TIBSHELF
CRICKET CLUB
Members
of The DERBYSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET LEAGUE
Secretary,
Mrs D. Tideswell. 58 Alfreton
Road, Newton, Derbyshire. DE55 5TQ. Tel.
01773 590362.
Chairman, Mr L. C. Tideswell, 3 Arran Court, Tibshelf, Derbyshire. DE55 5QY. Tel. 01773 875242.
HISTORY
The beginnings of cricket at Tibshelf are
wreathed in the mists of time, but it is possible to trace a Tibshelf Colliery
team in the Derbyshire league in the 1890’s, and it is probable that
competitive cricket was played earlier than that. It is however, certain that
cricket has gone on without a break since then.
Between the wars the colliery club fielded a team in the
Bassetlaw League and the Notts and Derbyshire Collieries League. Between 1923
and 1926, the side included Alf Pope, one of the famous cricketing brothers, who
later joined Derbyshire. This period ended with the closure of the second of the
two pits in 1939 and the outbreak of war, although cricket was kept going by a
few stalwarts playing under a number of titles, which culminated in the
formation of a sports club with football, bowls, tennis and cricket sections.
A move to return to the Collieries Alliance in 1948 came to
nothing and an attractive programme of friendly matches formed the villages
cricket for the next 25 years
In 1973 two teams were entered into the Mansfield and District League and the 1st XI were joint champions in their first season. In 1976 the Club moved to the Notts and Derbyshire Border League which has gradually evolved into the present Derbyshire County Cricket League in which the Club’s two senior teams compete.
In the early 1980’s the Club lost a large number of its
senior members and it was left to its younger members to prevent the Club from
disappearing. It is the bulk of these members that still form the main driving
force of the Club today.
1990 saw the tremendous achievement of both teams
‘Champions’ of their respective divisions.
A Development Plan has been put in place to encourage more
young people to play cricket, and the club can now boast eight qualified
coaches. This plan has also formed the basis of a number of ground improvements
seen over the last few years including a new brick scorebox and mobile
sightscreens.
On the playing side the most recent success has been the
first team winning the ‘Bayley Cup’ in 2000 by defeating Elvaston at Belper
Meadows.
The club continue to play their games on the Parish Playing
Fields most Saturdays and Sundays in the Summer. In addition there are also
Junior Teams playing Kwik Cricket, an under 15’s team and hopefully an
under17’s for season 2000/2001.
This year has also seen a very successful 6 a side knockout
competition for local ‘non playing cricketers’ and it is hoped that this
will become a regular event.
Anyone interested in becoming more involved with the Club please phone any of the above committee members or enquire through this web site by clicking HERE. Remember to check this website's Bulletin Board for the latest information for Club Members.
Lindsay Tideswell
CLUB CHAIRMAN