Sport In Profile UK Issue 12 | Page 65

Blyth Cricket Club “The fantastic set up that Blyth CC has running throughout the club can only be achieved through a fine set up behind the scenes and their Committee deserves tremendous credit for laying the platform for their team’s success.” Blyth CC is not a club to focus solely upon their senior section however and this is reflected by the thriving youth section that they have in place. This part of the club looks to provide youngsters from the local area with an opportunity to play the game in a safe and enjoyable environment whilst helping them to reach their full potential. It is important for any club to be able to produce their own talent, particularly in the current financial climate and this is an area they appear to have covered. It will certainly be exciting to see how their juniors progress over the coming years. In order to help ensure that these players enjoy a smooth transition into the senior game they also have a 2nd XI. This allows them to give players experience of the adult game even if they are not yet considered ready for first team action which can be an important step in the development process. Another benefit of having an extra side is that it allows the first XI to benefit from far greater strength in depth. If they are ever left short on numbers through injury or work commitments they have the option of calling players up with a limited amount of disruption. The fantastic set up that Blyth CC has running throughout the club can only be achieved through a fine set up behind the scenes and their Committee deserves tremendous credit for laying the platform for their team’s success. WHITE SWAN This historic village inn has been tastefully decorated and updated to create a beautiful country pub with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We aim to provide quality pub food at value for money prices. Serving homemade cakes, scones and cream tea s accompanied by fresh ground coffee and speciality teas. Tel: 01909 591 222 Web: www.bestcakes.co.uk High Street, Blyth S81 8EQ, England www.sportip.biz 65