Captains XI beat Chairmans XI

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On a bright spring day, an enthusiastic and vocal Captain's XI beat the Chairman's XI in the traditional season curtain-raiser. The full scorecard will soon be available on this website, but until then, the highlights of the cricket were

New website goes live

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The OCC committee are pleased to announce that we finally have a new website to offer you as of today. This is no longer a website which we developed and maintained ourselves, rather an off-the-shelf product for which we have bought a licence. Hopefu

WOCC draws first LCF game vs DFCC

Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Despite dominating the opposition, WOCC was unable to dismiss DFCC in the second innings in order to secure victory in the first LCF league match of the season.

Click on 'Fixtures' then 'scorecard' for more details.

Honourable defeat for Luxembourg U-15s against British School of Paris

Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The first two official matches of the Juniors’ season took place in the beautiful grounds of the Château du Thoiry, west of Paris.

2nd May: Facing a team at least two years older than themselves the Juniors bowled and fielded tenaciously.

OCC 1st XI succumb to Ostend CC

Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 1st XI put in the kilometers on the Begian motorways only to lose to a strong Ostend CC side in their first BCF 1st Division match.

OCC 206 all out in 44 overs
Ostend 208-7 in 40

Full match report and scorecard availab

Cows arrive at Walfer

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Pierre Werner Cricket Ground is set to have a significant improvement in the number of spectators, following the introduction of a dozen cows round the perimiter of the ground. This is part of an initiative to redress the balance between ru

WOCC draw vs SCC in LCF league

Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WOCC was set an unrealistic target of 215 in 25 overs by SCC and duly secured a draw. Match report and scorecard is available under 'Fixtures'.

LCF League table

..............P W D L Pts
CCC.......2 1 1 0 4

Luxembourg Juniors share honours with BSP

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On the weekend of 16/17 May, we were delighted to reciprocate our recent visit to the British School of Paris by welcoming their Under 15 team to Luxembourg. As they arrived a few players short we were able to offer them some additional playe

OCC 1sts lose by one wicket at Antwerp Indians

Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

OCC 1st XI narrowly lost to AICC in a thrilling match up in Antwerp. Having scored a respectable 242, OCC then conceded 121 runs in the first 15 overs. But a fine spell of bowling from Taral Desai prompted a batting collapse and OCC had AICC o

OCC 2nd XI thrashed by MACC

Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

OCC 2nds were thorougly outplayed in the BCF 4th Division game today. Click on Fixtures for the scorecard and full match report.

OCC 1sts hammered by Mechelen CC

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

OCC 1st XI's losing streak continued on Sunday with its third successive defeat, leaving it without a win so far in this years' Belgian League campaign. For scorecard and match report click on Fixtures.

Junior cricket - British School Brussels visit Lux

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On Saturday 6th June we were pleased to renew our acquaintance with BSB, welcoming their Under 11 and Under 13 teams to Walferdange. Despite the extremely wet and miserable weather umpires and players all agreed we should play anyway!

Match vs Rugby club 12th June is postponed to a later date

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

OCC 1st XI beat league champions Greens CC

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 1st XI finally registered its first win of the season and against no less than the 2009 BCF league champions. For the scorecard and a full match report click on Fixtures.

OCC 1st XI beaten by Royal Brussels

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The poor start to the season continued for OCC 1st XI as they were comfortably beaten by newly promoted Royal Brussels CC. Click on Fixtures for scorecard and match report.

1st XI lose to Antwerp Indians

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 1st XI were unable to chase down 219 runs in 45 overs against the Antwerp Indians and settled on reaching the target of 175 for maximum batting points. Scorecard and match report in Fixtures.

Optimists enjoyed the weekend with Friendly SalixCC in Luxembourg

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Optimists entertained a touring English side, Salix CC from around the West London area, this past weekend. Two 40-over games were played over the Saturday and Sunday with the Optimists coming out on top on both days.
On the Saturday,

OCC 1st XI lose to Greens CC

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 1st XI lost to an eminently beatable Greens CC on the return leg of their BCF campaign. OCC once again failed to post a competitive score with the bat and never gained control with the ball. Greens CC coasted home with 11 overs to spare. Se

OCC 2nd vs Gent

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The boys from Gent, came all the way from Gent to have a knock on our beautifully prepared ground. The grass was short, the field flat as a chapati, and there was a feeling in the air that the 2nd eleven would finally win a match. It rained a b

1st XI humiliated in league record defeat

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

OCC 1st XI passed another milestone on its sorry 2009 campaign. In thrashing the Optimists, Ostend CC established two new league records: highest team total of 411 in 45 overs and highest opening partnership of 292. Scorecard and match report un

Optimists relegated to BCF Division 2

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The Optimists will play in Division 2 of the Belgian League in 2010, after failing to secure a win at Mechelen which would have kept hopes alive going into the final game at Royal Brussels.

