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Opening Day - 19th September |
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The Competition Begins.... |
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Saturday 4th October sees the first day of the 2008-2009 season. Our Senior A side, led by Greig Pullar, will start their season at Richmond Domain against the Rhinos in the first day of a two day clash. The Seniors will be looking for a good start and play starts at 12pm. Unfortunately due to ground conditions all lower grade men's & ladies cricket has been cancelled this week. For those Heathcote cricketers there is a club practice at Heathcote Domain from 4pm on Saturday 4th October. Junior cricket will start the weekend of 17th/18th October.
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Clubroom Extensions Complete |
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While many of us have been hibernating over winter, Ken Lomax has been overseeing an extreme makeover of our beloved clubrooms. Lomie and his merry band of contractors, painters, fundraisers have delivered us a freshly painted facility with a new changing rooms, new kitchen and extended "gathering" areas. All will culminate in the official opening of the new changing rooms at 4pm on Opening Day, 20th September. Come down and check it out!
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New Senior Captain Appointed |
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Greig Puller has been appointed captain of the Senior team for the coming season. Greig joined us in 2004 and has become a valuable part of the Senior side in recent times with his all-round skills. Having recently completed his one month OE in Australia, we are rapt have Greig steering the ship into the future.  New Senior Captain Greig Puller in the nets with former England captain Michael Vaughan during last years England tour of NZ |
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Opening & Registration Day - Saturday 20th September 2008 |
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Junior Registration 10.00am- 12.00pm Adult Registration 2.00pm - 4.00pm All prospective juniors, mens & ladies players welcome to come down to the Valley and register their interest. Come and check out the facilities offered by possibly the best cricket club in New Zealand! For all enquiries please contact Ian Cartwright, Club Captain on 384 1922.
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Welcome to the 2008/2009 season |
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It’s almost time to put the beanies and the gummies away for the summer. It has been a long, wet winter but spring is here and the new season is almost upon us. The sound of leather on willow will soon take over from raindrops on the roof as the predominant sound at the Heathcote Domain. To get things up and running, here are some pre-season dates for your diary.
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2007-2008 Prizegiving |
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On March 15th we held our annual prizegiving and end of season function. It was a little earlier than usual due to the intervention of Easter in to the cricket season. Get back in to April where you belong! 
Our Patron Dave Collier once again presented the prizes, but the highlight of the evening was that Bob Kerr and his wife Carol were able to be there in time for Bob, the previous CSCA batting record holder, to present John Garry with his award for most runs. The official part of the evening over, it was time for the bar to take a hammering. Our very own band the ‘Fool Tossers’ played all the old favourites, and the Social Members won the Skit competition narrowly over the Women’s team. Judging by the state of the clubrooms the following morning a very good time was had by all!
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John Garry Claims Suburban Record! |
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 John Garry - Record Breaking Batsman On Saturday March 8th 2008 Heathcote’s very own John Garry (JG) broke the Christchurch Suburban Cricket Association’s run scoring record that had stood for twenty years. In the 1987/88 season Hornby’s Bob Kerr accumulated 1028 runs for the season.
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Farewell to Rob and Anita! |
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Club stalwarts Rob & Anita Armstrong are leaving us for the good life down in Otematata. Rob joined the club in 1990 (ish) and soon came to prominence with a level of humour and raconteurship that managed to exceed his cricketing prowess.
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Annual 30-30-30 Game |
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Each year a 30 over game is held and the under 30s compete against the over 30s. Each year the over 30s win and this year was no exception. Read the full story to see the photos!
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2007/08 Season |
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HCC welcomes new club social member Joni Lester. She was only born on the 24th May so won't be getting stuck into the Sauvignon Blanc quite yet (although she may pop in for a Baby Lindauer) Congratulations to Roger on becoming the new club captain and to all the new committee members. This promises to be a very exciting season for the club. Anyone else got any exciting news? Let us know!
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Recruitment - Come and Join Us! |
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We are currently recruiting players for all all grades CONTACT US if you're interested in finding out more. We are always looking for players for both serious and social grades - All ages, mens and womens teams. We'd really love to hear from you. Want to know if Heathcote Cricket Club is the right club for you? Well we're friendly, ambitious, we know how to entertain and look after our members. Heathcote Valley is one of the most beautiful settings in the world for both watching and playing cricket. If your ambition is to be a member of the most successful club in Christchurch, please get in touch. If you want to be a member of the best fun and friendliest club in Christchurch, then get in touch. If you want your kids involved in the above and want a club with awesome playing and coaching facilities then get in touch. In fact, if you love cricket and want to be involved in a really special club that is going places, please get in touch!  The HCG IMPORTANT NOTE TO CLUB MEMBERS - WE ARE RELYING ON YOU TO CONTINUALLY BRING NEW PEOPLE TO THE CLUB SO THAT WE CAN THRIVE FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.
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