Founded in 1785 and based at our current location The Quarters, Hursley Park for over 70 years, HPCC aims to provide the facilities and organisation for members of Hursley village and the surrounding area to enjoy cricket.
We are a village cricket club that has competed, and won, at national level in the past and a ladies section that competes at national level today. Players who have come through the club from youth level to men’s cricket include Adi Aymes, who played first class cricket as a batsman and wicketkeeper for Hampshire, and Chris Tremlett who played international cricket for England in all three formats and domestically for Hampshire and Surrey. Chris was part of the successful 2010 Ashes tour to Australia.
Club membership is open to all, players and non-players alike. With 4 men's Saturday league teams, 1 Sunday team (plus a Cup team), 3 Women’s league teams and a strong Juniors organisation (boys and girls), from age 5 (AllStars) to age 18, we welcome players of any age, ability or sex to share an enjoyment of cricket, nurture new talent and build a sense of community and team spirit.
HPCC was awarded Clubmark status in 2005. ECB Clubmark shows that a club is sustainable, well run and provides the right environment for its members. Clubmark accreditation also means your club is recognised as a safe, rewarding and fulfilling place for participants of all ages, as well as assuring parents and carers that they are choosing the right option for their young people.
If you are interested in joining the club please come and visit us at The Quarters.
Adi Aymes Hampshire Mens
Chris Tremlett Hampshire Mens & England
Emily Windsor
Charlotte Taylor
Caitlin Chissel
We are very proud of all our Patrons, Presidents and Honorary Life Members.
Joint Patrons
Mr G Squire OBE & Mrs F Squire
President
Bill Conroy
Immediate Past President
Bryan Loveridge
Honorary Vice-Presidents
Honorary Life Members
HURSLEY PARK CRICKET CLUB CONSTITUTION
Name - The name of the club should be Hursley Park Cricket Club
Premises - The club premises consist of the clubhouse buildings and surrounding sports field, the maintenance/equipment sheds and the associated car park field. The lease of which shall be vested in the Club Trustees
Club purposes - The purposes of the club are to promote the amateur sport of cricket in Hursley and community participation in the same: The Club shall adopt and implement the ECB Safe Hands - Cricket's Policy for Safeguarding Children and any future versions of the policy. The Club must also have a separate club safeguarding Policy Statement, as required by the ECB:
Membership of the Club - 4.1(a) Membership of the Club shall be open to anyone interested in the sport on application regardless of sex, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion or other beliefs. However, limitation of membership according to available facilities is allowable on a non-discriminatory basis: 4.2-1 To ensure a duty of care to all members of the Club by adopting and implementing the ECB Equity Policy Statement and any future versions of the Policy. 4.2-2 The Club may have different classes of membership and subscription on a non-discriminatory and fair basis. The Club will have an equitable pricing policy and will keep subscriptions at levels that will not pose a significant obstacle to people participating as required under the CASA legislation 4.2-3 Membership shall consist of the following classes: League Playing Full Member; Full (including Senior Playing); Associate, Junior; categories of Honorary and Life Membership (to be reviewed annually at the Annual General Meeting). Life Members and Vice Presidents shall be entitled to the same rights as a Full Member. 4.3 - Membership to the club may be made via online application or by written application. The club reserves the right to withdraw an online membership application made to the club within 60 days (designated to be the probationary period), after which time annual subscriptions will become due to enjoy any of the privileges of membership. 4.4 - The Committee reserves the right to applications for membership, to withdraw Membership status and privileges and to prohibit re-application for membership from anyone failing to comply with the Constitution and club rules, given due consideration of the facts before a Committee Meeting, the person having the right to be heard at such meeting. All persons wishing to play cricket for the Club, existing and new members must submit an application in writing. 4.5 - (a) Membership shall be confirmed by the Committee following the completion of the 60 day period with the nominee paying such subscription (with discretion) as are fixed at the Annual General Meeting or subsequent committee meeting. (b) Full Members are entitled to vote at General Meetings of the Club. (c) Only league playing full members may vote in the election of league captains/vice captains. (d) Associate Members are only permitted to play cricket for the club sides as and when they are required by team captains and are only entitled to vote at General Meetings of the Club on social matters only. Full Membership voting rights shall be given to any Associate Member serving on the General Committee. The voting rights of Full Membership may be given to an Associate member in recognition of services to cricket within the Club during the preceding twelve months. Each individual case shall be reviewed annually at the Annual General Meeting. (e) Junior Members shall be anyone in full-time education. Anyone under the age of 16 shall not be entitled to vote at the Annual General Meeting of the Club. 4.6 - The membership year shall run from 1st April to 31st March. Any playing member not paying their dues by 31st May of the cricket season may thereafter be precluded from selection until payment is made and may have to fore go membership (See Clause 4.4 above)
