Sheen Scorchers

SHEEN COLTS 

News & Information

SEASON 2025

MEMBERSHIP – JOINING THE CLUB

If you are not a current member but are keen on joining the club, please send an email (to tonybradesteros@gmail.com) with the following details:

Parents name(s)

Address

Tel(s)

Child’s name(s)

DOB

Place of birth

School

Allergies, etc. (if applicable)

Once these have been received you will be added to the members mailing list and receive regular updates.

WE ARE ALWAYS VERY KEEN ON WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS TO THE CLUB!

The membership fee for the season will be £140 for U6-9 boys and U9-12 girls to cover ten ninety minute sessions through the summer and all age group matches arranged. 

From U10 to U15, including girls who play in boys teams, the membership fee will be £165.

Sibling’s enjoy a 20% discount on their membership fees. U6-9 - £28.00; U10-15 £33.00.

There is no junior membership payment – simply a match fee – for all players U16 and above.

It is anticipated each child will have the opportunity to play in a minimum of six matches through the season. (Last summer, one or two boys played 25 games.)

New members must purchase and wear the Scorchers shirt and cap. These will be available at Saturday morning training, before the official start to the season.

FIXTURE LIST FOR 2025

 TBA

AGE GROUPS 2025

Girls, up to 17 years of age, may play in Boys’ matches in a team 1 year below their own chronological age group.

This does not apply to the U13 and U15 Boys’ Cups, where Girls can only play in their own age groups.

SUMMER AGE GROUP COLTS TRAINING 

There is to be a review of the training programme which serves it's purpose for those who have already been exposed to the game, which represents approximately 80% of the club.

We are looking at separating out the match players from the newcomers in order to focus the structure of our training to suit the participants. 

For players who have already been exposed to matchplay, the priority will be to run net sessions and fielding drills.

For newcomers it will be to introduce them to the game and to work on the basic skills that will make them match-ready for our U9 softball teams. 

Currently training is scheduled to take place every Saturday for 10 weeks with a one-week break at half-term for all junior members. 

It is staggered with training objectives and times listed below, per age group.

U6-9 – 9.30am-11am

Pod sessions of up to twelve players per group. No hard-ball kit needed. Training will take the form of a variety of fun and challenging drills and even matches on the outfield.

U11 Girls – 9.30am-11am

Pod sessions of up to twelve players per group. No hard-ball kit needed. Training will take the form of a variety of fun and challenging drills and even matches on the outfield. (These sessions are for those players not already selected for a match. County players will play in boys groups.)

U10-11 – 9.30am-11.00am

Nets: All players are expected to have hard-ball kit including a box, pads, gloves, helmet and thigh pad. It is anticipated that we will have four lanes in operation which allows for all players to have a bat and a bowl. 

U12-17 – 11am-12.30pm

Nets: All players are expected to have hard-ball kit including a box, pads, gloves, helmet and thigh pad. 

MATCH TIMES AND DAYS

It is important to be aware that early season, matches start at 5.30pm and then, as the days get longer, move to 6pm. With so many fixtures to fit in is hasn’t always been possible to make one day in the week ‘match day’ for an age group, so they can vary week-to-week.

VOLUNTEER COACHES

We have been extremely fortunate to have a committed band of coaches who have assisted with the running of our ever expanding number of age group teams. 

We anticipate setting up a coach education programme for our volunteers and that they attain a coaching certificate over the winter - 2024-25.

We will be putting out 12 teams in 2025 and will continue to need support from parents for the running of matches. Anyone in a position to help, please get in touch with Tony (tonybradesteros@gmail.com).

COACHING CAMPS DATES 2025

We will be running the usual number of coaching camps through the spring and summer and  send information out to all members in advance of each course, or courses, taking place. Camps run form 10am to 4pm, on Sheen Common. Dates for the diary are listed below: 

EASTER:

Monday 31st March to Friday 4th April.
Monday 7th April to Friday 11th April.
Monday 14th April to Thursday 17th April.

WHITSUN HALF-TERM:

Tuesday 27th May to Friday 30th May.

SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS: 

Monday 7th July to Friday 11th July.
Monday 14th July to Friday 18th July.
Monday 21st July to Friday 25th July.
Monday 28th July to Friday 1st August.
Monday 4th August to Friday 8th August.
Monday 11th August to Friday 15th August.
Monday 18th August to Friday 22nd August.
Tuesday 26th August to Friday 29th August.

AUTUMN HALF-TERM CAMP:

Monday 20th October to Friday 24th October.

Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October.

