When in 2011 our secretary, Tony Davis, died he kindly left the club a legacy. Tony was an enthusiastic supporter of youth sport. The club has decided, therefore, to use this legacy – together with a collection from players and supporters – to fund scholarships to support the development of new players. Each scholarship runs for two years.
Q. What do the scholarships offer?
The main benefit is that they will offer ‘scholars’ intensive, personalised, coaching. Our lead coach is English Cricket Board Level 2 coach Merrick Fuller, who won the Sky Sports Young Coach of the Year Award in 2008. Coaching begins in early March, enabling players to go into the season well prepared. A further benefit is that our scholars may play for the club without paying match fees or tea money.
Q. Who can apply?
The programme is designed for cricketers who are keen to develop through coaching and who wish to gain early experience playing in the Cambridgeshire Junior League.
Q. How can I apply and by when?
Please complete our application form – which may be downloaded from BGCC application form 001 – and return it by e-mail or post (the addresses are given on the form itself). The deadline is 26 Feb 2012 – but we would welcome early applications.
Q. What is the Burrough Green like as a club?
The club is flourishing. We pride ourselves on our friendly atmosphere. We enter two teams in the Cambs Junior League and one team in the Bottisham Midweek League. We play on an attractive ground in the middle of the village and have a good pitch, which is fair to both batsmen and bowlers.
Q. How and when will scholarships be awarded?
We’ll make the awards in late February / early March. We will invite promising applicants to meet us and play in a trial net. We are looking for players who (a) are keen to learn and develop, (b) can make a contribution to one of our league sides, (c) are keen to be involved in the club and represent it with credit. We will contact all applicants.
Q. Where can I find more information?
You’re very welcome to contact our committee member and programme manager, Anthony Haynes, by e-mail (burroughgreen@gmail.com) or telephone 01638 663456.