Officers and Committee - 5.1 The Officers of the Club shall be elected, by ballot if necessary, at the Annual General Meeting of the Club, and shall consist of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, 1st XI Saturday Captain and Ladies Player Representative. 5.2 The General Committee shall consist of the Officers of the Club (including the Club Welfare Officer), together with other members elected, by ballot if necessary, at the Annual General Meeting of the Club and a representative of the Bar Committee. 5.3 At least two thirds of the General Committee must be Full Members of the Club. A General Committee Meeting shall be held regularly. A quorum for any General Committee Meeting shall be five Committee Members. 5.4 A Bar Committee shall be elected, by ballot if necessary, at the Annual General Meeting of the Club. 5.5 The General Committee shall appoint: The Selection Committee: Any other
Subcommittee deemed necessary. 5.6 - Whenever a Committee member has a personal interest in a matter to be discussed he/she must declare it, withdraw from that part of the meeting (unless asked to stay), not be counted in the quorum for that agenda item and withdraw during the vote and have no vote on the matter concerned. Conflicts of Interest must be recorded and minuted. 5.7 The Committee members shall consider skills needed and diversity on the Committee.
Club Trustees - There must be not less than two and not more than four Trustees of the Club. A) The Trustees may be indemnified against risk and expenses out of the Club property. B) The Trustees shall hold office until death or resignation or until removed from by a resolution of the General Committee. C) Where by reason of the death, resignation or removal of a trustee, a new trustee needs to be appointed, or if the General Committee deems it expedient to appoint an additional trustee or additional trustees, the General Committee may by resolution nominate the person or persons to be appointed as the new trustees. D) To give effect to a nomination: i The Chairman is nominated as the person to appoint new trustees of the Club within the meaning of the Trustee Act 1925 Section 36, and ii The Chairman must by deed appoint the person or persons nominated by the General Committee as the new trustee or trustees of the Club and iii The provisions of the Trustee Act 1925 apply to any appointment. Any statement of fact in a deed of appointment of new trustees, in favour of a person dealing fide and for value with the Club or the General Committee, is conclusive evidence of the fact so stated
Meetings - The General Committee shall meet regularly and shall do so at least four times throughout each year. 6.1 (a) The Annual General Meetings shall be held during November of each year. The normal business of the Annual General Meeting shall be: i Review of Club activities, including cricket, consideration of club accounts and social matters; ii Election of Officers and Committee, nominations for which must be received by the Secretary not less than seven days prior to the Annual General Meeting; iii Amendments to the Club Constitution, proposals for which should be signed by the proposer and seconder and received by the Secretary not less than 28 days prior to the Meeting. The amendment(s) will be approved provided that two thirds of the voting Members present agree to the proposals but not (if relevant) so as to jeopardise the Club's status as an Amateur Sports Club as first provided for by the Finance Act 2002. Iv Any other business, notice of which must be received in writing by the Secretary not less than seven days prior to the meeting. (b) An Extraordinary General Meeting may be called at any time, at the discretion of the Committee, if requested in writing by ten or more Full Members of the Club. Only subjects specifically requested may be discussed. Fourteen days' notice of any General Meeting shall be given to all members of the Club. 6.2 - Fifteen Full Members, including at least one voting member of the Committee shall form a quorum for any General Meeting. The Chairman or Vice Chairman of the General Committee shall chair the General Meeting unless: (i) Neither is present, when the meeting chairman shall be elected from those Full members present. (ii) It is an Extraordinary General Meeting called at the request of a group of members and that such a request contains a motion that the Chairman be elected from the Full Members present. 6.2.1 - Each Full Member present, together with the Officers of the Club, shall have one vote, the Chairman shall have an additional casting vote. All voting shall be decided by simple majority. 6.2.2 - Voting to be permitted for non-attendees at AGM in respect of league captains via hand written correspondence, e-mail, telephone call to the Secretary from date of notification of AGM until 7 days prior to the date of the AGM. 6.3 - The Committee shall have the power to deal with any matter not provided for in these rules. 6.4 -When any decision regarding dual usage of 'The Quarters' facilities is before the Committee Members with interest in both parties shall so declare and withdraw from voting. If a quorum shall no longer be present, the matter should be deferred to a General Meeting.
