Welcome to Barnby Dun Cricket Club
Barnby Dun Cricket Club was formed in 1870 and has been a founder member of local cricket leagues over a number of years. Famous former players include Johnny Wardle, the ex-England spin bowler, and the club has consistently produced a steady supply of young cricketers to the Yorkshire schoolboy and representative teams in recent years. Junior cricket is thriving in the club with teams at U11, U13, U15 (2 teams) and U17 levels providing opportunities for over 70 youngsters. The club also runs 2 senior teams in the Pontefract League and an evening league side mid-week. The wicket and outfield stand comparison with any in the area and the ground has tremendous potential for future development.
Presentation Night October 2008 - view the slideshow!
Bill Barnes award November 2008 - view the slideshow!
Barnby Dun 1st XI
2008
Win seals promotion spot!
Pavilion - news update!
The 1st XI provided the perfect result on Saturday with a 10 point win against Frickley 2 at home. Batting first, Barnby Dun posted 137 thanks in large part to a fine knock of 48 from Steve Barnes. In reply, Frickley came very close, but were bowled out for 133. This gave Barnby Dun 10 points, and with rivals South Kirkby losing to Askern, this meant that Barnby Dun finished in the second promotion spot!
National award for Bill Barnes!
Our groundsman Bill Barnes has been recognised in the 2008 Groundsman of the Year awards, sponsored by CricketWorld.com, by receiving a commended certificate for groundsmen across the UK. This award recognises the tremendous effort, hard work and high standards achieved in the recreational game throughout the year. Here, local MP Rosie Winterton presents Bill with his award at the cricket ground supported by junior players in the club from nearby Hungerhill School. Slideshow...
The plan to link up with local developer Urban i to build the new pavilion is still in place but the general economic downturn has meant a revised timescale. A start will not now be made on the pavilion in the immediate future, but is still part of the 106 planning agreement. Discussions with the Pontefract League have taken place and they have accepted our pro-posal to install a new modular building for the new season. This will be connected to mains services and provide high quality changing facilities with toilets and hot showers, and a much needed all-in-one tea room with kitchen galley, ladies & disabled toilets and indoor eating area. Discussions with the Parish Council are now in progress. Let's look forward to the new challenge in Division 1!
Steve Barnes
Help support the development of Barnby Dun Cricket Club...
Can you support Barnby Dun Cricket Club to enable it to fulfil its ambition to become one of the leading clubs in South Yorkshire. Founded in 1870, the club was forced to leave its home at Park Hill a few years ago due to the creation of the golf driving range.
The club has a very active junior section, with over seventy youngsters from Barnby Dun and Kirk Sandall registered to play this season at all ages from 9 to 17 in the Doncaster Furniture Factors Junior League. We consider it important to provide the opportunity for young people to play cricket and spend their time and energy participating in sporting activity. We also have two senior teams in the Pontefract & District League and a team in the Doncaster Evening League.
Link to Sports Association
Support our club- help us develop the new pavilion - email: barnbyduncricket@btinternet.com
Barnby Dun Cricket Club
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