Gipsy Lane
Beeston
Leeds
LS11 5TT
www.hunsletnelsoncc.co.uk
Hunslet Nelson CC 1st Xl 2012 – CYCL Premier Division
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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
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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 1st 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 2nd time
Removed 40 established but dangerous trees, planted 40 new trees and 350 bushes
Continued ground improvements – won league ground award 3rd time
Purchased portable office, converted to 3 changing rooms, storage area and disabled toilet
Continued ground improvements – won league ground award 4th 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 5th time
Continued ground improvements
Continued ground improvements
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club
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Membership open to all
Training is run throughout the winter and summer Junior Cricket
Qualified coaching staff
Qualified Child Protection Officers
Coaches CRB and first aid trained
Code of Conduct
H.W.D.J.C.L
L.D.J.C.L
Leagues affiliated to:
• Heavy Woollen District Junior Cricket League
• Leeds & District Junior Cricket League
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Under 9
Under 11
Under 13
Under 15
Under 17
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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:
• 1st XI
• 2nd XI
• Sunday Xl
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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
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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
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Short/Medium Term
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Acquire 25 year lease
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Secure perimeter fencing and entrance
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New pavilion – changing rooms, kitchen, bar, tea/social room
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Security – lighting and alarms
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Extension to existing and new artificial practice pitch on square
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Continual development of existing junior, senior and friendly teams
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Increase number of qualified cricket coaches
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Establish closer relationships with local community and schools
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To create and develop a local sports and social club within the community
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More club member involvement
Medium/Long Term
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Consolidate and improve both playing and social membership
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Improve and increase capacity of clubs social facilities and activities
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Encourage local schools to use practice and playing facilities
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Periodic coaching courses for local schools
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Establish Junior Club Committee
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Increase coaching staff/facilities/equipment
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Inaugurate inter schools cricket competition
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Develop bar and catering facilities
Long Term
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Continued development of juniors, players and coaching staff
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Continued updating and improving of club and playing facilities
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Developing social and function room facilities
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More integration of school and club involvement
10 Year Plan
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Development
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Contact Information
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club
Gipsy Lane
Beeston
Leeds
LS11 5TT
www.hunsletnelsoncc.co.uk
President
Anthony J Larvin
07746 004 776
E-mail: [email protected]
Secretary
Brian Calverley
07795 061 182
E-mail: [email protected]
Sponsorship Co-ordinator
Jamie Farrell
07747 768 167
E-mail: [email protected]
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club
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