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Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club is one of the leading clubs in the Kent Cricket League, having been a founder member in 1970.
We warmly welcome new members whatever your standard.
Widely acknowledged as one of the most picturesque grounds in the country, The Nevill is a marvellous place to play cricket. We have a comfortable pavilion with a well-stocked bar, so even if you are a non-playing member you can just call by and take in some cricket while relaxing over a cool drink. The new electronic scoreboard offers up-to-the-moment information on the progress of matches on the Main Ground.
Kent County Cricket Club come here annually and play One-Day match(es) and at least one 4-day County Championship match; most of our Memberships include free entrance to these games. Clubmark status was achieved in 2004, moreover TWCC now enjoy Focus Club status from the ECB/KCB.
Our Saturday First and Second XIs play in their respective Kent Premier Leagues. The Second XI, promoted in 2007, had opportunities to take the title in 2008, but had to settle at the end for the Runners-Up position. The flagship First Team struggled to replicate the form of 2007 but nonetheless managed to avoid relegation at the final hurdle.
Our 3rd and 4th XIs gained Championship honours and promotion to the SN KCL, a fabulous double achievement, which served to be the great highlight of the season. For the Fourth XI, this transition was relatively painless, being achieved through a tremendous run of victories. The Third XI had to wait until the very last moment of the season to learn of their elevation, which came by a single point in a nailbiting climax. Thus TWCC, for the first time, have four XIs in the SN KCL for 2009. A Fifth XI played several friendly matches in addition to the above campaigns.
A further variety of friendly games are also played on Sundays, and we have successfully fielded three XIs through much of the summer, providing more opportunity for all ages to participate. There are occasional mid-week fixtures, and three Cup competitions, which are generally played out on Sundays. TWCC again competed in the Aero Sunday League in 2008, and the Sunday First XI ended up in second place once more in Division A. The TWCC Indoor Team triumphed in the 08/09 League, revived after problems with the playing location following a two-year gap.
We have a very strong Youth Section with fully qualified coaches, and play matches throughout the season at various age-groups. The 2008 Festival was won by TW U-17s, who thus retained the Langdale Trophy, while in addition the TW U15s won their local League, and the U9s won for the first time the Kent Mini 8s competition.
Click here for a little history.
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