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So we have finally got around to updating our website after a considerable lay-off; sorry about that; there's certainly been many things happening since we last put fingers to the keyboard. Please take a moment to discover some new bits and perhaps remind yourself of the past stuff too.
This is your very own website for you to enjoy and keep up to date with what the Club is doing. I hope you will find this site useful and your feedback will be welcomed. Check out the updated Events & Tour News with plenty of things to add to your diary. Let us know what you think by sending an email to the editor here. If you would like to contribute to this website then please drop the editor a line. Please also take the time to fill in your Player Profile here. Thanks, Ian. |
The first league game is fast approaching!
By Adrian Sargent
LCC League Captain
The first league game is fast approaching! The full fixture schedule has been announced – check out the fixtures here.
In terms of goals for the season, I am not going to deviate from the mantra that served us so well last season of just focusing on one game at a time. The only thing I will say is the way the fixtures have been scheduled for Lamma, we have an amazing opportunity to put a huge marker down in the sand during September when we play 3 league games and some teams don't even play their first game.
As to my expectations from the players for the season, again I see no reason to deviate from last season. We should respect our team mates by turning up to each match in a condition to ensure you are able to give 100% effort to the team cause. Also, regular attendance at nets (no pre-determined %) should be a given for anyone wanting to ensure their game is tuned for Division 1 cricket.
Selection wise, I anticipate the guys who performed so well last season forming the squads for the first few league games (a 12th man for batting and a 12th man for bowling will continue to be selected to ensure flexibility should anyone drop out). However, as the season progresses, people miss games for various reasons so I am sure opportunities will arise for those not initially selected. It is worth bearing in mind that over 60% of our membership played league cricket last season.
This 2018/19 season is to be enjoyed by the whole club. We have 12 games of league cricket scheduled at the best cricket grounds in HK for playing and spectating. We will also have a similar number of social matches and a tour or two as well. There is plenty of cricket for all.
Lamma CC is an amazing club enjoying a special time in its history right now. Bring on the first ball of the new season...
LCC League Captain
The first league game is fast approaching! The full fixture schedule has been announced – check out the fixtures here.
In terms of goals for the season, I am not going to deviate from the mantra that served us so well last season of just focusing on one game at a time. The only thing I will say is the way the fixtures have been scheduled for Lamma, we have an amazing opportunity to put a huge marker down in the sand during September when we play 3 league games and some teams don't even play their first game.
As to my expectations from the players for the season, again I see no reason to deviate from last season. We should respect our team mates by turning up to each match in a condition to ensure you are able to give 100% effort to the team cause. Also, regular attendance at nets (no pre-determined %) should be a given for anyone wanting to ensure their game is tuned for Division 1 cricket.
Selection wise, I anticipate the guys who performed so well last season forming the squads for the first few league games (a 12th man for batting and a 12th man for bowling will continue to be selected to ensure flexibility should anyone drop out). However, as the season progresses, people miss games for various reasons so I am sure opportunities will arise for those not initially selected. It is worth bearing in mind that over 60% of our membership played league cricket last season.
This 2018/19 season is to be enjoyed by the whole club. We have 12 games of league cricket scheduled at the best cricket grounds in HK for playing and spectating. We will also have a similar number of social matches and a tour or two as well. There is plenty of cricket for all.
Lamma CC is an amazing club enjoying a special time in its history right now. Bring on the first ball of the new season...
Club nets
Club nets have begun as we prepare for the new challenge in the Saturday Championship Division 1, the many tournaments and social games. One of Scotty or Waqas will again be coaching us.
The nets will run on most Wednesdays at KCC from 19:30 to 21:00 and we will be limited to 12 players per week as per KCC rules (full schedule of nets will be up on TeamSnap).
In the event that more than 12 players sign up (which must be done via TeamSnap) attendance shall be determined by the Team Manager with attempts to give equal opportunities to all Club Members.
The nets will run on most Wednesdays at KCC from 19:30 to 21:00 and we will be limited to 12 players per week as per KCC rules (full schedule of nets will be up on TeamSnap).
