News Home New captain at Armagh Cricket Club for 2010 season Armagh Cricket Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Gareth McCarter as the new 1st XI captain for the 2010 season. 1st team wicketkeeper McCarter has plenty of captaincy experience from two years in charge of the 2nd XI as well as some success leading Armagh Under 17’s and the Royal School Armagh 1st XI. Gareth was also the 1st XI captain for their tremendous win away to Muckamore in the 2009 Challenge Cup and will undoubtedly hope to lead the city side in more memorable victories this summer. This change has had to come about as the club regrettably cannot bring back last season’s club captain and professional Charudatta Kulkarni for the 2010 season. Unfortunately the continued poor summer weather has led to a drop in turnover for the bar and the economic recession has meant that the club has not been able to source a major sponsor for either the 2009 or 2010 seasons; meaning that it was not economically viable for the Armagh Club to bring Kulkarni back to Armagh for his third season. “Naturally we are extremely disappointed that we can’t bring Charudatta back for the 2010 season” admitted new captain McCarter. “He played a massive part in our 2009 Ulster Bank Division 1 Section 2 win with his captaincy and positive influence. However, Charu appreciates the tough position that we find ourselves in and hopes to be able to return to Armagh in the future and that is something we can look forward to. In the short term, this will obviously make things tougher for us to survive in Section 1, but with hard work and a good attitude as well as plenty of strong players in the squad we can certainly hope to hold our own.” Armagh’s first fixture is scheduled for Saturday 24th April on the Mall when they host fellow promoted side Saintfield. Pre-season practice starts on Wednesday night at the Royal School Sports Hall; juniors from 6pm-8pm and seniors from 8pm-10pm. Indoor Nets Date Set Armagh Cricket Club will begin their preparations for the 2010 season in earnest when pre-season training begins on Wednesday 24th February at the Royal School Armagh. Junior training will be from 6pm-8pm and senior practice will take place afterwards from 8pm to 10pm. All players are encouraged to attend with the season only two months away. Junior practice will cost £1 per session to cover equipment costs; and youngsters aged between 9 and 15 are very welcome to come along with fun sessions designed to suit all abilities. For further information, contact George Breakey or Gareth McCarter Players MeetingThere will be a players meeting next Friday night (12th Feb) in the Pavilion at 8pm. All players are urged to attend. 2010 Cup Draws The firsts have drawn Carrick away in the 2nd round of the NCU Challenge Cup after being given a bye in round one. It will take place on May 22nd. The seconds have drawn Templepatrick away in the NCU Intermediate Cup second round. Meanwhile Armagh Thirds are also on the road this time to North Down in the NCU Lindsay Minor Cup first round and the Fourths entertain Ballymena in round one of the same cup. 2010 Fixtures All the fixtures for the four senior teams can be found under the fixtures page. Under Age Cup Draws Made The Colts (u17's) will face CIYMS away in round two of the Colts Cup where as the u13s travel to Muckamore in round one of the Banogue Cup. Finally the clubs youngest side, u11s, entertain Lisburn at home in round one of the Quoile Cup. Membership Due Membership for the new season is due before the end of February. The prices can be found under the club info link to the left of the page. Just drop it in an envelop with your name on it, and either place it behind the bar or give it to any committee member. Archive News 2008 2009 2010 | 
