ABOUT OBCC
How to join
Simply reach out to any of the captains and request to come along to a training session. They will provide you with training dates and times. Once you are sure you want to play, there will be a registration process that will be completed before you can play. We look forward to welcoming anyone.
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Ockbrook & Borrowash Cricket Club
Ockbrook & Borrowash Cricket Club is a community-based sports club that is volunteer driven that aims to promote cricket in the region. We offer training and coaching for all ages and abilities. Our mission is to foster a love for the game of cricket.
Achievements
We have had great success that has filtered throughout our clubs cricket teams. Winning many Leagues and Tournaments over the years. Our players, scorers and even umpires have also been recognized for their individual achievements. They have received awards for their outstanding performances on and off the field. At Ockbrook & Borrowash Cricket Club, we believe in recognizing the hard work and dedication of our players, coaches & volunteers. Match availablility is something we pride ourselves on as well and has been a key to our successes over the years. We are committed to providing a supportive and encouraging environment that allows our members to achieve their full potential on and off the field.
Facilities
Training Facility
Our unique ground lanscape and training grounds are well maintined and facilitated by a dedicated group of groundsmen who work tirelessly behind the scenes to provide a great facility for playing and training. 4 artificial nets, bowling machines, batting cages and more.
Clubhouse
Our clubhouse provides a welcoming and comfortable space for our members to socialize and relax after a game or training session.
History
The history of cricket in the village of Ockbrook dates back to the mid nineteenth century, where a match report was recorded between Ockbrook and "Sawley Club" in the Derby and Chesterfield Reporter on 27 October 1843. However, the official club records state the establishment of Ockbrook & Borrowash CC to be 1850.
It is not clear where the original club ground was, but by 1898, the club acquired the use of the present ground on land adjoining the Queens Head off Victoria Avenue, the same year the club joined the Sandiacre and Ilkeston District league.
During the 1950s and 60s, concerted efforts were made to improve the ground facilities and the image and fortunes of the club began to steadily improve. The club won the Butterly Cup in 1972, its first trophy for many years. Shortly afterwards, the club entered the Derby and District League, doing well enough to enter Division 1 in 1974, and becoming Div 1 runner-up and League Cup winners in 1974; Div 1 winners in 1975; Div 1 winners and League cup runner-up in 1976.
In the early 1980s the old pavilion was damaged by fire, resulting in a new pavilion opening in 1985. In 1999, Ockbrook & Borrowash CC became the first champions of the newly formed Premier Division of the Derbyshire County Cricket League. After subsequent improvements to the ground, gaining a Grade A rating, the adjoining ground behind the pavilion was added in 2002. The pavilion was extended in 2004, followed by the addition of a scorebox in 2008.