Ten Ways to Kill a Cricket Club - this was in the Stratford Herald last week in a letter from David Cook re: a notice at Clevedon CC. 1. Don’t got to club meetings, but if you do, arrive late. If the weather doesn’t suit you don’t even think about attending. 2. Never accept an office in the club. It is much easier to just play cricket than to undertake any work for the club. 3. If, in spite of this, and against your better judgement, you are elected to a committee, attend its meetings as rarely as possible. 4. Delay paying your subscription as long as you can; other debts take priority. Never pay until you have been reminded at least once. 5. Grumble regularly about the state of the ground and clubhouse but never offer to do any work for them. 6. Don’t support club functions or fundraising events. 7. Cry off games as late as possible so that the task of finding a replacement is as difficult as possible. 8. Limit your availability to only those matches you want to play in. Avoid games where extended travel is necessary. If unavailable for a game make sure you don’t tell anyone when you are next available – that will give you an opportunity to complain if you’re not selected. 9. If you are a regular 1st XI player and 12 or more players are available for that XI, in no circumstances be prepared to turn out for the 2nds. 10. When you finally hang up your boots, but still live in the area, never offer your help with administration, coaching, or umpiring in order to give back something towards what you enjoyed for your years at the club.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:21:35 +0000
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