Presidents week is just around the corner (starting on Monday 1st August). The club has been working hard to ensure the week caters to all members and provides an entertaining week of cricket. Members are encouraged to come down throughout the week, especially for our two headline fixtures on Friday 5th and Sunday 7th. See below a summary of fixtures and events at the club next week:
Monday 1st August:
Fixture – RCC Interclub Game
Venue – Rawreth Lane, New Ground
Details – 13:00 start time, 40 over match
Teas will be provided for all players and the bar will be open throughout the day. Hot dogs, burgers, chicken shish and veggie options available in the evening. Game skippered by Matt Walker.
Tuesday 2nd August:
Fixture – RCC vs. Basildon and Pitsea
Venue – Rawreth Lane, New Ground
Details – 13:00 start time, 40 over match
Teas will be provided for all players and the bar will be open throughout the day. Hot dogs, burgers, chicken shish and veggie options available in the evening. Game skippered by Tom Peppiatt.
Wednesday 3rd August:
Fixture – Evening League Final
Venue – Rawreth Lane, New Ground
Details – 18:00 start time, 20 over match
RCC are hosting the midweek league final on Wednesday. BBQ available for players and spectators. Bar open throughout the evening.
Thursday 4th August:
Fixture – Eastwood Vets vs. RCC Vets
Venue – Belfairs Park
Details – 13:00 start time, 40 over match
Brad Walker leads the RCC vets side against Eastwood at Belfairs Park.
Fixture – RCC Ladies vs. East Anglia Ladies Vets
Venue – Rawreth Lane, New Ground
Details – 13:00 start time, 40 over match
Teas will be provided for all players and the bar will be open throughout the day. Hot dogs, burgers, chicken shish and veggie options available in the evening.
Friday 5th August:
Fixture – Robert Baird Memorial XI vs. RCC Club XI
Venue – Rawreth Lane, New Ground
Details – 18:00 start time, 100 ball format
Annual memorial game to honour Rob Baird. Bar will be open from 17:00, with food being served throughout the evening (hot dogs, burgers, fries, donna kebabs, lamb koftas, chicken shish, etc.). Chris Frost captains the Rayleigh XI, while Craig Baird captains the Bairdy XI.
Saturday 6th August:
All league games being played as usual. BBQ in the evening post matches.
Sunday 7th August:
Fixture – John Monk Presidents XI vs. RCC Club XI
Venue – Rawreth Lane, New Ground
Details – 13:00 start, 40 over match
Annual presidents day, this year honoring John Monk. John was a long-standing member of Rayleigh CC, racking up a remarkable 67-years playing for the club (serving as club president for 16 years). Sadly, John passed away in 2002 (20 years ago) and it’s therefore fitting that Presidents Day this year will be played in his memory. The Presidents XI is being skippered by current President, Brad Walker and includes a number of players who played cricket with John in the past. The Club XI is being captained by Tom Peppiatt.
Bacon rolls will be available before the match, with catering being provided throughout the day – including hot dogs, burgers, chicken shish, lamb koftas, dirty fries and veggie options. Players will be provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner – courtesy of NP Consulting (sponsors of Presidents Week).
Fixture – U11s and U13s vs. Parents/Carers
Venue – Rawreth Lane, Old and New Grounds
Details – 09:30 start, 20 over matches
The under 13 and under 11 teams take part in a fun filled morning, hoping to beat their respective parents/carers in T20 matches!
All members are encouraged to attend these events throughout the week. Presidents week is a celebration of everything Rayleigh Cricket Club and offers the opportunity to look back at the clubs history and look forward to future seasons. We hope to see as many members throughout the week as possible.
A big thank you to all members of the club who are helping make this years presidents week a success!
RCC Management Committee
