Introduction

Chorleywood Cricket Club has been playing on The Common for 200 years and, for passers-by in the summer months, the sight of a cricket match in progress, as they drive by or walk through from Chorleywood Common is always a memorable landmark. The club is a thriving local success story that has a distinguished history, and, thanks to a dedicated membership, who want to ensure the legacy of the club for years to come, exciting future.

Senior Cricket

We have increased our playing membership and, with yet more of our Colts (Junior players) progressing into our senior teams, we enter a minimum of four teams in the Saracens Hertfordshire Cricket League on Saturdays throughout the summer. Our teams compete in four Divisions and strive for promotion each season. This provides levels of competitive cricket for all who wish to play on a Saturday afternoon.

On Sundays, the club enjoys Sunday league cricket and friendly senior matches with neighbouring clubs. We also host T20 matches on the common.

In the winter season, the club takes part in local Indoor Cricket Leagues.

Colts / Junior Cricket

At Chorleywood, we are proud of our Colts structure, which provides an excellent environment for youngsters of all ages from 6 years old. Our focus is on helping them to experience the joys of cricket as well as to hone their cricketing skills. Both 8-a-side Pairs as well as 11-a-sde 20 over cricket is played depending on the age groups. Our Club team structure provides a pathway to playing for our senior teams, and a number of our colts have progressed to senior cricket in recent years. We have a number of qualified coaches and team managers (all DBS checked) who provide advice and guidance for players of all standards. Our coaches help them to make the most of their abilities and to enjoy playing the marvellous game of cricket in a safe and friendly atmosphere.

We currently run fixtures for eight Hertfordshire Junior League teams at ages ranging from Under 7s to Under 15s playing either on Sundays or on weekday evenings both Home and Away fixtures mainly during school term time. We run practice sessions on Sunday mornings (9am - 10.30am) for U6s - U11s. On Friday Evenings we hold U12 - U15 training (6.30pm - 8pm) - so there really is something for youngsters of all ages and abilities to enjoy at Chorleywood. There's something for the parents too, as tea, coffee and bacon rolls are normally available from our Café partners on Sunday mornings. If the weather permits, the BBQ will be fired up on some afternoons or evenings!

Parents support our Colts section through scoring, umpiring, coaching and managing. Also to volunteer on Sunday mornings to serve at the Bar and for colts matches where families and visiting spectators enjoy a drink from the Bar. Training for all these roles is provided by the Club for those who wish to participate. We are always hopeful for more helpers so if you wish to take part, please get in touch with a member of the Management Team see Contacts.

Social

At Chorleywood, we know how important it is that all our members, both Playing and Social, can enjoy themselves off the field as well as on it. The Common is a fantastic place to spend time watching cricket and there's always a great atmosphere in our clubhouse both during the games and when all the teams congregate after matches. There are a number of social functions run all year round such as quiz nights, race nights, an annual dinner / dance and barbeques at the Club for all to enjoy. We have a Club Day on August Bank Holiday weekend when a competitive and fun 6-a-side tournament is held usually followed by a karaoke evening.

We also hold separate player award presentation evenings for Colts and Senior players at the end of each season.

The future

In order to preserve Chorleywood Cricket Club as such an important part of the local community, we with partners Mission Employable (ME) have built a new shared pavilion. The back part is devoted to a café that trains interns with learning difficulties to acquire catering and serving skills. There is much to be done over the next few years as the Club settles into its new home alongside ME.

50 Club

This is a low cost way members and friends can subscribe to The Club with chances to win monthly cash prizes. Please see the 50 Club page for details.

Location / Contacts

Please see the Contacts page for details.

Donations

If you would like to make a donation to Chorleywood Cricket Club please make use of this Gift Aid form.

Volunteering

The Club is run solely by Members and Friends as Volunteers. If you are able to help, please speak to use about joining the Whatsapp CWCC Operations Group.