20/20 Nominations

The TDCA are calling nominations from players interested in playing in the upcoming 20/20 competition.
The competition will be  organized as previous years with four franchise teams. Games will be played Friday afternoons at the Riverside fields. Any player interested can obtain a Nomination Form from Nikki at training on the 3rd of October.  Notices have to be returned to Nikki so they can be lodged with the TDCA by Wednesday 10 October, 2012 for the teams selection meeting.
GOOOOOOOO Cricket in fast forwardCITY

Cricket, a game for all.

GOOOOOOOO Now that’s what you call six and OUT CITY

No training this long weeknd

There is no training this Sunday, our next training is set down for the Wednesday 3rd of October at Riverside 2 practice nets commencing at 5pm. 
The first match of the season set down for 6th October against Old Boys. Not many sleeps to go now boys and girls  before the start of the season. Are you ready for the exciting season ahead? Yes I have filled out and submitted my registration form? Yes I have paid the minimum $65 for insurance reasons? Yes I have  either updated your Addimi card or received my new card? Yes I'm ready to play,bring it on!! All the information  for the above is set out below, some information might be found in the older posts at the bottom of this page. 
GOOOOOOO I can not wait CITY

Somethings you just shouldn't forget !!!

                                                How could I forget her birthday two years a row?

GOOOOOOOO I wish I could find the middle of the bat that easy? CITY

The pass and the present.

Our current 1st Grade captain Dan Whale was absent from training on Sunday as he was in Sydney over the weekend, so one of our pass 1st Grade captains in Peter Mead took the lead in running the training session.
Our club is blessed to have both these experienced and passionate senior players who have both played and been successful at the highest level of cricket in Tamworth for a long time. They are both happy to pass on their knowledge of the game and give advice if requested.
Both men train as if they were playing a game, they come to training prepared, they are enthusiastic about all aspects of training and the training they do is quality training. Both men are setting the standard at training to which we can all aspire too.   

GOOOOOOOO  Train as if you were playing CITY

Weather is warming up

I can’t stop and talk, I’m off to City United’s Cricket training. Last Sunday training this Sunday morning commencing at 10am weather forecast is Sunny, 28 degrees almost hot enough for some swimwear.  

GOOOOOOO I think we might send him over to Bective's training CITY

 

Umpires to enforce new rule for Grade Cricket.

Right batsmen for hitting that catch in the air and for you fieldsmen for dropping it you can all give me 10 push up.

Dates and times for training after this Sunday morning.

Training is set down for this Sunday from 10am til noon at Riverside 2 practice nets, could all players please attend. There will no training over the October long weekend. Training will recommence on Wednesday 3rd October from 5pm at the Riverside 2 practice nets. The first match will on to the 6th October against Old Boys in a One-Day match for the top three grades only, 4th Grade starts their season on the 13th October. Nikki and Kathy are working overtime collecting all players registration form, obtaining clearances if needed, and collecting the much needed fees, your co-operation is requested.
GOOOOOO it’s your turn to bowl, no it’s your turn, no it isn’t CITY

The duck is back.

The Fourth Grade mascot from last season Duckie is back for another summer of supporting his beloved 4th Grade side. He has spent the colder months of winter up north, hanging out with a noisy mob of Magpie Geese, Duckie reported they were the most unruly flock of birds he had ever been with.

If you look closely you may be able to see him up the back.

 GOOOOOOOOO We love to have you back duckie CITY

 

What information have I missed?

If you are new to our web site “welcome”. There is important information to see and read about City and what City is up to this coming season by just hitting on the “older posts” at the bottom of this page. Are you ready for the exciting season ahead? Have you filled out and submitted your registration form? Have you paid the minimum $65 for insurance reasons? Have you either updated your Addimi card or received your new card? All information is set out below. Our last Sunday training session is this Sunday 10am at Riverside 2. Please make a attempt to attend.
GOOOOOOO I can't wait for the season to begin CITY

Sixteen questions in ninety seconds with Paul Lawrence.

Time starts now.

Who was your favourite cricket player to watch when growing up? Rod Marsh

Favourite cartoon as a child? The Porky Pig Show.
Are you studying or working, If so doing what?  Always working hard- Storeman
When you were growing up, what did you want to be?  Rich
What do you normally eat for breakfast? Toast
Who is the team mate that brings a smile to your face and makes you laugh? Cory Callcott.
Your every last meal would be? Lamb Loin Chops
What highest level you have played cricket?  4^th Grade
What primary school did you attend? West Dubbo
What is your most embarrassing moment on the cricket field to date?
                                                                           Running between the wicket with Terry Skewes
Stranded on an Island, What are your 3 essential items? 
                                                                                    Kathy, TV, Water & Food (but that’s four Paul)
What footy code do you support either Union, NRL or AFL?  NRL
What would you buy with your last $20? A box of Chocolates
How did you become a City player? They offered me, very big money.
Who is the smartest teammate? Terry Skewes  (really???)
What is your middle name? James
GOOOOOOOO “Cory, how big a piece do you think I could have without anyone noticing?”. City

 

Have you got yours yet????

