CCC News

Friday 21st December

CCC Website Reaches 3,000 Hits!!

On Friday 21st December the CCC website made it to 3,000 hits from visitors since its launch on 1st June 2007 was is an amazing acheivement in its first year of operation. Thanks to everybody who uses the site and make sure to tell other members if they don't know how to find it. In 2008 we have some other ideas on a few changes that we can make to make the site even better and as always if you have any ideas get in touch with one of the cricket committee.

Monday 12th November

CCC 1st XI Scorer Required for 2008 - can you help?

Wednesday 31st October

Cricket Section AGM

Please be aware the CCC AGM will be held on Tuesday 13^th November at 7:30pm in the club house. All members should make the effort to attend as we have a number of important matters to discuss and agree on. If you cannot make the evening please provide your apologies of absence to a member of the committee prior to the meeting.

Thursday 18th October

Dinner & Dance Update

As you can imagine due to the success of the England rugby team in the semi final on Saturday and the dinner dance falling on the same day as the World Cup Final it has created a bit of an issue for those wanting to watch the big game.

Following last night's committee meeting it has been decided the D & D will go ahead in the format detailed below and should work out really well.

7.00pm - guests arrive

7.25pm - sit down for meal
7.30pm - starters
7.45pm - clear starters and start serving of main course
8.00pm - rugby kick-off, the screen will be down and the sound on, but not very loud.
8.40pm - ish (half time) - clear main course plates and serve dessert
8.55pm - ish  cheese & biscuits / coffee

At the conclusion of match we will clear tables ready for speeches and presentations, followed by the disco. We have a licence until 2pm, so there is no reason for people to rush off early. If people have any questions please contact Liz Walter.

Wednesday 10th October

CCC goes England Crazy!!

CCC Entertainments PLC are delighted to announce that we shall be screening both the England football match (v’s Estonia) kick off 3 pm and then the England Rugby World cup semi final (v’s France) kick off 8 pm.

Given the football finishes around 5pm & the rugby doesn’t start until 8 pm the bar will operate a HAPPY HOUR between 6pm to 8pm where all beers will be only £2 per pint & all alcohol pops (Smifnoff Ice, all Bacardi Breezers, Red Square & Reef) will also be only £2 per bottle.

May we suggest you organise your takeaway curries, pizzas etc during this happy hour period to take full advantage of the bar committees most generous offer!

 COME ON YOU ENGLAND !!!

Wednesday 5th September

Message from Brillo regarding possible 2010 tour

I would like to gauge interest in the possibility of a tour overseas in 2010, I know that’s a way off, but if we are to tour a lot of work and saving need to happen, so it’s best to start early! There are a couple of options that I’d like feed back on, and any other suggestions are always welcome.
1) South Africa tour, Cape Town, incorporating the England Cricket tour to SA.
2) Dubai, home of the ICC, state of the art facilities.
The tour would incorporate 2-3 weeks away in the winter and a handful of games (4-6). Price as always depends on many factors and as its early days I can only give a very rough estimate of £2500. Wives, girlfriends and kids are welcome to come along too. I will only pursue this further if there is enough serious interest. Please register you interest to me direct via email at Brill_pad@hotmail.com and feel free to ask questions and raise thoughts about the idea on the CCC 'Up the Chessy' Forum page . The more discussion we get the better really.

Dinner & Dance Details for 2007 now confirmed!

Details of the CCC dinner and dance have now been confirmed and can be seen posted around the clubhouse. The date for your diary is Saturday 20th October and will be held at the club this year. Tickets will be limited to 80 so make sure to book early and catch up with Liz sooner rather than later!

Saturday 1st September 2007

1st XI secure promotion to Div 3 with one game to spare!

A nailbiter of a game on Saturday saw the one's secure win number 7 of the campaign against Wallington. We have now managed back to back promotion's and will look to consolidate our position in 2008 in Surrey Championship Div 3. Wallington managed 235 a/o from 53.4 with Andy Robson taking 6 wickets in the innings. With a decent score posted it was always going to be a tough chase down but it was manged with only 4 balls to spare as we finished 239 for 7. Norton (64) and Wilco (63*) both scoring crucial half centuries to top off a great team performance. For a full match report published on the Surrey Comet website please click HERE.

Monday 27th August 2007

CCC Website gets 2,000 hits in first 3 months online!!!

