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The Highest level of your ability

54 (47.4%)

Enjoying yourself and your cricket

60 (52.6%)

Total Members Voted: 114

[GarrettJ]

all depends on your age i think

as a youngster you shoudl always push yourself to the maximum .... one you hit early 30's i think its time to take a step back and help the youngsters through.

[Byo]

all depends on your age i think

as a youngster you shoudl always push yourself to the maximum .... one you hit early 30's i think its time to take a step back and help the youngsters through.

Dont really agree with this - I made the move to a higher standard at 35, and have been holding down a first team spot at a higher level for the last 7 years (and hoping to do so again next season)....

[Ryan]

I'm actually moving to a higher standard next season. I've been with my current club for ten years and feel i need q change. I'm 29, 30 in December so not getting any younger and don't want to regret doing it. I really enjoy playing with my current team but the combination of poor tracks and the lack of training frustrates me. This new club plays in a better standard and they train twice a week (all 3 men's teams plus 3 junior teams). I just think it's the push need. If I don't enjoy it then I'll move back so I've nothing to loose.

[uknsaunders]

which club ryan?

[Manormanic]

Well, I heard Lancashire were struggling? 

[Ryan]

which club ryan?

It's Wakefield thornes,  1st team play in the central Yorkshire prem and 2nds play in division 1. I'll be starting in the twos and batting 4/5 and bowling now and then. Maybe progress into the firsts if I'm good enough.

Postcode is WF2 7RY if you want to check it out.

[Simmy]

be sad to see u go mate but i know why ur doing it and i feel the same as you but id only leave to play a better standard and its hard for me to kick a keeper out

[uknsaunders]

you'd be ok at Headingley Simdog, Manton can't keep anyway 

[Simmy]

lol

[Ryan]

you'd be ok at Headingley Simdog, Manton can't keep anyway 

Like haha

[Simmy]

i did say tho id only leave for a better standard? not to go play micky mouse cricket in the wetherby league

[uknsaunders]

we are nearly in the big time - Div3 now lol. Play Airewharfe teams on a Thursday, can't ask for much more than that.

[Simmy]

yes but ur thursday team is not same as the weekend team i do enjoy playing on a thursday cos standard is much better

[uknsaunders]

It's Wakefield thornes,  1st team play in the central Yorkshire prem and 2nds play in division 1. I'll be starting in the twos and batting 4/5 and bowling now and then. Maybe progress into the firsts if I'm good enough.

Postcode is WF2 7RY if you want to check it out.

Played there 3s in a friendly in 2009:-

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/headingleycricketclub/s/match-report-12702.html?fixture_id=134063&official=0

[alba caerulea]

I've always wanted and tried to play the highest standard possible

Did my time in my old clubs 2nd XI from the ages of 13-21, opened the batting, kept wicket and eventually captained the side. Was overlooked for the 1sts for a number of years despite topping the averages regularly as 'the 2nds needed a keeper'.

Eventually saw the light about 3 years ago and changed clubs. I've been in the 1st XI ever since. I am much more motivated by playing against a high level of opposition and knowing the bowling will be good. I feel its important to have goals/aims to keep you competitive.

I'm sure there will be a time when I'm ready to drop down and stroke a few balls around for a leisurely 50 and then stand at slip for 40 overs but I havent quite reached it yet