[b]AGM[/b]
Sincere apologies but due to unforeseen circumstances we have to change the date to the 8th February at 7.30pm at the Cricket Club. We will be confirming the captains and discussing other important business before the beginning of the season. It really helps to bring everyone together and if we can we aim to finish by 9.00pm at the latest
NETS
As Rickmansworth School were unable to accommodate us in our usual Thursday slots, or indeed any evening, the Committee contacted every local Sports Hall and venue to see what was possible. We had a handful of offers, but on review and consultation with some of the membership, they were all inferior in standard to Rickmansworth. The School then kindly came back with an offer of 1315 to 1430 on Sunday afternoons. Although this may clash with Sunday lunch for some, once again the members who responded to our polls said they would prefer to remain at Ricky than go elsewhere. So the decision is made. We will stay at Rickmansworth School
Nets will commence on the 27th January and run to the 31st March 2019, from 1.15pm to 2.30pm. The adults will have the far two nets and the youngsters will be assigned the first 3 nets. This extended 75 minute session should enable us to have around 8-9 people per net. Every member is encouraged to attend AND as an added bonus we will keep the cost at £5 per person, even though we are running for longer.
GROUNDS
It has still been a busy time for the groundsmen and also the committee have made some decisions.
And so that is it. Plenty of investment and also some dates for your diaries. The Committee is managing OK, but really we are one or two members short to do certain tasks. In particular, much of this investment you read about above could be coming from grants or sponsors. But we don't have anyone taking on this role yet with gusto. Our big objective is to have the outdoor nets match those we see at other grounds, - full length, full netting - but we need another £10,000 to bring this to fuition and whilst we are spending on other things we can never save up enough to make it happen.
We still need more players to commit to 2019 also. Let's try and get some along to indoor nets. 2019 is looking like a great season already. But for now, kick-back and enjoy the festive holidays, and we will meet up again in January.
Best wishes, Your RCC Committee