History NEW
Winter Indoor Nets Confirmed
Senior indoor nets will on Thursday evenings 6.30-8.00pm, commencing on Thursday 2nd February. The venue is at JMS in Keighley.
Junior indoor nets will be on Monday evenings 7.30-8.30pm, commencing on Monday 13th February. The venue is at South Craven School.
New Club President
Silsden Cricket Club welcome back Mr Bob Savage to the role of Club President. Bob is a former player captain, chairman and this is his second term as President of the club.
Sports Persons Dinner A Huge Success
Sildsen Cricket Club's 7th Sportspersons dinner held on Friday 11th November in the clubhouse was hailed a huge sucess. MC J K Roberts started proceedings with a 2 minute silience for Remembrance Day and continued to organise events throughout the night. Guests were treated to a superb five course meal served by members of our junior section. Arnie Sidebottom entertained us with tales from his cricketing and football days and comedian Nicky Newsome brought the house down. Funds raised on the night will go the Cricket Club as well as a £200 donation to Manorlands Hospice.more>
Arnie Sidebottom auctions a signed bat & Tim Sugden with the waiters
Silsden CC Memorabilia
Silsden Cricket Club has gained an important piece of history in the way of a Craven Cricket Union winners medal dating back to 1897. The piece of solid silver made in Skipton by Fatorini Jewelers was won by the then captain Jack Roberts in a Silsden team that won the championship. We aquired the medal from a Bradford historian who in turn picked it up a sports collectors fayre.
Jack Roberts' Craven Cricket Union Medal 1897
Forthcoming Events
February 2012 The Annual Dinner will be held at The Craven Heiffer Skipton date tbc.
Sponsorship Opportunity
For match ball sponsors and advert board sponsors for the forthcoming season please contact Hugh Sugden or Paul Tatterton. There is also the opportunity for prime sponsorship placement on Silsden CC brand new Scorebox. For price and sizing quotations please contact 07775530199.
New Players For The Forthcoming Season
Welcome to two new players. Jack Roberts joins us from Glusburn CC. Jack is the son of former player and President J K Roberts. Jack is a member of the UAJCL Joe Lumb squad and last year won the Yorkshire region Under15s Taveners player of the year. Also returning to to the club is David Wynn. The opening bowler rejoins us after a year up the dale with the sheep.
2012 Programme
We are planning to produce a programme for the forthcoming season. These will be in standard form with a weekly update inserted to include teams, reports, club news, fixtures etc. They will be distributed to various outlets on a weekly basis as well as being available on match days through out the 22 week season. Advertisement space is £25 per block, £50 per quarter, £100 per half and £200 for a full page. No moneies will be asked for untill we have enough advertisers. Should you want or know a potential advertiser please contact 1st XI captain Lee Bilbrough : 07966 336618.
Senior Fixtures For 2012
The senior fixtures are now out for 2012.The 1st XI start of a home to Menston on 21st April and the 2nd XI travel to Menston. The season concluding on 15th September. The full set of fixtures are on the league website and will be on our website soon. more>
Junior Presentations 2011 : Sunday 30th October
There was a massive turn out on Sunday afternoon in the Clubhouse for the junior prize presentation. Tim Sugden thanked all the coaches, helpers, scorers and refreshment staff . Under 13 & 15s manager, Tim Sugden then gave a review of the season for his sides, before Paul Webber gave a comprehensive account of the u11s season in which they finished as League runners up. Awards were presented by Andy Pullen. more>
End Of Season Message
The end of another season is now upon us and the club would like to thank all persons who helped out during the 2011 campaign. There is obviously a lot of work behind the scenes and firstly the committe and officials would like to thank those who kept the club on the straight and narrow this year. The ground was once again in top condition due to the work of Stuart, Hugh and Joe, culminating in Silsden hosting a Yorkshire u12 game and a u15 Taveners semi final between Huddersfield and Bradford and with the new scorebox in full flow the ground was ranked among the best in the league.
Captains Lee Bilbrough and Chris Barrett did excellent jobs with both teams in what was an consolidation year and hopefully we can build on that next year.
Once again the tea ladies and junior refreshment helpers worked wonders in providing an superb service and contributing to our funds. Several juniors played senior cricket this year and thanks to Tim, Andy and Paul, plus all the scorers and parents who helped run the junior section this yearr.
Finally thanks to sponsors and contributors for their financial support. We will have a seasons playing review to follow but on behalf of the club thank you to one and all.
Silsden CC Junior 2011 Averages Uploaded
The Silsden CC Junior averages for the 2011 season have now been uploaded to the Junior section of the website. We a proud to announce that some Silsden players reached the UAJCA qualifying standards. click here>
1st XI Team Sponsor
Whilst out in the Dales please support our First team sponsor The Craven Heiffer, Grassington Road, Skipton. Call in for a drink or a meal and don't forget to wear your Silsden cap or shirt.
Volunteers Needed For Senior & Junior Cricket Teas
Any persons who worked the refreshments last year and can help out this year please contact Ladies Secretary Christine Knappy on 07779899348.
Junior Kit Now Available To Buy
We are pleased to announce that the Junior Kit is now available to buy. Follow the link to see photos of the kit and for more details on how to order them. more>
Days For Your Diary
Go to the Events page for details on fund raising events.
"We Need You"
Are you looking for a new club with quality coaching? Are you moving to the area? Or are you based abroad looking for a UK club? Well look no further - we currently run two senior teams in the Airedale & Wharfedale Cricket League and we have three junior sides this year from under 11s through to Under 13s. Our club is very welcoming to any new player looking to play cricket. Whatever your ability or age we have a team that can cater for you. Silsden Cricket Club have recruited players from overseas with much success and welcome any enquiries with relevant details. So if you have recently moved to the area, want to get back into cricket or are looking to come to the UK from abroad to play cricket, please see our Contact Us page.
Royal and Ministerial Visitors to Silsden Cricket Club
Following the visit of Sports Minister Mr Gerry Sutcliffe and the then local MP Anne Cryer to the opening of our new sports facility, Princess Anne flew in whilst on official duty in the village. more>