01204 415515
Welcome to
Astley Bridge Cricket Club
...Helping Youth In The Community
Become a Member at ABCC
Membership
Joining as a member of Astley Bridge Cricket Club couldn't be easier! Choose from our memberships below, fill in the form and one of our team will be in touch.
Happy Retirement John!
Last Saturday was our groundsman, John’s, last day preparing a wicket at Astley Bridge CC.
It is with great sadness that John will no longer be taking care of the ground. After over five decades - yes, five decades - as curator at Astley Bridge, we would like to pass on our enormous gratitude to John and also his wife, Elaine, for their incredible service to the club.
John has gone above and beyond, and the vast majority of his work goes unseen. Few people get to see the level of dedication John has put in over the years. It’s so difficult to find people like John who are so committed for such a long period of time!
We wish John and Elaine all the very best for the future and a well-earned rest. We hope to see John in and around the club going forward, so if you’re an ex-player of ABCC who has benefited from John’s graft, please do pass on your gratitude for all his hard work.
What's On?
Check out our regular events...
Toyota Good For Cricket
Prize Draw and fundraise for ABCC
ASTLEY BRIDGE CC IS ECB CLUBMARK ACCREDITED
What is ECB Clubmark?
Clubmark is an accreditation scheme for cricket clubs which shows that the club is sustainable, well-run and provides the right environment for its members.
Clubmark accreditation also means Astley Bridge CC 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.
Clubmark remains a key component of helping clubs raise standards in the recreational game and is used by many leagues as an entry requirement and the Home Office as part of requirements for the managed migration process.
Criteria
We have a club development plan in place which we review annually to ensure it meets the wants and needs of our club members. The plan highlights our short, medium and long-term aspirations and is shared with our members.
We are aware of risks that may impact our Club. Our activities, premises and coaches are insured using public liability insurance to a minimum value of £5 million and employers liability insurance to £10 million.
Our governing committee –
• Consists of at least 3 people who are unrelated and not cohabiting.
• Includes the Club Safeguarding Officer
• Is subject to regular election
• Meets at least 4 times a year with decision-making recorded.
• Holds an Annual General Meeting open to members
• Recognises and records any conflicts of interest.
• Proactively recruit new committee members considering skills needed and diversity.
We have governing documents in place which detail how the club is run and includes as a minimum an open (non-discriminatory) constitution which includes "Safe Hands" and ECB Anti-Discrimination Code of Conduct adoption, together with a separate Club Safeguarding PolicyStatement.
We practice good financial management and manage our finances through a dedicated club bank account which requires 2 independent signatures for payments. We also prepare annual accounts which are made available to members.