(Founded 1965)
LATEST NEWS
Team Captain for League Representative match v Conwy XI needed - applications to the League Secretary before the June meeting.
Abergele top Division 1 from favourites Rydal Penrhos, 2007 Champions prop up the table following their defeat at Llanrwst.
Relegated Llandrillo College look determined to make their stay in Division 2 a short one as they top the division with only 3 matches left to play. Colwyn Bay Rugby Club remain rooted to the bottom of the table
Two wins in a week sees league newcomers Eirias High School top Division 3.
TABLES and FIXTURE MATRICES now up to date!!!
Not a lot of 2008 Season results etc on here yet I'm afraid. Despite the eagerness of many Team Secretaries to know results, league standings etc unfortunately work and family come first and this FREE service I offer takes a back seat. I will update as and when I have the time to do so. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Meeting on Friday 30th May, 7pm @Colwyn Bay CC
Chairman Colin Proffitt resigned his post before the 2007 AGM. We would all like to thank him for his time and efforts in the role. ALAN CAMSELL was elected as the new Chairperson at the AGM with ALAN LAVERY taking over as Vice-Chairperson. Good luck to both in their new roles. JOHN ROBERTS continues as President for his second and final year.
Team secretaries should register their players with the League Secretary (cricket@dentith.plus.com) prior to their first match of the season (Rule 8a) and will receive their copy of the League Booklet at the April Management Committee Meeting.
One new team have joined our Evening League for the 2008 season. After many years absence we welcome back a team representing Eirias High School, Colwyn Bay to our League. It was also a pleasant surprise to receive and accept a request from St. David's College, Llandudno, to come back into Division 3 following a few problems in their first season. Good luck and welcome to both!!
As a result our set up for 2008 is as follows:
Division 1: 6 Teams
Abergele CC; Rydal Penrhos; Rhos Fynach Taverners; Ysgol Pen Y Bryn; Mochdre CC; Llanrwst CC.
Division 2: 6 Teams
Bryn Y Neuadd; Caerhun; Mochdre Colts; Lex XI; Colwyn Bay Rugby Club; Llandrillo College;.
Division 3: 7 Teams
Conwy Celts; Conwy Colts; Bodelwyddan-Tŷ Fry; St.David's College; Penrhyn Arms; Eirias High School; Robertsons
There are now 19 teams split into 3 divisions in the Gilbert Emery League for the 2008 season.
JOHN HARDMAN SIXES: Sunday 23rd September 2007
The John Hardman Sixes was finally held on Sunday 23rd September @ Conwy CC. Ysgol Pen Y Bryn won the competition for the second time in their history by beating Llandrillo College in the final.
THANK YOU to all clubs who were represented at the League Presentation Evening held at Mochdre CC on Tuesday 7th August. A special thanks to all our sponsors, League Patron Ronnie Wade, Mochdre CC and our caterers for the wonderful food provided - well done the Camsell family!
YSGOL PEN Y BRYN CROWNED DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONS! For only the second time in their history Ysgol Pen Y Bryn claimed the Division 1 title. They went into their re-arranged game with Rydal Penrhos knowing that their opponents must win 5-0 to have any chance of claiming the title they last held in 2004. Ysgol Pen Y Bryn made sure they claimed the single point required against Rydal to secure the title before beating Abergele CC the next team to give them a 4 point margin at the top.
LLANDRILLO COLLEGE RELEGATED FROM DIVISION 1! Llandrillo College (13) lie bottom of the table after completing their games and have been unfortunate to lose 5 matches to the weather, therefore last season's runners-up will play their 2008 matches in Division 2.
MOCHDRE CC CROWNED DIVISION 2 CHAMPIONS! After two seasons as Division 2 runners-up Mochdre Cricket Club were finally celebrating promotion to the First Division as Champions thanks to an 8 wicket win over second placed Bryn Y Neuadd. Congratulations to Alun Evans and his team.