In the event that more than 12 players sign up (which must be done via TeamSnap) attendance shall be determined by the Team Manager with attempts to give equal opportunities to all Club Members.
We are also very fortunate to get the opportunity of nets at the HKCC on an ad hoc basis thanks to having a couple of LCC Members who are also members there. As with the KCC, there are also rules and limitations there to be respected at all times. These sessions will only be announced through the official LCC WhatsApp group and are on a first claimed, first served basis unless stated otherwise.
The social season ahead
We have been very busy in the break between seasons and we have a whole range of things to keep you occupied for the upcoming Lamma CC season.
First up is if it’s been all training and no play with your team-mates in recent weeks, been on holiday with the family or simply been spending way too much time on your X-Box (that’s not a metaphor for anything), it’s about time we all got to reacquaint ourselves.
There’s no better place for an informal beer or five at The Island Bar, Lamma. It’s been a few months since our successful AGM there and I’m sure you’ll agree that Brad makes us most welcome at his fine establishment. The evening of Friday 17th is the date for this informal gathering; blazers are not required, flip-flops and stubby holders should be.
Moving onto another island, we’re looking at Saturday 6th October for the Beach Cricket Tournament in Mui Wo, Lantau. Those of us that played in that tournament will remember it as a very fun day for players and families with beers, bbq, dj, and trophies.
If you missed it last time, you won’t want to miss it again, and if you played last year, I’m sure you’ll want a repeat of the day. There will be much more news on this later in the month.
Also coming up in October should be the KCC International 6’s where we’ll look to sit together in our blazer finery for the benefit of drawing attention to ourselves and being on TV.
Another KCC 6’s event is the KCC Corporate 6’s in mid-November. I am sure you would have seen the recent TeamSnap message about LCC’s entry for it. It’s a great event by all reports, and if you have signed up for it, then lucky you! This tournament will be shown live via YouTube, but it would be great to have support down at the pitch if you are not in the squad.
Hot on the hills of the Corporate 6’s, we’re back at the KCC for the 1st leg of the Kow-Lam Cup. The 2nd leg is due in mid-April. We are holders of that trophy and we’d like to keep it that way.
We will look into getting a pitch at PTS in early December for the hugely popular Intra-Lamma where the whole Cub plays amongst itself, and a week or so later there will no doubt be the Christmas lunch at Forbes.
February sees the Club tour return to Chiang Mai, Thailand, CHK’s T20 Blitz, the Cricket Quiz Nite at The Island Bar and we are penciled in to play a touring team from England at the KCC.
Over the Easter weekend in April is the Thalang International 7’s (yep, not 6’s) which the Club will be entering. It’s another very popular event and as it is held over the Easter period it gives the many teachers in our Club an opportunity to attend. Expect an end of League Season dinner celebration at the end of that month.
If that isn’t enough, we expect to have a number of games lined up against our old friends at HKU and one or two Friday afternoons up at The Gap against The Taverners. Phew!
Furthermore, at the end of this season, which seems like an age away at this time, we are looking at a 2 week tour to England – more of that exciting development can be found here.
First up is if it’s been all training and no play with your team-mates in recent weeks, been on holiday with the family or simply been spending way too much time on your X-Box (that’s not a metaphor for anything), it’s about time we all got to reacquaint ourselves.
There’s no better place for an informal beer or five at The Island Bar, Lamma. It’s been a few months since our successful AGM there and I’m sure you’ll agree that Brad makes us most welcome at his fine establishment. The evening of Friday 17th is the date for this informal gathering; blazers are not required, flip-flops and stubby holders should be.
Moving onto another island, we’re looking at Saturday 6th October for the Beach Cricket Tournament in Mui Wo, Lantau. Those of us that played in that tournament will remember it as a very fun day for players and families with beers, bbq, dj, and trophies.
If you missed it last time, you won’t want to miss it again, and if you played last year, I’m sure you’ll want a repeat of the day. There will be much more news on this later in the month.
