Following a short meeting last night, prior to Senior nets, it was agreed that the weekly selection meeting would remain on Thursdays, but with the slightly later start time of 8.15pm.

As a new innovation for 2016, selector Dave Rolinson will keep a 'diary of unavailability', and those not available for selection on any weekend during the season should let Dave know as soon as possible. This will enable the selectors to discuss in advance the options we have regarding covering the player's absence.

For the first time in several years, we will be selecting 3 sides for almost every Saturday [there are a couple of 'bye weeks' for the 3rd XI], so it is important that as many players as possible make themselves available on a regular basis. Selection for the Snape Cup T20 games v Wyre will also be discussed in these meetings. It is each individual's personal responsibility to make either their side's captain or a member of the selection committee aware of any unexpected unavailability.

For those unaware of who to contact; Rob Dingle is the 1st XI captain, Greg Tirrell will captain the 2nd XI and Jeremy Newman the 3rd XI. Owen Williams is the Sunday XI captain and Liam Borkwood will captain the Snape Cup side. The selection committee comprises Dave Rolinson, Brian Smith and Neil Vincent. Unavailability can also be communicated to the Chair of our Cricket Committee, Andy Brown.