2004 Post Season

December

Members should by now have received an invitation to the Hogmanay party at the club. If you have not please contact this site. 22/12/2004

Problems have occurred with the booking of Alloa Academy for the indoor coaching which should have started in January. After seven years of use of this facility, the only council facility which can accommodate cricket, it has been earmarked for football training on our normal coaching evening. Apparently the way the bookings for local sports facilities are organized has been changed and the new council department responsible seems to have failed to take account of previous letting arrangements. We can only offer an apology to our many junior member who will be disadvantaged by this and will keep the members informed of further developments through this site and the local press. 22/12/2004

The clubs AGM was held at the Arns on Thursday 25th of November at 7.30pm.

The drainage laying part of the Save the Arns project is complete, now "all" that remains is the making good, which will have to wait until the spring.16/11/2003

Note Rumour has it that due to lack of parking places and the state of the area round the clubhouse the Hallowe'en party has had to be cancelled 26/10/2004

The opportunity to become involved in coaching cricket can be fulfilled through two different local coaching courses. An introductory course for parent, teachers and other interested people will be held in Alloa Academy on Monday evenings in January. A level 1 ECB course (old course) is being organized by Forth Valley cricket group under the tutelage of Clarence Parfitt and this course will be run over two weekends sometime between now and the end of March (dates are still flexible). If you are interested in either of these two opportunities, or would like more details, please contact this site or telephone one of the coaches at the club. 26/10/2004

Tuesday 19th October Despite the weather work on the drainage is progressing see PHOTO PAGE. 19/10/2004

Committee Meeting at 7.15pm at the Arns on Wednesday 13th October 8/10/2004

Saturday 2nd October The senior awards night was held at the Arns at 7.30pm. There was also be a short meeting to discuss the clubs position regarding possible changes to the ESCA divisions. Full details & pictures later. 8/10 /2004

Monday 27th September. The main machine is in place on the ground to begin the drainage work. PHOTO PAGE 28/9/2004

Friday 17th September The junior awards night for juniors in, the Kwik cricket, under 13, and under 15 teams, was held in the clubhouse. As yet no details are available.Buna, Buna, wherefore art thou Buna! 30/9/2004

Wednesday 15th September Final arrangements have been concluded for the Drainage works and the contract has been signed today. The work is scheduled to begin on 27th September. The club would like to thank all those who have helped to make this project possible. The monthly committee meeting was held at 7.15pm in the clubhouse.

Sunday 11th September The Alloa XI traveled to Boghall to play West Lothian in the last game of the season. Alloa 109 all out (M Booth 22, O Ahmer 26, A Smith 3 for 43) West Lothian 110 for 3 (A Whitten 47 no) 17/9/2004

Saturday 4th September The "under 15" junior side travelled to Stirling and came away with the Anstruther & Gunn Trophy beating Stirling and Hillhead.

Saturday 4th September The 2nd team game against Fauldhouse 2 was cancelled due to the effects of overnight rain. The clubs last game of the ESCA season, only a game against West Lothain away on the 12th September remains.6/9/2004

Groundwork day is Saturday 4th September when weather being willing the square will receive its end of season maintainance. 2/9/2004

August

Saturday 28th August The first team game at the Arns against Marchmont was cancelled due to the sodden state of the outfield. The 2nd team game v Edinburgh 3 at the Meadows was cancelled, Edinburgh 3 couldn't raise a side. 28/8/2004

Sunday 22nd August Alloa XI v Glenrothes at Glenrothes in FCU. Glenrothes 181 for 6, S Rowley 102 Clackmannan 174 for 9, T Sultan 52, ? Munju 4 for 40.Cricket Scotland Under 11 Kwik Cricket National Tournament at the Arns. This event was cancelled on the 21st since the Arns was not playable, due to the outfield being waterlogged. 21/8/2004

