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Kiwi Connor Signs!

Torrisholme CC • 15 January 2024

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.

Connor is a medium/fast right-arm bowler who currently plays for Morrinsville-Piako Cricket Club in the Waikato Valley, Hamilton and Counties Men's Competition.

Connor has currently taken 23 wickets in New Zealand this term at a respectable average of 25.62 including figures of 4-63 against the top ranked Hamilton club Hamilton Old Boys' and 3-30 in the Waikato Valley Premier Men's One-day final.

"Hoopsie" has also played for the Taradale Cricket Club in the Hawke's Bay Premier Men's competition and made his debut at the age of 16 and was one of the youngest and quickest bowlers in the competition winning the bowler of the year award in that year, taking the scalps of first-class players Christian Leopard, Joey Field and Will Clark (all three having represented New Zealand at Under 19 Level)

Connor said “I'm really looking forward to joining Torrisholme CC. I have never been or played cricket in the UK before, so I'm really excited about a new challenge and an opportunity to test myself and play with a bunch of new lads. I've also heard about the seam friendly bowling conditions that come that side of the World, which will hopefully help showcase my skillset. I will give everything to help bring home some wins for the team. I can't wait to get started!"

Karl Hansson (Director of Cricket at TCC) said “It is fantastic to be able to bring Connor to the club, especially after the success of Matt Cline (Australian OA in 2022 & 2023) who joined in a similar way. Cooky, Heapy and I have been chatting to Connor frequently on social media over the last few weeks and I really think he'll be a great fit for the club and I look forward to meeting him in person in April"

The TCC committee would like to thank 1st XI players James Cookson and Jack Heap that have done some excellent work over the winter to help pull this opportunity together.

Welcome Connor!

#WeAreTCC

Winter Nets 2025

by Mark Drinkall • 17 October 2024
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

by Mark Drinkall • 20 May 2024
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.

TCC Golf Day 2024

by TCC Committee • 21 March 2024
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

Match Ball Sponsorship 2024

by Joe Hansson • 23 January 2024
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

Winter Nets 2024

by Mark Drinkall • 28 November 2023
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.

Junior Presentation Evening

by Mark Drinkall • 11 September 2023
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

Life Members updated

by Jez Cheeseman • 1 September 2023
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

Spring Cricket Camp

by Jack Heap • 24 March 2023
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
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