Confidential
BARKING CRICKET CLUB
Established 1901
Ground: Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue, Barking, Essex
Barking Cricket Club Development Plan 2014 - 2019
Introduction
Barking Cricket Club (BCC) is in its 109th year of existence in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham (LBBD). For a cricket club to have existed so long in the LBBD is down to the dedication and hard work of our forebears and the existing members of the Club. Of course, we have enjoyed a business like partnership with the LBBD councillors and employees over the years.
BCC currently have 90 colt and adult members and put out two (2) colt and three (3) adult teams during the season. The adult teams have progressed in various Essex leagues over the last 10 years and we currently play in three divisions of the Essex County Cricket League. The Colts teams have progressed to a satisfactory standard and take part in under 13 and under 15 competitions.
Barking Cricket Club exists to provide the facilities and organisation to allow all members of the local community and the surrounding areas the chance to enjoy cricket. Club membership is open to all. We seek to attract players of all ages and abilities in order to:
- Share enjoyment of village cricket
- Encourage and nurture new talent
- Engender a sense of team spirit and community
We aim to provide a friendly atmosphere in which everyone is welcome to play cricket in the true spirit of the game. We intend to continually improve facilities and opportunities for all so that we improve standards of cricket at Barking Cricket Club.
The club is controlled by a well organised committee. Our committee consists of a President, Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Fixture Secretary, General Manger, Child Welfare Officer, Compliance Officer and Club Captains. Our constitution is designed on the standard template from the England and Wales Cricket Board and clearly states that our objective is to ensure the community of Barking and Dagenham has access to participate and enjoy the game of cricket.
This Development Plan is a formal statement of the aspirations of the club and will provide a framework for club activities over the next 5 years. The plan has been prepared from a consideration of the following areas:
- Junior section
- Community Development
- Coaching
- Membership
- Facilities
- Equipment
Junior Section Development Plan
Current Status / Plans / How will we achieve it? / When will we achieve it? / Who is responsible and who are our partners? / What will it cost?Who will we approach for funding?
Club is running U13’s and Under 15’S teams / Appoint Junior Section Co-Ordinator / Appoint Junior Section Co-Ordinator / 2015 / Full Committee / N/A
Semi operational junior section / Fully operational junior section / Link with local schools / 2014: Purchase junior equipment including “kwik cricket sets”
2014 -2015: Provide junior practice and coaching to existing members
2016: Evolve junior coaching sessions
2017-19: Add junior teams at U11, U16 & U18. / Junior section Co-Ordinator / Essex Dev Group
ECB
Local council
Sport England
Ensure enough qualified coaches for the number of juniors / 1 adult to undertake level 1 coaching qualifications and 4 to take coaching support worker qualification to compliment current coaches. / 2014 -2016 / Full Committee / Each UKCC1 Coaching Course costs £350
Coach Support Worker costs £50
Club to fund
Community Development Plan
Current Status / Plans / How will we achieve it? / When will we achieve it? / Who is responsible and who are our partners? / What will it cost?Who will we approach for funding?
Strong links with the community / Continue the strong links / Continue good relationship / 2016 / All members of club / N/A
Enable cricket to be available to all people in Barking and Dagenham and surrounding areas / Establish & sustain strong link with local schools / Junior Co-Ordinator to liaise with schools / 2016 / Junior Co-ordinator and other committee members as appropriate / N/A
Small but dedicated local Social membership / Increase the number of social members form the local community / Open days,
Social media and Internet advertising / 2017 / All members of club / N/A
Work in partnership with council and other sporting bodies to meet needs of the local community / Committee to liaise with these bodies on regular basis / 2018 / The committee / N/A
Coaching Development Plan
Current Status / Plans / How will we achieve it? / When will we achieve it? / Who is responsible and who are our partners? / What will it cost?Who will we approach for funding?
We currently have 1 qualified coach and regularly outsource by paying a coach to come in to take sessions / To increase the number of qualified coaches / 1 adults to undertake level 1 coaching qualifications and 4 to take coaching support worker qualification to compliment current coaches / 2015 - 2016 / Players to be willing to undertake these courses. / Each UKCC1 Coaching Course costs £350
Coach Support Worker costs £50
Club to fund.
Membership Development Plan
Current Status / Plans / How will we achieve it? / When will we achieve it? / Who is responsible and who are our partners? / What will it cost?Who will we approach for funding?
We currently have 34 senior playing members and 6 social members / To increase number of senior players by 25% / Open days,
Social media and Internet advertising / 2017 / The committee / Costs not yet obtained
Currently 3 Saturday league teams / Consideration for a 4th Saturday league teams / By increasing the senior membership and bringing through more colts. / 2018 / Management committee / N/A
Small junior set up. / To introduce junior members to the club. / Open days,
Social media, Internet advertising and partnerships with local schools. / 2015 - 2018 / Management committee and local schools / N/A
Facilities Development Plan
Current Status / Plans / How will we achieve it? / When will we achieve it? / Who is responsible and who are our partners? / What will it cost?Who will we approach for funding?
Barking Cricket Club has a pavilion, pitch and outdoor nets situated in Mayesbrook Park. / Liaise with local council to secure long term lease of the pavilion and pitch / Regularly liaise with Council / Ongoing / All members / N/A
Pavilion requires redevelopment /
Redevelopment of the interior of the pavilion to make it more family friendly
/ Committee to oversee fundraising for development of pavilion. / 2016 / The Committee / Costs yet to be obtained.Club Finances barely cover costs. / Investigate possible sources of funding / Regular research and liaising with Essex Dev Group. / Ongoing / All members / N/A
Outfield in poor health / To repair the outfield / Obtain 3 Re-growing grass, cutting the grass and flattening the surface / Ongoing / Management The committee / Cost to be advised
Pitch situated in an public park thus people constantly walking, cycling or playing sports across the pitch / A fence to be erected to the south and west of the cricket playing area to stop the public from walking across the cricket field during play / Request to the local Council / Ongoing / The Committee / To be advised
Equipment Development Plan
Current Status / Plans / How will we achieve it? / When will we achieve it? / Who is responsible and who are our partners? / What will it cost?Who will we approach for funding?
All grounds equipment is old and unreliable / Improve equipment and purchase more modern and reliable mowers / Fundraising and grant applications. / 2015 - 2018 / The committee / Cost to be advised
Current Roller not up to standard / Replace roller / Fundraising and grant applications / 2015 - 2018 / The committee / TBA
No pitch cover / Purchase pitch covers / Fundraising and grant applications
Obtain 3 different quotes from suppliers / 2014 - 2016 / The committee / TBA
Summary
This Development Plan states the aims of Barking Cricket Club over the next five years. It covers:
• The foundation work already put in place by the club
• The wish to continue a high level of senior cricket in the club
• The development of junior cricket to the benefit of the club and the local community
• Investment by the club in equipment, coaching and facilities
• Working in partnership when this is to the benefit of the club and community
• A commitment to sound planning and management of each element of the plan
The club is determined to achieve the aims of the plan and will review progress on a regular basis. These reviews will take into account the views of people independent of the club such as the Cricket Development Officer.
The club has achieved a great deal since it began to plan towards its future. This planning has already paid dividends but the club now wants to be able to develop into a successful cricket club.
Alfie Syed
Club Development Officer
Barking Cricket Club
Cricket Season 2014
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