Welcome to Rainham.
President - Barry Bumpsted
Vice President - Dave Adkins
Chairman - Paul Newman
We are an ambitious cricket club on the border of London and Essex.
On the senior side, we run Two Saturday XIs, with the 1st XI competing in the HFEL Essex League Division 5, the 2nd competing in the T-Rippon Mid-Essex League divisions 5 respectively We participate in the NCL, with League and other social cricketing opportunities also on Sundays. We also enter multiple T20 competitions through the summer.
Our Youth Section has teams from U-9 up to U-19, with the U-11s, U-13s and U-15s competing in the Havering League, and U-12, U-14 and U-16s playing in regional cup competitions. The U-19s compete in a T20 cup competition each year.
Our team of ECB-qualified coaches run year-round training sessions, with outdoor training at Spring Farm Park from April to September and indoor nets at the Harris Academy Ockendon throughout the winter.
The club prides itself on its thriving social agenda, with a number of events occurring through the season, bringing together the whole club and engendering the family spirit that underpins all our activities.
Our facilities have improved immeasurably over the past decade, with significant investment into the playing surfaces, matchday experience, clubhouse setting and training equipment – so come and see for yourself!
Our locations:
As of April 2021, Rainham CC has been considered Safe Hands -compliant.
About Clubmark
Clubmark was introduced in 2002 by Sport England to:
Clubmark accreditation is awarded to clubs that comply with minimum operating standards in four areas:
Clubmark accreditation is awarded to clubs that comply with minimum operating standards in four areas:
Contact and Joining
Club Executives
| Position | Contact | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Paul Newman | 07841 039238 | paul.newman@grimaldi.co.uk |
| Secretary | Tipu | 07482 909999 | tipu.sam25@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Graham Burr | 07947 522237 | graham.burr@sky.com |
| Youth Manager | Paul Stretton | 07815 417268 | paul&vicky8@hotmail.com |
| Fixtures Secretary | Krish Obrey | 07411 545536 | rahul_krish3001@yahoo.com |
| Club Welfare Officer | Gemma McCarthy | 07949 291913 | gemf1@icloud.com |
| Football Manager - Junior | Steve Kelly | 07754 03578 |
Captains
| Team | Contact | Phone | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 1st XI | Charlie Puncher | 07845730410 | charliepuncher98@gmail.com | |
| Saturday 2nd XI | Tipu | 07885 570486 | tipu.sam25@gmail.com | |
| Sunday 1st XI | Tipu | 07476 667849 | tipu.sam25@gmail.com | |
| T20 XI | Tipu | 07534 000344 | tipu.sam25@gmail.com |
Youth Team Managers
| Team | Contact | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under-15s | Paul Stretton | 07815 417268 | Paul&vicky8@hotmail.com |
| Under-13s | Mijanul Haque | 07871 044768 | |
| Under-11s | Neil Benn | 07508107942 | |
| Under-9s | Paul Newman | 07841 039238 | paul.newman@grimaldi.co.uk |
| All Stars Manager | Peter Reynolds | 07871 044768 | p.j.reynolds@sky.com |
Joining
YOUTH
On the Junior side, the primary focus is on participation and enjoyment, and we are committed to inclusivity.
Training nights are Mondays from April to September, with indoor nets from November to April on Wednesday nights.
Our team of ECB-accredited coaches pride themselves on their ability to provide fun, engaging and educational sessions, and all youth sides compete in age-group level competitions.
For more information about our Youth offering please see the
Youth section
.
Relevant documents
Seniors
We endeavour to facilitate cricket for players of all standards, from beginners or veterans of the amateur game. Whether competitive or social we offer a full spectrum of types of cricket, from league and cup cricket to vets games, Ladies' softball events and T20 nights.
Training nights are on Thursdays from April to September, with indoor nets from November to April on Wednesday nights.
Relevant documents
Clubshop
Visit Fenton Sports Online to order club kit!
Partnerships
The club is proud of its ability to attract partnerships and affiliations on a local, as well as national scale. Local businesses can benefit from exposure in the community and multiple such businesses are already seeing the fruits of this investment. Larger companies wishing to support grass roots organisations that strive to give back to the community have also seen enormous benefit from such engagements.
If you or your business are interested in supporting Rainham Cricket Club then please see below for our Partnership scheme.
