Season Summary 2015

First and foremost, the club would like to thank The Globe Pub, Link Rider Coaches, Suttles Stone Quarries and Woodlands Landscaping & Building Services for their generous Sponsorship which has allowed the club's entire Youth Section to wear both new Cap's and Shirt's. The Club's Youth Section spokesman; Tim Ives - who has done, and is continuing to do an amazing job stated that it is "incredibly important to forge such strong links within the Community to help raise the profile of the club". The club are also keen to announce that the second Youth Fun Day which took place at the club in early August was another very enjoyable, successful day.

The club are also extremely grateful to our other Sponsor's - Gee Whites, Harrow House, Land & Wave, Masala Indian Restaurant, PJC Accounting Services and PTN Systems for their much appreciated, continued support.

THE YOUTH SECTION

The Under 15's won 1 of their 4 games with Charlie Dyke, Jack McDermott, Ryan Stearn, Tom Wollen, Alex Wood and Steve Wooley all making their senior debuts for the Sunday side.

The Under 13's also won 1 of their 4 games with some excellent contributions from Reuben Bennett, Isaac Christmas, Ryan Lander, Archie Ramsden, Mia Wensley, Lily Wood & Benjamin Wright.

The Under 11's recorded 2 victories out of their 6 matches with Lewis Cartridge, Andrew Hancock, Oscar Lander, Harry Long, Safia Nadaf, Tia Norman, Holly Pankhurst, Jacob Pope, Jake Streams & Brandon Werndley all making significant contributions.

Finally, the Under 9's won 6 of their 8 matches to finish runners-up in their League just behind a strong-team from Bournemouth who they also played in the Cup-Final at Dean Park. The team performed admirably against an experienced team and can be immensely proud of their efforts in their first season despite losing. The whole squad have all made excellent contributions/progress this year especially:- Joe Diffey, Freddie Long, Seb Lyons, Sid Nash, Regan Norman, Max Pankhurst, Riley Silverton, Jess Stearn, George Taylor, James Taylor, Thomas Wells & Benji White.

THE SATURDAY 1stXI

The Saturday 1stXI won 11 of their 18 matches to finish 5th in the Premier Division. The highlights of the batting have been the 4 centuries by Ian Booth (2), Francis Kerins and Mike Salmon. Booth, Kerins and Salmon have also made a half-centuries as have Ben Baczala (2), Ricky King, Lewis Kirby, Ryan Norman, Dan Salmon (4) & Jem Warner (3). With regards to the bowling, the outstanding performances have come from Swanage's leg-spin 'sensation' Warner - who recently made his full debut for Dorset. He has taken two 5 wicket hauls including 6-40 against Broadstone. Mike Hernandez, Ryan Norman and Mike Wells have also all registered 5 wicket hauls.

BATSMAN OF THE YEAR: Jem Warner

BOWLER OF THE YEAR: Jem Warner

FIELDER OF THE YEAR: Dan Salmon

THE SATURDAY 2ndXI

The Saturday 2ndXI have won 10 of their 14 matches to occupy third place. The highlights of the batting have been the 11 half-centuries by Pete Baczala, Cameron Beard (2) Tim Ives, Steve Kent, King, Mike Nash (2), Paul Norman and Tom Salmon (2). There have also been useful contributions by Andy Baczala, Pete Barker, David Haines and Paul Yerby. In terms of the bowling, the highlights have been Matt Beard's hat-trick and 5 wicket hauls from both Barker, Dave Morton and Pete Richards. There have also been contributions from Elliott Baczala, Barker, Kent, Nash, Chris Rabjohns, Tom Salmon and Andy Tillman.

BATSMAN OF THE YEAR:- Mike Nash

BOWLER OF THE YEAR:- Dave Morton

FIELDER OF THE YEAR:- Cameron Beard

THE SUNDAY SIDE

The Sunday team have played in some very entertaining Friendly matches every week. The stand-out performance in this team was Matt Beard's unbeaten Century as well as half-centuries for Barker and Cameron Beard. As well as that, there has been some very consistent bowling performances by Terry White.

BATSMAN OF THE YEAR:- Matt Beard

BOWLER OF THE YEAR:- Terry White

FIELDER OF THE YEAR:- Cameron Beard

The final trophy of the Evening went to Pete Baczala - who received the Most Improved Club Player Of The Year Award.

ALSO..........

Last but by no means least, the club would like to thank Beryl, Sharon Ives, Michelle Nash, Kelly Norman and Angie Wood for providing the players with the best Teas in Dorset in our new 'state-of-the-art' Kitchen fitted by Andy Dunster from Purbeck Kitchens which was possible thanks to a very generous donation from Beryl. As well as that, all of the Coaches for all of their hard work and dedication with the various youth teams and Pete Dyer for giving-up his Saturday afternoons to score so efficiently to enable the 1stXI to take the field with 11 players.

The newly formed Swanage U9s won their first ever game on Saturday beating Ferndown by 34 runs. It was a fantastic day all round with over a hundred people up at the club to play or watch. Next week sees them on their first road trip over to Wimborne and Colehill. Read the match report in the youth section.

Thanks to the amazing efforts of Geoff and Tracy Willcocks, the Junior Cricket Club Quiz at the White Horse raised an incredible £954. A huge thank you to them and all the staff at the White Horse for a great night as well as he amazing amount of money raised.

Thank you to all of you who came along, bought raffle tickets, gave raffle prizes or helped in any other way.

Sundays 2016 will consist of competitive friendly games at Days Park, please contact the club if you are interested in organising a friendly at one of Dorset's most welcoming clubs.

A big thank you to Purbeck Kitchens for all their help in the refurbishment of the Club's kitchen and catering areas.

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