Sponsorship is being provided to City United by Addimi, through the use of their loyalty cards. To maximise the benefits for City United would you please advise Nikki or Kathy of the loyalty card number that you hold. This can be either by email or simply an sms. For any City players that do not yet have a loyalty card and would like one (or more for family members) please see Kathy at training. Contact details for Nikki and Kathy can be found under the City Contacts link.

In return for their generosity, we ask that you might consider calling in as a way of saying thank you. When you do, present your Addimi card or just say, you are from City United. If you are after the best coffee, the best light meals, the best friendly service in town head down to either one of the Addimi stores located in Peel St. or the newest store in the Guy V Kable Building in Marius Street.

A important message for all.

     You can’t play until you have paid. Less than three weeks and only two more training sessions before the season commences.

      A minimum amount of $65 must be paid before you can take the field, due to the new insurance policy from NSW Cricket.

      Kathy Lawrence as our treasurer has done a terrific job in requiring only a slight increase in fees this season.
Our playing fees this season are as follow- Senior$260,                         Student$190,                                                           
                                       4th Grade Senior $190,             4th Grade Student $165.
       All new players to the club will receive a City United club shirt once they have paid their fees.
BUT THERE IS MORE!!!
     All playing members, once you have paid your fees you will receive a City United training singlet.
BUT THERE IS STILL EVEN MORE!!!!!!!! (no not a set of kitchen knives but:)
      All playing members, if you have paid your fees in full before our Christmas Party you will be in the draw for THREE that’s THREE chances of having half your fees refunded back to you.
      Kathy would prefer all payments are by direct deposit in to City bank account ANZ ,BSB 012830 account 208227482. But if you are like me, and you pay by cash it must be with a smile.
GOOOOOOO I have paid up and are ready to go with CITY

City v's City.

    The 1^st grade preseason match against Armidale City United (our sister club) was a huge success. It was hard to tell our two clubs apart with similar names and the same Gold and Maroon club colours. A big thank you must go to Steve Butler and his Armidale team for making their way down the highway. The camaraderie amongst the players was great to see.  

      After the match a good crowd turn up at the Tamworth City Bowling Club for a BBQ and a quiet cold drink before the Armidale boys travelled home.

     The match proved to be a great hit out for all players involved. City batsmen amongst the runs were Scott de Weymarn with 37, Chris Langston 18, our Captain courageous Dan Whale 45 N.O., Simon Toyer 13, and Dan Lawrence 26.
    The bowling saw Jake Philp having only 25 runs taken from his seven overs, Jack McVey 33 runs from his 6 overs, Ben Semmier 1 for 19 off his 8 overs and Dan Lawrence Man of the Match 4 for 36 off his 8 overs.
    Our own Tait Jordan 2 for 9 off 5 overs and Andy Jarrett 1 for 39 off 7 overs bowled well for their Armidale cousins. For the record books Armidale got home with three overs to spare. A return match has already been pencilled in. A very big thankyou must go to Nikki, Kathy, Phil, and Paul for all their hard work throughout the day.  

The new 1^st grade water cooler although a little expensive looked stunning.
GOOOOOOOO they stole our colours and our name and our players CITY

Sometimes they don't see the point of the game but you have to love them.

With the cricket season only a few weeks away now, I remember taking my then girlfriend to her first match of cricket. She sat through the first innings although plainly bored, she was so relieved when we lost our last wicket.

She was then shocked to see after a short break the other team going out to bat. When an opposition batsman gave a tremendous swipe and knocked the ball out of the ground, she was very quick to her feet 'Thank goodness they got rid of it,' she yelled. 'Now we can all go home”.

City’s own Gold & Maroon Baggy

City is requesting feedback and interest in purchasing these baggies if the club ordered them. They would be sold for the small cost of approximately $20. Please inform our Kathy of your thoughts and interest in them. City's Gold & Maroon Baggy looks stunning but there are no guarantees you will look as COOL as Cory does.

City's emblem will placed on the front panel of the Baggy as part of the price.

I didn't realize Paint-Ball could be so dangerous.

Timothy Skewes, City United’s new 4^th Grade captain was pictured here at the Tamworth Base Hospital after dislocating his shoulder on Saturday, while playing Paint-ball.  It was sad news and when the word was passed around at training on Sunday of Timothy’s mishap his many vice captains, he has six in all (I know that’s a lot but our 4th grade side is such a interesting side), wished him a speedy recovery.

Rodney Pryor

Rodney Pryor is our newest life member and has been appointed as a selector for the coming season. Let’s ask him 16 questions in 90 seconds.

