End of cricket season at Woy Woy

Everglades Country Club hosted the Woy Woy Cricket Club's end of season presentation night on Saturday, May 3.

"Past and present players filled the club auditorium and were all welcomed by club president Greg Alce," said Everglades publicity officer Mr Ray Benton.

"Many of Woy Woy cricket's retired life members attended to present trophies."

Woy Woy Cricket Club fielded teams in all eight grades of competition during the season.

"First grade award went to Jason Moore for batting with a season average of 62 runs per match which included one innings scoring 141 runs," Mr Benton said.

"Tim Boyd accepted the bowling award taking 17 wickets with an average of 23 runs per wicket.

"Tim Boyd was also awarded the Players' Player award with a consistent effort, also adding valuable points with the bat and in the field."

First grade captain Lee Taylor took the club's award for most catches.

Ricki Ellis received the Colt of the Year award.

"Young part-time first and second grade player Adam Kelly took out the coveted turf wicket Players' Player trophy, hitting 304 runs and also taking a number of vital wickets as a part-time bowler," Mr Benton said.

Everglades Country Club was a major sponsor of the local cricket club.

Newsletter, 23 May 2008 Ray Benton, Everglades Country Club