In a game reduced to 36 overs per side by heavy mor

1st team lose to Royal Brussels

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With relegation assured, the first team put in a lacklustre performance against a Royal Brussels who are still in the hunt for the league title. Click on Fixtures for the match report and scorecard

Follow Luxembourg national team online

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The Luxembourg national team has left today for Cyprus for this week's ICC Europe 4th division championship. First game is on Tuesday 8th September. Scores updated every five overs on: http://www.icc-europe.org/EURODIV4/index.shtml

WOCC vs DFCC in LCF league final Sunday 27th - come and support

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The LCF league final is on this Sunday 27th from 1pm. Come down for the end from about 5pm!

WOCC helped to Luxembourg title

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
In the end, the Walferdange Optimists CC eased to victory over the Duck and Ferrets CC in the Luxembourg league final, but the result should have been closer. Batting first on a beautiful autumn day, the Duck’s innings was built around a 98 run effo

Luxembourg Youth Cricket takes another leap forward

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT
In March, Luxembourg’s U13s entered a four team indoor cricket tournament in Zurich against some tough Swiss opposition. This was the first time the youngsters had entered into such an event for this age group and therefore the Twenty over format was

Season Kicks off: Chairman's v Captain's XI 17 April 2010

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

World T20 2010 on Eurosport 2

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The ICC have just announced that the coming World T20 tournament will be broadcast on Eurosport 2 that many of us will have on cable

Winning début for Optimists Juniors in Belgian League

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Last Sunday junior cricket took another step forward with the participation of an Optimists Under 15 team in the Belgian League. Two matches of 20 overs per side were played at the Royal Brussels Cricket Club.

In the morning match Royal Bru

9 May - Optimists 1sts open with away win in Belgian League

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Sunday 9 May, Antwerp Away

Optimists 1sts kicked off the 2010 season with an away win at Antwerp yesterday.

Aiming to bounce straight back to Division 1, OCC were put asked to field first. Antwerp were aggressive and achieved early

23 May - OCC 2nds beat Antwerp Indians 2nds

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Sunday 23 May, Pierre Werner Cricket Ground, Walferdange
Optimists 2nd XI comfortably beat Antwerp Indians 2nd XI by 8 wickets in its first fixture of the Division 4 season. Scorecard to follow.

Juniors extend unbeaten record in Belgian League

Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Last weekend, the Under 15s team of the Optimists Juniors played two more games in the competitive Belgian cricket league and returned home with two more wins. This extends their record to four wins from four games and places them comfortably at the

6 June - OCC 1sts beat Exiles in Belgian League

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In the second game of the 1st XI campaign, the ball again triumphed over the bat to give the Optimists a handsome home victory. In a match reduced slightly by rain to 39 overs per innings, OCC bowled out the Ostenders for 130. The target was

Under 14's share honours with Thoiry juniors

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Over the weekend of 12/13^th June the Optimists U-14’s hosted Thoiry Juniors.

A thrilling game of Belgian League cricket yesterday saw Arcadians reach the target of 194 to win with just 1 wicket remaining.

Junior cricket - Coach training and Academy week

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Acad

Under 15’s complete unbeaten league season

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Last Sunday the Optimists Juniors travelled to Ghent for the final game of the Belgian Cricket Federation Under 15 League against Arcadians. There was an air of quiet confidence following the four previous victories.

Optimists Juniors end the outdoor season with dramatic win in Paris

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To finish off a highly successful season, the Optimists Juniors cricket team travelled with an U13’s team to the beautiful ground of Thoiry, near Paris. This is always

Star beat WOCC in tight LCF final

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Star CC edged a very tight play-off final for the Luxembourg cricket league title on Sunday 26th September, beating the Walferdange Optimists CC by one wicket. Batting first on a cool, damp day with a slow outfield,

Under 11's Cricket Juniors shine in Geneva Tournament

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Over the weekend of

Robert Deed elected Optimists chairman

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Robert Deed has been elected chairman of the Optimists at the club's AGM, taking over from the outgoing Mark Fitzgerald. A senior member of the club for many years, it is the third time Robert has presided over the committee.

