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Grade 1 takes on a familiar look

Sun, 11 May 2008 23:38:39 +0100

Although only three weeks of the season have passed, the Thistle Sports Grade 1 table is already assuming a familiar look.

At the top Bon Accord and Cults both remain on maximum points, following their wins on Saturday; while after their opening weekend hiccups Kintore and Ellon have moved into position close behind, should either of the top two slip up; and Inverurie and Mannofield again look like competing with the two promoted sides, Caledonian and 2nd Cults to a

The First in Grades History

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:33:59 +0100

This Saturday sees a new first in the history of the Thistle Sports Grades as two teams from the same club clash in league competition.

The match concerned takes place at the Allan Park where 2^nd Cults are formally at home to their first eleven and current title holders. Based on results to date, and the fact that 6 of the first eleven players may play for only the first team, an away win is predicted.

Elsewhere at the top of Grade 1 Bon Accord are at home to Banchory; while their co-tenants at the Links, Mannofield, travel to Kintore. Ellon will fancy their chances at home to Inverurie, while Stonehaven have a home tie against Caledonian.

Few surprises in week 2

Sun, 04 May 2008 19:52:02 +0100

There were few surprises in the top league in the second round of fixtures in the Thistle Sports Grades as Cults, Bon Accord and Kintore all recorded victories, while there were second defeats for Inverurie, Mannofield and promoted 2nd Cults.

At the Duthie Park however Caledonian put up a sound performance, dismissing Cults for 167 before Masud again turned in another match-winning bowling performance for the current champions. Bon Accord and Kintore also lost over half their wickets in overhauling the low scores posted by Inverurie and Banchory respectively.

Sheddocksley back to two squares

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:47:06 +0100

Last Friday afternoon, Aberdeen City Council informed the ACA that there would only be one square available at Sheddocksley for the first weeks of the season. Disaster was averted last weekend by sheer luck, as one of the games scheduled for Sheddockley was postponed by agreement between the clubs, but it still left the prospect of only pitches 5 being available until after the 17th of May - down from the 7 that were orginally promised.

However, the council have now agreed to move the football games instead, and the games scheduled for Sheddockley will be played as per the fixtures list.

GRADES AFTER DINNER SPEAKER 2008

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:55:19 +0100

This years Grades Dinner Speaker has been named as Gladstone Small (England & Warwickshire). This Year the Grades Dinner will be held on Friday 7th November at the Pittodrie Stadium.

TURRIFF CUP 2007

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:22:19 +0100

Mannofield became first-time winners of the Turriff Cup Twenty20 as they beat Ellon in a closely-contested final of the deferred 2007 competition in the har at the Links on Sunday, with G. Jones taking the man of the match award for his critical late innings for the victors.

Grades Results 26th April 2008

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:35:04 +0100

The clouds parted just in time to permit a virtually full opening programme of games in this season’s Thistle Sports Grades on Saturday.

While there were comfortable victories for last year’s Grade 1 top two, Cults and Bon Accord, over Mannofield and 2^nd Cults respectively, with Cults’ skipper Amol Saxena scoring an undefeated century, the two results which will probably attract most attention were at the Duthie Park, where newly-promoted Caledonian defeated Ellon, and Marywell Park, where Kintore were forced to play out time for a draw against Stonehaven. Banchory beat Inverurie in the day’s remaining Grade 1 game.

Cults name their "Gang of Six"

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:26:46 +0100

In accordance with Association Rule 13(f), Cults CC have named the following as the six players who in 2008 will be eligible to play for their First Eleven only:

Naraindra (Naru) JADHAV

Asif AKHTAR

Masud JAVAID

Ravi MAJHAVEN

Amol SAXENA

Paul UPJOHN

2008 Grades get under way

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:32:13 +0100

Weather permitting, the Grades cricket season for 2008 opens on Saturday, with a full programme of games in all four leagues following the major reconstruction of the fixture list necessitated by a broken drain on Links 5.

Once again the Grade 1 title is expected to be contested between Cults, Bon Accord and Kintore; with Ellon and Stonehaven also having an outside chance. A new first in the top Grade however will be the presence of two teams from the same club, as 2nd Cults join their first eleven in the top

Wet Weather Guidelines and Constitution

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:29:41 +0100

The current Wet Weather Guidelines and ACA Constitution are attached below. They will also be included in the Grades Handbook.

Thistle Sports Sevens and Turriff Cup Draws

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:49:49 +0100

The draws for the Thistle Sports Sevens and the Turriff Cup are shown below;

Revised Fixtures List

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:48:09 +0100

The 2008 fixtures list has been changed to take account of Crathie's needing to be away in weeks 1 & 2; Mannofield having the use of Countesswells for four Saturdays in late June to early August; and the reduction in Council pitches from 7 to 6 consequent on the broken drain on Links 5.

The new fixtures list is attached below.

Evening League AGM

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:16:19 +0000

The Evening League AGM will be held at at Mannofield on Tuesday 8th April, 6.30 p.m. (upper bar area).

SCU AGM

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:15:22 +0000

Clubs, associations and leagues are advised that the AGM of the SCU will take place at Stirling County Cricket Club, New Williamfield, Royal Stuart Way, Stirling at 1pm on Sunday 30 March 2008.

The agenda and papers for the meeting will be sent to clubs on 13 March.

2008 Fixtures List

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:34:23 +0000

This season's fixtures list is attached below. The web site fixtures lists will be updated in due course.

*** The revised version is here ***