Middlesex Women's and Girls' Cricket Clubs
Why not try and learn more about cricket by joining a club? All of the Women's Clubs in Middlesex play in the National League. They also play lots of friendly matches, which are ideal for younger players, and you will be guaranteed an enjoyable game.
Gunnersbury WCC
Their home ground is Thames Valley University Ground, Argyle Road, Ealing.
Contacts: - Keely Juster on Tel: 020 8579 7631 or Cathy Mowat on 020 7381 5710 or e-mail cathy.mowat@uk.ibm.com
The Gunnersbury WCC Second Team who play in the Womens'Premier League. Their 2nd X1 started last year playing in the Womens' South Division 3. They finished mid table with a mixture of girls, beginner women and 'more experienced players.
Outdoor training is held on Thursday evenings between 6.30pm and 8.00pm at Argyle Road. Coaching will be available to all ages.
Dukesmead (CS) WCC
Their home ground is the Civil Service Ground, Chiswick.
Contact: - Marilyn Smith on Tel: 020 8568 5430 or e-mail marilyn.smith@hounslow.gov.uk
Dukesmead play in Division 1 of the Womens' Cricket Southern League and also play friendly matches, usually on Saturdays. They are always willing to include girls and beginners in the team.
Outdoor training is held on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm at the Civil Service Ground. Hard ball experience is not necessary.
Twickenham WCC
Their home ground is Twickenham CC The Green, Twickenham.
Contact: - Janet Bitmead on Tel: 01895 239762 or e-mail janet.bitmead@blueyonder.co.uk.
They play in the South Division 2 of the Womens' Cricket Southern League and came third in 2005. They are looking for more players to boost their membership.
The Club training night is on Wednesdays - please contact Janet for more details. Pre-season training starts Sunday 28 March from 12 to 2.00pm at Teddington School Sports Hall Broom Road, Teddington, Middlesex TW11
9PJ for 4 weeks. Coaching is available and all standards are welcome. Matches start on 25 April.
are both looking to play some friendlies at senior level in 2004. For more details please contact Steve Croft on Tel: 020 8941 9950 or e-mail croftford@btinternet.com (for Teddington Town) or Alan Dutch on Tel: 020 8866 9154 or e-mail alandutch@madasafish.com (for Headstone Manor) or Derick Morgan on Tel: 020 8248 8446 or e-mail derickmorgan@hotmail.com
Girls Sections-
Girls' sections have been set up at the following cricket clubs:
Central London Girls
Their ground is at St Pauls School, Hammersmith
Contact: - Mark Mason on Tel: 020 7352 1095/07932 330349 or e-mail mmason_uk@yahoo.com
This is a new centre for girls cricket in Central London, mainly running after-school sessions, but keen to play matches. Standards vary from softball right up to County level.
Ealing CC
Their ground is at Corfton Road, Ealing
Contact: - Marie Holt on Tel: 07866 061634
The Club has had girls attending its colts club for many years. The girls are mainly U13 playinf soft ball cricket. They have joined in Indoor competitions and occasional outdoor matches.
East London Girls CC 
The home ground is Victoria Park Road, Tower Hamlets
Contacts: - Katie Berry on 07940 458221 or e-mail k8tie_berry@yahoo.co.uk, Denise O'Neil on 07931 516611, or David Blundell on 07970 015440 or e-mail david_blundell@lineone.net.
Founded in 2003, through schools' coaching. The majority of girls are at beginner, soft ball stage. They attended the Arundel festival in 2003 and have played in indoor and some outdoor competitions. More coaching linked to schools will occur in 2004, with outdoor sessions in the summer.
Haydon Ladies CC (affiliated to Eastcote CC).
