NEWS

          GRAND SLAM CHAMPIONS 2007

Angmering Stoolball Club have achieved their fourth grand slam during a fantastic 2007 season. The club have previously achieved this remarkable feat during the 1994, 2004 and 2005 seasons. Congratulations to everyone involved within the club as we really do have a team that we can be very proud of.

          DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL, SEPTEMBER 2007

Angmering defeated Mountfield in the final of this competition which was played at Plumpton. The two teams had previously played the week before in the Knock out Cup which proved to be a very competitive match and thus the club were fully aware of how well they would have to play in order to succeed.

Angmering won the toss and elected to bat first and again they came up against the excellent bowling of Jane Anderson. Shock waves went round the ground as early wickets fell, notably Melissa who was caught behind the wicket for 18 runs. Mountfield were in control of the game but Karen Chapman had other ideas. She brought some sensible batting to order and with some excellent partnerships with Connie and Laura enabled the team to finish with 267 runs. Karen finished on 110 runs not out, not bad for someone who retired a couple of years ago and rarely gets to bat!

What happened next is difficult to put into words but Angmering put in a fielding performance that was absolutely faultless. The team took all 10 wickets in 15 overs, reducing the opposition to just 67 runs. Superb bowling from Lynda and Rachel and excellent slip fielding and catching brought about a performance that was truly outstanding.  

          SUSSEX KNOCKOUT CUP, SEPTEMBER  2007

Angmering defeated Mountfield, of the East Division, in the final of the Knock out Cup played at Nutley on September 2nd. Mountfield were the current holders of the trophy having dismissed Angmering at the semi final stage last year and the girls were determined to set the record straight.

Angmering won the toss and elected to bat against the pace bowling of Jane Anderson. She soon dismissed the unlucky Karen Harmer, but then consistent batting through the line up gave Angmering a total of 309 for 5 from their 30 overs, Melissa top scoring with 112 and Laura with 47 runs and Mr extras having a grand total of 41!

Angmering dismissed Mountfield for 155 with excellent bowling figures of 4-34 from Kelly and 3-36 from Lynda. Two excellent catches from Laura and two very bruised shins for Gill gave Angmering a comfortable victory and the trophy for the 5th time.   SEE FULL REPORT

          SEAFORD TOURNAMENT 2007

Once again the Sussex County Stoolball Association ordered sunshine for the Seaford Tournament and they were not disappointed. The weather provided everyone with an enjoyable Sunday, filled with some entertaining stoolball. The early games of the competition were in group stages and the club was drawn against, Maresfield, Clayton, Wealdon and Mountfield. Having won the first three games, a win in the final game against Mountfield would ensure the team a place in the semi final. Angmering scored 64 runs in their allotted 4 overs and then Mountfield seemed to make the game look so easy by scoring three boundaries off the first three deliveries. At this point the spectators were about to witness an upset but the team dug deep and showed real spirit and determination to ensure a very hard fought victory.

Angmering defeated Stone Cross in the semi final and went on to play Horsted Keynes in the final. In the first over Kelly restricted the opposition to only 8 runs and took one wicket, Connie taking a very good catch on the boundary. Rachels second over was similar with only 9 runs scored and one wicket taken,this time, Gill dismissing the opening batsmen with a quick reaction catch from behind the wicket. Horsted Keynes scored a total of 45 runs and then consistent batting by Melissa and Laura enabled the team to win without the loss of a wicket and with an over to spare. This is the 11th time that the club have played in the final at Seaford and the 10th time that they have won this competition.   SEE FULL REPORT 

          ANGMERING SUSSEX COUNTY LEAGUE WINNERS 2007

The club have won the West Division League title for the 11th successive time. Angmering remained undefeated through the season thus enabling this fantastic achievement.

The team will now represent the league in the semi final of the Divisional Championship against Horsted Keynes who finished winners of the Central league.