5th March 2010:
Senior captain's for this season:
First team - Jonny Davies.
Second team - Dean Cox.
4th March 2010:
Don't forget tonight's players meeting. 7:30pm at clubhouse.
Note: There is also a fast bowling course being held in Cardiff on the 30th March 2010 between 6:00pm - 9:00pm for the price of £65.00 organised by mavericks cricket.
You will learn the unique ABSAT (Advanced Biomechanics Speed & Accuracy Training) methods founded by Ian Pont.
On the workshop you will discover how to:
• Bowl faster & straighter
• Access power in the body
• Break down and understand the bowling action
• Learn what works for you and what doesn’t
• Find the elusive ‘timing’ of the bowling action
……plus how to bowl yorkers, bouncers, swing, seam, and variations including the world's best slower ball – The SLOB.
Medium and fast bowlers welcome. Open to adults and juniors (age 11+). Not suitable for beginnerswww.maverickscricket.com, call 01787 479071 or e-mail info@maverickscricket.com
1st March 2010:
Net's started yesterday. Excellent turn out by seniors and juniors.
25th January 2010:
The club has organised a players meeting to take place at the clubhouse at 7:30pm on Thursday the 4th March 2010.
All new and old players are welcome to attend.
23rd January 2010:
Don't forget training next Sunday. All new players are welcome.
1st February 2010:
Welsh Cup draw.
We have a bye in the first round and then we play the winners of Pontardawe CC or Margam CC on the 23rd May 2010.
29th January 2010:
Net's are starting on the 28th February 2010.
Juniors up to the under 14s are from 4:00pm to 5:00pm and the under 16s and seniors are from 5:00pm until 6:00pm.
All new players are more than welcome.
22nd January 2010:
Antur Insurance KO Cup draw:
For more information, a booking form or a choice of other venues, go to
Round One vs. Llangennech - Away on the 30th May 2010.
21st January 2010:
The club has organised a "Valentines Night Dance" at the club on Friday the 12th February 2010. Dancing to the "Brass Monkey's".
Please make every effort to support the event.
20th January 2010:
5 a side court booked for 7:00pm - 8:00pm on the 26th January 2010 (Next Tuesday) at Maesteg Sports Centre. All welcome.
19th January 2010:
Additional information added to the 1990 and 1991 seasons.
18th January 2010:
Additional information added to the 1992 season.
17th January 2010:
Do you fancy a "5 a side kick about".
How about the 26th January 2010 at Maesteg Sports Centre at 7 o'clock for a hour.
Please email if you fancy it: maestegcricketclub@googlemail.com
How about a day out at the club for our first Wales home international match of the season vs. England. Day out ? Kick off is at 5:00pm.
Bring your party hat's and red jumpers.....should be a magic day !
Entertainment will be provided i'm sure ?
"Chef Taylor" will be providing a chicken curry.
14th January 2010:
Additional information added to the 1993 and 1994 season.
13th January 2010:
Additional information added to the 1995, 1996 and 1997 season's.
11th January 2010:
Additional information added to the 1998 season.
10th January 2010:
Additional information added to the 1999 season.
More updates in the near future.
Please note if you have any relevant information please email maestegcricketclub@googlemail.com
1st January 2010 - Happy new year everybody.
29th December 2009:
Please note for Season 2010, all matches will commence at 1.30pm and a fielding circle will be introduced for our division - First team matches only.
24th December 2009:
Have a wonderful Christmas from Maesteg Cricket Club.
Please note due to the weather conditions the Boxing day game is cancelled. Let's hope for better weather next year.
26th November 2009:
Please note that the club is open on the 28th November 2009.
Everybody is welcome.
Another BIG sporting day.
2:30pm – Ireland vs. South Africa.
5:15pm – Wales vs. Australia.
Senior's and Junior's:
Next year's pre-season net's are starting in February.
The net's are going to be held on Sunday's at Maesteg Comprehensive School.
Could you kindly email maestegcc@googlemail.com with information on what time you would prefer the net's to take place.
Have a look at this website !
A painting by Terry Blaber of our cricket club on match day.
I'm sure Terry would like your vote in the competition ?
http://eacartawards.org.uk/picture-886-maesteg-cricket-club-south-wales.aspx
Print's are available from Martin Wilkshire.
5th November 2009:
The South Wales Junior AGM will be held on Wednesday 25th November at Neath C.C. The Gnoll, Neath at 7pm.
Junior presentation evening winners:
Under 11's and 12's Player of the Year - Steffan Roberts.
Under 14's Player of the Year - Ashley Colston.
Under 16's Player of the Year - Christopher Morgan.
Most improved players - Nicholas Richards and Kieran Hart.
