Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2017

9 Affiliations – The Nottinghamshire Cricket Board 205  The Nottinghamshire Cricket Board The Nottinghamshire Cricket Board is the governing body of recreational cricket  within the county.  We strive to promote and support cricket at all levels in  partnership with Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, the Trent Bridge Community  Sports Trust, our local clubs, all professional and recreational cricketing bodies, and  local councils and organisations.  In addition, the Board manages the Nottinghamshire Cricket Board Premier League,  Nottinghamshire’s most prestigious cricket league which boasts a regular presence of  current and former first class cricketers.  Almost 200 clubs in Nottinghamshire are affiliated to the Board.  Affiliation Package A package of benefits has been constructed to provide good value to clubs that  choose to affiliate themselves to the Nottinghamshire Cricket Board.  The ‘Primary Affiliation’ fees for all Saturday and/or Sunday League Clubs is £50.00  per season and those engaged in Disability, Evening League or Friendly fixtures to be  £35.00.  For those clubs having a ‘Secondary Affiliation’ to the NCB the fee is £25.00.   An ECB levy per Club and the cost of the NCCC/NCB Handbook are within the fee.  Clubs receive the following benefits when they become affiliated to the  Nottinghamshire Cricket Board:  •  Regular newsletters featuring competition, funding and event  information.  •  Specific information for groundsmen, coaches, umpires and scorers.  •  Automatic affiliation to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).  •  An understanding of the Board’s primary aim i.e.:  to support and  develop the game.  •  A clear set of NCB Recreational Council rules for the game (see  Handbook).  The Board has access to six full‐time Community Officers who work on behalf of the  Board, a number of part‐time paid professionals and a dedicated group of volunteers.  Affiliated Clubs can access subsidised courses for education and leadership in cricket  development, coach education and scorers, umpires and officials development.  All Affiliated Clubs playing members are able to take advantage of a discounted  membership rate at Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, for more information call  0844 811 8711.