Also coming up in October should be the KCC International 6’s where we’ll look to sit together in our blazer finery for the benefit of drawing attention to ourselves and being on TV.
Another KCC 6’s event is the KCC Corporate 6’s in mid-November. I am sure you would have seen the recent TeamSnap message about LCC’s entry for it. It’s a great event by all reports, and if you have signed up for it, then lucky you! This tournament will be shown live via YouTube, but it would be great to have support down at the pitch if you are not in the squad.
Hot on the hills of the Corporate 6’s, we’re back at the KCC for the 1st leg of the Kow-Lam Cup. The 2nd leg is due in mid-April. We are holders of that trophy and we’d like to keep it that way.
We will look into getting a pitch at PTS in early December for the hugely popular Intra-Lamma where the whole Cub plays amongst itself, and a week or so later there will no doubt be the Christmas lunch at Forbes.
February sees the Club tour return to Chiang Mai, Thailand, CHK’s T20 Blitz, the Cricket Quiz Nite at The Island Bar and we are penciled in to play a touring team from England at the KCC.
Over the Easter weekend in April is the Thalang International 7’s (yep, not 6’s) which the Club will be entering. It’s another very popular event and as it is held over the Easter period it gives the many teachers in our Club an opportunity to attend. Expect an end of League Season dinner celebration at the end of that month.
If that isn’t enough, we expect to have a number of games lined up against our old friends at HKU and one or two Friday afternoons up at The Gap against The Taverners. Phew!
Furthermore, at the end of this season, which seems like an age away at this time, we are looking at a 2 week tour to England – more of that exciting development can be found here.
Dates for your diary
August
Thursday 23; Social Night, The Island Bar, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma
October
* Saturday 27; Beach Cricket Tournament, Mui Wo, Lantau
International Cricket Sixes, KCC
November
Sat & Sun 17-18; Corporate Sixes, KCC
December
Saturday 15; LCC Xmas Dinner, Forbes
* To be confirmed
Further information will be coming to you from your Events Manager nearer the times by our usual communication channels of WhatsApp and TeamSnap.
Thursday 23; Social Night, The Island Bar, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma
October
* Saturday 27; Beach Cricket Tournament, Mui Wo, Lantau
International Cricket Sixes, KCC
November
Sat & Sun 17-18; Corporate Sixes, KCC
December
Saturday 15; LCC Xmas Dinner, Forbes
* To be confirmed
Further information will be coming to you from your Events Manager nearer the times by our usual communication channels of WhatsApp and TeamSnap.
New main sponsor for 2018-19
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Lamma CC is very happy to announce our main title sponsor for the 2018-2019 season, Ashford Benjamin.
Ashford Benjamin is one of the leading legal search and recruitment firms in Asia, with over 30 years of combined experience placing law firm Partners, General Counsel, and lawyers at all levels across the region. Ben Cooper (Barrister-at-law), Managing Partner of Ashford Benjamin, and club member, said “we are thrilled to partner with Lamma CC and help to promote cricket in Hong Kong. Cricket is a vital component of Hong Kong’s culture, and we are proud to support such an inclusive and innovative club in Lamma.” Ashford Benjamin can be reached at www.ashford-benjamin.com Lamma CC are also very pleased to announce MOA beer as a new sponsor for the 2018-2019 season. MOA beer is a very popular craft beer brewed in New Zealand since 2003. We are proud to carry their logo on our shirts, and look forward to refreshing ourselves with their very tasty beers after a hard day in the field! For more information on their beers and brewery, visit www.moabeer.com |
It's all go with the LCC range of clothing
I am sure you are aware of our recent updating of all our gear for the coming season. We hope you have put your order in for the many fine items that our Club supplier, HighLife, produce for us.
This season sees a change of our primary sponsor from iTrust to Benny’s company, Ashford Benjamin, to take to the fore. Benny, as our Club’s Sponsorship Manager, has also secured a new sponsor, Moa Beer, a very good drop if I say so myself. More information can be found elsewhere on this page.
