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Getting in to playing at an older age


East Rainton CC will be holding our Have a go day on Friday 1st May. If you want to get back into game, havent played since school or just want to give it a try. Just come along to our ground at 6pm. Mens, womens and kids sessions will be running. (Plus its free!)
 
First game for new club yesterday. We beat last season's league champions away and we had 10 players. Not the best game for me personally but great to be involved. Surprised to discover no umpires in the league I have moved to so players have to do it.
 
First game for new club yesterday. We beat last season's league champions away and we had 10 players. Not the best game for me personally but great to be involved. Surprised to discover no umpires in the league I have moved to so players have to do it.
which league is this? Werent you at Esh last year? We're playing the 2s there this weekend.
 
Darlington & District league. Yeah I played for Esh 2's for two seasons, they are a canny side. I might pop down and watch for an hour as Ive broken 2 toes playing on Saturday ☹️
Esh is a great and friendly club.Used to Hav great teas.Signof the times when tea lady has been relegated to the bar!
 
Darlington & District league. Yeah I played for Esh 2's for two seasons, they are a canny side. I might pop down and watch for an hour as Ive broken 2 toes playing on Saturday ☹️
Didn’t realise that league was still going, seemed like every season they were losing a load of clubs.

Langbaurgh League can’t have long left either. That is now down to one big division.
 
Didn’t realise that league was still going, seemed like every season they were losing a load of clubs.

Langbaurgh League can’t have long left either. That is now down to one big division.
3 divisions I think in the Darlo & district
 
Didn’t realise that league was still going, seemed like every season they were losing a load of clubs.

Langbaurgh League can’t have long left either. That is now down to one big division.
Played for a great Smeaton in the Langbaurgh league, nearly 30 years ago. Great times
 
Fantastic little league. I played on and off for Hartlepool Power Station whilst playing NYSD too up until this year. Sadly we were struggling for bodies so ended up folding and moving what we did have across to Seaton Carew.

Big shame, as those ‘village’ leagues are great for visiting some really weird and wonderful little grounds with lovely people.
 
Made my debut on Sunday in a friendly.

We batted first. I came in at 7, got 0 from 10 balls before being caught behind after the slightest of nicks. Still, had a brilliant time and played OK shots off four of the balls I faced. Facing a proper bowler on a fairly green wicket is a completely different experience to nets!

Unfortunately, while fielding at backward point, set off sprinting after a ball and my calf popped. So currently on crutches and waiting to find out how bad it is.

Least we won I suppose!
 
Made my debut on Sunday in a friendly.

We batted first. I came in at 7, got 0 from 10 balls before being caught behind after the slightest of nicks. Still, had a brilliant time and played OK shots off four of the balls I faced. Facing a proper bowler on a fairly green wicket is a completely different experience to nets!

Unfortunately, while fielding at backward point, set off sprinting after a ball and my calf popped. So currently on crutches and waiting to find out how bad it is.

Least we won I suppose!

Stick at it (when back fit) mate. Your improvement will be exponential once you get five or ten innings in you.
 
We’ve a friendly on Saturday and I’m looking forward to playing again, especially looking at the weather forecast.

That being said I had a net on Tuesday night and was absolutely shocking. I really should’ve practiced more over the winter.
 
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