Saturday 21st August. 1st XI V Grange 3 at Newfield, Edinburgh Grange 186 for 6 in 50 overs, E DuBouley 60 A Ligertwood 52. Clackmannan 138 for 9 in 50 overs. T Sultan 44 SCORECARD 2nd XI v Musselburgh at the Arns. Second team game at the Arns was cancelled due to the water lying on the outfield.. 22/8/2004

Sunday 15th August The game against Gargunnock was moved to the Arns, Clackmannan Batted first and scored 197 for 8 A Rasul 77 Gargunnock replied with 158 all out.G Narris 39.16//8/2004

Saturday 14th August games. The 1st XI game against Haddington did go ahead. Clackmannan batted first and were all out for 72 in 36 overs. Haddington scored 75 for 2 in 32.2 overs Dearie dearie me!!! SCORECARD. The 2nd XI travel to Roseburn to play Cramond 2 and were unlucky to go down by 8 runs. Cramond 164 for 9 in 45 overs, Clackmannan 156 for 7 in 45 overs SCORECARD. 14/8/2004

Scottish Womens Under 21's in Dublin. Click here. 12/8/2004

Despite the thunderstorms of Thursday night both games on Saturday 7th August were played. The 1st XI travelled to Scroggie Park and beat Falkland 2 Clackamannan batted first and made 249 for 7 in 50 overs. M Cunningham 120, G Oliver 55, J Allen 33. Falkland 2 replied with 139 for 10 in 40 overs. B Collier 38, M Patel 5 for 23 in 8 overs. SCORECARD The 2nd XI played at the Arns against Carlton 3. and won in a close game. Clackmannan 97 for 8, R Passe 50, S Robb 3 for 35 in 13. Carlton 88 all out in 34 overs. N Ramsay 5 for 20 in 9 overs. SCORECARD 6/8/2004

Alison Ramsay misses this weeks 2nd XI game as she prepares to travel with the Scotland Womens Under 21 squad to Dublin. This time not as a player but as under 21 manager, she missed the playing deadline by one month, bad planning, dad. The squad are away all next week and the side is captained by Clackmannan Counties primary schools coach Kari Anderson. The girls play against England, Holland and Ireland. 6/8/2004

Thursday 5th August saw the successfull pilot of the Forth Valley Area INTER-CRICKET competition as a forerunner to an inter-cricket summer league next year. The coaches will be asked to review the rules played and agree the format for next seasons competition, more information is available from Forth Valley Area co-ordinator Alison Ramsay. 4/8/2004

Sunday 1st August Clackmannan County Kwik Cricketers were invited to play in the MacDonalds Festival, run by Arbroath cricket club at Arbroath. The team consisted of eight players, Blair Campbell, Scott King, Kashif Saddique, Sandy Cunningham, Robbie Cunningham, Simon Thomas, Robert McNee and Matthew Craven. The team played against, Arbroath, Forfar, Corstorphine and Dundee HSFP and won two of their games. The players were presented with tokens for a MacDonalds meal which they used at the local MacDonalds in Arbroath. The team then headed for a couple of hours on the beach, accompanied by team manager Greig Taylor and their travelling support, to improve their beach cricket! 4/8/2004

July 2004

Graham Oliver has just returned from a week with the Scotland under 12 side. The side were invited to play at the Ampleforth tournament, in England. The Scotland team played four games against Wales, London Schools, Staffordshire and Durham. Graham bowled in all four games, and produced excellent figures for a young spin bowler, taking 2 wickets for 17 against Staffordshire and 2 wickets for 5 against Durham. Young Graham had an enjoyable time and gained a lot of useful experience with the team. 31/7/2004

Saturday 31st July The 1st XI played Penicuik 2 at the Arns. Clackmannan 220 for 7 in 50 overs, Penicuik 32 all out in 25.4 overs. SCORECARD. The 2nd XI travelled to Charleston to play Broomhall. Clackmannan 96 for 9 in 45 overs, Broomhall 94 all out in 42 overs. SCORECARD 1/8/2004