Gold Partner - Club Sponsor
Silver partners
Silver partners
We are also pleased to offer generous sponsorship packages to partners who do not want to commit at the Gold level. These are limited to three packages and are offered on a first come first serve basis annually.
Please contact rainhamcricket@gmail.com for more information.
At the heart of the club is our Constitution. This document lays out the purpose of the club, from which all other procedures, guidelines and structure follow.
All other documents are shown below.
Membership Forms
| Document | Description | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
Junior Membership Form (Latest)
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Form For Joining Junior Section | Mar 2019 |
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Senior Membership Form (Latest)
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Form For Joining Senior Section | Mar 2019 |
Core Club Documents
| Document | Description | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
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Club Constitution
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Lays out the purpose of the club, from which all other procedures, guidelines and structure follow. | Oct 2023 |
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Safeguarding Policy Statement
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Explains how we are committed to ensuring all Children (i.e. all persons under the age of 18) participating in cricket have a safe and positive experience. | May 2019 |
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Club Development Plan
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Outlines how we stand in our various purposes and how we intend to reach our goal state. | Apr 2019 |
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Committee Structure
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Diagram showing the structure of the club's committee and various sub-committees. | Mar 2019 |
Venue Risk Assessments/Emergency Procedures
| Document | Description | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
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Venue Risk Assessment - Spring Farm Park
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Risk Assessment for Spring Farm Park | Jun 2019 |
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Venue Risk Assessment - Spring Farm Park - COVID-19 2021 Risk Assessment
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COVID-19 Risk Assessment for Spring Farm Park based on 2021 Return to Play Guidance | Mar 2021 |
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Venue Risk Assessment - Thames RFC
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Risk Assessment for Thames RFC | Jun 2019 |
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Emergency Procedures - Spring Farm Park
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Emergency Procedures for Spring Farm Park | Jun 2019 |
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Emergency Procedures - Thames RFC
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Emergency Procedures for Thames RFC | Jun 2019 |
| Document | Date Linked |
|---|---|
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HFEL – 2021 Constitution
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Feb 2021 |
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HFEL – 2021 Generic Playing Rules
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Feb 2021 |
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HFEL – 2021 Non-Prem Timed Regulations
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Feb 2021 |
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HFEL – 2021 Limited Over Regulations
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Apr 2021 |
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HFEL – Duckworth Lewis Calculator
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Feb 2021 |
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HFEL – Team Captain Report Instructions
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Apr 2021 |
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Mid-Essex Cricket League – Constitution, General and Match Rules
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Mar 2021 |
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Mid-Essex Cricket League – Handbook
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Mar 2021 |
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Mid-Essex Cricket League – Bad Weather
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Feb 2021 |
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Mid-Essex Cricket League – Team Sheet
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Feb 2021 |
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Essex Sunday League – Playing Conditions 2021
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Apr 2021 |
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Essex Sunday League – T20 Playing Conditions 2021
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Apr 2021 |
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MCC – The Laws of Cricket 2027 (2019 update)
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Jan 2019 |
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ECB – Generic Rules and Playing Conditions
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Apr 2021 |
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ECB – 2020 Fast Bowling Match Directives
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Jan 2020 |
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ECB – 2020 Fielding Regulations for Young Players
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Jan 2020 |
2021 COVID Return to Play Guidance
| Document | Date Linked |
|---|---|
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ECB – 2021 Covid-19 Roadmap
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Mar 2021 |
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ECB – 2021 Covid-19 Playing Plan
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Mar 2021 |
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ECB – 2021 Covid-19 Socially Distanced Matches Guidelines
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Mar 2021 |
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ECB – 2021 Covid-19 FAQs
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Mar 2021 |
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ECB – 2021 Covid-19 Recreational Cricket Guidance
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Mar 2021 |
Miscellaneous Documents
| Document | Date Linked |
|---|---|
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Havering Council – Spring Farm Park Management Plan 2019–2024
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Mar 2021 |
Scoreboard Console Manual
Contact & Joining
Our Youth Program:
🏏 We proudly support the ECB All Stars and Dynamos Cricket programs, providing fun, safe and inclusive coaching for children aged 5 to 11.
Beginner's Guide to Cricket
See the ECB's Beginner's Guide to Cricket
ECB Youth Pathway
ECB Format Guidelines
Coaching Plans
The below documents provide a framework per age group for RCC coaches to use.
Under-11
Under-13
Under-15