Youth Clubman of the Year - Tom Pearson.
Wales Under 11's - Steffan Roberts.
Please note that the club is open on the 7th November 2009.
Everybody is welcome.
BIG sporting day.
12:45am – Swansea vs. Cardiff.
2:30pm – England vs. Australia.
5:15pm – Wales vs. New Zealand.
25th October 2009.
The club are thinking about organising a “Boxing Day” morning cricket match.
Over 30’s vs. Under 30’s. This could be the start of a yearly event and something special.
Could you kindly email maestegcc@googlemail.com if you are available.
The game should start at 10:30am (10 over’s match). Bar open after.
19th October 2009.
Seniors presentation evening.
This seasons awards:
1st Team player of the year - Ryan Parry.
2nd Team player of the year – Dean Cox.
Most improved player of the year – Andrew King.
Clubman of the year – Ryan Parry.
Representative honours:
SWCA - Luke O’Connor.
Wales over 50s – Leighton O’Connor.
Each 1st team representative was also presented with a trophy in recognition of winning the 3rd Division championship.
2nd October 2009.
League presentation evening. Cricket club members will be attending and representing Maesteg Cricket Club at the function to collect the third division championship trophy.
Quick note to wish Ryan Lovett "all the best sailor".
Ryan is joining the Royal Navy on Sunday. Good luck !
1st October 2009:
League fixtures are out. Some quality teams and some good old friends:
Division two.
Fixtures 2010.
1st May 2010 vs. Clydach Home
8th May 2010 vs. Skewen Away
15th May 2010 vs. Pontardawe Home
22nd May 2010 vs. Cowbridge Away
29th May 2010 vs. Briton Ferry Town Home
5th June 2010 vs. Aberdare Away
12th June 2010 vs. Morriston Home
19th June 2010 vs. Llanelli Away
26th June 2010 vs. Llandore Home
3rd July 2010 vs. Clydach Away
10th July 2010 vs. Skewen Home
17th July 2010 vs. Pontardawe Away
24th July 2010 vs. Cowbridge Home
31st July 2010 vs. Briton Ferry Town Away
7th August 2010 vs. Aberdare Home
14th August 2010 vs. Morriston Away
21st August 2010 vs. Llanelli Home
28th August 2010 vs. Llandore Home
Second team fixtures: Reverse location.
28th September 2009.
Pontarddulais C.C. has accepted the invitation to become members of the South Wales Premier Cricket League. The inaugural membership of the new Premier League is confirmed as:
Ammanford C.C., Cardiff C.C., Newport C.C., Pontarddulais C.C., Port Talbot Town C.C., Sully Centurions C.C., St. Fagans C.C., Swansea C.C., Usk C.C. and Ynysygerwn C.C.
22nd September 2009.
From tonight's Evening Post. Written by Tony Poole.
The new ECB South Wales Premier Cricket League is building momentum.
Four of the five South Wales Cricket Association clubs who were sent invitations earlier in the month have already accepted.
Champions Ammanford, Port Talbot Town, Swansea and Ynysygerwn have all given the new league the thumbs-up, though, the fifth club, Pontarddulais, have still to respond, and they have until September 30 to do so.
Unofficially, Bont made it known last season that they were opposed to the new league, which is also operating a dedicated second XI competition.
But if Bont turn down the invitation, it will then go to last season's sixth-placed SWCA finishers Mumbles.
Last year's top five finishers along with their eastern counterparts in the South Wales League (SWL) are combining to form the South Wales Premier League.
Down the years many attempts have been made to bring the eastern and western clubs together, and this latest move has now reached fruition.
Glamorgan County Cricket Club are underwriting the league, and preliminary talks are underway to secure a league sponsor.
Glamorgan have 22 players to allocate to the 10-strong membership, and during the winter team manager Matthew Maynard will contact the clubs to establish their preference regarding batsmen or bowlers.
Each year the champion clubs from the two feeder leagues will have the chance to gain promotion provided they reach ECB ground criteria standards.
Although the SWL didn't complete their fixtures until September 12, three clubs — champions Cardiff, Newport and Sully — have already given the new league their blessing.
The other SWL top-five finishers who have received invitations are Usk and St Fagans, and both are believed to be keen to become founder members.
"Things are going to plan, and we are looking forward to some mouth- watering fixtures next year," said South Wales Premier League secretary Stephen P. Jones.
He added: "We still await confirmation from Pontarddulais, but to have seven out of 10 clubs already on board for next season is pleasing.''
21st September 2009.
Lyndon Lovett had his hip operation last week. He is now home and recovering well. We all wish him well.
The "Senior Presentation" evening is being held at the club on the 17th October 2009. Entertainment by the Brass Monkey's.
