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AUSSIE CLINE SIGNS!
Torrisholme CC • Mar 02, 2022
Torrisholme Cricket Club are delighted to announce the exciting news that Australian bowler Matthew Cline will be joining the club for the 2022 season as our overseas amateur.
Photo Credits: Numurkah Leader
Matt, 24, is a medium/fast right hand bowler who plays for Numurkah Youth Cricket Club based in Victoria (around 140 miles north of Melbourne). It is hoped that through this brilliant opportunity TCC can build further amateur cricket links in Australia - as we did with Russell’s Creek CC back in late 2019.
The pandemic putting pay to a deal which had hoped to bring Matt Petherick to TCC in 2020-21. This sadly fell through with International travel bans in place at the time. However, it is hoped this new link could enable another pathway for some of our own talented players (especially in the 21-30 age category) with the opportunity to play amateur cricket in Australia in the future.
Out in Australia, “Cliney” also helps to run the Numurkah Under 12 side and is a qualified coach. Matt has said he is more than happy to run some unpaid sessions and help out our other volunteer junior coaches during his time with Torrisholme CC, which is fantastic to hear.
Matt joins in what is a big coup for the club. Matt is super keen to come and get involved at TCC, he said:
“I’m really happy about coming over to England and playing, I’ve been talking about It since I first turned 18 and heard about it the whole playing overseas thing, so I’m absolutely buzzing it’s happening”.
“I hope to bring over some of my knowledge of the game over from Australia and also learn all about what English cricket is like. More importantly try and help to keep Torrisholme up in the Premier Division of the Palace Shield”.
“I’m eager to learn and meet the people in and around the club. From what I have gathered already, it’s a very well run club and can’t wait to get started with you guys.”
TCC players and members can follow Numurkah Youth Cricket Club on Facebook www.facebook.com/NumurkahCricket
to keep an eye on Matt’s progress during the final games of the Australian season. You can check out Matt's career stats here. Numurkah CC take on Waaia CC this Saturday (5th March) in their end of season Quarter Final in the Sherbourne Terrance Haisman Shield.
The TCC committee would like to thank Matt, Numurkah CC and 1st XI skipper Bryson Little, who has put in a lot of effort over the past few months, to pull this opportunity together.
Matt will swap the Numurkah Showgrounds for Boundary Meadow hopefully in time for our pre-season friendly at home to Cherry Tree CC on 16th April. Welcome Matt!
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN... As last year, our Indoor Winter Net sessions have now been booked at Carnforth High, Sports Hall, LA5 9LS. There is ample parking on site, with the sports hall accessed via a path from the car park.
John Day MBE It was with great sadness that we at Torrisholme Cricket Club heard of the passing of our long time President and ardent supporter John Day MBE and we offer our sincere condolences to his daughter Alison, his son Peter and their families.
We are once again looking for match ball sponsors for the forthcoming 2024 season. Become a Match Ball Sponsor for just £25.00 per game and support our club. Last season we spent over £1,700 on match balls across our senior sides and any sponsorship we can get in goes a long way to covering this cost. Balls are priced at £25.00 per game and sponsors will get coverage on the day of their specific match where they will feature on the club’s social media feeds and also on our club sponsor boards every week. Sponsors can include local businesses as well as families and individuals. All players are encouraged to make their best effort to get at least one match ball sponsor each. We cannot stress to our supporters enough how important fundraising like this is. If you would like to sponsor a match ball for the coming season you can do so by clicking HERE choosing from the remaining 1st XI and 2nd XI fixtures and making your payment. Along with social media posts, your name or business will be added to our Senior Fixture page under the relevant fixture. For any questions or queries please contact joe@torrisholmecc.co.uk #WeAreTCC
KIWI CONNOR SIGNS... Torrisholme Cricket Club are delighted to announce the exciting news that New Zealand paceman Connor Hooper will be joining the club for the 2024 season as our overseas amateur.
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN... Our Indoor Winter Net sessions have now been booked at Carnforth High, Sports Hall, LA5 9LS. Please note the change in venue from previous years. There is ample parking on site, with the sports hall accessed via a path from the car park.
The 2023 Junior Presentation Night was very well attended and we were blessed with a lovely night. The event started with the inauguration of a handsome bell and plaque in memory of much missed club umpire Malcolm Porter , his son Ashley and family were present to ring the bell in Malc's memory and a moving moment was witnessed by well over a hundred players, parents and coaches. Once again Aussie overseas Matt Cline was guest of honour, Matt is returning to Australia after the season and, unfortunately, he doesn't plan to return next year. He has become a friend to many at the club as well as being a wonderful player, we all wish him the very best for his future life and cricket back down under. Virtually all the prize winners were present at the event and the league winning Under 11 Hardball squad received their trophy from Matt. The Junior Clubman of the Year, or Lockwood Trophy as it is known, was once again awarded to long serving coach and player Sean McGuigan . Thanks to all who supported the junior section through another busy Summer, to groundsman Eddy Bayton for preparing all those wickets and to the bar team who kept us 'hydrated' through the season. Mark Drinkall Junior Chair
Our full list of TCC Life Members can now be found on the website... You can find the link at anytime via the Honours Page or view direct via this link CLICK HERE . #WeAreTCC
Torrisholme Cricket Club are excited to announce we will be running a two day cricket camp during May half term on both Tuesday 30th May and Wednesday 31st May at the club. The days will consist of coaching from first team captain Joseph Wills, first team T20 captain Jack Heap and our Australian Overseas Amateur Matt Cline. On both days the sessions will run from 10am-4pm. You will need to provide your child with a packed lunch each day . The sessions are open to boys and girls aged 8-16. There will be groups playing both softball and hardball cricket with opportunity to work with specialist batter Joseph, spin bowler Jack and pace bowler Matt. Places are limited (20 per day) so please don’t miss out on this great opportunity to improve your cricket skills. For this amazing experience the cost is just £30 per person, per day, with profits going towards club funds. Parents/Guardians are welcome to watch the sessions, but children can be left as supervised by DBS staff. In the event of bad weather, indoor sessions will be planned. Bookings are now open. Simply click the link below. You will need to select and add each day individually to your basket to book both days. Please detail the PLAYERS NAME in the 'Contact Info' box and the PARENT/GUARDIAN details in the email address. Once your player has been confirmed on the course, you will be sent a Medical Information and Consent Form to be completed before the session(s). CLICK HERE TO BOOK For further information please contact Jack via email on jack@torrisholmecc.co.uk