Presidents Message September 2011

City is again preparing for a huge season of friendship, enjoyment, fun and success both on and off the field.

We have had a fantastic turn out for our first two training runs, the numbers at training are the best we have had for a number of years, with new players to our club being warmly welcome.

The bowling machine has been the best purchase City United has made in my time at the club and shows the forward thinking of our new committee. I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of City United to warmly thank again the very generous support from Michael, Adrian, and Diane Coffey from Addimi Espresso Coffee and Anthony Dutton from Dutton Electrical who sponsorship and support allowed City to purchase both the bowling machine and a generator. Without their generous support City would not be able to obtain this fantastic training equipment that will benefit all City players in many years to come.

All four captains have attended both our training sessions with all being impressed by the commitment of players at training. Dan Whale is keeping a close eye on the performances at training as there are a couple of positions still needing to be filled in 1st Grade side.

Training will continue this Sunday from 10am at the Tamworth High Cricket nets.

All players are reminded they must have filled out a rego form and paid at least $55 to cover rego payments before they can take the field for the first match of the season.

Through the tireless efforts of the fundraising commitee by City members. City has been able to reduce the season playing fees for all members. The reduced fees from last season can be noted on the rego form.

The Tamworth City Bowling Club has again come on board to be City United's major Sponsor for the 2011/12 season, all players please remember to renew your membership and all new members are encouraged to join the club at the small cost of $6 per year to show your support. Our partnership with the Tamworth City Bowling Club is growing stronger every season and is the ideal place in town for a relaxing drink and chat, with some of the friendliest members and best facilities of any club in the region. City is very fortunate to have such a venue to call “home”.

2011 Annual Presidents Report

There where many great moments that we can all reflect on with pride and satisfaction. To name a few, our Bowls night was one of the best, the way first grade conducted themselves on the field. Making Tamworth City Bowling Club our "HOME". Our first graders day/night uniforms with so many supporters there watch and cheer them on and last but not least our very successfull Presentation Night.

Our sponsors are very important to our club and the biggest of all our Major Sponsor the Tamworth City Bowling Club. A big thank you must go to Damon, his Board and the Members of the Tamworth City Bowling Club as they have all made us feel very welcome and at home at this great venue. Our other sponsors who we are very grateful for are Monogram It, Addmi Espresso, IJ & JB Kelaher - Pura Milk, Six Nines Imagery, South Eagle Boys and AM Printing Services.

Special thanks must go to Claude Orenstein for his tireless work over many years at City United. His Life Membership was very well deserved. I must also show my appreciation to my fellow commitee members, they have all worked hard to ensure City United continues to be a well run club. They are our members that work behind the scenes, without much reward but without there time and efforts City couldn't continue.

Lets all work together for an even a bigger and stonger season ahead.

Terry Skewes

The President - City United Presentation Night - 9th April 2011

What a great night! It was one of the most enjoyable Presentation nights City United has held.

There were so many highlights from the night but John Gleeson was the standout, he was truly inspirational for everyone. Paul Fisher was a great choice as our M.C. Peter Langston review of City's season was excellent. Claude Orenstein receiving his Life membership was very much deserved and Peter Mead being presented with the Basil Penrith "Clubman of the Year Award” was something special.


I would like to thank everyone involved in organizing the night. The night showed once again that City United is still strong and looking forward to the future with confidence.

Our AGM will be held Tuesday the 5th of July commencing 6.30pm at the City Bowling Club.

Praise For 1st Grade

I had the opportunity to watch 1st grade play the two Twenty20 games at TREC on Saturday. Although they didn't take the winners cheque I was very proud of their efforts. They did their club and themselves proud. The senior players like Anthony Dutton, Daniel Whale and Shane Ruttley only had words of encouraged for the younger players we had playing on the day.
What can I say about Peter Mead? It is easy to lead a team a winning team but it takes true passion and commitment to the game and the players under him. to turn up every week and lead from the front when wins aren't coming. This was on show again on Saturday. Credit must go to him for keeping this team together. Every week they turn-up as a team and give their all for Peter, for the team, for the club, for themselves.

Only the day before on the Friday morning, all the senior 1st grade players mentioned above were down at cricket house before 6am to fulfil our obligations during Country Music, manning the showers, cooking egg and bacon rolls & manning the canteen. Once the showers were closed they were there washing them out for the afternoon shift.

The 1st grade squad at the start of the season knew it was going to be tough season but they have stuck together to see it through. The spirit and mateship shown amongst them is what City is all about.

Terry Skewes

The Season Is Underway

I would like to take this opportunity to inform all City players and supporters of developments of the last few weeks.
Firstly Buddy Harriot has been offered a position with the very strong Sydney club Eastern Suburbs, as an understudy to Brad Haddin the Australian wicket keeper. Buddy achieved that while playing with City. Buddy must be congratulated on this opportunity offered to him. He will be leaving for Sydney early in November after completing his HSC. Buddy will continue to play for City until his departure and for that City is truly grateful. City wishes Buddy all the best for the future. Peter Mead will now Captain 1st grade.
The loss of a number of regular 1st graders has been well documented but the way the club has responded and become tighter because of it has be terrific. City has been working hard to fill positions in 1st grade. Anthony Dutton has assisted the club by standing down as 2nd grade captain and has made himself available for 1st grade. The club has been very fortunate to have a large number of talented and exciting cricketers joining City. To all the new members of City I warmly welcome you to the City family. Daniel Whale has answered a S.O.S from city and will take the gloves on Buddy’s departure - its great to see you back in City colours Dan.
City is moving forward and has moved on and this was on show at Monday’s and Wednesday’s training at McCarthy nets with good number and with all our four captains attending all player were out to impress.
Paul Fisher will now captain 2nd grade but will be out the first week. Cory Callcott will remain captain the 3rd grade side and Paul Lawrence will captain the mighty 4th grade side.
The season has finally got underway, yesterday.
It was a surprise but very pleasing to see Cal Penrith back on the cricket field. Cal is have a season off his beloved baseball and will be playing the season with City, with his parents Basil and Robin on the sideline in support.
The turnout back the City Bowling Club was excellent with the outdoor area being perfect for a quiet drink. Let’s make an effort to get back every week to relive the day’s events.
A very big thank you must go to Kathy and Paul Lawrence, Cory Callcott and the fund raising committee for the last six weeks they have been selling footy double tickets and have raised over $1200 for the club before the season starts. What a great effort.

Terry Skewes,
President.