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The ECB are now outsourcing the processing of CRB Disclosure Application Forms to an external company,"TMG CRB". Based in Nottingham, they currently provide a CRB Disclosure service to a large number sporting organisations, including The FA, as well as several Government agencies. The ECB CRB Disclosure Application Forms (which are idenfied by the ECB Lord's address in the top left hand corner of the form) and supporting documentation is now redundant and all  ECB CRB forms, guidelines and additional ID/address sheets should be destroyed or returned to the ECB. 
Drighlington CC are organising a First Aid course to be held on Saturday 31 January between 10.00 am and 4.00pm at the Drighlington Scout and Guide Headquarters, Drighlington Cross Roads, BD11 1LJ at a cost of £10 per person, which includes the course book, certificate, use of headquarters and drinks. The fish shop next door will be open or bring a packed lunch. To book a place contact Jennifer Varley on 0113 252 4956 or e-mail jennifer@m-jay.co.uk
There are 24 places on the course and approx 12 places are being made available to clubs in membership of the HWDJCL on a first come first served basis. A first aid qualification is a pre-requisite to obtaining an ECB coaching certification.
The Leeds University are running Coaching Courses through the winter months as in previous years.
If anyone is interested in  attending a level 1 course, please contact C.Gaynor@leeds.ac.uk as soon as possible
The organiser needs to order the resourses 20 days before the beginning of the course (15th December).
A level 2 course starts 30th January.
Monday 24 November 2008
Wakefield Thornes CC have been successfully nominated in the Junior Team Performance of the Year category of the Dewsbury Reporter Sports Awards 2008. The awards ceremony is being held at the Frontier Club, Batley commencing 7.30pm. The event is being  compared by Harry Gration the BBC Look North presenter.
Wednesday 26 November 2008
U9 Academy coaching continues at Heckmondwike Grammar School,  off High St(A638), Heckmondwike WF16 0AH   from 7.00pm till 9.00pm. Being held every Wednesday  at the same time through till 10 December inclusive 
(10 sessions in all) . Steve Holliday is the Lead Coach and his e-mail contact address  is steveholli@hotmail.co.uk
Monday 15 December 2008
The Annual General Meeting is being held at Gomersal CC commencing 7.30pm. 
All clubs are required to attend and return their team entry requirements for season 2009 otherwise they risk not being allocated  fixtures. Please make life easy for the Fixture Secretary in the run up to the new season- remember he is a hard working volunteer not a paid official. Work on allocating Fixtures commences early in the New Year.
Tuesday 6 January 2009
U11/10 Coaching commences at Woodlands CC Five fortnightly sessions 7.00-9.00pm. 
Attendance by invitation only. The appointed  Lead Coach is Amjad Hussain 07877 7197457. 
Thursday 8 January 2009
The newly elected Executive meet at Liversedge CC to determine the action considered necessary to overcome any shortfall in administrative appointments following the AGM. Vacancies currently exist identifying persons to fulfill the duties of Trophy Steward and League Child Welfare Officer.
Tuesday 13 January 2009
U13/12 Coaching commences at Woodlands CC. Five fortnightly sessions 7.00-9.00pm. 
Attendance by invitation only. The appointed Lead Coach is Martin Stubbs 07770 933718.