Last weekend saw the Chessington Cricket Club website get its 2,000th hit in less than 3 months of being 'live'. Since its initial launch in June when it was getting half a dozen hits per day this figure has since risen to nearer 150 per week as word of month has spread and more and more people are logging on!

Saturday 11th August 2007

First team keep up pressure on league leaders with 4 games left!

The first XI managed another win on Saturday keeping promotion hopes well and truely alive as they took 13pts from Ashford for the second time this season. Ashford (going into the game in fourth spot) won the toss and interestingly decided to bat first on what looked a good track and decent outfield. They eventally posted 238 all out from 49.2 overs after being in some trouble at 146 for 8! Chessy then went on to knock off the required runs in 50.4 overs (with two balls to spare) for the loss of 7 wickets. Healy (52) and Wally (65*) both passing 50 with good contributions from the top order enabled a well earned 13 pts. Next up is Churt at home this Saturday (18th) in another must win game if title hopes are to still to be a possibility.

Friday 10th August 2007

Presidents Day photo's now available to view

The photo's capturing last Sunday's Presidents Day are now available to view. Click HERE or go to '2007 Presidents Day' on the menu list (left of screen) to view the photo's. Once the page starts to load wait for all images to download completely then you can click image 1 (top left) and view as a slideshow hovering over the top right hand corner of the photo to click through. Thanks to RobBakerPhotography@blueyonder.co.uk for the the excellent shots.

Tuesday 7th August 2007

Weather is kind for start of cricket week ...

Sunday saw the start of CCC's 2007 cricket week with a very successful Presidents Day. Click HERE for the thoughts of the President and check back frequently so see when the photo's from the day will be published. Results to date include a loss to the presidents men and a loss to WS Atkins last night in the Twenty20. Next up Park Hill tonight in the second Twenty 20 game.

Friday 3^rd August 2007

Don't Miss CCC Club Night in the Whites @ The Works on Sat Night

The club sponsors are kindly hosting a CCC club night at The Works on Saturday 4th August. The night will involve VIP treatment in the VIP bar and everyone partners/wives (18+) are invited. The Works have themed the night and you will need to be wearing your whites to gain access and qualify for the fun and games. For those wearing whites they will be entitled to purchase drinks from the 'Whites' till at a seriously reduced rate, those not wearing white's will have to pay full price. They are also sponsoring the dirtiest whites and best retro cricketer competition with each winner receiving a bottle of champagne.

CCC Curry night goes down a storm!

Wednesday (1^st) evening saw 20 members (players and partners/wives) venture to club sponsors Joy to sample the delights of their Indian cuisine. A good night was had by all and rumours that the chef would not serve Haggers and Brillo a 4^th byriani dish each could not be confirmed!

CCC Golf challenge of and running ….

Last night (2^nd) saw 8 eager CCC players hack around Moor Place Golf Course in an evenings nine holes. There were 3 groups out; Conner & Harry, Burgey & Kev & Taidhg, Craig & Sam/Olly Robinson. Harry took top spot going round in fewest shots of all. Look out for future evening 9 holes CCC challenges.

Saturday 29^th July 2007

1st team emerge victorious in a low scorer at Dorking

The 1^st team managed win number 5 on Saturday in a must win game versus bottom of the league. Chessy lost the toss and were asked to bat on a damp, end of the square, sloping wicket which was to prove difficult to score runs on all day. After some slow and patient batting with a slow outfield Chessy managed to get to 129 all out from 55 overs. In reply the home side were greeted with some excellent disciplined bowling from Healy (5 – 30) and Bailey (3 – 9) making full use of the conditions to bowl them out for 86 from 40.2 overs. Chessy now reside 3^rd with the top four all separated by only 9 points!

2nd's beat top as 13pts help to consolidate mid table position

The 2^nd's managed to bowl out top of the league on Saturday after losing the toss and being asked to bat first. With conditions not easy Chessy managed to finish up on 184 all out from 54.5 overs with Andy "Simon Cowell" Robson staring with a well grafted 80 as he helped rebuild the innings after a shaky start. Bowling out top of the league was never going to be easy but with wickets steadily falling and runs being hard to come by Warlingham eventually surrendered on 153 in the 40^th over.

Friday 27th July 2007

CCC Poker Championship gets off to a flier!!

Last night saw the inaugural CCC Poker Championship take place and the event, which is sure to grow in popularity, was a huge success! The night kicked off at 8pm with 16 players on 3 separate tables all vying to be crowed CCC Poker Champ. 

