Topic: Teas after COVID-19 (Read 30109 times)

SD · « **Reply #15 on:** August 04, 2020, 12:38:17 PM »

I don't think that there is an easy option re start times. Some people have work or family commitments in the morning others need the time more in the evenings. At my club, we have a young squad so they would prefer to start early then finish in time for work or going out at night. I imagine though that other clubs would prefer the later starts.

I haven't missed teas at all (and as the club chairman, haven't missed the bills for up to 3 of these per weekend). In the modern world, we have to look at the time the game takes to play and a food break halfway though - and one times too late for lunch but too early for dinner - seems a good place to start.

Real Munson · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2020, 12:41:04 PM »

We've been starting at 12 playing 40 overs - finished at 5.30pm last Saturday, lovely. Time for a drink and a yarn, home before 7 (though as far as the Mrs is concerned, we finished about 6pm....). Our usual Kent League games are 50 overs, meaning we don't finish until gone 7. I think for anything below the top 3 leagues and the 2nd XI, 40 overs might be the way to go - it's enough time for people to bat, and 8 overs per bowler is fine. At the age of 41, I'm quite glad not to be standing out on the field for over 3 hrs.

With regards to teas, for league games I'd be quite happy bringing my own food (did miss having a brew at half time though) - if I were playing friendlies, teas is the best part of the day!

SLA · « **Reply #17 on:** August 04, 2020, 01:01:19 PM »

Interesting. We had this discussion on Sunday. No-one wants to go back to set teas. They're overpriced, generally crap, a waste of time when you could be getting on with the game, and people want to be able to eat when they want to eat, not at some stupid set time just before they're going to go out and bat/field.

I've really enjoyed being able to have my bat and then come down and have a sandwich straight away rather than pointlessly waiting out of politeness.

I'm sorry but if you think teas and showers are the best bits of cricket you're doing it wrong.

Jimbo · « **Reply #18 on:** August 04, 2020, 01:21:59 PM »

The option to have a shower is important to a lot of people I think. Set teas wouldn't be a huge loss though IMO, one of those cricket traditions that probably don't make a lot of sense to young guys starting out in senior cricket.

Gurujames · « **Reply #19 on:** August 04, 2020, 01:35:21 PM »

It seems that many of the people who take their cricket seriously could do without teas and I can understand that. For me, I don�t care about personal performances and my best years are a long way behind me. So for me tea is a good opportunity to have a chat with your teammates and the opposition.
I look forward to playing teams with good teas and it would be a further demise of a sociable and gentlemanly sport if this was to disappear.
Doesn�t help when the opposition bugger off at the end of a game without having a drink. 99% of games I have at least a pint after (more if not driving) and have been to some lovely Pubs as a result.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 04, 2020, 01:52:24 PM »

I played one game under the new Covid rules and retired.

I will consider a return to the game once teas and showers are back. They were the highlight of the games for me, without them I didn't enjoy the game...

Jimbo · « **Reply #21 on:** August 04, 2020, 04:43:23 PM »

Quote from: Gurujames on August 04, 2020, 01:35:21 PM

It seems that many of the people who take their cricket seriously could do without teas and I can understand that. For me, I don�t care about personal performances and my best years are a long way behind me. So for me tea is a good opportunity to have a chat with your teammates and the opposition.
I look forward to playing teams with good teas and it would be a further demise of a sociable and gentlemanly sport if this was to disappear.
Doesn�t help when the opposition bugger off at the end of a game without having a drink. 99% of games I have at least a pint after (more if not driving) and have been to some lovely Pubs as a result.

Do you not reckon more sides might stick about for a pint if games didn't finish quite as late? I'd love to stick about for a beer more often but if it's getting on and we're relying on a few folk to drive kit and players back then it gets difficult to stick about for very long.

Gurujames · « **Reply #22 on:** August 04, 2020, 05:03:47 PM »

Perhaps, but there are teams who never have a beer after whenever they play away. They do nothing to support smaller clubs so when they all fold they will have no opposition. I despise this �big club� mentality and some teams have and total lack of awareness of small clubs and their financial situation, particularly this season.
We often have a beer before the game, not sure we would do that if there was an earlier start time. So for me it wouldn�t make a difference.

