Notice is hereby given that – as previously agreed and intimated on the Association Web Site - the Spring Meeting of the Association 2010, will be held in the Bradman Suite, Mannofield, on Sunday February 21^st 2010 at 3.00pm.

Please find attached copies of the 2009 AGM minutes and the 2010 Spring Meeting Agenda.

The Annual General Meeting of the Aberdeen City/Shire Cricket Development Group is called for Monday 22nd February 2010 at 7.00pm in A.G.S.F.P. Club, Queen's Road, Aberdeen.

Please find attached copies of The Agenda; The Minutes of the Previous Meeting and The Constitution.

Ron Fleming - Administrator

The Clubs listed below have not submitted Palyer averages for the 2010 Grades Handbook, if you would like to be included (subject to space in the Handbook) please forward all details to David Jones as a matter of urgency. Thanks.

Grade 1: St Ronald

Grade 2: Caledonian; 2^nd Kintore; 2^nd Cults; Crathie

Grade 3: Turriff; Academy

Clubs are reminded to contact David Jones (01224 822835) to advise on any changes to Club Sponsorship. Thanks

Brent Lockie former Stoneywood-Dyce player..........

Please find details of forthcoming Umpiring courses being held in Aberdeen.

Places can be booked through Ben Fox at Cricket Scotland: benfox@cricketscotland.com

Introduction to Umpiring:  16th February 6.30p.m-9.30p.m

Level 1 Umpiring:  10th,11th,18th April 10.00a.m-4.00p.m approx.

See attached for Details

All courses will be held at Aberdeenshire C.C, Mannofield, Aberdeen. All courses are free.

Club Secretaries are reminded to complete and return the attached copy of the Player Registration From and Club Contact Form to David Jones.

NB Each time the Player Registration Form is updated please ensure that the amendment is added to your original submission i.e. the complete updated Form returned and NOT just the amendment or email. This avoids having to keep track of numerous email and versions of the Form from each Club.

Thank you

The Updated Grades 125 Year Book marking the History of the Grades from 1884 to 2009 is now available. This book contains a superb up-to-date history of Grades Cricket in the Aberdeenshire area including articles containing an updated history from existing and past Clubs; all the Grade Tables; Trophy winners; photographs and many many more interesting articles. This high quality Book with over 300 pages is a must read particularly to those new to the area.

This Book can be purchased by sending a £10 Cheque payable to "Aberdeenshire Cricket Association" to Ian Stephen, 18 Beechill Gardens, Aberdeen, AB15 7QH. Further information can be obtained by contacting either Ian Stephen 07775 817753 (ian.c.stephen@aberdeenshire.gov.uk) or Tariq Butt 07946 828376 (buttclan@talktalk.net).

Proceeds from the sale of this book will go back into the Grades and to help fund the 2010 Celebrations.

Many Thanks for your continued Support of the Grades Cricket.

Please find attached ECB fast bowling directives for junior players.

Aberdeenshire Cup

A Ellon v Banchory
B Inverurie v AGSFP's