Lamma CC would like to thank iTrust for their support over the past number of years and during a succesful time for the Club, it was very appreciated.
Of course with new sponsors it means new logos on our shirts with an opportunity to update a few things.
You may have noticed at the top of this page a slightly rearranged LCC logo. Not only this, we have added 2 stars below it, a gold one for winning the Saturday League in the 2002-03 season and a silver for winning the 2nd division Championship last season. This logo will be carried on our Players Shirt and let's hope there are many more stars to add in the future.
One of the most notable and classy updates is that we will have our own LCC joining number and initials on our sleeve, just like test countries do on their shirts. Researching of all the previous members took quite a bit of time with going through some very old scorebooks and a Club Founder’s memory, but after being satisfied with the comprehensive list we put them into the design of our new Club Players shirts. We think that’s pretty special.
LCC branded trousers are again being produced with minor improvements and additions made from the last run such as sewn in towelling to help dry your hands or ball in sweaty or wet conditions, and sewn in front creases.
We’d received comments about the “skimpy” shorts so we have now based the cut on a popular brand of shorts. These have a sewn in undergarment, 2 pockets and overall, have a little more room.
We have resurrected the white polo shirt for a remake and have increased the quality of the material. It does not carry a sponsor so it can remain permanently in date and these are a popular gift item.
To quite literally top this off, we have a new design of baggy green in production, looking very smart with its new yellow piping design.
A note about the tournament batting clads, we have 4 designed sets of batting pad clads and one set for the w/keeper pads on order. These are Club owned for use in the various tournaments we'll be participating in.
This season sees a change of our primary sponsor from iTrust to Benny’s company, Ashford Benjamin, to take to the fore. Benny, as our Club’s Sponsorship Manager, has also secured a new sponsor, Moa Beer, a very good drop if I say so myself. More information can be found elsewhere on this page.
Lamma CC would like to thank iTrust for their support over the past number of years and during a succesful time for the Club, it was very appreciated.
Of course with new sponsors it means new logos on our shirts with an opportunity to update a few things.
You may have noticed at the top of this page a slightly rearranged LCC logo. Not only this, we have added 2 stars below it, a gold one for winning the Saturday League in the 2002-03 season and a silver for winning the 2nd division Championship last season. This logo will be carried on our Players Shirt and let's hope there are many more stars to add in the future.
One of the most notable and classy updates is that we will have our own LCC joining number and initials on our sleeve, just like test countries do on their shirts. Researching of all the previous members took quite a bit of time with going through some very old scorebooks and a Club Founder’s memory, but after being satisfied with the comprehensive list we put them into the design of our new Club Players shirts. We think that’s pretty special.
LCC branded trousers are again being produced with minor improvements and additions made from the last run such as sewn in towelling to help dry your hands or ball in sweaty or wet conditions, and sewn in front creases.
We’d received comments about the “skimpy” shorts so we have now based the cut on a popular brand of shorts. These have a sewn in undergarment, 2 pockets and overall, have a little more room.
We have resurrected the white polo shirt for a remake and have increased the quality of the material. It does not carry a sponsor so it can remain permanently in date and these are a popular gift item.
To quite literally top this off, we have a new design of baggy green in production, looking very smart with its new yellow piping design.
A note about the tournament batting clads, we have 4 designed sets of batting pad clads and one set for the w/keeper pads on order. These are Club owned for use in the various tournaments we'll be participating in.
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We now have in production:
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Presently in stock, with no change:
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If you missed out on the first run of all these garments, we will be doing another run in January 2019 dependent on minimum order quantity reached.
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Ten interesting facts about South Africa, maybe
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With the recent influx of Saffers drawn to our fine Club, I thought we might want to know a little more about them and their home. Here's a little taster so we can impress them with our knowledge of SA:
- SA's national team colours are the same as Lamma CC's.
- Brad Bester is only recently the second SA player to play for LCC (Andrew Minnit has the privilege as the first, back in 2006). Now there are heaps.
