Coronovirus update - O70s Championship scrapped
We have now heard again from the Chair of the National O60s and O70s Championship Committee. He writes: “It is with great regret that, after carefully considering all options, the National Committee has decided to cancel the 70+ Championship for the 2020 season. We realise that is a significant blow to our active members, who are in the latter stages of their career, but we feel it is the only safe course of action. The England 70+ tour to Australia has also been cancelled and we hope to re-arrange the trip for 2021.
As far as the 60+ competitions are concerned, it is extremely unlikely that we will be able to commence the programme as we had hoped on 23 June. However, we will postpone a final decision on that until 12 June, in the event of more promising news and guidance. Our fall-back position is that, if cricket is permitted after 1 August, we will attempt to hold a straight knock-out competition. The 60+ World Cup is also unlikely to go ahead in October, (England and Wales have indicated a preference for a postponement until February 2021); the organising committee will be making their decision on 9 June.
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Your skippers have or will be contacting their squads to get feedback on how you want to progress from this, and what sort of friendlies you might, or might not want to participate in. Any comments? I am sure that Alan, Andy, Chris and Geoff will be pleased to hear and collate them.
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The ECB recommended last month that all recreational cricket is suspended indefinitely, and that includes, 'training, pre-season friendlies and any associated cricket activity'. The full report is at https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/51949526. Since the ECB manage the O50s, their guidance implies that no O50s matches will take place until further notice.
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You will already have been notified that we had to call off our final indoor nets for Saturday 21 March. Taverham were very understanding and we believe we can have the hall again prior to the start of next season. Some of us paid for three nets; those persons should ask their team captain for a £5 rebate on match fees for their first game.
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The Malta tour for the O60s competition was called off. Harald van Zanten has been brilliant in making sure that we get our air fares and hotel costs back. His WhatsApp group are very active if you want to listen to good music and have a laugh - contact H for details.
Keep well, keep cheerful and keep in touch - our Facebook site is https://www.facebook.com/groups/1515583072084785/?ref=bookmarks
Best wishes from your Committee
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We hear that Ray Carman has had a major operation but came through it well and is recovering at home. He is reported to be cheerful (yes, that is not a misprint) and would welcome messages from his mates. Get well soon Ray and all the best for a full and speedy recovery!
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It is with great sadness
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing away of Sharon Payne, the over-70s scorer for several years. Sharon battled against cancer, having treatment in Leicester, but more recently suffered a stroke. She died peacefully at the Norfolk Hospice. The club extends its deepest sympathy to her husband Mike, and her two boys, both of them excellent cricketers. Details of the funeral are yet to be announced, but the coronavirus lockdown may sadly prevent the club's representation on this occasion. We do indeed live in sad and challenging times.
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We have now heard again from the Chair of the National O60s and O70s Championship Committee. He writes: “It is with great regret that, after carefully considering all options, the National Committee has decided to cancel the 70+ Championship for the 2020 season. We realise that is a significant blow to our active members, who are in the latter stages of their career, but we feel it is the only safe course of action. The England 70+ tour to Australia has also been cancelled and we hope to re-arrange the trip for 2021.
As far as the 60+ competitions are concerned, it is extremely unlikely that we will be able to commence the programme as we had hoped on 23 June. However, we will postpone a final decision on that until 12 June, in the event of more promising news and guidance. Our fall-back position is that, if cricket is permitted after 1 August, we will attempt to hold a straight knock-out competition. The 60+ World Cup is also unlikely to go ahead in October, (England and Wales have indicated a preference for a postponement until February 2021); the organising committee will be making their decision on 9 June.
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Your skippers have or will be contacting their squads to get feedback on how you want to progress from this, and what sort of friendlies you might, or might not want to participate in. Any comments? I am sure that Alan, Andy, Chris and Geoff will be pleased to hear and collate them.
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The ECB recommended last month that all recreational cricket is suspended indefinitely, and that includes, 'training, pre-season friendlies and any associated cricket activity'. The full report is at https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/51949526. Since the ECB manage the O50s, their guidance implies that no O50s matches will take place until further notice.
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You will already have been notified that we had to call off our final indoor nets for Saturday 21 March. Taverham were very understanding and we believe we can have the hall again prior to the start of next season. Some of us paid for three nets; those persons should ask their team captain for a £5 rebate on match fees for their first game.
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The Malta tour for the O60s competition was called off. Harald van Zanten has been brilliant in making sure that we get our air fares and hotel costs back. His WhatsApp group are very active if you want to listen to good music and have a laugh - contact H for details.
Keep well, keep cheerful and keep in touch - our Facebook site is https://www.facebook.com/groups/1515583072084785/?ref=bookmarks
Best wishes from your Committee
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We hear that Ray Carman has had a major operation but came through it well and is recovering at home. He is reported to be cheerful (yes, that is not a misprint) and would welcome messages from his mates. Get well soon Ray and all the best for a full and speedy recovery!
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It is with great sadness
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing away of Sharon Payne, the over-70s scorer for several years. Sharon battled against cancer, having treatment in Leicester, but more recently suffered a stroke. She died peacefully at the Norfolk Hospice. The club extends its deepest sympathy to her husband Mike, and her two boys, both of them excellent cricketers. Details of the funeral are yet to be announced, but the coronavirus lockdown may sadly prevent the club's representation on this occasion. We do indeed live in sad and challenging times.
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