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Prospective members, whether they be playing or non-playing, are cordially invited to visit the Station Road ground to have a look round, meet existing members, and, if becoming a member appeals, to fill out a membership application form (forms can be found just inside the Clubhouse entrance pinned to the noticeboard). Although the Club is not open all the time there is usually someone about most evenings, and of course, at weekends when there is a match scheduled. Senior playing membership currently costs £70 (Juniors and Students £20) for the year that begins in May, but this reduces pro-rata for those joining during the season. For those who do not wish to be involved in the playing side, Non-Playing membership is available at £15. Individuals who feel inclined to support the Club financially with donations over and above normal membership fees, may be offered Vice Presidencies. As a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) the Club is entitled to claim Gift Aid allowances against donations made by UK tax payers, on any such donations. Opportunities exist for ball and match sponsorship. The Club runs four teams on a Saturday and two on a Sunday, and finds teams for around three Midweek matches which tend to be against Clubs visiting the area from other parts of the Country. The Club is ‘Clubmark’ accredited and runs a Cricket Academy for U-9s to U-15s of both sexes (currently approx 140 members). Saturday cricket tends to dictate the standing of Clubs, with 1st XIs comprising the best players at each. Typically, a number of Saturday players choose not to play on Sundays, leaving places available for those too old, too young, or not good enough!The 1st and 2nd Saturday XIs currently play in the West of England Premier League Division One (the highest level of Club cricket in this part of the world!). The League covers the counties of Gloucester, Somerset and Wiltshire, which requires travelling as far north as Frocester, and as far south as Taunton. Most teams have an overseas 'professional', and a Gloucester/Somerset contracted player. They also tend to attract the better players from their local catchment area. With the Club’s better players representing Wiltshire on Sundays, the Club decided not to enter the ECB run National Club Cricket Championship, but supports a local Village League instead. The 3rd XI gained promotion to the Wiltshire County League Division Two at the end of the 2007 season which is around six rungs below WEPL Div One, while the 4th XI have enjoyed success since being formed to give up-and-coming youngsters the opportunity to transition from Youth to Senior cricket, as well as giving past-their-best senior players the chance to extend their careers and pass onto the youngsters the benefit of their experience. The 4th XI currently play in Division Four of the Wiltshire County League. Both teams play their home fixtures on a non-turf pitch located at the Leafy Lane Playing Fields in Rudloe, approximately three miles from the Station Road Clubhouse, where excellent changing and refreshment facilities exist. The 3rd XI comprises those aspiring to the 2nd and 1st XIs, those dropped from the 2nd XI, and those who are unlikely to be selected for the 1st or 2nd XI again due to age or infirmity. Similarly the 4th XI, but with perhaps a higher percentage of those whose best days are behind them, together with the up-and-coming juniors and make-weights, sometimes augmented by the occasional parent when availability is limited. The Sunday 1st XI is a mixture of available players from all the Saturday teams, while the 2nd XI is made of the remainder of those available for selection (but tends to be a higher percentage of junior members).Both Sunday XIs play in the ‘Village Sunday League’, but continue to play local friendly 40-over cricket when the fixture list allows.The Midweek XI relies heavily upon availability, and can be of variable quality as a result. However, Midweek games tend to be more about the social side, and making sure that everyone participates, Captains making sensible allowances for imbalances.Playing membership currently numbers around sixty, and there are around 20 Juniors who would come into the reckoning. With qualified coaches looking after the Cricket Academy, a number of very talented 13-16 year olds are regularly playing senior cricket. Teams are selected on merit, but the Club has a policy of ensuring that a minimum of three or four junior members are selected in the 3rd and 4ths and Sunday 2nds each week. Pre-season, when weather permits, outdoor training and net practice using a three-lane artificial net facility newly installed in 2008 starts around the Easter weekend. Throughout the season, Club practice night is from 6.15pm on Thursday evening, although there is usually someone in the nets any day of the week during the season. The Club has a bowling machine which is used under qualified supervision to help batsmen improve their technique. The Club currently has around 400 Non-playing Members. In addition to providing a convivial atmosphere in which to enjoy the cricket when there’s a match in progress, the Club offers a well-stocked bar which includes a number of guest beers. Early in 2005, the Club installed a large screen video projection and sound system. This has meant that sporting events broadcast by Sky TV are a regular attraction for the membership. During the winter months the Club holds irregular social events including quizzes and live music. The Club’s official website (www.corshamcc.co.uk) has recently undergone an overdue makeover, and was re-launched at the start of the 2010 season. In addition, the Club relies upon a site managed by the ECB and used to great effect by the majority of leagues throughout the country to record fixtures, results and statistics. Despite its location close to the centre of Corsham, the Clubhouse patio offers a surprisingly quiet place to just sit in the sun and watch the world go by. |


Corsham Cricket Club’s picturesque main ground is situated in Station Road, which can be found at the south end of the High Street (find the Methuen Arms and it's the road opposite!). It's one of the best appointed grounds in the County (and the cheapest bar around (for members only!). It's in easy walking distance of the High Street.