other youngsters do... And the possibility of going to Lords for the national awards in October

Shame the weather spoilt the cricket!!!!
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Has he rethought his decision to perhaps quit?
 
Rad1 said:
Had a great day at the Riverside today for the Natwest OSCA awards (service to cricket awards) wher the young fella was awarded the young volunteer award for 2014.. Very very humbling for me and it was great to see some of the DCB committee paying respect and acknowledging the work that he and other youngsters do... And the possibility of going to Lords for the national awards in October

Shame the weather spoilt the cricket!!!!
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Tell him well done from me mate
 
The Omega Man said:
Has he rethought his decision to perhaps quit?
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probably although arranging 10 junior games this week and holidays to take in to consideration might take him over the edge :confused: some recognition from older members of the DCB make it worthwhile I think

Our under 11s start the week at Shotley Bridge Monday at 13:00 if you are around, should be a good challenge for both teams
 
Rad1 said:
probably although arranging 10 junior games this week and holidays to take in to consideration might take him over the edge :confused: some recognition from older members of the DCB make it worthwhile I think

Our under 11s start the week at Shotley Bridge Monday at 13:00 if you are around, should be a good challenge for both teams
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Working tomorrow unfortunately. Only day this week I'm in. Lancashire away @ Clifton Moor with the DCB U12s on Tuesday - weather permitting.

Shotley Bridge have a canny U11 side. Loads of players to choose from so it should be a canny game.
 
Plan is that next season Under 18s will play in coloured kit and use pink and orange balls.
Cup games will be 15/15 and free hits for front foot no balls. Sounds like a good idea
 
the_scoreboard said:
Plan is that next season Under 18s will play in coloured kit and use pink and orange balls.
Cup games will be 15/15 and free hits for front foot no balls. Sounds like a good idea
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I take it thats the Durham leagues?
 
minty said:
Just what clubs need...more cost

Joke of an idea
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I have to agree. The richer clubs prosper again whilst those who struggle to get by have to find more cash.

Also what is the format all about. Surely we should be looking at ways for juniors to play longer games, not shorter. We have spoken at length on this thread about how few kids can end up getting a chance at this level, shortening the game means even fewer overs for bowlers, and fewer batsmen getting a chance. Also you now have volunteer umpires having to handle free hit rules which fair enough are straightforward to regular cricketers, but maybe not so to your average parent helping out. Which buffoon has decided that this is a good idea?
 
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