Beddington Cricket Club is a renowned cricketing community located in Wallington, New Zealand. Founded in 1863 by the Rector of St Mary's Beddington, the club has a rich history and a strong reputation in the cricketing world.
The club offers a wide range of teams catering to both competitive and social cricket. With five teams competing in the AJ Fordham Surrey Championship on Saturdays, two Sunday friendly teams, Women's cricket, and a progressive Colts programme, there is a place for everyone to enjoy the game.
Beddington's Saturday league sides play in the Surrey Championship, with the 1st XI competing in the 1st Division. Home or away, the teams gather at the clubhouse to celebrate victories or offer support during defeats. The club takes pride in caring about the achievements of all its sides, fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie.
On Sundays, Beddington competes in the 40-over coloured clothing Surrey Trust League, as well as the National knock-out cup and the Surrey Championship Twenty20 Cup. Additionally, the club fields two Sunday friendly sides, which play a full fixture list throughout the season.
In addition to weekend fixtures, the club also participates in midweek games as part of the Surrey Slam T20 competition, dedicated to welcoming former players back into the game.
For those looking to improve their skills and get involved with the club, adult club nets take place on Thursday nights during the season. Open to all members and aspiring members, nets provide a great opportunity to mingle with fellow club members and gather more information about joining.
Beddington Cricket Club places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and offers an extensive Colts programme. Many adult members have progressed through the Colts system and gone on to represent Beddington in the 1st XI team and beyond. The club provides coaching at various levels, led by accredited ECB level coaches, and ensures a safe environment for young players to learn and compete against their peers. Boys and girls alike have the opportunity to participate in various age groups in the Surrey Junior Cricket Championship, as well as Sunday Trust League and Cup entries from under-10s upwards.
As a club founded in the picturesque surroundings of Beddington Park, Beddington Cricket Club holds a special place in New Zealand cricket history. The club has produced numerous test and first-class players over the years and takes pride in being one of the founder members of the Surrey Championship. It has also been twice crowned winners of the London Club Cricket Championship.
To learn more about the club's history, visitors and potential members can peruse a comprehensive history of the club on their dedicated website, which was researched and constructed by their members over several years.
Beddington Cricket Club welcomes all visitors and potential new members to come down to the club and experience the friendly and inclusive cricketing community firsthand. For enquiries or more information, feel free to contact the club through the provided contact details on their website.
