SHBCC News Update – March 2026
At long last the weather is easing and some work has begun on the grounds. The outfield has been cut and the square rolled at the Bridge and is looking good, it’s a bit slower at the Castle which doesn’t drain as well but is progressing.
It was recently reported that a lady’s team would be formed. At their first training session 30 women and girls turned up! Initially it is hoped to play “Softball” friendlies until such time that a league is formed.
Throughout February both junior and senior nets are being well attended and there is a bit of a buzz with so many youngsters pushing for places in the senior teams. The junior representative (N.Yorks) boys are training at Ampleforth College and some of the County Age Group (CAG) boys, who are netting three times a week at Headingly, will have a day at the Centre of Excellence at Loughborough University – an experience in itself.
On paper the 1st and 2nd teams are starting to evolve, some of the younger elements of both sides have been working hard through the winter to improve technique and strength and hopefully come April will have points to prove. It could be a young side with many under 20 pushing for places.
The National Village Cup fixtures have just been released. We have Dunnington away in the first round on Sunday 26th April. A tough fixture under any circumstances.
Rockets (4-8yr old) sign up, start dates and cost went live on 14th March, if you want to sign up and haven’t, check the website – https://www.sheriffhuttonbridge.co.uk/junior-teams/
A few pre-season friendlies have been arranged for all levels.
11th April – Barnard Castle CC – Away
11th April – Emley Clarence CC – Bridge Ground
18th April – Malton and Old Malton CC – Bridge Ground
18th April – Inter club friendly – Castle Ground
19th April – MACC Academy XI – Bridge Ground (pink ball) MACC = Moin Ashraf Cricket Club
The annual workday took place on 21st March getting many of the small jobs tidied up before the season starts proper.