Who was your favourite cricket player to watch when growing up? Allan Border & Steve Waugh

Favourite cartoon as a child? It is not a cartoon but The Goodies.
Are you studying or working, If so doing what? Working-Revenue Clerk
When you were growing up, what did you want to be? Farmer or Fireman
What do you normally eat for breakfast?  Whatever I can find in the house.
Who is the team mate that brings a smile to your face and makes you laugh? Glen Balderston
Your every last meal would be? Shepard Pie
What highest level you have played cricket? 1st Grade with City
What primary school did you attend? Kootingal
What is your most embarrassing moment on the cricket field to date?  After being dismissed at Riverside 2 I picked up another bat from my kit bag that had a broken handle. To release my frustration on getting out my idea was to swing the bat hard as hell and hit the trunk of a large tree completely breaking the bat in two.
 I set myself and took an almighty swing “BANG” as my cricket bat collided into the tree only to rebound back from the tree and whacking me in the face, nearing breaking my nose.
Stranded on an Island, What are your 3 essential items? Food, my son, and whatever he wanted.
What footy code do you support either Union, NRL or AFL? Love my footy, mad West Tiger fan & Carlton fan.
What would you buy with your last $20? Whatever my son needed.
 How did you become a City player? Following my father and older brother to City.
Who is the smartest teammate? Damien Robinson
What is your middle name? Neal

  GOOOOOOOOO Keep that broken bat away from him CITY

 

Scott has joined our club from England and was meeting some of our wildlife at training.

             Hey Luke, you go, I'm not running in to bowl look at the size of that bloody big meat ant.

It does not get any better than this.

     Sunday was a spectacular morning the sun was out, not a cloud in the sky. The additional training equipment that City purchased through the week came in handy as City had 35 players at the morning training session. Once again our 1^st grade captain had us going through some fielding drills but this week the stump didn’t stand a chance, as it was being belted from all directions. Even I got close!
      Kathy had players filling out their Rego forms and collecting their fees or at least their minimum $65 which must be paid before you can take the field.
     Dan Whale is organizing a 1^st Grade side, trail match against Armidale City Cricket Club for next Sunday more details on this to follow. We wish them the best but there is still training for the rest of us up and comers next Sunday morning from 10am. There are only three training sessions to go before the season kicks off with a bang against Old Boys with a one-dayer, let’s continue to train hard and have some good performances first up. 
GOOOOOOO I’m getting closer CITY

Have you signed up yet?

CUCC 2012/13 Rego Form

If you would like to print out the rego form for the coming season please follow the link below.

Download CUCC 2012/13 Season Rego form Here

  Your registration form with a minimum of $65.00 or preferably the complete sum (don’t forget you can pay by direct deposit into City United's bank account ANZ ,BSB 012830 account 208227482) can be brought to training this Sunday morning at Riverside 2 practice nets commencing 10am til noon.
GOOOOOOOO I’m signed up CITY

Have you missed anything?

If you are new to our web site “welcome”. There is more to see and read about City and what City is up to this coming season by just hitting on the “older posts” at the bottom of this page.
Don't forget training this Sunday morning commencing at 10am at the Riverside 2 practice nets, see you there.
GOOOOOOO CITY

Boys will be boys

A survey was carried out on a number of our juniors last Sunday at training. Even though the world has changed a lot since I was a teenager it is good to see that something’s have just stayed the same. 

Don’t forget if you haven’t paid you can’t play.

A minimum amount of $65 must be paid before you can take the field, due to the new insurance policy from NSW Cricket.
Kathy Lawrence as our treasurer has done a terrific job in requiring only a slight increase in fees this season.
Our playing fees this season are as follow- Senior$260,                         Student$190,                                                           
4th Grade Senior $190,             4th Grade Student $165.
  All new players to the club will receive a City United club shirt once they have paid their fees.
 BUT THERE IS MORE!!!
All playing members, once you have paid your fees you will receive a City United training singlet.
 BUT THERE IS EVEN STILL MORE!!!!!!!!
All playing members, if you have paid your fees in full before our Christmas Party you will be in the draw for THREE that’s THREE chances of having half your fees refunded back to you.
Kathy would prefer all payments are by direct deposit in to City bank account ANZ ,BSB 012830 account 208227482. But if you are like me, and you pay by cash it must be with a smile.
OOOOOOOO CITY

Spring is here.

Council has top dressed the turf wickets the days are getting longer and warmer. Sunday Father’s Day training was again very well attended with more new players signing up. Have you filled out your rego form, don’t leave it to the last minute you might be disappointed. You can down load our Registration Form or just attend training. The vibe around training is a good one with a lot of players putting in. The bowling machine was smoking and the batsmen were all on their toes. There are only four more Sunday trainings to go before the season kicks off. It will not be long before you hear the words being yelled, “Catch it”.