Joining Sandyford Cricket Club: FAQs

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Where is Sandyford Cricket Club located?

Click on the Google maps location.

Where do I find the list of all cricket clubs in Leinster?

See the Cricket Leinster Clubs page.

Where can read more about Sandyford Cricket Club fixtures, results, teams etc.

See the Sandyford Cricket Club page on Cricket Leinster website.

I am already registered on Cricket Leinster and play for another club. How do I start playing for Sandyford Cricket Club?

Login to Cricket Leinster. Go to Profile. Click on the 3 dots on the right hand side in the Players section and click on Change Club.
Sandyford Cricket Club FAQs: How to change clubs (step 1)
In the next screen, choose Sandyford in the New Club field. Provide the reason for change. Pay the EUR 25.00 club transfer fee. Note that this is the fee charged by Cricket Leinster (not Sandyford CC) and is not refundable.
Sandyford Cricket Club FAQs: How to change clubs (step 2)
Cricket Leinster will then contact your current club and Sandyford Cricket Club regarding the transfer request. The transfer will be completed in about 5-7 days. The transfer is subject no objection from your current club and from Sandyford Cricket Club. We strongly encourage you to get in touch with someone in the club before you initiate the club change request and pay the transfer fee

I am already not registered on Cricket Leinster, and have not played organized cricket under the auspices of Leinster Cricket Union. How do I start playing for Sandyford Cricket Club?

Please go to the Cricket Leinster Registration page and register. Remember to register as a Cricket Leinster Player or a Youth Player (depending on your age). Choose Sandyford as your cricket club. Pay the registration fee of EUR 22.50 to Cricket Leinster. In 2-3 days, you will receive an email from Cricket Leinster asking you for some documents. This is generally ID proof and evidence that you are a legal resident in Ireland. Sometimes this email lands in your spam folder. So, keep a keen lookout for such an email. Once you respond with the documents sought, Cricket Leinster approves the registration in 5-7 days. Once you have sent the documents to Cricket Leinster, send an email to us so that we can follow up.
We recommend that you to get in touch with someone in the club before you register. We will add you to the club’s WhatsApp groups so that you can stay connected to the club.

Can I train before I register?

We recommend that you register with Cricket Leinster before you train with us (or any other club for that matter). Once you have registered with Cricket Leinster, paid the EUR 22.50 and sent all the documents to Cricket Leinster, you can start training with us.

When and where do Sandyford Cricket Club train?

Off season (October to March): we do not train regularly during the off season. We organize indoor nets in the months of December, January and February. But this is sporadic and subject to availability of the facilities and players. We announce the dates and times for indoor training on the club WhatsApp groups, social media channels and the club website.
During cricket season (April to September): we start training outdoors as soon as the weather permits in later March or early April. We train at our grounds in Marlay Park. Depending on the numbers, training is either on the main pitch or in the nets bays. Scheduled training is from 18:00 to 20:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Some captains call for additional team specific trainings on Wednesday depending on team situation.

What is the annual subscription fees?

Students: EUR 130.00 per year.
Everyone else: EUR 220.00 per year.
NOTE: There might be subsidized fees for [a] members joining after half the season is complete, and/or [b] members paying full amount before a specified date, usually before 30 April. Any such reduction will be determined by our treasurer, and sometimes on a case-by-case basis.

What other expense will I incur playing cricket for Sandyford Cricket Club?

From the year 2021 onward, all T20 cup games are played in color clothing 2 and with pink balls. The color clothing costs EUR 25.00 – 35.00 for a jersey and a pair of trousers. The actual cost depends on the actual procurement and shipping costs. The club makes no money on the clothing. The clads for pads in club colors costs EUR 20.00. The captains at their sole discretion might decide to on sharing the clads. These are one-time expenses and will not repeat each year.
Every 4-5 years the club might revise colors based on a club vote in the AGM. Such a change will cause a one time cost to buy the new colors.
NOTE: Irrespective of what club one joins, the spend on purchasing club colors will be essential.
We recommend that all the players to have their own kits and accessories. Especially post COVID, we frown upon kit sharing.

How is the club run and administered?

Every year, at the annual general meeting (AGM), the club members elect a club administration committee. The committee runs the club in adherence with the club constitution and charter. We hold one AGM each year before the end of February. When required, we hold additional special general meetings (SGM). All the fee-paying members and honorary members have a vote.

How many people play for Sandyford Cricket Club today?

Approximately 60 as of April 2022. We field 3 teams: D6, D12 and D19, aspiring to field 4 teams from 2023 onwards. Our first team finished top of the league in D6 and will likely be in D5 next season.

Requirement for new members

Please fill out this questionnaire within the first week of joining the club.

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