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http://www.cricketaustralia.com.au/media/media-releases/junior-cricket-in-australia-to-be-transformed/2017-04-04

Cricket getting dumbed right down here, CA claiming majority in favour but everything I read and people I talk to are negative about it.

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http://www.cricketaustralia.com.au/media/media-releases/junior-cricket-in-australia-to-be-transformed/2017-04-04

Cricket getting dumbed right down here, CA claiming majority in favour but everything I read and people I talk to are negative about it.

Sounds like what I used to play at under 13s, bat in pairs, start on 200 runs, lose 5 runs per wicket and everyone bats for 4 overs.

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True enough. I guess I was hoping people would put their hand in their pocket for crisps/bar snacks in lieu of the tea. I know lots of people think teas are bad value, so hopefully they'll feel better about spending a couple of quid on some snacks instead and eating whilst they watch their team bat.

The only way I can see any kind of money being made is by getting spectators down to watch and opening the bar. Failing that, or indeed in addition if possible, have a BBQ running throughout and after the game.

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All 7 of the clubs were voted in last night for the 2018 season.

[mohawks94]

Potentially with Binfield, Taplow, Wraysbury and Waltham leaving the Chilterns League, Chiltern will be merging with the Berks League. There would be a 'Prem' with the top five sides from the current Div 1s in each (so from Chiltern it would be Penn, Chalfont St Giles, Harpsden presumably and a couple of others as we are losing Taplow, Wraysbury and Binfield from last seasons top five), and regional leagues below with promotion for the sides that win each of the regional structures under it, so two relegated from ten team 'prem' and one promoted from each regional divisional structure. Or at least that's my understanding of it.

Doesn't matter to me though, so long as I'm playing I'm happy. And I'm back in Brighton full time next year on teacher training so will be playing at the lovely Firle CC rather than Chalfont St Giles.

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Potentially with Binfield, Taplow, Wraysbury and Waltham leaving the Chilterns League, Chiltern will be merging with the Berks League. There would be a 'Prem' with the top five sides from the current Div 1s in each (so from Chiltern it would be Penn, Chalfont St Giles, Harpsden presumably and a couple of others as we are losing Taplow, Wraysbury and Binfield from last seasons top five), and regional leagues below with promotion for the sides that win each of the regional structures under it, so two relegated from ten team 'prem' and one promoted from each regional divisional structure. Or at least that's my understanding of it.

Doesn't matter to me though, so long as I'm playing I'm happy. And I'm back in Brighton full time next year on teacher training so will be playing at the lovely Firle CC rather than Chalfont St Giles.

I heard about the top 5 from Chilterns and Berks league, something like that needs to happen with Chilterns losing 4 clubs next season. By sounds of it Braywood have got their cheque book out and have pretty much brought in half of a new first team, from Burnham primarily so I'd imagine they'll be up there. If this is in place for next season then I'd be tempted to put Ley Hill in top 5 as I think they'll walk div 2 this year like Harpsden did.

[Manormanic]

Be interesting to see how the TVL manage those sides into their existing structure - the last time there was an expansion, they brought sides in a level too low and there were some horrible mismatches for a year or two.

On the standard of grounds in the TVL, I think its pretty much the best around - some second grounds are a bit village but for the most part we're talking pretty good to better.  Even the smaller clubs - like mine, tbh, have put a lot into improving facilities over the last five years.

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Be interesting to see how the TVL manage those sides into their existing structure - the last time there was an expansion, they brought sides in a level too low and there were some horrible mismatches for a year or two.

On the standard of grounds in the TVL, I think its pretty much the best around - some second grounds are a bit village but for the most part we're talking pretty good to better.  Even the smaller clubs - like mine, tbh, have put a lot into improving facilities over the last five years.

Agreed. I'd be surprised if they do anything other than usual div 4 div 7 stuff. I haven't seen White Waltham this season but going on previous years div 4 would be about right for their 1s. Wraysbury, Taplow and Binfield would be competitive in div 3 based on my experience playing tvl divs 3 and 4.

Sulhamstead I would imagine are fairly strong and would most likely also be competitive in div 3. I was surprised Bradfield were accepted as standard wise they are by far the weakest applicant and I think they would struggle in div 4 and I'd be inclined to put them in div 5.

I know nothing about Ickenham but I'd expect then to be a decent side.

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We are playing Ickenham on Saturday in our league. I have a mate there so if he's playing I'll ask what the plan is....

I suspect the difference in quality of grounds and facilities from Middlesex to TVL would be a big factor in teams wanting to join Thames valley.

[mohawks94]

We have the joys of the worst tea in the league at Harpsden this weekend - TVL dodged a bullet there! Gorgeous ground, but an awful wicket and the tea is dire. Or maybe I'm spoilt by Firle and CSG.

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We have the joys of the worst tea in the league at Harpsden this weekend - TVL dodged a bullet there! Gorgeous ground, but an awful wicket and the tea is dire. Or maybe I'm spoilt by Firle and CSG.

We've played there last three seasons in sept as a friendly. They are a very good side.

The teas ther are absolutely fabulous. 

im tempted to join your club just for the teas, they must be out of this world! 

[mohawks94]

Maybe their standards slip for league matches, but the trips there have resulted in disappointing teas the last two years! Firle tea photos on Instagram from yesterday - I'm spoilt there for sure!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BThWSTOFMmR/?taken-by=firlecricclub

[raza147]

provisional league structure for next season

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That looks fantastic. Post me joining forms please. I'm past it now but pay my subs and get a round in👍

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Maybe their standards slip for league matches, but the trips there have resulted in disappointing teas the last two years! Firle tea photos on Instagram from yesterday - I'm spoilt there for sure!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BThWSTOFMmR/?taken-by=firlecricclub

Sign me up! Happy to just umpire or score if I can tuck into that tea.