The Sunday Forth Cricket Union game against Doune this week, 1st August has been cancelled, Doune can't get a team. Sorry again guys, we still haven't played one home fixture in the FCU league this year. Any ideas for a game on Sunday?? 29/7/2004

Saturday 24th July The 1st XI travell to Arboretum Road to play Holy Cross The result was a win for Holy Cross. Clackmannan 135 all out in 41.3 overs, Holy Cross 138 for 5 in 32.4 overs. SCORECARD . The 2nd XI were hosts to Kismet at the Arns. Kismet 131 all out in 37 overs, Clackmannan 71 all out in 30.4 overs SCORECARD .11.57pm 24/7/2004

The Central District game against Guernsey at the Arns on the 21st July ended as a win for Central. Guernsey 133 all out, J Hussbaumer 38, J Warr 17, K Crighton 3 for 15. Central District 137 for 4, R Anders 56 not out, M Cacia 15, A Shaewag 15.22/7/2004

The under 13 team travelled to Largo on Monday 22nd July Largo batted first and scored 100 for 8 in 20 overs S Sharif 46 not out, A Robertson 26 not out, D Smith 3 for 17, A Band 2 for 12, B Campbell 2 for 6. Clackmannan made 71 for 8 in 20 overs S Cunningham 19 A Robertson 3 fro 8. 21/7/2004

Saturday 17th July The first XI lost to Stewarts Melville Royal High 2. SMRH batted first and made 133 for 9 Clackmannan replied with 125 all out in 47.5 overs. SCORECARD 17/7/2004

The Arns is due to be the host ground for a representative game between Guernsey Youth and Central District youth teams. The game is scheduled for Wednesday 21st July beginning at 1.00pm. 13/7/2004

This weekends games have been reduced to one game. The 1st XI play SMRH 2 at the Arns on Saturday. The 2nd XI game against Fauldhouse has been re-scheduled for Saturday 4th September because the Fauldhouse ground is unavailable due to drainage work. The Alloa XI game against Dalgety Bay has been re-scheduled for Sunday August the 29th because of player availability problems for Dalgety Bay. 13/7/2004

The BP Tourfest held on Monday 12th July was a great success with more than 20 under 13 players from Clackmannan County and Stenhousemuir taking part. Unfortunately none of the other Forth Valley region clubs participated in the event.. Clarence Parfitt led the coaching and his knowledge and enthusiasm for the game provided an excellent example for all of the participants. An enjoyable time was had by all who attended. 12/7/2004

Saturday 10th July The first team travelled to Edinburgh to play Murrayfield DAFS with an exceptionally depleted team, only three first team regulars were available. The result was a defeat on a grand scale. Clackmannan 67 all out, Murrayfield DAFS 69 for 3 in 22 overs. SCORECARD The second team playing at home against Morton were on a hiding to nothing, with so many players elevated to the ones or not available. And a good hiding adequately describes the result. Morton 234 for 7 in 45 overs, Clackmannan 91 all out 39 overs. SCORECARD 11/7/2004

Graham Oliver makes the long journey to Glasgow to play for Central District in the Scottish Districts Under 13 competition. The competition takes place on various grounds in and around Glasgow and the Central team will play, East at Titwood on Monday, South at Hughendon on Tuesday, West at New Anniesland on Wednesday and North at New Anniesland on Friday. 4/7/2004

Saturday 3rd July The 1st XI travelled to Largo to play Largo 1sts. After a quick burst of activity where the Clackmannan side took two quick wickets in the first few overs, the rains came and that was that! Never mind flamin' June what about floodin' July!! The 2nd XI game against Heriots 4 at the Arns was cancelled on Saturday morning, Heriots could not bring a team. 4/7/2004

Sunday 4th July's game for the Alloa XI against Falkland has been changed to Sunday 25th July. Falkland 1st XI are involved in a cup competition this Sunday. 30/6/2004

