Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club Gipsy Lane Beeston Leeds

Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club Gipsy Lane Beeston Leeds LS 11 5 TT www. hunsletnelsoncc. co. uk Hunslet Nelson CC 1 st Xl 2012 – CYCL Premier Division © Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club 2011

§ § § § § Formerly known as the Albion (circa 1810) Became Hunslet Nelson in 1869 The last remaining cricket club in South Leeds Runs 3 senior and 6 junior teams Coaches cricket in the community as well as in local primary and high schools Founded under 9’s cricket in Yorkshire Hosts 3 annual junior cricket festivals and representative and regional finals Played at our current ground since 2000 Self funding cricket club staffed by enthusiastic volunteers Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club Introduction www. hunsletnelsoncc. co. uk © Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club 2011

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Acquired lease for ground from Leeds Schools Sports’ Association Started work on improving ground and its perimeter fencing Brief History 2000 – 12 Removed arson damaged clubhouse and purchased portable classroom Converted portable classroom into 3 changing rooms Acquired Pump House lease from Yorkshire Water and converted into tea room Continued ground improvements Built portable scorebox and continued ground improvements Continued ground improvements – won league ground award 1 st time Achieved England & Wales Cricket Board Focus Club & Club Mark status Continued ground improvements Achieved ECB Chance to Shine status – coaching in state schools Constructed 3 bay practice area and 3 mobile pitch covers Continued ground improvements – won league ground award 2 nd time Removed 40 established but dangerous trees, planted 40 new trees and 350 bushes Continued ground improvements – won league ground award 3 rd time Purchased portable office, converted to 3 changing rooms, storage area and disabled toilet Continued ground improvements – won league ground award 4 th time Self build - digital scorebox and converted old changing rooms into a tea room Continued ground improvements Built decked area around clubhouse and continued ground improvements Laid 30 space car park within the perimeter fencing Continued ground improvements - won league ground award 5 th time Continued ground improvements Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club www. hunsletnelsoncc. co. uk © Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club 2011

§ § § § Membership open to all Junior Cricket Training is run throughout the winter and summer Qualified coaching staff Qualified Child Protection Officers Coaches CRB and first aid trained Code of Conduct H. W. D. J. C. L Leagues affiliated to: • Heavy Woollen District Junior Cricket League • Leeds & District Junior Cricket League § Junior Teams: • • • Under 9 Under 11 Under 13 Under 15 Under 17 Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club www. hunsletnelsoncc. co. uk © Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club 2011

§ § Membership open to all Training is run throughout the winter and summer Code of Conduct Leagues affiliated to: Senior Cricket • Central Yorkshire Cricket League • Mid Yorkshire Sunday Cricket League § Senior Teams: • 1 st XI • 2 nd XI • Sunday Xl Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club www. hunsletnelsoncc. co. uk © Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club 2011

Community § Membership open to all § Last remaining cricket club in South Leeds § Coaching in primary and high schools § Run summer coaching camps § Run cricket festivals Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club www. hunsletnelsoncc. co. uk © Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club 2011

§ § § § Continually improving ground and surroundings - 5 awards Converted portable classroom into 3 changing rooms Converted Pump House into a tea room Purchased 4 portable metal containers as storage units Built portable scorebox Built digital scorebox Purchased outfield cutter Achieved England & Wales Cricket Board Focus Club, Club Mark & Chance to Shine status Built 3 bay practice area Constructed 3 portable pitch covers Converted portable office into 3 changing rooms with showers and toilets Converted old changing rooms into a tea room Internal car park – accommodates 30 vehicles Current focus is on raising funds for a permanent, purpose built pavilion Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club Self help so far www. hunsletnelsoncc. co. uk © Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club 2011

Short/Medium Term § Acquire 25 year lease § Secure perimeter fencing and entrance § New pavilion – changing rooms, kitchen, bar, tea/social room § Security – lighting and alarms § Extension to existing and new artificial practice pitch on square § Continual development of existing junior, senior and friendly teams § Increase number of qualified cricket coaches § Establish closer relationships with local community and schools § To create and develop a local sports and social club within the community § More club member involvement Medium/Long Term § Consolidate and improve both playing and social membership § Improve and increase capacity of clubs social facilities and activities § Encourage local schools to use practice and playing facilities § Periodic coaching courses for local schools § Establish Junior Club Committee § Increase coaching staff/facilities/equipment § Inaugurate inter schools cricket competition § Develop bar and catering facilities Long Term § Continued development of juniors, players and coaching staff § Continued updating and improving of club and playing facilities § Developing social and function room facilities § More integration of school and club involvement 10 Year Plan Expand ce an Enh E N C O U R A G E OVE R P IM T MEN Community Increase Prom ote Development Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club www. hunsletnelsoncc. co. uk © Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club 2011

Contact Information Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club Gipsy Lane Beeston Leeds LS 11 5 TT www. hunsletnelsoncc. co. uk President Anthony J Larvin 07746 004 776 E-mail: president@hunsletnelsoncc. co. uk Secretary Brian Calverley 07795 061 182 E-mail: secretary@hunsletnelsoncc. co. uk Sponsorship Co-ordinator Jamie Farrell 07747 768 167 E-mail: sponsorship@hunsletnelsoncc. co. uk Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club www. hunsletnelsoncc. co. uk © Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club 2011