U15s 2021.
This season our under 15s will train on a Thursday evening starting at 6:30pm until approximately 8pm. Matches will usually be played on a Monday evening. This year the team will be managed by our Director of Cricket, Jon Mayor. For further information on Under 15 cricket, please contact Jon directly on 07725 758792.
U15s TEAM Report 2020
GCC Under 15s were managed and coached by one of our ECB level 2 coaches, Chris Sleight, in the 2020 season. This is Chris's end of season report:
Our under 15s were always going to be a force to be reckoned with this season, having won league and cup double last time the players were together at U13. Whilst it was disappointing not to have a full season, it has been a blessing that we did get to play some competitive cricket.
Before the competitive games even began, the squad took the opportunity to practice in much restricted sessions due to the global Covid pandemic. A few weeks of 1 to 1 nets was extremely well supported by the entire squad.
Our first match on 3rd August resulted in a comfortable home win against Saddleworth, Kartik retiring 40 not out off only 23 balls, and strong contributions from Joe and Ollie the foundation of 122/7 off 20 overs which our opponents never looked like chasing down, eventually finishing on 84/5.
The following week saw an even more impressive win at Milnrow, against batting first , Joe retiring 41 not out off 26 balls, plus quick-fire scores of over 30 each for Ollie and Kartik and a good 20 contribution from Fin enabling Greenfield to reach 149/4 off 20 overs and saw us win by 60 runs.
On 17th August we entertained a strong Royton team at home, Lucy and Hannah were pick of the bowlers with 2 wickets apiece, restricting Royton to 65/7. A fine 39 from Harley saw us home for the loss of only 2 wickets with 5 overs to spare.
The following week saw our closest game of the season. With some of our stronger players unavailable, Glodwick bowling first on their own ground restricted us to only 58 /9 off 19 overs. But our bowling attack of Joe, Fin, Ethan, Will and Harrison coupled with some excellent fielding ensured Glodwick fell short of the target. Fin bowled exceptional only conceding 1 run off 4 overs, and a stunning catch by Zoe dismissing our opponents’ star batter.
Our final game of the season was at Austerlands. The game was all but finished after 30 balls. Austerlands were reduced to 16/4 with all their strongest batters all “back in the hutch”, Ollie bowling 3 overs without conceding any runs and taking 2 wickets. 2 wickets apiece for Jim and Fin saw Austerlands finish 8 down for only 30; which we easily knocked off for the loss of 1 wicket with Sam finishing 15 not out.
So a comprehensive a comfortable league win for our under 15s. We will never know what we might have achieved if we had played a full season. Hopefully when they are all together again at under 17 they will bring more silverware back to the club. However, our junior section is about developing players and our u15s have certainly done that in 2020. All our girls and boys have developed this year.
Overall 18 players represented GCC at under 15 level this year, 10 of which also represented the club at senior level. Joe and Kartik are established first team players, whilst Ollie and Fin finished the season as opening bowlers of the seconds. Will, at 12 years old, has gained valuable experience in the third team and our girls, Megan, Lucy, Hannah and Zoe, have all done exceptionally well. Jim, also at 12, retained his place on the National Fast Bowling Academy programme. Special mention to Sam, who stood up to keep wicket this season when it was not clear how we were going to fill this essential role, and has progressed not only behind the stumps but also with his batting.
Finally special thanks to all parents and grandparents for all your support and efforts. This is much appreciated. Congratulations and thanks to all who have played this season. Looking forward to next season already.
RESULTS 2019
Monday 22nd April - Greenfield CC U15s 57 for 0 beat Shaw CC U15s 56 for 6 by 10 wickets
Monday 29th April - CANCELLED (was Uppermill U15s v Greenfield CC U15s)
Monday 6th May - Greenfield CC U15s 49 for 4 beat Woodhouses CC U15s 46 for 8 by 6 wickets
Monday 13th May - Greenfield CC U15s 114 for 3 beat Glodwick CC U15s 101 for 6 by 13 runs
Monday 20th May - Greenfield CC U15s 134 for 4 beat Werneth CC U15s 91 for 8 by 43 runs
Monday 27th May - Greenfield CC U15s 93 for 1 beat Milnrow CC U15s 91 for 3 by 9 wickets
Monday 3rd June - Greenfield CC U15s 202 for 3 Saddleworth CC U15s 22 for 8 by 180 runs
Monday 10th June - Greenfield CC U15s v Austerlands CC U15s abandoned (rained off)
Monday 17th June - Royton CC U15s v Greenfield CC U15s abandoned (rained off)
Greenfield win Under 15 East (North) league 2019 and qualify for Division 1
Monday 24th June - Greenfield CC U15s 58 for 1 beat Newton CC U15s 57 for 8 by 9 wickets
Monday 1st July - Greenfield CC U15s 223 for 3 beat Droylsden CC U15s 48 for 7 by 175 runs
Monday 8th July - Greenfield CC U15s 53 for 1 Abandoned (rained off) v Flowery Field CC U15
Monday 15th July - Greenfield CC U15s 71 for 8 beat Ashton CC U15s 35 for 9 by 36 runs
Monday 22nd July - Greenfield CC U15s 92 for 2 beat Denton St Lawrence CC U15s 89 for 7 by 8 wickets
Final League table https://www.gtrmcrcricket.co.uk/pages/match-centre?plugin=crichq&q=live_scores&round=all&draw_id=43598#mc-tables
GMCL Cup
5th August - GCC 153 for 2 beat Clifton CC 68 for 7 by 87 runs
26th August - GCC 115 for 4 lost to Greenmount CC 119 for 0 by 10 wickets
PITCH LENGTHS
The ECB has released its recommended pitch lengths (2019) for junior cricket after significant research and consultation and organisations across the country.
Under 15's 22 yards