User:PeteinBrum/Edinburgh South Cricket Club
| Personnel | |
|---|---|
| Captain | Paul Reddish |
| Coach | Jim Brims |
| Team information | |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Home ground | The Inch, Cameron Toll, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Official website | EdinburghSouthCC |
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.
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 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.
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