With April poking its warmer, brighter face around the damp rear end of March and the changing clocks allowing us one hour less of rain for one day, we can look forward to the new season with more hope than trepidation. Of course, ground conditions will determine how much time we get to hone those rusty cricketing skills before the first matches take place but there will be planned outdoor nets in case things start to change rapidly.
Indoor nets have progressed well for both juniors and seniors and there is a sense of anticipation bubbling up amongst them. Outdoor sessions for seniors will begin on Thursdays as soon as the field is dry enough.
The first All-Stars, dynamos and older juniors sessions will start on May 11th. Please see our social media or website for sign up details.
The first senior matches take place on April 28th @ Liphook in the village cup then at home on Sat 4th May with a friendly against Chichester University. League matches begin on Sat May 11th with first XI at home to Gosport and the 2nd XI away to Rowner.
Other fixtures:
Sun May 5th Droxford v Emsworth Sunday XI
Mon May 6th Emsworth Midweek XI h v Railway Triangle
Mon 13th Hilsea v Emsworth Midweek XI
Sat 18th Sway v Emsworth Is; Emsworth 2s h v Kerala
Mon 15th Emsworth Midweek v Fleetlands
Sat 25th May Emsworth 1s h v Old Tauntonians; Hambledon v Emsworth 2s
Mon 17th Portsmouth and Southsea v Emsworth Midweek
Sat 1st June Verwood v Emsworth 1s; Emsworth 2s v Kerala
Sat 8th June Emsworth 1s v Old Netley and Highfield; Solent Rangers v Emsworth 2s
Mon 10th June Emsworth Midweek h v Locks Heath
Sat 15th June New Milton v Emsworth 1’s; Emsworth 2’s h v Petersfield
Sun 16th June Ashling v Emsworth Sunday XI
Mon 17th June St Helena v Emsworth Midweek
Sat 22nd June Ventnor v Emsworth 1s; Emsworth 2s v Compton
Sat 29th June Emsworth v Shanklin; Portsmouth v Emsworth 2s
Our first Women’s softball session will be on Sat May 18th at 9.30 am.
The first Walking Cricket session will be on Fri May 17th at 6.30 pm.
All details can be found on our social media or by contacting our secretary at: nick.webb21@yahoo.co.uk .