2010 sees Yelverton Bohemians Cricket Club celebrate their 50th anniversary.
The Club was formed in 1960 following the merger of village team Yelverton with wandering club Plymouth Bohemians. Cricket has however been played at Yelverton since the early part of the last century.
This ambitious but family friendly club is located on the fringes of the Dartmoor National Park in West Devon and fields 3 Saturday League Teams plus Sunday & Midweek Evening League Teams and has a thriving Junior Academy with over 100 members under the age of 16. The excellent club outdoor practice/coaching facilities include 2 all-weather nets, grass nets, and a bowling machine. Coaching is well structured and co-ordinated by a qualified ECB UKCC Club Coach and well supported by ECB UKCC Level 2 Coaches & Level 1 Coaching Assistants.
A number of cricket & social events are planned to celebrate the 50th Anniversary, including a Summer Ball, fixture against a Devon Cricket League representative XI, a Cricket Week, Junior Cricket Festival and a Cricket Tour.
Pre-season Indoor Training/Nets for the Seniors start on Thursday 28th January 2010 at Plymouth College Sports Hall, Ford Park, Plymouth between 5:30 - 7:30PM and run until mid April. 1-2-1 Coaching, complete with video analysis and access to bowling machines is also available.
New players of all standards are always welcome. Please contact Director of Cricket - Rob Guy on (email link) for more details. The club are particularly keen to hear from experienced 1st XI cricketers with League experience who are interested in joining an ambitious club seeking promotion in 2010.
