CRICKET FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY
Members, parents, supporters, potential players, internet browsers - welcome to the South Loughton CC website. We like to think of ourselves as one of the most progressive medium-sized clubs in Essex.
We are a registered Community Amateur Sports Club and an ECB 'Focus Club'. Founded in 1938, we field two Saturday XIs in the Herts & Essex League. The 1st XI were Division 1 champions in 2007 and runners-up in 2009, while the 2nd XI will play in Division 5 in 2012. There is a link to the league's website towards the foot of this page. Our Sunday 1st XI play in the Middlesex & Essex League and were runners-up in 2009 and 2010. We also have a partnership with Mathews CC enabling us to run a Saturday 3rd XI, in which the emphasis is on social cricket and the development of young players.
We have a thriving and increasingly successful junior section, offering coaching and matchplay for children aged six upwards. We have 17 ECB-qualified and insured coaches who, along with our team managers and volunteer helpers, hold enhanced CRB disclosures. Our under-11 and under-13 teams have both won Metropolitan Essex District Cricket Board competitions over the last three years.
In May 2005 we were selected by the ECB as one of 51 clubs nationally to deliver a FUNdamentals programme for six- to nine-year-olds. This has proved extremely successful. Each summer we run a FUNdamentals League and Festival for this age group.
In March 2003 we became the fifth club in Essex (and only the twelfth nationally) to gain Sport England's prestigious 'Clubmark' accreditation, and have been re-accredited in 2007 and 2010. This demonstrates that we are, in the words of the citation, 'a safe, effective and child-friendly sports club'. We are also accredited at 'Gold' level in the Essex 'Club SX' scheme.
In 2003 we were highly commended in the Community Involvement category of the East London & Essex Business Awards, and in 2004 were awarded a Certificate of Merit. In 2004 we were also runners-up in the London Active Partnership's 'Club of the Year' awards.
We have a strong commitment to cricket for people with disabilities. In 2008 we became involved in 'Hit the Top', a pioneering project for young people with disabilities run by the charity Cricket4Change. We host ECB County Championship matches for the Essex Disability XI and an Essex inter-schools tournament, and are operating a fully integrated coaching and matchplay programme. Players from our disability programme are now starting to play in the club's mainstream teams. Click on the link towards the foot of this page to find out more.
We are very proud of our achievements, of our commitment to sports development within the community, and of the happy and harmonious atmosphere at our club. We hope to welcome you along! Use the 'Contact club' link on the top menu to get in touch.
ONLINE PAYMENT OF DONATIONS TO THE CLUB
Click HERE to go to our secure, dedicated page and make payments direct to the club by credit or debit card. Doing so will not only be easier for you, it will enable the club to benefit from Gift Aid and thus make more efficient use of all donations.
As a registered Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) we are entitled to claim Gift Aid on all donations to the club. This means that for each £1 donated to the club, the government will top this up by an additional 27 per cent. The only proviso is that the donor must be a UK tax payer and confirm as such.
This is an important concession and we should take advantage of it while the government’s generosity lasts.
Please fill in your details for our records. However, if you would prefer to remain anonymous then we would be grateful if you would contact club treasurer John Davies in confidence (email to john.davies@kier.co.uk) to let him know. Please use this system rather than sending a cheque as our gift aid claim is automated.
We cannot claim gift aid on subscriptions and match fees but we are allowed to take donations into account when setting the level of subscriptions. The suggested donations to cover the club’s costs for the 2012 season are as follows:
Adult per season or family per season (adult and child/ren aged under 16 on 1 May 2012) £80 (£25 student/unemployed) if donated before 31 May, thereafter £100.
In addition, we suggest an adult donates £10 per match (£16 for two matches in a weekend).
Junior playing in an adult match £5.
Parents can also donate on behalf of their children. A donation of £25 will cover club costs for the 2012 season. In addition, we suggest a £4 donation per junior match. Details of suggested donations for winter and summer coaching will be advised.
If you have any questions please contact John Davies at the above email address.
EASY FUNDRAISING FOR THE CLUB
Click the link at the top of this page to go to our Easy Fundraising site, where you can raise money for the club every time you shop! It's simple to do and everyone can contribute.
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