The first hour was open for 're-buys' for anyone that got knocked out early and then at the end of the first hour everyone had the opportunity to buy an 'add-on' to top up their existing chip stack (2 people had to re-buy and there were 9 add-ons). 

As the beer and banter flowed the field steadily whittled itself down over the course of the evening until the final table was formed around 10.30pm. There were a few twists and turns as you would expect and plenty of cries of 'all in' but the eventual heads up pair and thus 'into the money' were Al Stewart and Jack Newman. Stewy eventually prevailed with his bigger chip stack to take down the CCC Poker Champ title, but most would probably agree it genuinely was all about the taking part as most left feeling very happy with their night's entertainment.

Full praise to Haggers for sorting the event and we look forward to future events over time. In the meantime Stewy holds the bragging rights and its clear what he has been doing with his time while not playing cricket this year!!

For everyone that is interested in participating in future events please email Haggers directly at klls22687@blueyonder.co.uk so we can gage the desire to hold future events and set up an email mailing list.    Finishing Positons: -

Tuesday 24th July 2007

Presidents Day & Cricket week just around the corner!

Sunday 5^th August see's CCC's annual Presidents Day taking place which is then followed the next day on Monday 6^th August by the commencement of CCC's Cricket week. This year's cricket week will involve a new structure embracing the Twenty20 revolution while also recognizing difficulties with player availability committing to a full day. As a result we hope to get more people supporting the games in the evening with some high octane crash bang cricket very likely! Click HERE to check out the schedule for the week and be sure to come down and support your club!

Saturday 14th July 2007

9 for Wizza as 3's make easy work of Chertsy

For the second time this year a Chessy bowler has taken 9 wickets but failed to capture the holy grail of scooping all 10! 13 points were the reward though as Gary Gray's men secured win number 4 of the campaign and cement a mid table position at the season half way mark. Chertsy won the toss and interestingly decided to bat first which enabled an inspired Dave 'Wizza' Wisden to run through the top order taking 9 wickets (including the first 8!) to bowl Chertsy out for a mere 76 from 24.2 overs, finishing with figures of 12.2 - 4 - 24 - 9. In reply Chessy went on to knock the runs off for the loss of 3 wickets in 16.4 overs.

Saturday 7th July 2007

One's add another 13pts to reduce gap between 1st & 2nd!

The first team managed their 4th win of the season versus Chertsy in a low scoring game thanks to some decisive bowling from Healy and Qureshi both taking 4 wickets each. Chessy, after winning the toss asked Chertsy to bat who were bowled out for a mere 114 in 44.3 overs. The runs were then duly knocked off for the loss of four wickets in 31.2 overs. Next up - it's first verus joint second as we take on Leatherhead & Cobham on Saturday 14th.

Wednesday 4th July 2007

Get your player profile on the website

All you need is a head shot in club whites from the club logo upwards and answers to the profile questions. Once you have these pass them to you team captain and he can pass them to Burgey or Wilco at the club. If you would prefer to email the image and your profile answers please send them to sburge@blueyonder.co.uk. If you could put your answers in excel with each answer on a different row that would really help me out so I can cut and paste them in.

Tuesday 3rd July 2007

CCC Bournemouth Tour Results in ... check out tour photo's as well HERE

Tuesday: Christchurch CC V Chessington CC :  Twenty20 Game

Chessington 168 for 4 in 20 overs. (S Hill 30*, P Willis 30*, M Walter 26*).

Christchurch 107 all out in 19.4 overs. (C Norton 2/20, G Francis 3/19!).

Wednesday: Weymouth CC V Chessington CC :  40 over game

Chessington 202 for 9 in 40 overs. (S Healey 55, S Hill 34).

Weymouth 206 for 4 in 37.2 overs. (K Dillon 2/30)

Thursday: Wimborne & Colehill CC V Chessington CC : Time Game

Chessington 240 for 4 in 40 overs. (H Shaboodien 100* retired, S Burge 42*, C Norton 43*).

Wimborne 192 for 8 in 37 overs. (K Dillon 4/23, S Healey 2/15).

Monday 2nd July 2007

CCC Mailing List, Forum Page and Colts Corner all up and running ....