The BP Tourfest coaching day for Forth Valley Region will be at The Arns on Monday 12th of July. The coaching course is for girls and boys aged under 13. The event begins at 11 am and finishes at 3pm. Please bring waterproof clothing and a packed lunch. For more details contact this site, telephone the Arns or the Regional Co-ordinator (Alison Ramsay).29/6/2004

June

The BP Tourfest coaching day for Forth Valley Region will be at The Arns on Monday 12th of July. The coaching course is for girls and boys aged under 13. The event begins at 11 am and finishes at 3pm. Please bring waterproof clothing and a packed lunch. For more details contact this site, telephone the Arns or the Regional Co-ordinator (Alison Ramsay).29/6/2004

Saturday 26th June The 1st team travelled to Edinburgh to play Marchmont. however the game was cancelled due to rain. The 2nd team game at the Arns against Edinburgh 3 was cancelled at 11am as the rain began with a forecast of rain and strong winds for the next 6 to 7 hours. Summer in Scotland!! The Alloa XI have no game this Sunday. 29/6/2004

Sunday 20th June The kwik Cricketers travel to Stirling to take part in the Stirling John Player Trophy competition. U13 Graham Oliver travels to Perth for the Central District Trial games. 19/6/2004

Saturday 19th June The 1st team game against Grange 3 was played on the Artificial strip, Clackmannan batted first and were all out for 171. Grange 3 replied with 100 all out. REPORT The 2nd XI travelled to Mussellburgh but the game was cancelled due to ground conditions. Sundays Alloa XI game against Glenrothes was cancelled earlier in the week, Glenrothes couldn't raise a team.19/6/2004

Friday 18th June. The Fish Supper quiz was well attended by the junior members and parents and more than £200 was raised for club funds. The Dollar demons won the quiz by a short head.Well done to all concerned. 19/6/2004

Monday 14th June The Clackmannan Under 13's played Freuchie U 13's at the Arns on a cloudy and breezy evening. Freuchie batted first and made 86 for 6 in 20 overs (Dale Cowan 25 retired, Alisdair Band 2 for 8) Clackmannan replied with 66 for 9 (Dale Cowan 4 for 8, Scott King 14 not out) The game finished just before the floodlights needed switched on. 14/6/2004

Saturday 12th June The 1st XI travel to Haddington with no fewer than six first team possibles not available and after another last minute hiatus ten players. The result was Haddington 257 for 3 Clackmannan 209? for 9 (all out). SCORECARD The 2nd XI were at home to Cramond 2. Clackmannan batted first and scored 77 all out in 26.4 overs Cramond overtook this target for the loss of one wicket.SCORECARD. Sundays Alloa XI game against Glenrothes has been posponed for a week because Glenrothes have a Small clubs cup tie this Sunday. 13/6/2004

The highly successful Forth Valley Kwik Cricket league finished its journey at the Arns on Wednesday 9th June. The eventual winners of the league were Stirling with Dollar a close second, Clackmannan proved to be the strongest team in the league, holding everyone ..... 12/6/2004

Sunday 6th June sees another busy day for the club. The Alloa XI played Gargunnock in a Forth Cricket Union Game at Gargunnock and the Alloa side won. Gordon Oliver took the remains of the holiday depleted Kwik Cricketers to Arbroath for one of Arbroaths excellent competitions. Matthew Booth and Neil Ramsay travel to Falkland for the Under 19 Central squad v East U19. Alison Ramsay travelled to Durham with the Scottish Women. .6/6/2004

Saturday 5th June an Ealing comedy start to the 1st XI preparations for the game against Falkland 2 at the Arns, 3 players down with 30 minutes to start time. Final score? Who knows! when the 1st XI get the scores to the webmaster I'll put them up!! SCORECARD. 2nd XI v Carlton 3 at Rosebank (that name rings a bell for some reason?) on the council carpet, well beaten, so were the 2nd XI. Carlton 260, 261 or 265 depending on which part of the score card you read, Clackmannan 76 or 78 (same) SCORECARD 6/6/2004