- South Africa is the only country in the world to have hosted the Cricket, Football and Rugby World Cup.
- Quinton de Kock, the current SA w'keeper, is really good at upsetting David Warner.
- South Africa’s drinking water is rated 3rd best in the world for being “safe and ready to drink”. I think it is called ‘Castle’.
- South African brewery SABMiller ranks – by volume – as the largest brewing company in the world. Saffers love their beer…but the real reason the brewery is so big? SABMiller also supplies up to 50% of China’s beer.
- South Africa’s Cape Winelands have around 560 wineries and 4,400 primary producers. Included in the Cape Winelands region is Route 62, considered the longest wine route in the world.
- South Africa is home to the highest commercial bungi jump in the world at 710 feet. Try getting holiday insurance for that.
- There are more than 2,000 shipwrecks off the South African coast, most dating back at least 500 years. If you visit SA, make sure you go by plane or train.
- The South African Rovos Rail is considered the most luxurious train in the world. Another good reason not to sail there.
And a lesser known fact on one of our LCC Members ...
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Who would have guessed that our very own West Indian, Club Secretary and regular umpire, Phil Daniels, is the curator of the West Indies Cricket Heritage Museum, (or "High Five" as it is also known).
Located in the National Stadium, St George's, Grenada, it is the only museum in the West Indies that fully represents the great sporting deeds that their individuals and once mighty team achieved. To know more about it, please click on the link www.windiescricketheritage.com |
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Report of Annual General Meeting, 2018
By Tom Woods
LCC Chairman
Lamma Cricket Club’s Annual General Meeting was held Thursday, 14th June, 2018 at Lamma’s spiritual home and a long-standing sponsor, The Island Bar, Lamma Island.
The meeting was attended by a Club record 24 members.
The meeting began with the 2017/18 ExCom presenting their annual reports and here’s a summary:
• League Captain – AS. Tremendous achievements (winning Div #2). Congratulations to all.
• Social & Tour report – RR. A record number of ‘social fixtures’.
• Sponsorship report – BC. Thanked this year’s sponsors. Sponsorship looking healthy moving forward.
• Team Manager’s report – RM. Outstanding coaching sessions at KCC.
• Events and Tours report and future plans – IH. We went to some places; we will go to some more places next year.
• Financial – DZ. There is money in the bank. Cautious optimism and continued close control of finances recommended.
• Secretary’s report – PD. Note of thanks to Atin Sharma for his contributions to match-day scoring and for umpiring on behalf of LCC.
• Chairman’s report – TW. Thanks to all ExCom members for their efforts with a special tip of the hat to outgoing ExCom members Z-Man and Riggers.
The 2018/19 ExCom were sworn in as follows (all proposed and seconded by members in the room):
• Chairman – Tom Woods
• League Captain – Adrian Sargent
• Social Captain – Godfrey Mitchell
• Secretary – Phil Daniels
• Treasurer – Simon Ward
• Team Manager – Royce McDonald
• Sponsorship & Marketing – Ben Cooper
• Events & Tours – Ian Harling
Outgoing Social Captain, Riggers, communicated a special message to incoming Social Skipper, Goddy; “Make it your own”.
In the Chairman’s acceptance speech, I wished the incoming ExCom a successful year in office and conveyed the following three wishes for the 2018/19 season:
1. WhatsApp groups are kept separate. One for banter and one for official Club business.
2. Members indicate their availability on Team Snap for all events posted (click ‘✓’ if you can, ‘✗’ if you can't, or ‘?’ if you're not sure, but please don't leave it blank).
3. Contribute to the website. Text and photos (with captions) to IH. One designated content collector per event.
Big thanks to Tarry and the Island Bar for hosting us!
Immediately following the AGM, the Club’s End of Season Awards:
• Social Player of the Year – Ian Harling
• Fielder of the Year – Mads Shankar
• Bowler of the Year – Brenton McDonald
• Batsman of the Year – Akbar Kahn
• League Captain’s Player of the Year – Vinny Philipose
• Lamma CC Players’ Player of the Year – Nikhil Gupte
Congrats to all!
