Clyst expand youth section for 2015

CLYST St George are adding another age-group side to their youth section this summer to deal with the burgeoning numbers at the club.

Last year Clyst ran U10, 12 and 14, who will be U11, 13 and 15 in 2015. The new addition is replacement U10 team.

The expansion is a sign of the club's success bringing on young cricketers in recent years.

The investment in youth is also paying dividends for the club's senior teams, with a youth-filled 2nd XI almost winning promotion from Division D last year. Notable performers included 14-year-old George O'Dwyer, who finished second in the division's bowling averages, and Sam Read, who was a regular in the Devon U12 side.

Sophie Florides and Joe Farmer also featured in Devon representative teams.

Clyst St George is the club where Somerset and England U17 all-rounder Ben Green started his cricket career before he was talent spotted.

Mike Johnson, the club chairman, said: "It's great to see young players enjoying their cricket and to watch them progress through our Sunday XI in to our senior league teams.

“We are delighted to be adding a fourth junior team this year, and look forward to bringing even more kids into the game."

The junior section is training at Exeter School on Saturday evenings, while the senior teams are practicing at Exeter University on Tuesday or Thursday evenings.

Full details are on the club's website at www.clyststgeorgecc.hitssports.com.

Any junior or senior players who would like to join are encouraged to contact Johnson (07515 460197), or junior cricket manager Caroline Creer (07944 392602).


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