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 04, 2020, 05:18:12 PM »

Quote from: mo_town on August 04, 2020, 10:49:52 AM

Someone should start a petition to start league cricket games at 11:30a. It would be great to get the game done early and have some time later.The 1:30p is archaic.

Tried putting this forward to our league board the last two years and been rejected both times no reason why we can�t start at 10:30 - 11:00 during the season from May onwards maybe in April a midday start to allow sun to fully rise but no reason why we start in April when September wether wise is normally so much better

six and out · « **Reply #24 on:** August 04, 2020, 05:38:04 PM »

Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on August 04, 2020, 05:18:12 PM

Tried putting this forward to our league board the last two years and been rejected both times no reason why we can�t start at 10:30 - 11:00 during the season from May onwards maybe in April a midday start to allow sun to fully rise but no reason why we start in April when September wether wise is normally so much better

I really think there will be a big push for permanent 12pm starts throughout the season in the 2 Counties next season. Everyone has been playing them now and realising the benefits surely the league must do to.

We played 50 overs from 12pm on Saturday and it was fine, when you consider next season there also hopefully won't be a need for sanitisation breaks etc... it will go quicker as well. Plus actual time limits on bowling the overs.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 04, 2020, 06:12:48 PM »

Been saying for a while now that teas should be scrapped, turn around break of 15 mins max and start at 11, 1130 or 12.

Simple fact is teas aren�t really social as teams sit apart and you�re just increasing costs, effort for little benefit. Earlier starts won�t suit everyone but it�s a choice between later starts and no evening or earlier starts and an evening.

I quite like having time to have a drink and go home for a few hours with the mrs rather than finish late and basiclaly have no time

InternalTraining · « **Reply #26 on:** August 04, 2020, 06:27:52 PM »

Our 40 over matches start at noon. At the inning change, we have one 10 minute break. Dinner/food is served by the hosting team after the match. People eat , hydrate, and then leave. We wrap up by 6:30-7pm. Big clubs have plenty of food so that families show up after the game and the whole event becomes a family-event/time together. It is good fun if managed well.

I'd personally prefer that we start early . 10:30 /11:00 am would be a good window to start the match. Start early, end early with a quick meal post game.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 04, 2020, 06:59:04 PM »

Quote from: InternalTraining on August 04, 2020, 06:27:52 PM

Our 40 over matches start at noon. At the inning change, we have one 10 minute break. Dinner/food is served by the hosting team after the match. People eat , hydrate, and then leave. We wrap up by 6:30-7pm. Big clubs have plenty of food so that families show up after the game and the whole event becomes a family-event/time together. It is good fun if managed well.

I'd personally prefer that we start early . 10:30 /11:00 am would be a good window to start the match. Start early, end early with a quick meal post game.

Putting food on post game for players families is something that I�ve suggested to the club before but it�s never been taken up. Anything which ACTUALLY gets players families down will help player retention . If putting on loss leading decent grub or maybe a free wine does that then it�s a win long term

SLA · « **Reply #28 on:** August 04, 2020, 07:31:28 PM »

When I was playing league cricket in the midlands in the 90s, all the clubs would have a deal with pubs who would put on a big tray of sausages, chips and bread and butter after the game for all the players of both teams. Guaranteed you got pretty much every player to the pub for a few pints and most for a few more and the landlord made a killing. I don't understand why this is so rare nowadays. It was just expected back in the 90s.

I hate tea, I never eat any of it anyway. Who wants to eat a big meal halfway through a sporting contest? Its just stupid.

On a Sunday we play 30 over game, no tea, quick turn around, starting at noon. Everyone gets a good game and you can have a couple of pints and still be home for 6.

WABH-J · « **Reply #29 on:** August 04, 2020, 07:48:45 PM »

Interesting one. I do like a *good* match tea and the chance to socialise - but -

1) I don�t like getting home at 2030 (The long-haired general is actually pretty good about it but I feel guilty if there�s no time for us to do anything nice)

2) As an opener I never feel like I can fill my boots at tea as hate batting/ fielding on a heavy stomach. If I bring my own I have something to take the edge off getting out for sod all or to celebrate a decent score whilst I watch on - I prefer it!

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