ROBERTSONS RELEGATED FROM DIVISION 2! Relegation has been decided thanks to the weather! Robertsons final match was postponed which now sees them return instantly to the Third Division.
CAERHUN CROWNED DIVISION 3 CHAMPIONS! Caerhun (30) have bounced back into the Second Division at the first attempt despite losing 5 points for a rule infringement. Congratulations to Mike Duckett and his team for claiming the Division 3 title.
The League Tables are now complete. Check out the LEAGUE TABLES section to see.
Robertson Cup Final: Mochdre CC v Llanrwst CC
Congratulations go to Mochdre CC for winning the Robertson Cup as unfortunate circumstances meant that Llanrwst CC were unable to fulfil the fixture. Our sympathies go to Adrian and Nathan Jones on their loss.
Tom Barlow Cup Final: Lex XI v Caerhun
Congratulations go to Lex XI for winning the Tom Barlow Cup for the first time since 1989 after losing the last two finals.
Committee news
The June meeting of the Management Committee sat and two teams have been punished for blatantly breaking League Rules. Caerhun and St.David's College played their Week 12 fixture on Tuesday of this week (Week 9) but failed to have their re-arrangement approved at the May meeting and took it upon themselves to play the game early without the consent of the Committee leaving both clubs in breach of Rule 14. The Committee frowned upon this and decided to utilise Rule 13e-the match was declared a 0-0 draw with both teams deducted 5 points for their breach of the rules. (Subject to appeal) At the meeting the facts heard were that the teams played in week 9 (not 12); neither Secretary had contacted the League Secretary prior to the match; neither team had requested the switch at a Committee Meeting. One phone call/e-mail could EASILY have avoided this whole situation. Many fixtures have been re-arranged in the past, including this season, but on every occasion the teams involved have had the courtesy to inform the Committee and Secretary prior to the match being played. The punishment may seem harsh to some but our League is very well established and the rules are there for a reason. If anybody believes they could do a better job please do not hesitate to contact the League Secretary. The League Secretary has now had a response from both teams involved as neither were represented at the June meeting and the Committee made their decision based on the above facts. An explanation and appeal is expected at the July meeting where it is hoped BOTH TEAMS can give their verdict of events to clarify the whole situation. Let us not forget that we are to play cricket but at the same time should always abide by League Rules and Cricket Laws.
Alas, it now seems that St David's College have found it beyond them to accept the Committee's decision and instead of appealing against the verdict they have threatened to withdraw from the League and Cup immediately. Thank you to those people who sent views on this matter to the League Secretary. The matter was brought up and discussed further at the July meeting and the Committee decided that the June decision WOULD STAND WITHOUT AMENDMENT.
The fifth and final meeting of the Evening League for the 2007 Season took place at Colwyn Bay Cricket Club on Friday 27th July 2007. Our next meeting is the LEAGUE AGM on Friday 19th October 2007 at 7pm. All teams are expected to send a representative. If you wish to apply to join our League, amend rules, put forward suggestions etc then please contact the LEAGUE SECRETARY no later than SEPTEMBER 30th.
Other news
Scored a 50? Taken 5 wickets? Then check out the Player Stats 2008 page.
See last season's here: Player Stats 2007
The definition of a STATUS PLAYER for the 2007 season was decided at the March Meeting. A Status Player shall be deemed as a player who regularly plays First Team Cricket in the Liverpool Competition (or equivalent league). Teams are reminded of Rules 8 and 9 with regards to the number of Status Players that can play each match. Status Players will be marked with an * on the registration form.
Following on the League AGM the Committee would like to thank Dyfrig Thomas for his two year tenure as President. His role has now come to an end and he was duly elected as a Vice-President. Mr John Roberts was elected as the new League President for 2007 and 2008.
Why not read about our League in the local press? The Pioneer and North Wales Weekly News aim to feature our League in their Sports Pages once again this summer.
LEAGUE TABLES
2007
LEAGUE TABLES
2006