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1. Where is Aalborg Cricket Club(ACC) Located? Aalborg Cricket Club
2. How do I join Aalborg Cricket Club? You can either contact Jesper/Harry/Theo or just come along to one of our scheduled training sessions. You can also use ‘contact us’ if you require further information on joining the club.
3. How good do I have to be to join ACC? People of all abilities are welcome to join the club, even if you just fancy taking up the game for the first time. Plenty of experienced players are available for coaching.
4. What age do I have to be to join? Any!!! Danish League cricketers come from a variety of age groups from 6 to 63! So whether you are a junior of primary school age or in the more 'experienced' age range you will be made welcome.
5. Is cricket just for men? Unfortunately we don’t have a Female team as of now, but you are welcome to join.
6. What are ACCs plans for the future? The Club is planning to keep the 1st and 2nd Division teams improving and hopefully move up their respective divisions. Furthermore we thrive to develop as cricketers and individuals.
7. When do you Practice? The Club Nets and Kit are available through the week for the interested players. Officially the following are the days you could find coach and other guidance down at the club. Please contact Jesper/Theo for any further details on Training.
* Individual Training for players who would like to work with certain skills. - For Coaching please contact Theo Cupido.
8. How do I get to Indoor training? You can take buses from Central Bus Station(John F Kennedy Plads) BusLines-12 and 14. Location: Flistedvejens skole, Vejgaard (Street/stop: Flistedvej)
9. What level do you play at? We currently play in Danish Cricket League Division 1 and 2. This is a competitive league with many good players, with most teams in the division of a similar standard. We also play friendlies (weekends or other available days) against opposition of varying standards.
10. Do you employ overseas players? Please contact the Club for information regarding this.
11. How much does it cost to join? For Seniors, Club membership costs DKK1500 per year. For Juniors it costs DKK1100 per year. (Age Group:15-18yrs) For Boys DKK750 per year. (Age Group:8-14yrs) Playing equipment is provided for starters. (Transport & Accommodation for Away matches is included in member ship fee). You can also take Passive Membership for DKK250 per year. ACC Bank Details: A/C 7443 2000011, Please add your name in the payment message to identify your payment. 12. Do you organise events for the family? Yes, every year we do arrange small outings that usually involve a game of cricket and barbeque, and maybe a few drinks.We also have an annual awards night at the end of each season.
13. Can I come to watch games? Yes, anyone who comes to watch our games will be made most welcome. A few ex-players and players’ families normally watch matches at Aalborg Chang so there will always be some chat and the odd cup of tea on offer. If you are interested in helping with the scoring or umpiring(2nd Division) please contact us, you don’t need to be a player to be part of our club.
14. When are matches played? Matches are played on Weekends(or Public holidays) with a 10-11am start (For 1st Division 50 Overs per side and 2nd Dvision 40 Overs). The season generally consists of scheduled 14 League matches +2 knock out Tournaments plus friendlies, weather permitting!
15. What should I bring to a match if I am selected? As stated above, the club provides all equipment. Players should purchase their own whites. (A list of cricket equipment retailers is provided in the links section).
16. Do I have to train every week to be selected? Not everyone can manage training every single week, but players are encouraged to attend one training session per week when possible. The majority of the team is selected from those who attend nets, and it is easier for the captain to select players he can view at training. If you cannot attend training but wish to play in a match the following weekend, please inform the team captain beforehand as team selection takes place on Thursdays at training.
17. What chance do I have of playing in a match? The club endeavours to keep all of its playing members involved, whether in friendlies or league games. In the latter, selection is based purely on the best XI available, and friendlies are aimed at ensuring fringe players and newcomers get to play. For each Division, The 1st XI is selected on Thursdays, it is the responsibility of players to declare their availabiity for a match. Selection priority goes to paid members for any type of match. Remember that we have more than one team that participates in their respective levels. So you will be guaranteed a place.
18. What should I bring to training? The club provides all equipment as stated before. It is purely up to personal preference whether you buy your own kit. You should be in playing clothes; there is no need for spikes.
19. What happens at training? Everyone participates in some fielding practice and take turns at batting or bowling in the nets, with occasional simulated games and work with the bowling machine. You are welcome to come to training regardless of your ability and past experience.\Experienced players, and those with coaching qualifications, are always available to coach on various aspects of the game.
20. Do you umpire your own games? How does this work? First Division matches are monitored by appointed umpires by Danish Cricket Committee.In all other matches mostly the players from batting team umpire their own innings. Any ACC. player who is asked to umpire during a match is left to judge any appeal as they see fit, in line with the rules of cricket. There will never be any pressure to be lenient towards their own batsman, and no ACC player shall question their decision. The club committee does not condone dissent towards opposition players or umpires, and any player doing so may be banned by the club disciplinary committee.
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