Be sure to add your email address to the CCC mailing list on this page (bottom left) to be kept up to date with any developments on the site and communications from the commitee. You can also now use the Up the Chessy Forum page to add discussion topics of your own or to read others. Please read the forum guidelines before use. Finally the Colts Corner section is also worth a visit.

Saturday 30th June 2007

Wash out for all XI's in frustrating rain soaked Saturday!

All four sides managed just one point each on Saturday as the rain had its way with the surrey championship league calander. Only the second XI managed to get any sort of game underway and after a rain delayed start and the promise of snatching 13 pts after bowling Sinjuns out for 144 the heaven's opened for one final time at around 7.20pm enough for the game to be abondonned 14 overs into the second innings, 6 short of the crucial 20 which would have constituted a game.

Monday 25th June 2007

Saturday 30^th   .... last chance to 'light up' while you can at CCC!

As from Sunday 1^st July and as dictated by law the CCC clubhouse, changing rooms, Watling pavilion and scorebox will all become NO SMOKING area's. Failure to comply with this new law would mean fines of up to £200 for the individual concerned and £2,500 for the club! Local councils are tasked with the enforcement of the new law and a helpline has been set up to report any breaches (0800 587 1667).

Sunday 24th June 2007

New CCC cricket cap's now in stock!

The new CCC baseball style cricket hats are now in stock. Please speak to either Heidi or Wilco at the club to purchase/reserve your hats as they will fly out fast!

Saturday 23rd June 2007

1^st XI has last laugh in pugnacious game against Churt CC

Joint 2^nd in the league and 13 pts was the reward for a fighting victory away to Churt CC. Winning an excellent toss on a helpful track Chessy put Churt into bat and went onto bowl them out for 155 from 45.5 overs. All the bowlers performed, with very disciplined line and length bowling, regularly getting the most out of a damp wicket. In reply and still on a helpful wicket Chessy put together some key partnerships to reach the target from 39.2 overs ending the game in style with a straight six (with pose hold) from Bailey in an incredibly satisfying win.

Singleton star's as 2^nd XI start to gather winning momentum

Chessy 2's secured a vital win at home to Addiscombe moving them up to 6^th in the table and above their opponents. Winning the toss Chessy put the visitors in and after a flying start managed to bowl them out for 199 in 43.3 overs. The star of the show was Singleton taking 9   for 52 with his left arm   'non-experimental' spin bowling in a terrific spell. Chessy then went on to reach the target in 44.3 overs for the loss of 8 wickets   in a close finish   with Hastings top scoring with 56,   securing 13 much needed   points.

Tuesday 19th June 2007

CCC V   Worcester Park   in the next round of Twenty20 Cup

On Friday 22nd June   the 1st team have drawn Worcester Park away in the next round of the Surrey Championship Twenty20 cup competition. Why not come along to support the team and enjoy a drink pitch side starting the weekend in style!?

Monday 18th June 2007

Rumours   rife about   Latham   making his CBBC screen debut!

Saturday 16th June 2007

2nd Team secure much needed win in a dramatic finish!

3rd Team get 13 points against Mitcham with only   10 men!

Chessy 3's secured a good win versus Mitham away on Saturday with only 10 men in a good all round team display. Chessy were put into bat by Mitcham and managed to score 208 from 47.5 with Conlon and Gray being the pick of the batters both scoring 50's. With a gettable score to chase Mitcham were bowled out for a mere 140 from 40 overs and it was Dave 'wizza' Wisden who shone with the ball finishing with 6 for 52 from 20 overs! (Good job you went back for your whites Dave eh!!).

Monday   11th June 2007

1st Team Progress in Surrey Championship Twenty20 Cup

The   1st XI managed to secure a comfortable victory agsinst local rivals Thames Ditton CC at the Sir Francis Barker Rec on Monday evening. Chris Norton starred with the bat scoring 83 well crafted runs in CCC's total of 165 in 20 overs. Good all round bowling,   fielding and catching then further demonstrated Chessy's superiority in the tie restricting TDCC to 105 a/o from 19.3 overs. Make sure to attend the next round for some qaulity evening entertainment - check here for next round opposition and date soon.

Saturday 9th June 2007

Bailey and Healey star as CCC secure another 13 pts!

Chessington 1st XI secured win number 2 of their campaign with Nick Bailey scoring a classy 156 in their total of 272 - 6 in 49.4 overs   with OS Shane Healey going on to take figures of 6 - 44 as CCC bowled out Ashford for 211 in 44.4 overs!