The culmination of Clackmannan County Cricket Clubs summer term coaching in nineteen of the counties primary schools took place at the Arns on the afternoon of Thursday 3rd June at 12 o'clock. The scheme set up in partnership with Clackmannanshire Council Sports Development has been taking place for the last seven years. The Ronald Cunningham Trophy is awarded to the winning team of the competition and that team goes forward to represent Clackmannanshire in the National Finals of the Kwik Cricket trophy. The teams who took part this year were Alva, Craigbank, Fishcross, Muckhart, Park, St. Johns, St. Mungos, St. Serfs, Strathdevon, Sunnyside and Claremont. The winners were Strathdevon and Fishcross won the Fair Play award.

May

Sunday 30th May Alloa XI v Dalgety Bay at Dalgety Bay in the Forth Cricket Union. Clackmannan batted first and made 223 with Ash Rasul making 121(50 of 16 balls) and James Couper 30. Dalgety Bay crept up to within six runs of the Alloa XI total before the overs ran out. M Bradwell 50, L Peden 56. Final total Dalgety Bay 217 for 4. 30/5/2004

Latest news from the Scottish Womens tournament is that today Scotland Women beat Warwickshire. Warwickshire scored 81 all our and Scotland replied with 83 for 9 to huge applause from the big crowd. Alison Ramsay batted number 2 and made a solid 3! Well she isn't used to playing in front of a crowd and it saves the scorers pencil! Yesterday in the game against Durham Clackmannan's Alison Ramsay opened the batting for Scotland with Katherine White(30). Alison scored an "aggressive" (nae surprise there then) twenty six off 18 balls before being caught and bowled. In a rain affected match Scotland lost to Durham when the overs in the second innings were reduced due to coach requirements. Reports on the Scottish cricket website. Tomorrows game is against Holland.30/5/2004

Saturday29th May Despite all the gloomy predictions for the weather both games were played. 1st XI v Penicuik 2 Penicuik batted first and made 201 for 8 in 50 overs, Clackmannans reply was 203 for no wickets in 35.4 overs. SCORECARD. The 2nd XI played host to Broomhall in a nail biting finish resulting in a tie. Broomhall 186 for 7 in 45 overs, Clackmannan 186 for 10 in 44.3 overs. The regulations for awarding points confused both sides enough that expert advice had to be sought. After consultation with Andy Piggott the ruling is that both side receive 5 points each plus their batting and bowling points, Clackmannan 14pts, Broomhall 16 pts. SCORECARD 30/5/2004

Congratulations to Alison Ramsay on her selection for the Scotland Womens squad who play in a tournament in Angus over three days from 29th to 31st May. The Scotland team will play Durham, Warwickshire and Holland. Best of luck girls 29/5/2004

Saturday 22nd May 1st XI played Holy Cross at the Arns and were yet again unsuccessful Holy Cross 165 all out Clackmannan 76 all out SCORECARD. The 2nd XI travelled to Townhill to play Kismet and lost. Kismet 205 Clackmannan 115 SCORECARD 22/5/2004

Friday 21st May Under 13 v Dunfermline U 13 at the Arns. Clackmannan113 for 3 Dunfermline 115 for 2 so Dunfermline moane forward into the next round of the Scottish Cup.23/5/2004

Thursday 20th May Congratulations to the U13 team for a fine win against Stirling U13. Stirling 61 for 5 in 21 overs (Drew Weir 18, Aurangzeb Jhinger 2 for 7) Clackmannan 62 for 2 (A Jhinger 23 ret. Alistair Band 10 n.o.)20/5/2004

Wednesday 19th May Committee meeting at 7.15pm. Clackmannan Kwik Cricketers at Williamfield in Forth Valley League lost both games (against Doune and Westquarter) 16/5/2004

