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FORMED 1976
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| Alan WILTSHIRE |
Hythe & Dibden Junior Section was set up back in 1976 by Alan Wiltshire long before the introduction of the Colts Leagues.
Today thanks to the committment of Richie & Sue Froggett and many others the section is stronger than ever and the club can boast seven active ECB qualified coaches, three at Level 2 and four at level 1 plus many volunteer or parent helpers. Junior membership increases every year and we now have 70 members aged from 6 to 17 years.
Coaching begins indoors from Wednesday 4th January 2012 at Noadswood School for 11 weeks. (None 18th & 25th Jan).
Under 9's, 11's & 13's - 6.30-8pm and Under 15's & 17's - 8pm -9.30pm. Then from Tuesday 10th April we move outdoors at Jones Lane - 6.30-8pm
Competitive cricket during the summer - We run teams at Under 9,11, 13, 15 & 17 age groups playing in the New Forest Junior League.
For full details of the clubs junior section and what we have to offer please download the "Colts welcome pack".
COLTS HONOURS
| 2011 | Under 13's | - Phil Pick Trophy Winners |
| 2011 | Under 13's | - New Forest Cup Finalists |
| 2011 | Under 11's | - New Forest Cup Finalists |
| 2010 | Under 13's | - Phil Pick Trophy Winners |
| 2010 | Under 13's | - Phil Pick Trophy Winners |
| 1991 | Under 16's | - New Forest Cup Finalists |
| 1990 | Under 14's | - New Forest League Champions |
| 1989 | Under 14's | - New Forest Cup Winners |
| HYTHE & DIBDEN CLUB - COLTS OFFICERS 2012 |
| HEAD COACH |
| Richie FROGGETT |
| WELFARE OFFICER : | CRICKET DEVELOPMENT OFFICER : | COLTS SECRETARY | |||||||||||
| Sally HARDING | Andrew WOODS | Sue FROGGETT | |||||||||||
| CCOLTS MANAGERS | ||||
| UNDER 9's | UNDER 11's | UNDER 13's | UNDER 15's | UNDER 17's |
| Pauline GILBERT | Stewart SMITH | Helen FAY | Pauline GILBERT | Sue FROGGETT |
| COLTS COACHES | ||||
| UNDER 9's | UNDER 11's | UNDER 13's | UNDER 15's | UNDER 17's |
| Zac MILLAR | Jack KNIGHT-OWEN | Andrew WOODS | Tom HUXLEY | Richie FROGGETT |
MATCH DAYS
The newly formed Under 9's play their matches on a Friday evening 6.30pm start.
The Under 11's & 15's will play their matches on Sunday Mornings with a 10.30 start.
The Under 13's and Under 17's will play on a Thursday Evening with a 6.30 start.
Could I remind parents for home games that we would like the youngsters down the ground 30 minutes prior to the start to assist in setting up the ground and also warm up.
TRAINING NIGHT
The Colts Training Evening will be Tuesday Nights from 6.30 - 8pm down at the club in Jone Lane.
The Club currently has seven club coaches and several senior players will be on hand to support.
When the youngsters are asked to practice their batting they will be kitted out with bat, pads, gloves, helmet.
First aiders are on hand should an accident occur.
There is a charge of £2 for the coaching to assist with the club funds.
Newcomers are always welcome
MATCH FEES
There will be a match fee of £1 per game to assist with the club costs.
The Jones Lane Ground and Clubouse is shared between ourselves and Hythe & Dibden Football Club. Though our season is only for four months from May 1st to August 31st - the cost of the facility to us is £3840 a year. This year we have been fundraising for a new artificial wicket which will cost 9.1k. We hope to have it installed for April 2012 which will be used for Under 9's & 11's matches plus provide a safer surface for the kids to be coached on.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Hythe & Dibden has a 'Code of Conduct' which is situated on the notice board just inside the main clubhouse.
The 'Code of Conduct' is for everyone associated with the club - adult teams, colts, spectators and parents.
Should anyone be in breach of our ' Code of Conduct ' then it will be taken to the club committee and in a worse case the member found guilty will be asked to leave the club.
Hythe & Dibden Cricket Club has a reputation of being a friendly club and we wish to maintain that reputation.
SUMMARY
Everyone at Hythe appreciates the hard work that has gone in to making our Colts Section what it is today. Richie and Sue Froggett and their band of coaches and helpers haveworked their socks off to build up a fantastic platform for the clubs future. With two sides making the Finals Day at Langley Manor last season - there's no reason for more success in 2012.
All our club members accept that the Colts are the future of the club and every effort will be made to support Richie and Sue Froggett in maintaining the Colts Section. If we can find just one or two more Matt Howe's or Simon Wright's a season through the Colts Section then I am sure Hythe & Dibden will remain playing at the top level of the Hampshire League set up..
Our club made a committment a few years ago that the adult Sunday XI and the Tony Woodhouse Trophy would be used to bring colts into adult Cricket. Sunday Skipper Rob Saunders has committed to taking this forward in 2012. If a youngster is ready for that step up, then we will ask the payer and their parents if we can approach them to play. If they enjoy it then hopefully they will play for Hythe for many season to come.