Cricket coaching for juniors in full swing

COACHING sessions for Umbilo Harlequins Cricket Club’s juniors commenced on Sunday, 14 September, with various fielding skills as-simulations at Harlequins.

The first team had its first pre-season match at Hutchison Park and a composite fourth and fifth combination versed Newlands East/Kenseas second team at Harlequins 2.

Results of these matches being irrelevant as the objectives for these matches were achieved in providing players with vital game time for the imminent league season ahead. Although Durban and District matches have not yet formally been publicised, it is understood that the Challenge reserve matches will commence on Sunday, 28 September, which is suggestive of the possibility that some of the other lower leagues might be commencing at that stage as well, so managers and players alike are forewarned of impending league obligations in less than a fortnight.

Although the club has heaps of assets in the form of senior teams and two junior sides, it is seeking the services of a manager for its U13 outfit. Intricate cricket knowledge is not a critical requirement, but mere fundamental management capabilities are essential. A student not participating in senior Sunday leagues or a retiree would ideally be suited for this task. Chores involved would be attendance of one training session a week and approximately seven league matches inclusive of washouts and cancellations. Junior cricket season extends from October to November exclusive of a three week exam interlude and also from February to March.

Reward is negotiable.

The first team will be engaged in its final pre-season warm-up match at 11am on Sunday, 21 September at Harlequins. The U13 and U11 teams will have coaching sessions on that day at 9am and seniors will practice at the nets at 1pm on Sunday.

Call Ernest on 031-467-3270 for further club information.