Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club have become only the second club in NYSD history to win the prestigious Gold Award Club of the Year, two years in a row.
What makes the achievement more amazing is that the Club only joined the North Yorkshire and South Durham League in 2013.
Newton Aycliffe also scored a new record 913 points only dropping 14 points throughout the season, beating their nearest rivals Richmondshire by a massive 61 points.
The award measures teams in 5 distinct categories, Administration, Facilities/Match Day Experience, Fair Play, Discipline and Match Play and Newton Aycliffe finished first or equal first in four of the five categories.
Newton Aycliffe Secretary Lee Weldon said “This is a great accolade for the Club and is testament to the way that we try to run our Club. Everybody involved, from the players to the committee and supporters, should be commended for the way they have conducted themselves while remaining competitive on the field.
Redcar are the only other Club to win the award two years in a row so the target must be to surpass them and win the award for a third straight year next season”.
Honest John has again shown his generosity by raising money to buy coaching equipment for Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club.
Honest John donated £550 which has enabled the Club to purchase a complete coaching pack which will benefit every player in the Club regardless of age.
This is the second successive year that Honest John has raised money to improve the coaching facilities at Newton Aycliffe CC and everybody at the Club are extremely grateful for his continuing support.
Franks the Flooring Store have agreed to continue their sponsorship of Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club for the 2015 season.
Franks stepped in at short notice, to sponsor the senior teams for the 2014 season, when the previous sponsor was unable to continue their support. They have now agreed to not only continue the sponsorship but have extended the agreement to cover all six teams from under 11 through to the senior sides.
The sponsorship deal will see the Franks’ logo worn across the chest of all of the Clubs white playing kit. Chairman Ian Palmer said “Franks have been very supportive during our discussions and were keen to continue their support of Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club. Their Managing Director was guest of honour at the Club’s presentation evening and was impressed with where we have come in a short time and our plans for the future of the Club.
NACC are very pleased to be associated with a progressive company like Franks who are providing employment and support for the local community and hope that the partnership between Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club and Franks continues to flourish for many years to come”.