Property and Funds- 7.1 The property and funds of the Club cannot be used for the direct or indirect private benefit of the members other than as reasonably allowed by the Rules and all surplus income or profits are reinvested in the Club. the Club may provide sporting and related social facilities, sporting equipment, coaching, courses, insurance cover, medical treatment, away-match expenses, post-match refreshments and other ordinary benefits of Community Amateur Sports Clubs as provided for in the Finance Act 2002. The Club may also in connection with the sports purposes of the club:- (a) sell and supply food, drink and related sports clothing and equipment; (b) employ members (though not for playing) and remunerate them for providing goods and services, on fair terms set by the Committee without the person concerned being present; (c) pay for reasonable hospitality for visiting teams and guests; (d) indemnify the Committee and members acting properly in the course of the running of the Club against any liability incurred in the proper running of the Club (but only to the extent of its assets). The Committee will have due regard to the law on disability discrimination and child protection. 7.2 -The Club's financial year shall commence on 1 October and end on 30 September each year, the general funds of the Club shall be administered by the Honorary Treasurer. All cheques shall be signed and countersigned by any two of the signatories as authorised by the General Committee of the Club. An audited statement of accounts shall be presented by the Treasurer at each Annual General Meeting. 7.3 Annual subscriptions and match fees shall be reviewed at each Annual General Meeting.
Rights of Entry - Hursley Park Cricket Club reserves the right to determine the eligibility of persons to be admitted. The following people may make use of the Club's facilities: I Club Members, their guests and members of visiting sports clubs. li Persons attending a function authorised by the Committee and promoted by, and the responsibility of, a Member present at that function, provided that the function is of personal connection to the said member. lii Persons attending a function associated with the letting of a room, subject to a condition that the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor be incidental to the purpose of the function. Such function(s) shall be restricted to a maximum of twelve per calendar year.
Bar Rules -9.1 The purchase and supply to the Club of intoxicating liquors and tobacco shall be under the sole control of the elected Bar Committee. The Bar Committee shall keep a separate account of all purchases and receipts for presentation to the membership at each Annual General Meeting. 9.2 Members, their guests and visitors shall, whilst on Hursley Park Cricket Club's premises, comply with the rules set out. 9.3 The hours during which intoxicating liquor may, at the discretion of the Committee, be supplied are: - Monday to Saturday - 11.00 am to 11.00 pm; Sunday - 12.00 am to 10.30 pm; Christmas Day and Good Friday - 12.00 am to 10.30 pm. 9.4 Rules of Conduct (a) No drunkenness, bad language or disorderly behaviour shall be permitted on the premises. (b) No intoxicating liquor shall be supplied to or consumed by any person on the premises who is under the age of eighteen. (c) Any member introducing a guest shall be responsible for their guest and for that guest's behaviour whilst on the premises. The Bar and/or General Committee shall be empowered to expel from the Club any person or persons whose conduct is such as to be injurious to the character of the Club or its Members.
