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AUSSIE CLINE SIGNS!
Torrisholme CC • 2 March 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!
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Concrete2You Sponsors Torrisholme Cricket Club for 2025 Season Torrisholme Cricket Club is delighted to announce Concrete2You as the main club sponsor for the 2025 season. This landmark partnership reflects our shared commitment to supporting local communities and fostering social value through meaningful collaboration.
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 bringing back the TCC golf day in 2024! Four-ball groups. A meal is included in the entrance fee for all players. The meal will be served roughly around 5pm until all teams are in. A presentation will take place once all the players have finished eating. Prizes will be awarded to the top scoring 3 teams and there will be awards for longest drive and nearest the pin. £200 per four-ball group. BOOK YOUR TEE-TIME HERE #WeAreTCC
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
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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.