Sport

First disability cricket club established

Published

8 years ago

April 28, 2016

Blue Lightening: Cricket for mixed ability disabled young people is now available

HAVERFORDWEST Blue Lightening, which is the youth element of Haverfordwest Cricket Club, will be welcoming their newest members to their ‘Blue Lightening Disability’ squad.

In conjunction with Cricket Wales’ Disability Officer Les Randell, the club’s coaches ran a number of winter indoor sessions alongside Pembroke Dock Cricket Club, introducing cricket to young people and vulnerable adults with disabilities in the community.

Cricket Wales are looking to establish a pathway for elite players to move into Development Improvement Hubs with the ambition of representing their country.

Les said: “The enthusiasm shown in Pembrokeshire to include all people in the game of cricket is great. Haverfordwest has become the sector leader in providing a stimulating and energetic environment which welcomed these newest players and their families.

“The coaches in Haverfordwest have individuals who are passionate and driven to ensure that all ability levels are included at their sessions. The session planning, work rate and motivation has been infectious in ensuring that the club has established their own team which will hopefully play games across Wales this season.”

Jonathan Twigg, Disability Lead Coach, has been leading the sessions alongside fellow Coach Rick Walton and the club’s Head Coach, Simon Williams. Assisting within these sessions were local students Louisa Twigg and Zora Pavarak, who reported that the rapport established within the sessions contributed to establish a consistent and successful learning environment.

Jonathan said: “Haverfordwest is an InSport and ECV accredited club which prides itself on creating a family environment, both on and off the pitch. ‘Blue Lightening’ has teams at U9, U11, U13, U15, U17 and U19, which incorporate all levels of ability into the weekly practice sessions, age group teams and holiday sports camps.

“Alongside the ‘Blue Lightening’ teams, the club is also successful at senior level, with four Saturday sides who also entered the National T20 and Welsh cups in 2016.

“The Senior Indoor League Side recently played at the ECB National Final, held at Lourdes, which is a first for the Oldest Club in Wales.”

To follow the progress of all the teams at Haverfordwest Cricket Club, such as the Blue Lightening Disability Squad, follow the club’s Facebook page, follow them on Twitter at @HwestCC or visit their website.

If any player, young or old, wishes to find out more about playing the game or attending the weekly practice sessions, contact the club’s coaches by calling 01437 763615 or emailing [email protected].

Sport

The stage is set – Senior Cup Final

Published

9 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Herald Sport

It’s the time of the year again, Saturday see’s Bridge Meadow host the senior cup final. The sun has been shining and both teams will be dying to get on the pitch. This year the final will be contested by Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road.

League champions Goodwick will go into the final as favourites, and most around the county expect a Goodwick win. It has been an outstanding season for Goodwick however cup success has evaded them so far. Clarbeston Road have impressed everyone this season and really deserve their place in this years final.

Neill Crawshaw will referee the game, with Tudor Walters and Stefan Jenkins running the line.

There will be a unique contest on the pitch as brothers Will Haworth and Laurie Haworth come face to face on opposing teams. Adrian their father was a great player in the county, and played in many cup finals himself.

The stage is set, Clarby will feel less pressure than Goodwick and will be a threat with Haworth, John and Davies in attack. Meanwhile Goodwick are also blessed with quality players in every department, there is no weak link in O’Sullivans team. Cup football and finals in particular never go as people predict. On paper Goodwick are firm favourites, Clarbeston Road will be happy the game will be played on grass though and not paper, anything can happen! Hopefully it’ll be a good crowd down at the Meadow for the show piece of Pembrokeshire football.

News

70 Pembrokeshire clubs benefit from Sport Wales funding

Published

19 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

SEVENTY Pembrokeshire clubs have been successful in receiving grants from the Be Active Wales Fund over the last financial year.

In total the clubs received more than £407,800 from the grants scheme from Sport Wales in 2023/24.

The fund backed 25 different sports, ranging from archery, basketball and cricket to sailing, short mat bowls and weightlifting and everything in between.

The Be Active Wales Fund is open to applications from not for profit community clubs and groups to help develop and sustain their activities.

Grants range from a minimum of £300 up to a maximum of £50,000.

The scheme will support coach education courses, the purchase of essential items of equipment right up to larger projects such as floodlighting and boats for sailing clubs.

For advice and support with your application contact Alan Jones or Lois Hilling at Pembrokeshire County Council’s Sports Development department, Sport Pembrokeshire on [email protected]

The Be Active Wales Fund is always open for applications.

More information is available on the Sport Wales website.

Sport

Clarby stand in the way of Goodwick double

Published

1 day ago

April 24, 2024

Herald Sport

Two thrilling semi finals last weekend has meant Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road will meet in the senior cup final this coming Saturday.

Goodwick faced Pennar Robins in their semi final who pushed the champions very hard. Carl Vincent will be disappointed but proud of the Robins as they gave a great account of themselves. However in the end Goodwick’s quality and experience just was too much for Vincent’s team.

The other semi was an absolute thriller, and after a nail biting game Matthew Fox’ Clarby progressed to the final. A offside call has sparked a lot of debate around the county. However it seems that linesman Jenkins made an absolute perfect call so credit to him for that.

Both teams would have wanted a nice week of preparation for the final, maybe without any games to play. Unfortunately this hasn’t been possible due to the fixture backlog and both outfits have played already this week.

Goodwick will be favourites of course, however if anyone can upset the apple cart Saturday it’s this Clarbeston Road team. Fox’ outfit have impressed over and over this season. Without too much pressure on them, they are in a good place going into the final.

The double at one staged looked like the minimum Goodwick would be aiming for this season. However losses in other cup competitions, means its Senior Cup success or just the league title for the outstanding team of the season. Oddly becoming champions with no cup success maybe seen as a huge disappointment considering their dominance this season. A unique pressure. However if anyone can handle that pressure it’s O’Sullivans outfit.