Tuesday 18th May Masterton Trophy 1st XI v Grange at the Arns. Oops! Grange 169 in 16 overs Clackmannan 63 in 16 overs Scorecard 19/5/2004

This weeks Forth Valley Kwik Cricket league games are on Wednesday at Williamfield, Stirling. 16/5/2004

Saturday 15th May The 1st XI travelled to Edinburgh to play SMRH 2 and were comprehensively gubbed Clackmannan 93 all out SMRH 97 for 3. Scorecard. The 2nd XI played Fauldhouse 2's at the Arns and fared no better. Fauldhouse 201 for 4 Clackmannan 117 for 9. Scorecard 16/5/2004

The Forth Valley Kwik Cricket league competition due to be played at the Arns on Wednesday12th May has been cancelled due to the state of the ground.11/5/2004

The Masterton Trophy game against Grange at the Arns on Tuesday 11th has been cancelled after a violent thunderstorm, late Monday afternoon, turned the ground into a paddling pool. Pictures The match has been re-arranged for The Arns on Tuesday 18th May at 6pm 12/5/2004

Monday 10th May the Under 13 Fife league game against Dunfermline at the Arns had to be cancelled due to the thunderstorm and "million gallons" of water which fell on the ground in 20 minutes.10/5/2004

Sunday 9th May The Alloa XI game against Falkland at Scroggie Park was abandoned with Clackmannan 47 for 2 after 10 overs when the rains came agian. 10/5/2004

Saturday 8th May Despite the less than perfect weather the 1st XI game against Murrayfield DAFS was played at the Arns. The result was not favourable to Clackmannan after making 133 all out in 49 overs their total was overhauld by Murrayfield DAFS in 26 overs, (135 for 2 wickets). Scorecard The 2nd team travelled to the Meadows and in their game against Morton made 27 for 2 in 22 overs before the game was abandoned due to rain.8/5/2004

The clubs Bingo Tea on Friday 7th May, tickets £1.Was a great success and raised more than £200. Funds raised go towards Junior equipment. 8/5/2004

The Alloa XI played at Doune on Sunday 2nd May in a Forth Cricket Union game. The development team lost to Doune and since Clackmannan seem to have forgotten the score book the details of the game are lost to posterity. Probably just as well. 4/5/2004

Matthew Booth and Neil Ramsay both played for the first Central District Under 19 team(new version). The Under 19's played at Drumpelier against West U19's but were beaten by four wickets. The quality of play was high with many of the Scotland U19 squad taking part and it was nice to see Matthew get a couple of wickets.3/5/2004

Saturday 1st May Clackmannan County 1st XI were beaten by Largo in a low scoring game at the Arns. Clackmannan 120 all out in 43.5 overs, Largo 121 for 6 in 41.4 overs. Full report and score card. The 2nd XI game against Heriots 4 was cancelled on Saturday morning due to problems with the Heriots pitch.1/5/2004

Pre-Season 2004

Outdoor practice starts with a vengance this week, even although the weather forcast is not good, the nets are up, the pitches are marked, the undersoil heating is switched on,(well it would be if we had any). If there is an L in Baltic why is it so cold? 18/4/2004

Committee Meeting Monday 19th April 7.15pm at the Arns.

The first playing weekend of the season turned into a non-event due to the weather maintaining the cold and windy aspect which has slowed up this years pre-season preparations. Add to that the wet stuff which began half an hour into the first practice game and continued through to cancel Sundays game against Dunfermline and the picture of glum is nearly complete. 18/4/2004

The timetable and coaches for the Clackmannanshire Primary Schools curricular coaching for the summer term has been organised and the first classes will begin on Thursday 22nd April. This years course will include a minimum of 17 primary classes covered with further options on another five. Each class will receive six coaching sessions and the whole group of 19 schools will come together for a tournament on Thursday 3rd of June, the winner going forward to the national finals.18/4/2004

