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Latest News:    Final date for player registration is Saturday 31st July.
31 Jul	Congratulations to Daniel Bell-Drummond (Catford Wanderers and Blackheath) and Adam Ball (Bexley) on their recent selection for the England Under 19 Test side.
26 Jul	Bexley became KCL Twety20 Champions at Beckenham yesterday. In the first semi-final they overwhelmed Blackheath who managed only 93 which Bexley chased down in quick time. The Mote Beat Upchurch in the second semi-final by 14 runs to set up an all Premier final. The Mote scored 162 and with George Wells leading the way, Bexley reached the target. Bexley now head to Preston Nomads for the regional finals on 22nd August.
19 Jul	Premier Spirit of Cricket table now here
8 Jul	Sovereign Cup Semi-Final - Division 3/4/5 League Representative side lost to Surrey Championship 2-5 on Wednesday 7th July at Imber Court. Surrey 310-6, Kent 226-10.
1 Jul	Sovereign Cup Semi-Final - Division 3/4/5 League Representative side to play Surrey Championship 2-5 on Wednesday 7th July at Imber Court, 1.30 p.m. Charley Nash Gravesend, Richard Harmer Old Colfeians, Phil Robinson Sidcup, Neil Scott Addington, Ian Sels Sidcup, Tim Dawes Sidcup, Stuart Clarke(c) Linden Park, Adam Hodder Upchurch, James Saunders Linden Park, Andrew Quinton Gravesend, Ben Entacott Linden Park - 12 Man Peter/Chris Tarrant Old Colfeians.
23 June	Premier 1st XI - a reminder to check the Playing Conditions for the second half of the season and in particular the guideline markings for wides and the close fielder circle.
17 June	Following the abandonment of the Premier Division 1st XI fixture between Bickley Park and Hartley Country Club on Saturday 12 June 2010 as a result of a dangerous pitch the Shepherd Neame Kent Cricket League Management Committee met and considered the events, facts and issues arising. In view of the profile and nature of the incident and the interest in it the SN KCL Management Committee has decided to publish a summary of its decision. Additional information, correspondence and action points, including those for the SN KCL Management Committee, have been communicated accordingly. It has been decided that: 1. the result of the match will stand (Match Abandoned - 8 points to each club) 2. BPCC will be fined £150 3. BPCC will be deducted 8 points 4. BPCC will be required to create a remedial plan, which SN KCL will help to devise/implement if requested. This plan will be carefully monitored by the SN KCL Management Committee 5. a similar recurrence will result in more severe action. SN KCL acknowledges and thanks BPCC for its thoroughness, thoughtfulness and candour in dealing with a difficult situation.
17 June	Revision - The ECB Directive regarding a delivery bouncing twice will NOT apply in the SNKCL for 2010. The existing Playing Conditions and Laws of Cricket remain in force.
17 June	Division 3/4/5 - A Game of Two Halves. East Sussex batted and were in full command for the first half of the game. After 20 overs they were 141-0. And then the 2nd half fight back began. Ten wickets fell for 71 runs as Upchurch spin twins Adam Hodder (3/37) & Mike Hayles (1/43) stemmed the flow of runs, with Phil Robinson (3/21) and Ben Endacott (3/29) mopping up the stragglers. In reply Kent Div 3, 4 & 5 started brightly as skipper Stuart Clarke (42) led the well paced charge. The core of the innings was a very well crafted 103 not out from Old Colfeians Richard Harmer, with support from Phil Robinson 47 not out at the other end. A nine wicket victory with 4 overs to spare - another good day out of the office. Stuart Clarke, Ben Endacott, Jamie Saunders (Linden Park), Richard Harmer & Peter Tarrant (Old Colfeians), Phil Robinson & Tim Dawes (Sidcup), Mike Hayles & Adam Hodder (Upchurch), Neil Scott (Addington) and Chris Jay (Macknade). Thanks to our opponents from East Sussex for a cracking game and for The Mote for making us welcome and preparing a decent deck. Next round is away to either the Isle of Wight or the Surrey Championship 2 on 5th or 7th July.
14 June	Ashford Town 3rd XI have been withdrawn from Division 5, 1st XI. All their fixtures and results have been removed. Only one team will be now be relegated from this Division at the end of the 2010 season.
8 June	Clubs are reminded that there should be no changes to start times or playing conditions for any matches. Any breaches discovered will be penalised by the Management Committee.
