Message from Chairman!

Fellow Cricketers

Firstly, let me express my sincerest appreciation for the opportunity to have been given the privilege to be ERCC Chair in 2023. I have enjoyed the role immensely; it has been a roller coaster of emotions due to the myriad of issues that myself and the club committee had to contend with. I believe we have ended the year in a better place than we started. Our committee is united and is focused on a common cause. This bodes well for the future.

New members are welcomed and a thanks and appreciation for those of you who make the club the family club it is.

As always, I wanted to thank you all for your continued and loyal support last year 2023. In addition to that, I also wanted to express my gratitude to all of those who intend to renew their Membership. The number of Membership renewals indicate the welcoming nature of the club. The single most important task a member can do for the club is to become a fully paid-up member. The club understands the current economic climate is making it difficult for clubs like ERCC to continue as people decide where they want to put their limited funds. However, the club believes we offer excellent value for money and where appropriate will assist any member current or prospective on a case-by-case basis. We welcome all new members.

All funds received by the club are invested back into the cub and over the last season the club has improved the facilities. The cricket square has been renewed ready for the new season in 2025. The outfield has been expanded. The outdoor nets will be upgraded and ready for the new season. Many one-off costs resulted from breakdown in machinery. The club is working on a maintenance programme and budget

ERCC continues as a young and vibrant club, thanks to the unconditional and interminable efforts of our committee members, without their involvement, devotion, and perseverance we would not have sustained and grown at this pace. The Club continues to grow and develop. Special mention must go to Damian DeSilva our intrepid groundsman.

The club provides opportunities to play and watch cricket for people of all backgrounds, ages, gender, and abilities. The club is very keen to start a women’s/girl’s section. Please contact me if you are interested or would like to volunteer

There is a clear requirement to increase our network of voluntary support that is currently associated with the club. The Club survives on volunteers and long may this continue.

ERCC is a volunteer club, however it has only one paid person, our Head Coach Naz, who is working tirelessly around-the-clock as a junior convenor, Head Coach, Coordinator with the High Schools and Primary Schools. The junior section now has around 100 active members, a supportive parent engagement. The club committee was enhanced with appointment of Razwan Syed as the Parents Representative- this year.

We run two adult men’s teams on Saturdays, one on a Sunday and up to three in midweek.  We have a thriving youth section with all age groups catered for from under 11s, U14s and U16s

Greater involvement by parents of junior players is a prime focus, and we utilise the assistance offered by Cricket Scotland, WDCU and ERC.

ERCC offers a warm, welcoming and inspirational environment for our members.
Further, we will endeavour to increase our efforts to increase sponsorship, and funding from appropriate agencies. Make use of our social media, ensure all home matches shown live on the club frogbox are publicised and maximise benefit for the club.

Achievements of 2023 season: The 2nd team won their league, the 1st team maintained their place in the Western Premiership Two, we fielded 2 U11 teams, a win for the U14s with the final to behold. There was also a great day on August 13^th, 2023, where we hosted a tournament consisting of the first ever all women’s match, junior match and a senior tournament with over 400 attendees. It was an excellent family fun day event. A number of our junior section have been selected for western warrior trials and I hope more will follow in the coming years.

Developments for the coming year: The club is working tirelessly to acquire use of the Woodfarm Pavilion as a short-term use for midweek training and match activity and weekend for match activity. Long-term plans are to acquire the Pavilion from ERC on a Community Asset Transfer or build a new one.  

The best part: We truly do it together, based on strong personal commitment. Helping each other where we can, while being mindful of the busy family and professional lives we all lead.
If you are interested and have strong passion for cricket, come and meet us.

Finally,
I wish you a very enjoyable and successful season ahead, both personally and for your team. Taking a full part in the Club will bring you a sense of purpose and friends for life. We are a family.

2024 promises to be another exciting year for East Renfrewshire Cricket Club.

If anyone, member, non-member, parent, child etc have any concerns or wish more clarification or additional information please do not hesitate to contact myself or any member of the committee. All contact details are noted on the website for your information.

I serve at the pleasure of the members. I acknowledge and appreciate the trust bestowed upon me and I will continue to work diligently and wholeheartedly for the benefit of the club.

Parvase Majeed
Chairman ERCC
January 2024