Willoughby Cricket Club reflected on the 2009 season with their Annual Awards Night and Presentation Dinner recently (9th October '09)

It was a year of stability for the senior ranks. In South Northants League competition, a useful fourth place finish for the Saturday 1st XI was backed by promotion from Division 4 for the 'A' side, giving foundations for possible further progrssion next term. Likewise for the 1st XI and 2nd XI's on a Wednesday in the Rugby and District Cricket League who saw third place in Division 2 and mid-table in Division 3 respectively.

Youth Cricket continues to flourish at Willoughby. Another series of players continued their way into playing within the senior ranks at all levels, whilst some of the more younger players again showed great promise in their continued development. A series of new initiatives and developments are planned for Youth Cricket at Willoughby in 2010, which the club's current young members and prospective new players can expect to and will enjoy.

So, to the Awards.

1st Team Batting - Jonny Cumiskey
1st Team Bowling - Lee Johnson
1st Team Player of the Year - John Gregson

2nd Team Batting - Martin Nichols
2nd Team Bowling - Karl Quinney
2nd Team Player of the Year - Alan Rumbelow

Sunday XI Batting - Ashley Rayner
Sunday XI Bowling - Ashley Rayner

Single Wicket Tournament for the S G Ivens Memorial Bowl (played for by the Club's Youth Section)
- Winner: Ben Hollis; Runner-Up: Cameron Sutton

Taverner's Awards

Fielder of the Year - Martin Nichols
Clubman of the Year - John Gregson
Senior Player of the Year - Jonny Cumiskey
Junior Cricketer of the Year - Tom Hill

Catch of the Season - Kevin Dyke
Wooden Spoon (for most Ducks) - Matt Goss

Ladies Tip & Run Awards

In another highly successful year for the team, the WCC Ladies completed another fine 'Double' by winning the Tip & Run League and The Bob Coop Cup - the latter for the 3rd year in a row.

Club (wo)man of the year - Joce Hallam
Bowling trophy - Julie Sprayson