News

Village Cup
Fairburn put up a good show against a quality outfit, in the shape of last years runners up Woodhouse Grange. Woodhouse opted to bat after winning the toss. Skipper Nick Hadfield was the rock of the Woodhoue Innnings making a 100* whilst there was pyrotechnics from the Woodhouse middle order. Woodhouse finished with 273-4 from their 40 overs.

Fairburn's reply didnt get off to the best of starts, with the opening bowlers taking 3 early wickets. Skipper Mark Abdy tried to take it back to Woodhouse with a less than run a ball 64. Fairburn were second best for much of the game but did not give up and posted 211-8 in reply.

Best of luck to Woodhouse Grange for the rest of the competition.

Sponsorship Opportunities
The Club are seeking sponsors for the 2013 season. We have a number of opportunities from match ball sponsors to shirt sponsors, please contact us if you are interested. New for this year will be advertising banners which will be displayed around the ground on match days. All sponsors will also receiving recognition on this website.

Junior Cricket
Our junior section (U11's and U13's) is going from strength to strength at a time when other clubs appear to be struggling for players. We are getting enquiries from possible new players on a weekly basis, which is fantastic.

Scorebox News
Mark has been successful with the application to Jewsons, which means that we will have £400 of free materials towards the building of the new scorebox. Work will now finally commence in the next few weeks and will be built and ready for the new season. Help and labour will be required from all players, so please make every effort.

CRB Verification Evening
League Secretary Mike Crossland is having a CRB checking session on 19th February at Kellington Manor between 6-7pm. Anyone volunteering particularly wit the junior section need to hold a valid CRB.

National Village Cup
Fairburn face a stearn test after being drawn against last years runner up, Woodhouse Grange, at home on Sunday 19th May. Woodhouse Grange have a fine pedigree in the competition but can we force an upset?

Sponsorship Required
We are looking for sponsors for 2013 for both the senior and junior teams. We can offer a number of incentives to a possible sponsor and we would be grateful to hear from anyone who feels that they might be able to help.

Training update
Pre-season training is now in full swing. The senior teams are training on Friday nights at Castleford High School between 6-7pm. The junior section are training an hour later between 7-8pm. Nets are also taking place on a Saturday morning between 10-11am. Contact Mark Abdy with queries regarding senior training and Ian Raynor with junior section queries.

Race Night
First fundraiser of 2013 and 4th annual Race Night at Community Centre on 16th March 2013. First race running at approximately 8pm, arrive from 7.30pm. All welcome. Usually a great club night with cheap beer flowing in anticipation of higher bidding come the auction race.

New Players Wanted
To try and build on last years success, we are looking to recruit new players. We would like to hear from anyone, regardless of ability, who would like to join the Club. We run 2 teams on a Saturday and a more social team on a Tuesday night, so we are able to cater for all.

Successful Captain's retained, Fairburn to push for Lords' & New Junior side announced
In a monumental AGM for the club, Fairburn have once again opted for captain's Mark Abdy and Chris Dillerstone to lead the 1st and 2nd team's respectively. The club have also announced plans to enter the 2013 National Village Trophy, whilst Ian Raynor will oversee the formation of an Under 13s team to compliment the exciting strides made by the Under 11s side.

Fairburn CC Clubzone
Fairburn CC are turning to Romida Teamwear for their Cricket Clothing in 2013. To order your kit online click here

Umpire (s) Required
Fairburn CC are seeking full-time umpire to serve in the PDCL competition in 2013. The League are currently short of umpires and are appealing to anyone who might wish to take up cricket umpiring. Training can be provided if necessary. Please contact us if you are interested in this role.

Division 5 2013- After week 3