The "Junior Presentation" evening is being held at the club on the 9th October 2009.
The "Annual SWCA Presentation Dinner" is being held on Friday the 2nd October 2009 at the Manor Park Country House, Clydach with guest speaker Paul Nixon (Kent CCC, Leicestershire CCC and England).
Paul Nixon: (Profile found on internet)
Born - Carlisle, Cumbria, October 21, 1970
Joined - Leicestershire 1989
Role - Club Captain, Left Hand Batsman, Wicketkeeper
Family - Wife - Jen
Teams Represented - Leicestershire, Kent, England
Honours - England - Commonwealth Bank Series, World Cup 2007; England Tour to Pakistan and Sri Lanka 2000-01; England A Tour to India and Bangladesh 1994-95
Highlight of Career - Playing in the World Cup for England, winning the Commonwealth Bank Series in Australia; Twenty20 Cup triumphs at Edgbaston and Trent Bridge
Players Admired - David Gower, Ian Botham, Ian Healy, Viv Richards
Relaxations - Watching England rugby
The experienced wicket-keeper had a fruitful 2008 campaign, finishing just 46 runs short of a richly deserved 1,000 for the Championship season. He was consistent with bat and gloves in all competitions.
Nixon led the team with great enthusiasm after an eventful 2007, where he took the reigns from Darren Robinson halfway through.
Nixon knew that 2007 was going to be busy when awarded a benefit, but he could never imagined it was going to turn out as memorable as it did.
The reward for his outstanding performances in 2006, both behind the stumps and with the bat, was an England call-up for the Commonwealth Bank Series in Australia and his part in that triumph led to him going to the World Cup.
Now in his second spell with Leicestershire, he helped the Club to win the Championship twice in his initial period at Grace Road and more recently played a key role in the club's two Twenty20 Cup triumphs.
Still going strong, Nixon recently made his 1,000th run in Twenty20 cricket for the club during the defeat at Nottinghamshire Outlaws. 15th September 2009 - Port Talbot Town C.C. has accepted the invitation to become members of the South Wales Premier Cricket League.
12th September 2009 - Ynysygerwn C.C. has accepted the invitation to become members of the South Wales Premier Cricket League.
4th September 2009 - Swansea C.C. has accepted the invitation to become members of the South Wales Premier Cricket League
3rd September 2009 - Ammanford C.C. has accepted the invitation to become members of the South Wales Premier Cricket League
31st August 2009.
Yesterday Maesteg Cricket Club first team won the third divison of the "South Wales Cricket League".
Although defeated by Briton Ferry on the day Maesteg Cricket Club won the division by 30 points winning 13 games out of 15. This must be a club record !
Briton Ferry Town scored 177 for 8 on a very wet wicket.
Club Captain Jonny Davies bowled 7 overs for 18 runs.
Club Coach Martin Wilkshire bowled 15 overs and had 5 wickets for 41 runs.
Leighton O'Connor bowled 10 overs and had 2 wickets for 25 his son Luke bowled 14 overs for 47 runs.
Thirteen year old Ashley Colston making his debut for the first eleven bowled his maximum four overs and had one priceless wicket for 26.
Maesteg's batting was well below par and finished 58 runs short.
The main run scorers were Ryan Parry who had 28 and passed 500 runs for the season, Martin Wilkshire who scored 26 not out and Andrew King who had 24.
The second eleven won their game by 8 wickets with notable bowling performances coming from Chris Hood with figures of 15 overs, 6 maidens and 3 for 14 and Dean Cox with 15 overs, 9 maidens and 4 for 14 runs.
Briton Ferry finished their innings on 83 for 8 after 50 overs.
In reply Maesteg scored 84 for 2. Another excellent win.
An evening of celebration was held at the cricket club with "The Brass Monkey's" providing some of the entertainment.
29th January 2010:
Nets are starting on the 28th February 2010.
Juniors up the the age of 14 are from 4:00pm to 5:00pm and the under 16 and the seniors are from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
All new players are welcome.
Excellent turn out for the 5 a side.
Another kick about will be organised in the very near futurew.
22nd January 2010:
Antur Insurance KO Cup draw:
Round One vs. Llangennech - Away on the 30th May 2010.
21st January 2010:
The club has organised a "Valentines Night Dance" at the club on Friday the 12th February 2010. Dancing to the "Brass Monkey's".
Please make every effort to support the event.
20th January 2010:
5 a side court booked for 7:00pm - 8:00pm on the 26th January 2010 (Next Tuesday) at Maesteg Sports Centre. All welcome.
19th January 2010:
Additional information added to the 1990 and 1991 seasons.
18th January 2010:
Additional information added to the 1992 season.
For more information, a booking form or a choice of other venues, go to
