Record number of teams in Mansfield League's 62nd year
by Godfrey Kerry, 1st March 2008

The Mansfield & District Cricket League is all set and looking forward to its 62nd year of cricket in the Mansfield and district area. Once again all matches will take place on Sundays. The League is, once again, grateful to their main sponsor Birch Tree Homes for their continued support as the League continues to grow.

In the 2007 season there were a record 64 teams in six divisions, which was an all time record, but in 2008 the League has grown even larger. During 2008 the League will consist of a Premier division with ten teams, five divisions also of ten teams and a division of thirteen teams making a total of 73 teams, a record throughout the League’s history.

The League is pleased to welcome ten new clubs, Anston, Bridon, Duffield, Holmewood, Langley Mill, Marehay, Riddings, Sheffield Collegiate, Waleswood Greencore and Worksop for the 2008 season as well as seeing more clubs introducing second elevens to the League.

Geographically, the League stretches from Sheffield in the North, through Ashover, Chesterfield, Mansfield and as far South as Derby, Ilkeston, Hucknall and Blyth.

The Mansfield Youth section is also growing in numbers and stature and is providing cricket and coaching for all age groups up to senior levels.

Matches are umpired by the Mansfield & District Cricket Umpires Association and, like all other Leagues throughout the country, are in need of more umpires. The League is in the process of purchasing projection equipment and is committed to increasing the panel of umpires in line with the increases in matches being played.

Anyone with a Sunday or two to spare who would like to have a go at umpiring without having to travel far, or any clubs wishing to join the League should contact Godfrey Kerry 01246 865390 for more details.