Devon Cricket Board - Babbacombe return to youth arena after absence of 20 years

Babbacombe return to youth arena after absence of 20 years

Babbacombe all ready for their first youth game in more than 20 years. Back row (left to right) are: Seth Williams, Jack Fleet, Tom Tidborough, Will Backholer, George Lawrence, Ethan Jukes, Sonny Prior. Front: George Williams, Harry Hole, Hassan Hussain, Harry Mabbut. Below: Wendy Williams of The Training Partnership, co-sponsor with Airport Transfers Direct, presents the new playing shirts to Babbacombe U13 captain Hassan Hussain.

Babbacombe played their first junior match for 20 years against Chelston at Torre Valley North last Sunday.
Chelston scored a creditable 127 for six against a keen attack -all 10 players got a bowl.
Babbacombe may only have made 55 all out, but gained some valuable experience in their first hard-ball match.
Paul Bates, Babbacombe's new youth cricket coordinator was delighted with the first match.
“This is something we have been building towards for the last two years,” said Bates.
“We have offered soft-ball, Kwik Cricket at the club for two seasons, and for the first time provided hard-ball winter training this year.
“We have built a squad of around 20 boys and girls and have nine fixtures booked in the South Devon Youth Cricket League this season.
“The long term aim is to eventually develop these youngsters into senior players to sustain the future of the club.
“It was great to see so many members and parents come down to the first game to support the lads.
“Hopefully, it will be the start of a bright future for the club.”
Babbacombe played kitted out in new shirts provided by co-sponsors Airport Transfers Direct and The Training Partnership.

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