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- Devon trying to contact the class of 56
- Paceman Tshepo running in Virgin London Marathon
- Five Devon women in Western Storm squad for Kia Super League
- Registration night for all ages at Topsham on Monday
- Lots pouring in for auction at Allin Memorial tournament
- Thames Valley Gentlemen Cricket Club
- Bradninch add Argentinian flavour to Devon League
- Ipplepen youth registration night on Friday
- Final call for Groundsmans first seminar this year
- Devon League official tackling London Marathon for charity
- Bovey on familiar territory in Aaron Printers Cup
- Brockman Cup - Cup Kings lie in wait for holders
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- DCL - Umpire Appointments 2016 (May 7th - July 2nd)
- Long standing records beaten
- North Devon see off Paignton chase
OTTERY St Mary open the season in the new C Division West with a trip to promoted Filleigh.
Skipper Lewis Townsend isn’t the biggest fan of the new league reorganisation, which sees regionalisation below level three this season.
Ottery are grouped with teams who were a level below them last season – Feniton, Uplyme, Seaton and Kentisbeare – which feels like a backward step.
Said Townsend: “I understand why regionalisation has been brought in, but it does feel as if we are not playing at the same level as last year.
“Having said that there are some tough fixtures in our division and it looks like an interesting season ahead.”
Ottery finished the right side of the halfway line last season to avoid going into the D Division – and something similar will suit Townsend in 2015.
“We are much the same as last year, apart from losing James Faulkner to Chudleigh as he is living and working over that way now,” said Townsend.
“The new set up is a bit of an unknown for us, but we should be looking for top for or five.”
Ottery St Mary embark upon the new season boosted by the securing of important sponsorship deals for their senior sides, writes Ian Townsend
The 1st XI will be sponsored by South West homebuilder, Bovis Homes who are about to embark on a new development in the town.
Following a hugely successful inaugural season in A Division, 2nd XI skipper Rick Jackson will be hoping for another strong campaign from his charges who will enjoy the support of new sponsors, Hall & Scott Estate Agents.
Meanwhile, the 3rd XI, whose impressive debut season in the league last year saw numerous, promising youngsters begin to flourish, will be sponsored by the Branscombe Vale Brewery.
Club chairman and former Exmouth and Devon all-rounder John Tierney will continue to lead the side, who will again play their home fixtures at the King’s School playing field.
Their campaign begins with an away clash with Thorverton 3rd XI.
Tierney emphasised the importance of obtaining sponsorship when he said: “Even at our relatively modest level, running a club such as Ottery CC has considerable associated costs.
“We’re keen to minimise players’ subscriptions in order to encourage as many people as possible to play, so additional financial support such as this is so valuable.
As a club we feel privileged to be associated with such prestigious sponsors and I know I speak for everyone at Salston Field in expressing our sincere gratitude, not just to the companies involved here, but to all those organisations and individuals who support us.
“Here’s hoping our teams give them something to be proud of in the season ahead!”