*** ALL HORSES ARE NOW SOLD FOR OUR RACENIGHT, BUT YOU CAN STILL BUY ONE IN OUR LAST RACE BY AUCTION ***

The Club’s annual race night is to take place at the club on Saturday 8^th June. The first race will start at about 7.30 or depending how quickly the cricket finishes. Please come down and support the club beforehand and watch some exciting cricket. Both the 1^st and 4^th teams are at home.

Race sponsors are still sought for six races at a price of £50 per sponsor. Each race has 8 horses and owners are able to own a horse for £10 with the winning owner receiving £40 back. You have the chance to name your horse and bask in the glory of winning a classic.

The final race horses may be purchased by auction on the night. We already have a few telephone bidders lined up so competition will be fierce to secure some prime equine investments.

The betting is a tote system so bets of £1 upwards are welcome and it is a night of great excitement. Food is available and assuming all goes to plan the evening will conclude at about 10.00pm.

Please support your club by buying horses or sponsoring a race. Please contact Tim Buckley 07801 787901 or tim.buckley@moyallen.co.uk for further details.

Full details can be found at: https://berkhamstedcc.secure-club.com/pages/page_4755/MembershipSubs.aspx

You have a choice of how to pay:

• Pay an annual sub of £115 (before the end of April) and then match fees will be £6 a match
• Pay a half sub of £65 and then match fees will be £12 a match

Please bring along a cheque made out “BCC” or cash along next time you come to practice. Alternatively you can make an electronic payement to the Club's bank account:

Account Name: Berkhamsted CC
Account number: 20878561
Sort code: 20-39-07

Please put "adult subs" in the description, and click on Julian Dent to send him an email which will tell him that you have paid.

We now have a professional coach, Riaz Richards, who will be taking charge of our practice sessions. He will make sure you understand our team selection policy and standards of conduct which apply to everyone who is a member. By taking part in any practice session or match you are indicating that you have read, understand and agree to abide by our Codes of Conduct. These can be found here

• Pakistan vs South Africa, Edgbaston, Monday 10 June, 1pm
• Australia vs New Zealand, Edgbaston, Wednesday 12 June, 10:30am
• West Indies vs South Africa, Cardiff, Friday 14 June, 10:30am
• England vs New Zealand, Cardiff, Sunday 16 June, 10:30am
• Sri Lanka vs Australia, Oval, Monday 17 June, 1pm

Well, they found a new Pope – now a real challenge!!

You may have heard that Greg Selfe is stepping down after five splendid years of running BSC at Kitcheners Field.  BSC is looking to fill Greg’s shoes as he sets about lowering his golf handicap even further.  Please note: this isn’t a job, it’s a management contract.

Berkhamsted Sports Club (BSC) occupies the Kitchener’s Field site in Berkhamsted and comprises of the cricket field and clubhouse, and various small outbuildings.  It provides a base for Berkhamsted Cricket Club and various age groups of Berkhamsted Raiders CFC.  It hosts regular football and cricket matches, annual sports tournaments, annual Round Table fireworks and summer fair, occasional music events, and subject to other commitments is also available for public hire as a venue for private events (eg weddings, parties, etc).

Management requirement

The Club Management is accountable for the safe, efficient and financially viable operation of the club.  This encompasses a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, many of which will be performed personally by the Club Manager.  The key parts of the role are to:

• work with and to Berkhamsted Sports Club management committee to ensure the best interests of the club are maintained at all times;
• to maintain the continuity of the work undertaken over the last five years, which will include ensuring a balance between generating additional turnover for the benefit of the club, while safeguarding the good relationships currently enjoyed with local stakeholders. 

If you’re interested in finding out more about this wonderful opportunity please email info@berkhamstedsportsclub.co.uk no later than 31 March 2013.