2000 Archived News

21/11/2000.
Les Thompson has resigned as Honorary President after holding the post for the past 11 years. Under his guidance the League has flourished and now 4 divisions and over 40 teams despite a general decline in league cricket. Les has been involved at club and league level for 50 years and was a founder member of New Wortley C.C. 31 years ago. Les played until the age of 61 and was a useful wicket keeper/batsman and became a well respected umpire at the end of his playing days. We wish him a long and fruitful retirement and take this opportunity to thank him publicly for all his endeavour. As a life member we hope he stays in touch. The post will be filled from the nominees at the next League Meeting .

David Smith the Honorary Treasurer has been appointed as a Vice President of the League. He has been Treasurer for the past 11 years and played for 21 years for Nat West C.C. until their demise last year. His 'glittering' playing career included 1 half century and he once shared in a 50+ last wicket stand before being out for a duck! Whilst rarely a bowler "I only took one wicket in my career - The poor unfortunate fellow was Hawksworth's No 11 during a cup match. I have a duty to keep his name secret". Congratulations David on your appointment.

10/11/2000.
Congratulations to Esholt and Baildon Meths C who have been awarded the first and second team sportsmanship awards respectively for the season 2000. The winners are decided by the highest average points per game awarded by the umpires. Up to 5 points are awarded to each side by the umpires immediately after each game. 

Horsforth and Motivators have both tendered their resignations to the league, effective immediately. Any players from these clubs seeking alternative clubs can contact the league via email dalescouncil@netscape.net.

Over rates for each club side have now been published with only 7 clubs failing to reach the desired 17 overs per hour. In light of the severe weather disruptions which were experienced this season, no fines will be levied this year.

The 2000 Edition of the Rules of the Dales Council Cricket League which were agreed and passed at the League Meeting held on 12 October 2000 have now been revised in accordance with the amendments passed at the A.G.M. held on 9 November 2000 and can be found in their entirety here. 

23/10/2000.
The 2000 Edition of the Rules of the Dales Council Cricket League were agreed and passed at the League Meeting held on 12 October 2000 and have replaced the previous version of the rules. The new rules have been posted in their entirety and can be found here. 

Proposals for amendments to the new rules have been made and will be voted on at the League A.G.M on 9 November 2000.

15/10/2000.
The following article appeared in the Yorkshire Post on Monday 21 August 2000.

Crompark created a slice of cricketing family history yesterday when a father and son, and a father and daughter batted for them in their Dales Council game against Carr Manor.

Steve Whyte and son Gareth helped take Crompark's total to 87-3, then Bob Pritchard and his daughter Sian added 13 to declare on 146-9.

25/7/2000.
The Dales Council Cricket League's representative side lifted the Bradford Area Cricket Council Senior Cup on Sunday 23 July for the first time since 1967. They defeated the Bradford Mutual Sunday School League in the Final played at Old Modernians' ground.

Result:
Dales Council 188-9 (R.Shaw [Pudsey Congs] 32; N.Patel 3-26)
Bradford MSS 90 (S.Karolia [Mount] 5-11).

Congratulations to all who represented the League. 

26/6/2000.
Neil Kettle of Rodley C.C. smashed his way into the record books against New Wortley on 24 June 2000 amassing the highest ever individual A Division score. The wicket keeper/batsman scored 206 not out and this included an incredible 158 in boundaries (15*6's & 17*4's). The record score is the second highest in the League's history and beats the previous A Division best of Nat. West's, Paul Slater's 200 not out against Jarvis Porter in 1997.

30/5/2000.
Chris Thompson of Whitehall C.C. has been training with the Yorkshire disabled team and was selected for the White Rose team to face old rivals Lancashire on the 27th May 2000. Unfortunately for Chris the weather prevented him making his debut. The team train at Yorkshire Cricket School at St. Michaels Lane, Headingley on Thursday evenings. Further information can be obtained from Mike Bore, Manager, Yorkshire Cricket School, 41 St Michael’s Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3BR. Tel: (0113) 275 4622

The Dales Council Cricket League have been drawn against the Nidderdale League in the Leeds Area Cricket Council Cup. The fixture will be played at New Farnley on July 2nd. Any players seeking to represent the league should contact Steve Raistrick, Hon. League Secretary.

The league is to set up a working party chaired by David Smith, Hon. League Treasurer, to assess the current League rules and to report back to the league by 22nd October 2000 with any recommendations for revisions.

Farsley Celtic C.C. have completed their ground improvements and all future home games will be played at Throstles Nest, Newlands, Farsley.

15/5/2000.
Meanwood (297-8) and New Wortley (300-4) have shattered the previous league record for the highest aggregate of runs in a match amassing a colossal 597 runs. This beats the previous record of 531 set by Tong (265-9) and Adel (266-6) in 1998. Incredibly New Wortley reached their target in less than 32 overs!

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