They train and play at Haydon Hall, Southill Lane, Eastcote
Contacts: - Veronica Dolling on Tel: 01923 826332 or e-mail ashley@dolling.demon.co.uk or Roger Cook on Tel: 01895 676246. The Club has been around for 2 years and this year is really pushing forward with new coach Roger Cook. Indoor sessions take place on Wednesdays from 5.15pm to 6.15 pm at The Gym, Hayden School, Wiltshire Lane, Eastcote and the Club will also run outdoor sessions from May to attract new girls.
Headstone Manor Ladies CC (affiliated to Bessborough CC).
They train and play at Headstone Manor Ground, Pinner View, North Harrow.
Contact: - Alan Dutch on Tel: 020 8866 9154 or e-mail alandutch@madasafish.com
The Club has been up and running for 3 years with over 40 girls ranging from beginners using softball to County U15 players. They run indoor and outdoor training sessions and last year were National U15 Indoor champions. They will play against all Clubs of any standard.
North London CC
The Club play at Crouch End Playing Fields, Montenotte Road N8
Contact: - Judith Pederson on Tel: 020 8881 7454 or e-mail pederson@clara.co.uk
The Club started girls sessions in the summer of 2003. They have around 20 girls between the ages of 7 and 13 years attending regularly. They run outdoor training sessions on Sundays from April. They would welcome friendly matches and can play on Sunday mornings or Friday evenings, soft or incrediball standard.
Teddington CC
The Clubs play at Bushy Park, Teddington
Contact: - Frank Kemp on Tel: 020 8977 6158 or e-mail frank.kemp@ecb.co.uk or Cath Goold on Tel: 020 8255 3280 or e-mail c.goold@richmond.gov.uk
Teddington have about 20 girls between the ages of 8 and 13 who are coached on Sunday mornings, maily with incrediballs, but have some hard ball cricket. Looking to play friendlies at their ground on Sundays.
Underhill Ladies Cricket Club (affiliated to Barnet CC).
They train and play at Underhill, Barnet Lane, EN5 2DN. Coaching sessions are on Friday evenings.
Contact: - Kim Henderson on Tel: 020 8440 1430/07803 131060 or e-mail to bo1208@hotmail.com
Currently with 20 girls ranging from 8 - 16 years, with a complete range of ability. They train on Friday nights from April. They compete in indoor and outdoor competitions. The Club would welcome more matches especially hard ball competiton.
Wembley Cricket Club
They train and play at Vale Farm, entrance in Sudbury Avenue, North Wembley. Coaching sessions are on Friday evenings starting at 4.00pm.
Contact: - John Haskell on Tel: 020 8902 6096 or e-mail johnhas@bluecarrots.com
Wembley have around a dozen girls between the ages of 12 and 18. They are working closely with local schools to run coaching sessions and a festival at the clubto attract more members.
Wray Crescent Community CC
Their home ground is at Wray Crescent open space, off Tollington Park, Turtle Road, N4
Contact: - Craig Smith on Tel: 020 7686 8812/07751 813129 or e-mail access2sports@aquaterra.org
They have 6 girls attending regular Saturday morning training sessions, all at under 11. They are looking to extend the girls section this winter by running sessions in local schools and girls schools competitions.
There are also many clubs that actively encourage girls to join their colts training nights, and are looking to progress girls' cricket. Some of these are: -
Old Actonians CC
Gunnersbury Drive, Popes Lane, Ealing.
For more information please call: - John Walker (Colts Manager) on Tel: 020 8574 0512 8567 4556
Enfield CC
Lincoln Road, Enfield, EN1 2RY
For more information please call: - Malcolm Tennison on Tel: 020 8505 8549
Botany Bay CC
East Lodge Lane, The Ridgeway, Enfield
For more information please call: - Philip Marchant on Tel: 01992 552417
Hornsey CC
Tivoli Road, Crouch End N8
For more information please call: - Jim Chapman on Tel: 020 8341 9398
For any more information or advice please call Lorraine Poole - Cricket Development Officer on 07890 806711 or at the Finchley Academy on 020 8346 8020 or e-mail :lorraine.poole@ecbccc.com
