We are pleased to announce that Marple and Compstall Cricket clubs have merged at both senior and junior levels.
Cricket nationally is struggling from a participation point of view, and with this in mind, both Compstall and Marple have taken proactive action to mitigate the impact of this. The merger will see regular cricket played at both grounds enabling us to continue to play an active and valuable role in our communities.
We will have Four Men's Senior Teams, 3 of which will play on a Saturday and 1 that will play on a Sunday. The 1st and 2nd Team will continue to play as Marple in the Cheshire County League, with a 3rd Team playing as Marple/Compstall in the UKFast League on a Saturday, and a Marple/Compstall team playing on a Sunday. The 3rd and Sunday teams will primarily be about developing younger players, exposing them to senior cricket in a competitive but unpressurised environment and preparing them to move up into the 1st and 2nd team in the coming years. These teams will be a healthy blend of experienced and young players.
Our 1st and 2nd XI Women’s teams play in the Cheshire Women’s League and we welcome new members to our squad.
An extensive junior offering will include multiple teams / sessions at a number of age groups, including an all girls team playing in the Cheshire and High Peak U11 League (max age 13);
We hope you will be pleased to know that we will be continuing to run the Friday Night sessions (Fun) at both Marple and Compstall grounds, where children and parents alike can enjoy the start of the weekend.
Social membership will continue to thrive, with bar and function room facilities at both grounds, Sky Sports at Marple and regular club and community fundraising events. Of course, everybody is welcome to come and enjoy watching a game of cricket.
We encourage you all to be a part of this merger, help us to turn the tide on participation whilst using cricket as a positive force within our community, providing a focal point for community spirit and the development of our youth. We also encourage new players to join our journey and be part of this exciting opportunity for the young and the young at heart. We are keen to expand our teams to encompass over 40's and a Sunday friendly team, along with providing additional junior and senior playing opportunities wherever we can. Get in contact with Andy Wild 07808 609855 or Rob Bradley 07887 743394.
As always, we know we couldn’t do this without the fantastic support of our club volunteers. There are many ways to get involved, from scoring and coaching, to groundwork and maintenance, to social media, events and community projects. Talk to us about how we can help you share your skills.
It’s an exciting new chapter ahead and we look forward to seeing you during the summer.
From all at Marple Cricket Club