8 June	Division 3/4/5 League Representative side to play East Sussex County on Wednesday 16th June at the Mote, 1.30 p.m. - Ian Sels, Richard Harmer, Phil Robinson, Neil Scott, Chris Jay, Mike Hayles Jnr., Stuart Clarke, Adam Hodder, James Saunders, Dominic Lanaway, Ben Entacott - 12th men John Harvey and Tim Dawes.
4 June	Twenty 20 Finals Day - Beckenham C.C. Sunday 25th July 2010 from 10 a.m. A limited opportunity exists to buy a table of ten in the KL marquee for lunch on the day for £150. The menu is prawn cocktail followed by a selection of cold meats and salads and hot new potatoes and cheesecake. Five bottles of wine are included (three white and two red) provided to your table. There will also be a number (yet to be finalised) of barrels of free ale in the marquee for those attending the lunch only. Anyone who may be interested in taking a table or would like more information please email Errol Valentine HERE
4 June	Twenty 20 Finals Day - Beckenham C.C. Sunday 25th July 2010 from 10 a.m. A limited opportunity exists to buy a table of ten in the KL marquee for lunch on the day for £150. The menu is prawn cocktail followed by a selection of cold meats and salads and hot new potatoes and cheesecake. Five bottles of wine are included (three white and two red) provided to your table. There will also be a number (yet to be finalised) of barrels of free ale in the marquee for those attending the lunch only. Anyone who may be interested in taking a table or would like more information please email Errol Valentine HERE
1 June	Reporting of results this week by some has been shambles to say the least! You are expected to enter the correct scores in the summary result if play took place and a scorecard is also required for all such matches. It is possible that clubs who enter incorrect summary results in the future will be subject to point deductions. You have a duty to ensure correct information is entered on a Sunday morning.
27 May	Mixed fortunes for Representative sides >more
23 May	Ashford Town 4th XI have had to withdraw from Division 5, 2nd XI. All their fixtures and results have been removed. Only one team will be now be relegated from this Division at the end of the 2010 season.
20 May	A number of Clubs have yet to pay their League subscription. We remind clubs that these must be received by the Treasurer by 31st May to avoid a £50  penalty.
18 May	Scorecard completion. It is expected that scorecards are completed fully which includes the runs at fall of each wicket (even if not the batman who was still in, although preferable as this calculates highest stands).
18 May	Division 1 & 2 Representative side to meet Surrey Championship 2 & 3 at the Chessington CC on May 26th at 1.30 p.m.:- Chris Willetts, Blackheath, Jahid Ahmed, Blackheath, Seth Simmons, Whitstable, Jamie Askew, Hayes, Duncan Spencer, Beckenham, Jason Bilimoria, Beckenham, Dave Draper, Whitstable, Andy Allon, Sibton Park, Steve Rowe, Sibton Park, James Hands, Blackheath, Rupert Staple, High Halstow, Ruel Brathwaite, Blackheath.
18 May	Division 3/4/5 Representative side to meet Middlesex CL 2 & 3 at the County Ground, Beckenham on May 26th at 1.30 p.m.:- Ian Sels, Sidcup, Richard Harmer, Old Colfeians, Stuart Clarke, Linden Park, Phil Robinson, Sidcup, Neil Scott, Addington, Andy Shirley, Upchurch, Mehdi Abbas, Blackheath, Michael Hales Jr, Upchurch, Dan Parker, Upchurch, Russell Humm, Old Colfeians, Ben Endcott, Linden Park, Standby. Jamie Saunders, Linden Park, Norman Puckerin, Sidcup.
17 May	URGENT NOTICE - All players who play in the Kent Cricket League MUST be registered on Play-Cricket BEFORE they play a match. A match will be forfeited against you, in accordance with the Constitution, if any player plays for your club who is not correctly registered.
10 May	A reminder to all Clubs that summary results MUST be submitted via Play-Cricket by mid-day on the Sunday following the match. A five point penalty will be rigorously applied for any result submitted after 6.00 p.m. on a Sunday. Scorecards should be fully entered, where any play took place, by 6.00 p.m. by the Tuesday following the match. Full details of fines may be found HERE
7 May	Congratulations to Jim Howgego on scoring his 150 club century. He achieved this tremendous feat with a ton for the Kent over 50's versus Tenterden earlier this week.
4 May	Player Registration - please note - to transfer a player who is joining you from another Kent League Club please mail here and NOT add as a new player on your Play-Cricket database.
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