Oxford Downs Cricket Club

Oxford Downs are a thriving amateur cricket club playing from Standlake (nr. Witney) in Oxfordshire. Our 1st, 2nd and 3rd XI's play in the Cherwell Cricket League - Divisions 1, 2 and 8 respectively - and we have a healthy number of junior teams involved in cricket in the area, including a girls cricket team.

Coaching is a priority, especially for the Juniors, and our Junior Coaching evenings are quite a spectacle with over 100 boys and girls of all ages spread across the pitch, learning the sport with the help of many committed, approved coaches. (We should mention an equal number of adults spread in and around the clubhouse!)

Oxford Downs are as much a social club as they are a sporting one. Social members are welcome and enjoy the facilities of the clubhouse (bar, food, comfy seats, TV, free WiFi access, pool, darts and children's play area) and the regular events that the club organises throughout the year.

Somewhere in the middle of the cricketing and social sides are the Black Sheep. Less serious on the cricket side maybe, but very earnest on the socialising side. Not to be left out, the ladies have recently formed the White Lambs, who have similar aspirations. They would have been the Pink Sheep but that moniker has been claimed by the girls teams.

Junior Coaching Wednesday, 16th May 2012

Is ON

Forecast is cloudy but dry.

Weather in detail

Hot food available and, of course, the bar will be open.

KEY DATES FOR 2012

Men's outdoor nets start on Tuesday April 3rd at 6.30pm.

Players of all levels of ability should attend as well as any under 15 and under 17 players who would like to play league cricket on Saturdays. Selection for Saturday league games will take place from 8pm. Selection criteria will apply.

Playing membership fees must be paid to Nicola Hunt on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 8pm on Tuesday May 8th.

Sunday players and new players are also most welcome to attend nets.

Junior Club nights begin on Wednesday April 25th at 6.30pm. Sessions end at 8pm.

Registration will be held in the Club House from 6pm on the first three Wednesdays. All existing members need to have re-registed by 6.30pm on May 9th. From May 9th we hope to be able to accept juniors who are on the waiting list. Application Forms and Waiting List Forms  can be downloaded here and returned by post to our Membership Secretary, Nicola Hunt or in person on April 25th. Under 15 and under 17 members should return completed forms by post if possible.

The final session will be on August 8th.  Junior Presentation Evening will be held from 7.30pm.

If you require any further information on any of the above please contact Paul Hardy on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 07778-606612