March

Several fund raising events are in the pipeline for the coming months. The first event is the usual cheese and wine (with added fabulous buffet) which will take place on Saturday 24th April. Tickets £8 (Inc bottle of wine) available from D Mudie or through this site. 28/3/2004

Ground works day this year is on Sunday 4th April when preparations for the new season begin. Come along and join the "fun", your club needs you.2/4/2004

The Special General Meeting on Friday 26th March agreed the financial arrangements and the delay on the drainage scheme until the end of the season. So hopefully the weather will play its part in allowing the games to take place this season and the ground will have time to recover before next season. 28/3/2004

The New Opportunities Fund sponsors the clubs after school cricket coaching which has been taking place throughout Clackmannanshire since October. The clubs coaches have worked in many of the Primary schools and these schools will all meet for a tournament on Tuesday 23rd March at Tulligarth sports facility beside Lornshill Academy. Our thanks to Clackmannanshire Council Sports Development team for their work in organising the schools for the event. This will be the first time cricket has been played on the special artificial surface at Tulligarth, so come along and join the fun and lets hope for a dry afternoon. The matches start at 3.30pm 18/3/2004

The indoor coaching for juniors is going well and, for the final indoor month, (until the end of March), the last hour is open to any senior players who wish to attend.18/3/2004

The Sponsored walk was an excellent event even although the weather wasn't. The final financial tally will be available when all the cash and sponsor forms make their way back to Gordon.18/3/2004.

With a committee meeting on Monday 15th and a special general meeting on the 24th March the season is beginning to come to life. 13/3/2004

The junior squad for the Fife Indoor Cricket League which takes place on the 21st and 28th of March in Lochgelly High School are practicing hard to try and retain the trophy they won last year. Best of luck team.13/3/2004

Training for the Mega Sponsored Walk should now be well under way. The big event is on Saturday 13th March starting from The Arns. If you haven't got your sponsor form, either e-mail this site or phone Gordon Oliver. 26/2/2004

February

Indoor coaching for juniors is well under way at Alloa Academy on Tuesdays, with a good turnout of all age groups. 26/2/2004

ESCA fixtures available at last. Its difficult not to feel sorry for Holly Cross promoted and relegated from division 1 without playing a game. 13/2/2004

The February committee meeting will be held on Monday the 16th February at 7.15pm. 4/2/2004

The funding provided by the New Opportunities Fund has enabled the club to carry out our coaching scheme for Clackmannanshire Sports Development in the Lornshill Academy cluster of primary schools. Coaches Alison Ramsay, Kari Anderson and George Pullan have been hard at work doing after school clubs in five schools.4/2/2004.

No news yet on ESCA fixtures for 2004 as the "Edinburgh" fiasco rumbles on. Rumour has it that cricket scotland (yep that's the new name) should make a decision before this weekend. The draw for the Masterton Trophy sees Clackmannan drawn at home against Grange, however in all probability the game will be played away as the Arns should be recovering from the drainage works. 3/2/2004

Congratulations to Alison Ramsay and Graham Oliver both back in harness training with their respective Scotland squads. It looks like the club will be well represented at every level in the Forth Valley Regional squads. (more news when the junior squads are finally announced. 3/2/2004

Congratulations to Dougie Brown on his selection for the Scottish Saltires, lets hope his enthusiasm and experience can lift the Scots to victory at Dubai. 3/2/2004

January

The first committee meeting of the year has been changed to Monday 19th January at 7.15pm in the clubhouse.13/1/2004

The Junior Indoor season starts this month with training on Tuesday evenings from 6pm until 9pm beginning on the 6th January. Coaching is, as usual, in The Alloa Academy Games Hall. Primary players from 6pm until 7pm. Under 13 and Under 15 from 7pm until 8pm and Under 17 and 19's from 8pm until 9pm. 4/1/2004