Cricket Matters:- 11.1 Club colours shall be bottle green, cerise and white. 11.2 The Club expects that all playing members, as a priority, shall be available for selection for Hursley Park Cricket Club in preference to any other club, (i.e. Weekend, evening league, Cup competitions etc) unless prior consent to the contrary is received from the General Committee and Cricket Committee. 11.3 Any breach of discipline on the field of play shall be dealt with by the team captain, as sees fit and the matter shall be brought before the next Committee Meeting. 11.4 The team captain shall have the power to delegate match day duties.
Winding Up The Club - The members may vote to wind up the Club if not less than two thirds of those present and voting support that proposal at a properly convened general meeting. The Committee will then be responsible for the orderly winding up of the Club's affairs. After settling all liabilities of the Club, the Committee shall dispose of the net assets remaining to one or more of the following: i To another club with similar sports purposes which is a registered charity and/or ii To another club with similar sports purposes which is a registered CASC and/or iii to the club's governing body for use by them for community sports.
Rule Priority - 13.1 Rules 3; 4.1; 7.1 (iv); 8.1; 12 and 13 are "Key Rules". 13.2 Where there is any conflict between any of the above "Key Rules" and any other rule or rules, the Key Rule(s) will take priority. Interpretation of all the Rules must be consistent with the statutory requirements for (which means Community Amateur Sports Clubs as first provided for by the Finance Act 2002.).
Club Constitution Amendments - This constitution shall be amended only with the approval of the Members at the Annual General meeting. Changes for which details are not fully available may be made subsequently if permission is granted at the AGM for the Committee make such changes after outlining the content at the AGM.
⚠️ This document is owned by the club's Secretary, Mr Keith Loader | last review date 1st January 2020 | next review date May 2023
The Club Secretary will be uploading a new version soon - secretary@hursleyparkcc.co.uk
Hursley Park Cricket Club (HPCC) has chosen to use Teamo for the club’s new membership database and communications hub.
Teamo gives the club a secure database and managed email system via an interactive app which will be used for club registration, subscriptions and match fees. It also includes a full team management facility to help managers, players and officials manage availability, team selection, fixtures, results, social events and more.
Teamo helps to remove much of the hassle from team management. For managers, coaches and players, Teamo should mean we spend less time on logistics and administration and more time focusing on the teams and people playing the game.
To help with GDPR, there is also Safeguarding support for our juniors built into the app with Guardians linked to under 18 players and cc'd on all communications. Please note; a Guardian must register any player under 18. Guardians can add more than one child or adult to their profile, so you only need one profile for a family.
You apply for Hursley Park Cricket Club membership by clicking this link: https://teamo.chat/club/register/hpcc
Once your personal details have been saved you will be asked a few more questions relevant to the club such as which team you are looking to join, so please make sure you wait for these questions to load and complete all the extra questions otherwise we cannot complete your registration. ****
Joining Our Club: Please contact the Head of Cricket for each section in the first instance; registtration is via the club's player platform called Teamo.
Selection: Players should take particular note of scheduled starting times of all matches. For home matches, players should arrive at the Quarters one hour prior to play and be willing to assist with pre-match preparation.
Club Rules: Players are respectfully reminded that they should acquaint themselves with the Club rules.
Young Cricket: Children are welcome at the Quarters, but should be under supervision in the vicinity of the pavilion. Our own Juniors are reminded to take their kit along when spectating - you may be needed.
When playing at the Quarters, please be prepared to wear non-studded cricket shoes. Our artificial pitches may be used on occasions when weather conditions dictate.
If anyone wants to see the clubs minutes please contact the Club Secretary - secretary@hursleyparkcc.co.uk
AGM details will be posted by the Club Secretary - secretary@hursleyparkcc.co.uk
At HPCC we have numerous volunteers doing a huge range of tasks on behalf of the membership from paying the bills to cleaning the toilets! The club simply could not function without the goodwill of these people who are prepared to give something back to the sport, and to the club so that we can play the wonderful game of cricket. Should you be able to help with volunteering I would be delighted to hear from you, we always need more people willing to help with the huge amount of work at the club.