Immediately following the awards, Ian Beck was bestowed with the honour of becoming Lamma Cricket Club’s 7th Life Member which was warmly received by the room.
Overall, there were many things to celebrate during the 2017/18 season, not least of course was winning the Saturday Division 2 'Championship' League.
Here’s to continued success in 2018/19 and beyond.
Woodsy
LCC Chairman
Lamma Cricket Club’s Annual General Meeting was held Thursday, 14th June, 2018 at Lamma’s spiritual home and a long-standing sponsor, The Island Bar, Lamma Island.
The meeting was attended by a Club record 24 members.
The meeting began with the 2017/18 ExCom presenting their annual reports and here’s a summary:
• League Captain – AS. Tremendous achievements (winning Div #2). Congratulations to all.
• Social & Tour report – RR. A record number of ‘social fixtures’.
• Sponsorship report – BC. Thanked this year’s sponsors. Sponsorship looking healthy moving forward.
• Team Manager’s report – RM. Outstanding coaching sessions at KCC.
• Events and Tours report and future plans – IH. We went to some places; we will go to some more places next year.
• Financial – DZ. There is money in the bank. Cautious optimism and continued close control of finances recommended.
• Secretary’s report – PD. Note of thanks to Atin Sharma for his contributions to match-day scoring and for umpiring on behalf of LCC.
• Chairman’s report – TW. Thanks to all ExCom members for their efforts with a special tip of the hat to outgoing ExCom members Z-Man and Riggers.
The 2018/19 ExCom were sworn in as follows (all proposed and seconded by members in the room):
• Chairman – Tom Woods
• League Captain – Adrian Sargent
• Social Captain – Godfrey Mitchell
• Secretary – Phil Daniels
• Treasurer – Simon Ward
• Team Manager – Royce McDonald
• Sponsorship & Marketing – Ben Cooper
• Events & Tours – Ian Harling
Outgoing Social Captain, Riggers, communicated a special message to incoming Social Skipper, Goddy; “Make it your own”.
In the Chairman’s acceptance speech, I wished the incoming ExCom a successful year in office and conveyed the following three wishes for the 2018/19 season:
1. WhatsApp groups are kept separate. One for banter and one for official Club business.
2. Members indicate their availability on Team Snap for all events posted (click ‘✓’ if you can, ‘✗’ if you can't, or ‘?’ if you're not sure, but please don't leave it blank).
3. Contribute to the website. Text and photos (with captions) to IH. One designated content collector per event.
Big thanks to Tarry and the Island Bar for hosting us!
Immediately following the AGM, the Club’s End of Season Awards:
• Social Player of the Year – Ian Harling
• Fielder of the Year – Mads Shankar
• Bowler of the Year – Brenton McDonald
• Batsman of the Year – Akbar Kahn
• League Captain’s Player of the Year – Vinny Philipose
• Lamma CC Players’ Player of the Year – Nikhil Gupte
Congrats to all!
Immediately following the awards, Ian Beck was bestowed with the honour of becoming Lamma Cricket Club’s 7th Life Member which was warmly received by the room.
Overall, there were many things to celebrate during the 2017/18 season, not least of course was winning the Saturday Division 2 'Championship' League.
Here’s to continued success in 2018/19 and beyond.
Woodsy
What the Blazers!
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Have you gone for the blazer fitting yet? If not, get moving!
The material is in, the badges are embroidered and the buttons are pressed with our logo on them. All for the LCC subsidised bargain price of $950 paid to Lamma CC. Why not call up your buddy and get down there soon, it’s only a 10 minute job. The address to go is: Wing Lam Room L, 2/F, King’s Centre 193-209 King’s Road North Point (Nearest MTR is Fortress Hill with a 3 minute walk) Call before dropping in on 2887 3856 or 9457 8500 and make your appointment soon! |
