1. FEBRUARY 2011
newsletter
CURRENT
2011 - OFFICIALLY OUR NUMBER OF
REGISTRANTS
BEST YEAR YET!
In this issue…
MICHAEL VAUGHAN 2
DDC COMPETITION 3
EASYSCORE 4
AUTOGUIDE COMPETITION 5
CLIMATE COVER 6
DURANT CRICKET 7
JOHNJAC CRICKET SUPPLIES 8
Yes, it’s now official, NatWest CricketForce 2011 will have more registered clubs than any
previous year and we still have two months to go until the launch weekend! Last year 1642 clubs
took part in NatWest CricketForce and as you can see above we’re now at 1654 and counting.
Thanks to you for registering and helping us to be well on our way to a target of 1800 clubs in
2011.
If you haven’t registered yet please go to www.ecb.co.uk/natwestcricketforce and get involved and
if you know any other clubs that are yet to register please give them every encouragement to do so!
With two months to go there is still much you can do to ensure that your club has a fantastic
event. Have you visited our website yet to discover the fantastic online resources that we have to
offer? At www.ecb.co.uk/natwestcricketforce you’ll find a fantastic Step by Step Guide, Case
Studies from clubs participating in previous NatWest CricketForce events, and our selection of
Vital Materials including template letters to gather support, Top Tips, Health and Safety advice
and posters to download.
By visiting our website you can also read about all of NatWest CricketForce’s Official Supporters -
a large selection of businesses and services that offer exclusive discounts and special offers to
NatWest CricketForce registered clubs. Have a look now to see what savings you could be
making for your club!
Don’t forget that if you have any queries about NatWest CricketForce or if you need help planning
your club’s event then please email us at natwestcricketforce@ecb.co.uk and we’ll be happy to
help.
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2. MICHAEL VAUGHAN
MAKES AN EARLY
START AT BASLOW showcase events at Witham
CRICKET CLUB CC, Bognor Regis CC and
Sawley and Long Eaton CC.
Counting down to NatWest CricketForce “Hundreds of NatWest staff and
2011, former England cricket Captain and people volunteering at clubs
NatWest ambassador Michael Vaughan across the country is really
visited Baslow Cricket Club this month to find important because there are
out how their preparations were coming lots of different types of jobs
along and also lend a hand. that need doing to ensure a
club can continue running and
“I live just over the hill from Baslow Cricket Club provide great facilities for its players and the local
so it’s great to come down and find out what the community,” adds Vaughan.
club’s plans are for this year’s NatWest
CricketForce,” said Vaughan. “This year we hope that NatWest CricketForce
will inspire more people to find out what’s
“2011 is set up to be the biggest year yet as over happening at their local club and get involved
1,600 clubs have already signed up to get with everything from making the teas, preparing
involved in the event. NatWest CricketForce is a the pitch and coaching junior teams to club
great initiative for grassroots clubs like Baslow to administration and fundraising. There’s still time
get the whole community involved in sprucing up for you and your club to get involved. Whatever
the club before the start of the season.” your skills are there is a job for everyone.”
Leading by example, Michael As part of
mucked in with some vital jobs NatWest’s long
around the club that will be running support to
familiar to all NatWest ensure the
CricketForce volunteers. sustainable
During the course of the day development of
he set about painting the local cricket clubs,
perimeter boards, raking the NatWest has
hedges and even had time to produced an impartial financial guide, that can be
give the mower a run out used by everyone from Chairpersons to
across the outfield. Treasurers, Volunteer Coordinators to
Michael said: “Having seen Andrew Strauss, Sponsorship Committees - every member, parent
Mike Gatting, Swanny, Charlotte Edwards and and player in between.
thousands of volunteers rolling up their sleeves It provides practical, inspiring & informative
to help out at NatWest CricketForce last year, I guidance that will help you manage and boost
thought I would head down to my local club and your club’s finances, with sections on funding
see how their plans and preparations were sources, such as grants and sponsorship and
shaping up for this year’s event.” guidance on how to make the most of fundraising
With the vast majority of cricket clubs surviving opportunities and harnessing the skills and
on a shoestring budget, NatWest CricketForce dedication of your members and also takes a
gives volunteers the chance to put something look at how NatWest CricketForce can benefit
back into the game at grassroots level by your club.
sustaining clubs and in turn benefiting local To download this useful guide, visit natwest.com/
communities. There will be more NatWest staff cricket & go to the Grassroots section.
taking part than ever before this year, with three
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3. OFFICIAL SUPPORTER
DULUX DECORATOR FOCUS:
COMPETITION Johnson Tiles, based in
Once again, our friends at Dulux Decorator Centre (NatWest CricketForce Stoke on Trent, are the
Official Supporter) are offering all registered clubs the chance to get your UK’s foremost tile
hands on some vouchers to spend in their stores. There is a £100, £50 and manufacturer, producing
£25 voucher to be won by answering the simple questions below. wall and floor tiles, and
their products are sold in
continents all over the
1. In what year was the first international cricket match held? world where they are
known for their high
standards in quality.
a. 1892 between England and India
b. 1869 between England and Australia NatWest CricketForce
c. 1883 between Australia and Wales registered clubs are entitled
d. 1844 between Canada and the USA to a fantastic discount of
15% on their range of tiles
2. A right handed spin bowler spins the ball from a right handed and tiling products.
batsman's off side to his leg side. How would you describe this
For more information go to
kind of bowling? www.johnson-tiles.com
3. If the umpire bends one of his hands upwards and points with a
finger towards the top of his shoulder, what is he indicating ECB STAFF
4. What is the name of the Dulux Decorator Centres Apprentice of GETTING
the Year Award 2010?