Please get in touch if you can help. chairman@hursleyparkcc.co.uk
David Worthy - Chairman
Boys and girls who are county squad and area squad players, are able to play open age group cricket if they are in an U12 age group and are a minimum of 11 years old on 1st September of the year preceding the season.
District and club players who are not in a county or area squads must wait until they reach the U13 age group, be in Year 8 and be 12 years old on 1st September of the preceding year before being able to play in any open age group cricket.
Written parental consent is required for these players.
No young player will be placed in a position that involves an unreasonable risk to that young player, taking account of the circumstances of the match and the relative skills of the player.
A situation will not be created that places members of the opposing side in a position whereby they cannot play cricket as they would normally do against adult players.
Playing Open Age Cricket should be a positive experience for young players.
The Club should provide an opportunity for players to show their talents in an appropriate way.
Coaches and managers will be responsible for children in their care when on the club premises or on arrival at opponents’ cricket grounds.
It is not the responsibility of the coach or team manager to transport, or arrange to transport, the children to and from the club or match.
The club must receive permission from parents/carers for children to participate in all competitions and away fixtures/events.
Please collect your child promptly at the end of the training/match. Coaches and managers give their time freely and have other commitments at the end of training/matches so need to be able to make sure that the children are collected safely and promptly.
If you are held up for some unavoidable reason, please let the Coach/Manager know as soon as possible and make alternative arrangements if possible.
If your child is going home with another parent, please ensure that the Manager/Coach knows at the beginning of the session. The Manager/Coach will not be able to let another child leave with someone else without prior knowledge.
Hursley Park Cricket Club in all its activities, is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity in cricket, and to ensuring that its employees, members and all other individuals working or volunteering for Hursley Park Cricket Club, and participating in or watching Hursley Park Cricket Club’s activities are treated fairly and are able to conduct their activities free from discrimination, harassment or intimidation.
Hursley Park Cricket Club is committed to the investigation of any claims when brought to its attention, of discrimination, harassment, bullying, abuse or victimisation of an individual, and reserves the right to impose such sanction as it considers appropriate and proportionate, where such is found to be the case.
This policy will be reviewed periodically by Hursley Park Cricket Club in consultation with the England and Wales Cricket Board Limited.
Hursley Park Cricket Club (The Club) is committed to ensuring that all children (i.e. all persons under the age of 18) participating in cricket have a safe and positive experience. We will do this by:
Ensuring that the name & contact details for the Club Welfare Officer is available:
Statement of intent
We are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all of our children so they can train, and play, in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at our club. If bullying does occur, all children should be able to tell, and know, incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. We are a TELLING club. This means anyone who knows bullying is happening is expected to tell staff and officials.
What is bullying?
Bullying is the use of aggression with the intention of hurting another person. Bullying results in pain and distress to the victim. Bullying can take many forms some of which we’ve listed below:
Why is it important to respond to bullying?
Bullying hurts. No one should be a victim of bullying. Everyone has the right to be treated with respect. Children who are bullying need to learn different ways of behaving. Cricket clubs have a responsibility to respond promptly, and effectively, to issues of bullying.
Objectives of this policy:
Procedures
Prevention
We will use KIDSCAPE methods to help children prevent bullying. As and when appropriate, these may include:
Vision
Hursley Park Cricket Club introduce a sustainable English Willow Tree planting programme lasting generations.
The aim is in 15 years we have Hursley Park Cricket playing members using cricket bats grown on our own club/estate grounds.
We would have a project team of mixed ages & genders (8 to 80 years old) who learn skills in planting & cultivating willow trees & project skills.
These skills are then passed on through the generations. The project will also generate a sustainable revenue stream to the cricket club.
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