Drumaness Superkings Cricket Club Annual Report
2024
Executve Summary
The year 2024 has been an extraordinary chapter in the journey of the Drumaness Superkings Cricket Club, characterized by notable accomplishments and a steadfast dedication to our local cricketing community. Our unwavering commitment to fostering talent and promoting the spirit of cricket has not only bolstered our competitive performance but has also significantly strengthened our community relationships, making cricket more accessible and enjoyable for all.
Club Overview
Mission Statement: Our mission is to advocate for the sport of cricket across all levels within our community, instilling the core values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and inclusiveness among our members.
Vision Statement: We envision Drumaness Superkings Cricket Club as the leading cricket club in the region, acclaimed for our commitment to excellence both on the field and in our community endeavours
Operatonal Review
Throughout the year, the club proudly fielded 5 teams:
2x Senior Men’s Team,
U11s and U13s Junior Teams, and
Women’s Team
Remarkable Achievements:
The Senior Men’s 1[st] team displayed outstanding skill and teamwork, successfully advancing to the Section 1 of the Northern Cricket Union league—a testament to their hard work and determination.
In 2024 the club established its first ever juniors and women’s cricket teams
Junior Teams: Involved in competitive league competition in u11s and u15s
Women’s Team: Involved in competitive league competition
Community Engagement
In our efforts to engage with the local community, we organized a series of cricket camps tailored for youth participants, such as our Summer Youth Academy resulting in an impressive 30% increase in overall participation, thereby inspiring a new generation of young cricketers and promoting the sport's growth.
Future Outlook
As we look ahead to the upcoming year of 2025, our plans include the ambitious expansion of our youth programs and enhancements to our club facilities to better serve our members and the broader community. We are also actively pursuing further sponsorship opportunities to support our team development initiatives and community outreach projects.
Income and Expenditure:
| DRUMANESS SUPER KINGS CRICKET CLUB INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
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|---|---|
| Note Income Donations Grants Memberships Sponsorship Other Income 5 Expenditure Direct Costs Bank Charges Training Insurance Repairs, maintenance and renewals Subscriptions Donations Advertising Depreciaton of equipment Legal and professional fees Accountancy and audit fees Total Expenditure (Deficit) of Income over Expenditure |
2024 516 2,383 8,317 4,531 5,512 21,259 15,819 82 1,317 922 5,753 1,339 - 169 5,624 952 360 32,337 |
| (11,078) |
Preparation of Account
This account was drawn up on behalf of the Committee by Neil Walsh
Signed:
Dated:
This Account was approved by the Committee on: 31.03.24
Signed on behalf of the committee:
Name: Darren Oldroyd (Chairma
Acknowledgments
In conclusion, we wish to express our sincere appreciation to our dedicated players, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors, whose unwavering support has been pivotal to our achievements this year. Together, we are building a vibrant and resilient cricket community in Drumaness, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.