Abingdon Vale Cricket Club
Click here for IMPORTANT NEWS!! Cricket Week Information!! Summer Holiday Cricket Coaching!!
Welcome to the website of Abingdon Vale Cricket Club - having formed in 1993 from the merger of two existing cricket clubs in Abingdon, we currently play League cricket on Saturdays in the Cherwell League. Our First XI play in Division Two, our Second XI in Division Five, our Third XI in Division Eight, and, for the first time in 2008, we have a Fourth XI in Division 9B. We also entered The Cockspur Cup for the first time in 2007, and are doing so again this season.
We have a Sunday XI that have a full set of friendly fixtures, and in addition we enter an Over 40 team in the Over 40 Knockout Competition. We also aim to invest strongly in the future of cricket locally and on a county basis, and we have a thriving Junior Cricket Section currently with teams from Under 10 to Under 17 levels. Our club welcomes both boys and girls and offers coaching during the season.
Our picturesque grounds are located next to the River Thames in Abingdon, boasting two squares as well as practice facilities and a club bar. Our social events include an annual post-season dinner held at the club, wine and whisky tastings, as well as club golf days.
Club Location & Room Hire
To find out how to find us, please visit our Contact Pages. We're even on Google Maps!
Have a christening, birthday party, anniversary or any other event? The main clubhouse can be hired for events with the option of a bar at reasonable prices, and plenty of parking for guests. Please contact us about booking the main room and bar for your event and we'll be able to confirm availabilities.
Stay in Touch
Keep up to date with the latest club news, events and selection by subscribing to our mailing list. Please send a message to list-request@abingdonvalecc.co.uk with just the word "subscribe" in the message body (and a blank subject), or click here. You will receive an email response with details on how to complete your subscription to the list.
News
2008-07-16
Summer Holiday Cricket Coaching!
There will be three weeks of cricket coaching run at AVCC during the summer holidays this year - run from Tuesday to Thursday (10am-2:30pm) during three weeks in August and will cost £30 per week (£12.50 for a single day).
The dates are:
- 12th Aug - 14th Aug
- 19th Aug - 21st Aug 26th Aug - 28th Aug
For more information please look at the following flyer or telephone David Ward on 07768 421100.
2008-07-01
Cricket Week Monday 4th August - Sunday 10th August 2008
Your Club Needs You!!
Its that time again, Cricket Week 2008 is almost upon us. After such a successful 2006 we are striving to put on another fantastic week of cricket, coaching, food, fun and maybe a few drinks.
We have great week lined up with cricket, the croquet challenge, coaching, 10/10 competition, sponsors day, BBQ's, fancy dress, the bar and of course a sing along with Bob. Please find the full itinerary below. We will be informing local press about the week and hoping to attract some locals along to the club to join in the festivities.
We cannot run cricket week without your support in playing and helping in all the duties that are required to put on such a big week. If you can play or help for a day it would be greatly appreciated.
Once we have received your availability we will send out the team sheets for each game. If possible highlight your preferred day and an alternative, we will do all we can to get you playing on your preferred day.
- Sun 3rd Aug - B Sharps, 2:30pm start
- Mon 4th Aug - Dan King Invitational XI, 11:30am start
- Tue 5th Aug - Family day & Junior coaching; 10am - 4pm
- Wed 6th Aug - 11:30am start
- Thurs 7th Aug - Croquet Challenge with Thames Valley Croquet Club, 13:30pm start
- Fri 8th Aug - Presidents XI Vs Chairmans XI, 11:30am start
- Sat 9th Aug - Fancy Dress at the club in the evening, the theme is: use your imagination + Sing along with Bob
- 10/10 competition - Sponsors Day - 15/15 final. Marshall & Galpin - Leadbitters - Brewery Tap - AVCC. 11am start
2008-06-23
Subscriptions Due!!
A reminder to all members - if you have not already done so, please pay your subscriptions ASAP. The cost increases to £100 on 1st July and non-payment could adversely affect your selection chances... see Garry Cook for any queries.
Congratulations to the U10 Kwik Cricket Team!
AVCC Under 10's Kwik Cricket squad secured the runners-up spot in the tournament on Sunday at Cumnor, narrowly losing to a strong Kennington side in a closely contested final.
Many thanks to all the parents and members who turned up to support the team and congratulations to all twelve squad members who represented AVCC in the Tournaments over the past few weeks - you made your parents and the coaches very proud!
New Nets
Those fo you who have been recently to the club will note that the new nets are up and running - get to practice to take advantage of them!
Cricket Week
Is fast approaching and is taking place from 4th-9th August. Keep you eyes peeled for more information...
Congratulations
To Basil and Rachel on their recent engagement!
And finally...
Lifting the Vale (Issue 2) is now online. Check it out from the Social Page.
Abingdon Vale are affiliated to the ECB and The Oxfordshire Cricket Board, and are members of the Cherwell League.