NOTE: Camps cost £30 per day per person (£25 for siblings who attend on the same day). Half day is £20 and £15 for siblings.

Registration takes place in front of the pavilion on Sheen Common, opposite 3 Fife Road, East Sheen. 

SHEEN COLTS COMMUNICATIONS

As well as this website we also have the following:

A FACEBOOK PAGE

We use a ‘Sheen Scorchers’ Facebook page as a back-up to the regular e-mails you receive. Please check out the page (Google: Sheen Scorchers) and click the ‘like’ icon inset in the main picture it to receive regular updates. 

(Please note – if you click the ‘like’ box, this means you will see the Sheen Scorchers status updates but the site cannot see your personal information or posts if you don’t wish anyone to do so.)

INSTAGRAM

Can be accessed at sheen.scorchers

E-MAIL

If you are not on Facebook or not much of a Googler – never fear. All the information you need will be sent via e-mail to you through the season, (Camps, membership, matches, etc.) provided you are on the mailing list.

THIS IS SENT OUT CHRONOLOGICALLY THROUGH THE SEASON: EASTER CAMPS; SUMMER MEMBERSHIP; SUMMER HALF-TERM CAMP; SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS, ETC. 

WHATS APP

Whats App is used by managers for imparting last-minute information to teams – especially if there is a late drop-out, a player is struggling to be on time, or a match is cancelled en route. 

ONE-TO-ONE COACHING PROGRAMME

We run an outdoor 1-1 programme year round at Sheen at weekends. As well as Tony Bradshaw, Kent’s Ben Compton and former Surrey and England cricketer Monte Lynch will, on occasion, be available to take sessions.

If you are interested in joining us at any time, please contact tonybradesteros@gmail.com and we will add you to the 1-1 mailing list.

FUNDRAISING

The team, headed up by Jane Bhandal has done sterling work raising funds for the net refurbishment that has taken place and has worked closely with the Council to have the change room and loos upgraded.

Plans are afoot to further improve facilities in the pavilion and it is anticipated a full proposal will be submitted to the council in the not too distant future.

REPAIRS AND RENEWALS

As well as a mini-facelift for the nets, Kieron Pearce and Dave Turcan has been preparing the lanes that run alongside the existing structure so we have a working Flicx pitch as well as use of the astro pitch on the square making four lanes available at training. 

SIGNAGE

A number of signs are being prepared and should be a welcome addition at the common this summer. As well as signage at the entrance to the common, indicating a cricket club plays here (!), there will be various others displayed on the nets and pavilion that should help boost brand awareness as well as underline rules and regulations.

EVENTS

Though we have a significant fixture programme and are close to capacity in running 14 teams, we are hoping to be able to host a number of events again this summer. They include:

SUMMER SOIREE ON THE COMMON

This has now become an annual event and has been extremely well supported over the last two years!

U10’s v MOTHERS MATCH

The mum’s need to get in some practice this time or they may be battered again! 

COLTS PRIZEGIVING DINNER

We will aim to host this at a suitable local venue in late November,

WELFARE

If you have any concerns or queries regarding the running of Sheen Park, please raise them with Sarah Wade - sporter79@hotmail.com - who is the Club Welfare Officer.

NOTE: It is important we all remember we share the common with other sports as well as the general public and that our behaviours and actions should mirror all safeguarding practice. There is a dedicated safeguarding page on the website.

MERCHANDISE

Please be aware every new member needs a Sheen Scorchers shirt and cap. These will be made available at Saturday morning training pre and early season.

COLTS CRICKET COMPANY

Tariq Nazir, renowned for his championing of Colts equipment at excellent prices, has a shop – next to AJ-Fordhams in Robin Hood Way, Kingston (just off the A3 near the Robin Hood roundabout). tnazir@talk21.com. We also have a strong relationship with Sheen Sports, who offer a 10% discount to all Sheen Park members – adults and colts.

OLD BATS  PLEASE!

We've had old bats donated over the years, but can always do with more! If you have an old bat lying around that is no longer of any use to you, could you please bring it to Sheen at the start of the season.

They are valuable to us & after a clean-up are ideal for youngsters venturing into the game for the first time.

We have found less use for old pads, gloves, etc. IT’S BAT’S – HOWEVER BATTERED – WE ARE LOOKING FOR!!!!

CREDIT SYSTEM

Just a reminder that unless it is in exceptional circumstances, we offer credits rather than refunds should your child be unable to attend a camp or winter training session.

We look forward very much to seeing many of you again this season and a very warm welcome to all newcomers.

TB