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Originally known as the Mitre, the club was formed in 1954 as an activity for young members of the [[Scottish Episcopal Church]]<ref>Polson, Bill "The First 25 Years" [http://www.edinburghsouthcc.org/history/default.aspx] Retrieved 13/03/2011</ref>. In 1975, the club joined the [[East of Scotland Cricket Association]] league, and moved to its present home at Inch Park.
Originally known as the Mitre, the club was formed in 1954 as an activity for young members of the [[Scottish Episcopal Church]]<ref>Polson, Bill "The First 25 Years" [http://www.edinburghsouthcc.org/history/default.aspx] Retrieved 13/03/2011</ref>. In 1975, the club joined the [[East of Scotland Cricket Association]] league, and moved to its present home at Inch Park.


Today, Edinburgh South have a 1st and 2nd XI, both of whom were promoted in 2010, into Divisions three and six respectively of the East of Scotland league. Additionally, a 3rd XI will compete in Division Nine for the first time in 2011.

In the present incarnation, Edinburgh South have a 1st and 2nd XI, both of whom were promoted in 2010, into Divisions three and six respectively of the East of Scotland league. Additionally, a 3rd XI will compete in Division Nine for the first time in 2011.


==The Inch==
==The Inch==


The Inch Park, near [[Cameron Toll]] shopping centre, is a large sports facility shared with [[Lismore RFC]] and Edinburgh South Football Club. From 2008, the park has been subject to a major redevelopment, and large new purpose-built pavilion.
The Inch Park, near [[Cameron Toll]] shopping centre, is a large sports facility shared with [[Lismore RFC]] and Edinburgh South Football Club. From 2008, the park has been subject to a major redevelopment, including a large new purpose-built pavilion<ref>[[Edinburgh Evening News]] '450k award for multi-sport centre at Inch Park', 26 December 2008</ref>. This new venture involves the park being handed over from The City of Edinburgh Council to a new organisation, the Inch Park Community Sports Club, on a long-term lease<ref>'Who Are We?' [http://www.inchpark.org/ Inch Park Community Sports Club]</ref>.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 16:14, 13 March 2011

PeteinBrum/Edinburgh South Cricket Club
Personnel
CaptainPaul Reddish
CoachJim Brims
Team information
Founded1954
Home groundThe Inch, Cameron Toll, Edinburgh, Scotland
Official websiteEdinburghSouthCC

Edinburgh South Cricket Club is a cricket club based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Their home ground is Inch Park, near Cameron Toll. The club has three competitive sides, which participate in the East of Scotland Cricket Association leagues. Additionally, there is a social team, called The Mitres, which plays mostly Sunday and midweek Twenty20 fixtures.

History and Teams

Originally known as the Mitre, the club was formed in 1954 as an activity for young members of the Scottish Episcopal Church[1]. In 1975, the club joined the East of Scotland Cricket Association league, and moved to its present home at Inch Park.

Today, Edinburgh South have a 1st and 2nd XI, both of whom were promoted in 2010, into Divisions three and six respectively of the East of Scotland league. Additionally, a 3rd XI will compete in Division Nine for the first time in 2011.

The Inch

The Inch Park, near Cameron Toll shopping centre, is a large sports facility shared with Lismore RFC and Edinburgh South Football Club. From 2008, the park has been subject to a major redevelopment, including a large new purpose-built pavilion[2]. This new venture involves the park being handed over from The City of Edinburgh Council to a new organisation, the Inch Park Community Sports Club, on a long-term lease[3].

References

  1. ^ Polson, Bill "The First 25 Years" [1] Retrieved 13/03/2011
  2. ^ Edinburgh Evening News '450k award for multi-sport centre at Inch Park', 26 December 2008
  3. ^ 'Who Are We?' Inch Park Community Sports Club

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