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Pythons versus I Passing Smiles [posted 18/02/20] The Poloc Pythons now know their quarter-final oppoments in this winter's Cricket Scotland Tapeball League play-offs.  With a start time of 12.15pm this Sunday, the 23rd of February, the side will take on the curiously-named I Passing Smiles side who progressed from the other group.  Good luck to the Pythons on Sunday!

Indoor cricket continues [posted 16/02/20] Today saw our winter indoor cricket - running since October - continue, with - first - sessions for our youngest players, the Under 12s (pictured left) and - then - older players.  Good numbers again, and great fun.    As a new season looms, we also introduce a second indoor session each week from Tuesday the 25th of February.  The Tuesday evening sessions - running between 8.30pm and 10pm every week until the 7th of April - particularly provide a chance for any players who can't manage along on Sunday afternoons to get some pre-season practice in.

Pre-season friendly [posted 14/02/20]

An away match against Drumpellier at "Langloan" is the latest addition to the club's schedule of pre-season matches, adding to the already-in-the-diary games against Uddingston and Kilmarnock.  The trip to Coatbridge is on Saturday the 25th of April. 

Indoor cricket continues [posted 14/02/20]

This Sunday sees indoor practice at Hutchesons' Grammar School continue, with two separate sessions.  Between 2pm and 3pm Keith Sheridan and Imran Ameer will lead a session for Under 12 players before, from 3pm to 4pm Josh Sajjad is managing a session for older players.

Pre-season friendly [posted 13/02/20]

The schedule of pre-season friendlies has got another fixture on it, with an away 40 overs-a-side match at "Scott Ellis Field" against Kilmarnock now agreed for Sunday the 26th of April.  The match, starting at 12 noon, will likely be the last match before the league season starts on Saturday the 2nd of May 2020.  

Pythons keep on winning [posted 12/02/20]

The Pythons' winning run in the Cricket Scotland Tapeball League was extended to five matches tonight as they saw off the challenge of Shah CC with a seven-wicket win.  Chasing 87 to win, the Pythons reached their target in the eighth over, one down.  #Toffee 

Pre-season matches [posted 12/02/20]

The first of hopefully a few pre-season matches has been agreed, the traditional match against Uddingston for the Eric Lane Memorial Trophy being scheduled for Saturday the 18th of April at "Bothwell Castle Policies". 

Membership subscriptions - paying monthly REMINDER [posted 11/02/20]

With Saturday League fixtures released today, to add to the Evening League, cup and other fixtures already released, now is a good time to remind anyone who is not already paying by monthly standing order or other monthly transfer, that membership subscriptions must be paid monthly.  The membership rates are unchanged from 2019 and are a vital part of the club's income.  Paying could not be easier, with the option of paying directly in to the club's bank account (details below) or by PayPal into the club's PayPal account.  Please make sure you aren't the person who's not up-to-date.....

Pythons versus Shah CC [posted 11/02/20] The Poloc Pythons are back in Tapeball League action tomorrow evening, taking on Shah CC at 8pm in the last of their group stage matches, and will be hoping to make it five wins on the spin.

Saturday League fixtures [posted 11/02/20]

The WDCU has released the Saturday League fixtures and these can be found online now: the Poloc fixtures are here, and the Shawholm fixtures here.

2020 fixtures [posted 10/02/20]

With a new season "only" now three months away, or so, the fixtures for season 2020 are starting to be released.  The 'Loc's Scottish Cup tie against Meigle was the first released, but since then the Rowan Cup, Western Cup and Greenwood Cup draws have all been made.  These are all online, and see - in order - the 'Loc play Prestwick; Shawholm in a group with Hillhead, GHK, Victoria and Partick; and the Panthers host Glasgow Accies.  And in addition to cup draws being made, the league fixture card for the Panthers' 2020 Evening League campaign has been circulated to clubs, this seeing the Panthers take on Clydesdale, GHK, Glasgow Accies, Renfrew, Weirs and West of Scotland in Division 1.

Under 11s back in "Kwik Cricket" action [posted 09/02/20]

The club's youngest playing age-group, the Under 11s, were back in Sunday morning indoor cricket action today, with scheduled matches against Uddingston and Ferguslie in the second round of matches of the 2020 six-a-side Under 11 "Kwik Cricket" tournament.   Played as usual at Uddingston Grammar School, the 'Loc youngsters extended their winning run to four as they played and managed to win against Ferguslie.....twice!    The double-header came about as a result of Uddingston's youngsters not managing to play.  Game one saw a narrow 6-run win, game two seeing a winning margin of 16 runs.  Along witgh the usual great fun and general #bluebatbedlam there was some pretty good bowling and fielding on display, all boding well.  Next up for the Under 11s and 12s is next Sunday's indoor practice between 2pm and 3pm at "Hutchie".

Indoor cricket [posted 07/02/20]

This Sunday sees the continuation of indoor practice at Hutchesons' Grammar School.  Coordinated by Josh Sajjad, this Sunday's session is a two-hour session (2pm to 4pm) and is for players aged Under 16 and older. Also, and earlier in the day, the Under 11s are back in "Kwik Cricket" action, taking on Ferguslie and then Uddingston in the morning in the latest Cricket Scotland Under 11 "Kwik Cricket" tournament fixtures at Uddingston Grammar School.  #bluebatbedlam

Pythons keep on winning [posted 06/02/20]

The Pythons extended their winning streak in the Cricket Scotland Tapeball League to matches with a win over Greater Pollok Eagles, the Pythons romping to a seven-wicket victory.

Pythons return to action [posted 04/02/20] The Poloc Pythons take on Greater Pollok Eagles in the Tapeball League tomorrow evening, the matchday nine fixture starting at 8pm.  The Pythons go in to tomorrow's match on a three-match winning streak and hoping to make it four-on-the-bounce.

Pythons extend their winning run [posted 30/01/20]

The Pythons made it three wins in a row tonight, in this winter's Tapeball League, by beating Shah CC by 36 runs.  121 for 2 was too much for the Pythons' opponents who were restricted to 85 for 7 - including no fewer than five run outs! - in their innings.  Next up are the Greater Pollok Eagles, next Wednesday.

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