Cricket: Indoor nets practice begins

The nets commence on Thursday, March 7, from 7.30pm until 8.30 pm for under-13s / 15s and from 8.30pm to 10pm for seniors. The sessions continue every Thursday at the same time and venue until April 11.

Anyone interested in joining or rejoining the local club will be made very welcome. Just turn up at the Carrick Amphitheatre on a Thursday evening, or if you prefer, ring Roger Bell on 07980 514186 for more information. Fully qualified coaches will be in attendance at all sessions.

The Club will field three senior teams and a mid-week league team this season, with the 1st XI participating in the NCU Ulster Bank League Section One. Teams will again also be fielded in league and cup competitions at under-17, under-15, under-13, and under-11 age groups.

Coaching will be available throughout the season from a team of qualified professional coaches unrivalled in the area. This is led by popular New Zealand Level 2 coach Mikey Taiaroa, who is returning for a fourth season at the Club, and includes among others, Ryan Eagleson, the current Ireland under-19 coach and one of the few Level 3 coaches in Ireland.

Carrickfergus is also one of the few clubs in Northern Ireland to achieve the Sport NI Club Accreditation.

The club’s playing and social facilities at Middle Road are the envy of many clubs, with wickets that are rated as some of the best in NCU cricket, and clubhouse facilities that are second to none.

Full details can also be found at the club’s website: www.carrickferguscricket.org and on the club’s Facebook page.