INVOLVED
Every year as well as
encouraging clubs and their
To enter the competition please send an email (subject ‘DDC Competition’)
volunteers to get involved
to natwestcricketforce@ecb.co.uk and include your three answers, your
in NatWest CricketForce,
name and the name of your cricket club. The closing date for the
we also do the same with
competition is Friday 4th March 2011 and the winners will be announced in
our own staff.
the next newsletter.
This year teams from
the ECB’s Coach Education
This competition is exclusively for NatWest CricketForce 2011 registered
department and the
clubs and only one entry per club is allowed.
Association of Cricket
Officials have already
For more information on Dulux Decorator Centre please go to
signed up to volunteer at
www.duluxdecoratorcentre.co.uk.
nearby clubs and so they
will be at the ready with
their paintbrushes and
shovels to get to work on
the 8th April!
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4. BE SAFE FOR NATWEST CRICKETFORCE
Whilst it is clearly the intention of everyone taking part in NatWest CricketForce 2011 to work to the benefit of
the clubs taking part and to have an enjoyable time in doing so, it is important to ensure that everyone works
both safely and smartly. Safety of all participants should be considered as paramount. Clubs may have a duty
of care to each of its participants and if any participant is injured, it is possible they may be able to sue the
club.
To reduce the likelihood of any problems for all participants and, ultimately, each club, we would
suggest that each club:
1. Appoints a Project Manager who will supervise those tasks that are to be undertaken and will as-
sign those tasks to the willing and most appropriate volunteers. The Project Manager should keep a
record of who is assigned to a task and the experience of that person.
2. Check its current insurance policy(ies) to ensure that it has the appropriate cover to protect and
cover all participants in relation to the tasks being undertaken during NatWest
CricketForce.
3. Ensures that a safety officer and/or appropriate first aid assistance is available and that medical
and first aid kits are available and fully stocked.
4. Undertakes a basic risk assessment of each of the tasks. The club should briefly analyse:
what hazards exist in a task, who is at risk, whether the participant has the necessary experience
and/or qualifications, whether an accident is likely, how serious the consequences of an accident
could be, what steps can be taken to reduce accidents
Generally, only low risk tasks should be undertaken. Where higher risks tasks are
attempted you must ensure that adequate extra safety precautions are taken.
5. Ensures that the premises are safe before any tasks are undertaken.
6. Ensures that no tasks are attempted by participants who are not appropriately qualified or who do
not feel comfortable, especially in relation to:
electrical work, use of blades / sharp tools / heat / chemicals, use of heavy / complicated machinery
working at height / on unsafe structures, working alone and/or unsupervised
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6. CLIMATE COVER SYSTEM™ FLAT
GROUND SHEET STILL GOING STRONG
AFTER SIX YEARS...
If you’re looking for a flat ground sheet that will offer more than just basic protection and will prove a
real investment, look no further than the Climate Cover System™.
The Climate Cover System™ has evolved through the combined experience and expertise of
groundsmen, agronomists and material specialists and, made from a unique material, it provides an
extremely lightweight and practical waterproof cover that enables large areas to be covered easily and
safely with minimum labour. The cover fabric is extremely strong, translucent and breathable, which
importantly allows light and air to pass through; protecting it from the rain whilst allowing vapour to
escape ensuring the grass plant continues to grow underneath.
If all this wasn’t enough, the quality of the system means that it really
stands the test of time - Steve Rouse, Head Groundsman at
Warwickshire CCC has six-year old Climate Cover System™ in his
fleet of covers:
“We have been using the Climate Cover System™ for the past six
years and with great success. We protect all our cricket surfaces with it
because we know that grass plant is encouraged and that we can trust
them to keep things dry. To put it simply; I can trust the covers, I know
we can get at least five seasons out of them; they are brilliant!”
Climate Cover System™ in use at Warwickshire CCC
The great news for NatWest CricketForce Clubs is that they qualify for an automatic 10% discount on
the purchase of a Climate Cover System™ flat ground sheet.
Combine this with the option to spread payments,
meaning you can start reaping the benefit of your
cover now while spreading the cost over a 12 month
period*, the fact that this is the only ground cover to
offer a three year warranty as standard and the fact
that you can purchase online quickly and easily via
www.thecricketgroundshop.co.uk and it becomes
evident why Climate Cover System™ is such a
popular choice with clubs of all levels; from local
league clubs and schools through to the ECB
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