Tim Andrews

Junior cricket - Bavarian Cup 5 & 6 March - U9s & U12s

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Last weekend the Luxembourg junior cricket squad took another step into the unknown, participating in the 5^th Bavarian International 6 a-side tournament, played at the European School i

Junior cricket - Bavarian Cup 5 & 6 March - U15s

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The U15’s took a squad of seven, including five experienced players, Timothy and James Barker, Charlie Ramsden, William Cope and Alex Martin, alongside two promising juniors, Sebastiaan van Gilst

Inaugural Players' Dinner

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In downtown Gasperich on Saturday 9th April, the Optimists players were treated to a splendid curry in the comfy surroundings of the New Dehli restaurant, owned by our good friend and fellow cricketer Raju Sati.

It was a gr

Ground preparations complete

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT
As the daffodils begin to fade and the hay-fever sufferers collapse in a fit of asthmatic wheezing, the season is just around the corner. Happily the weather has been kind, allowing all sorts of ground preparation activities to already take place.

OCC open the season with a nailbiter at Walferdange

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The traditional season opening match - Chairman's XI vs Captain's XI - took place on a beautiful sunny afternoon in Walferdange. The captains agreed to play a time game with 'voluntary' retirement at 50 for any batsman.

The Chair

WOCC go down in first LCF game

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Walferdange Optimists began their LCF campaign this weekend with an away fixture against Arcelor Mittal, played at the Pierre Werner Ground in Walferdange. In

OCC 1st XI cruise to victory in Antwerp

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Easter Sunday, the Optimists 1^st XI took part in the new look BCL format for 2011 which for the first time incorporates a T20 league as well as the normal 45 over cricket.

Antwerp Indians 2^nd XI w

Optimist XI victorious in first friendly of the season!

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, the Optimists travelled to Ohain where they played the Royal Brussels Cricket Club in a 40 over a side friendly fixture.

Skipper, Richard

OCC 1st XI continue winning form!

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Sunday 1^st May, the Optimists 1^st XI travelled to Ohain to continue their campaign for the BCL Twenty20 cup, this time against PCCB.

On a hot and sunny morning, Joost Me

BBQ for Nijmegen CC weekend

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This weekend, OCC host Nijmegen CC from the Netherlands. The weather forcast is excellent and it will be a great opportunity to meet with new cricketers from not so far away. There will be matches on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. The teams h

Optimists XI beat Nijmegen in friendly

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Saturday afternoon, the Optimists hosted Nijmegen Cricket Club from the Netherlands as they toured Luxembourg for the week-end in a 40 over game.

Skipper, Richard Neale won the toss and decide

Optimists' day in the sun continues

Sun, 08 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Another beautiful day after yet another beautiful day and a great BBQ at the tennis pavillion, was host for the final clash between Nijmegen and the Optimists. Nijmegen won the toss and elected to bat first. They had reversed the batting

Sad news regarding Hans Evers

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We are very sad to inform you that our fellow cricketer and good friend Hans (Johannes) Evers has passed away last Friday at 19.30 hrs. in the Hospital Municipal in Luxembourg.

Hans was cremated on Tuesday May 10th

OCC 1st XI crushes Gent CC

Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Gent 2nd XI were to be the Optimists 1st XI third fixture in the BCF Twenty20 League. As they arrived 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, Optimists won the toss through default and elected to bat.

Optimists openers

Donations in memory of Hans Evers

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In memory of our dear friend, Optimists Member and Communities chairman, Hans Evers, anyone who would like to make a donation in his memory is invited to do so at the 'Fondation Cancer'.
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Come to watch the Optimists in Twenty20 on Sunday (22 May, 2pm)

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

After three convincing wins in Group 1 of the Belgian League T20 competition, the
Antwerp:

The Under 15 team started their defence of its BCF title with a tough fixture away against the Antwer

WOCC down the Black Stuff with ease

Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Who invented starting a game of cricket at 9.30 on a Sunday morning? Anyway, the ten of Black Stuff took on the nine of WOCC. Actually, BS (I rather like that abbreviation) started out taking on the seven of WOCC until the stragglers finally

Optimists win and through to the Twenty20 Finals Day!

Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Sunday, the Optimists 1^st XI played against the winners of last years BCF Premier League, Crescent in a must-win Twenty20 game.

This week-end, the Optimists host Bonn Cricket Club and on Saturday evening there will be beers and pizza after the game on offer for all the players, spectators an

Fun in the sun with Deutsche Welle

Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Optimists and Deutsche Welle CC of Bonn played out two close fun/competitive games of cricket on the weekend of 28/29 May.

There was a tie in the Saturday timed game. Batting first, the OCC

Junior Cricket - Under 15’s maintain winning form in Belgian League

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Last Sunday the Under 15 team travelled to Tervuren to meet the British School of Brussels (BSB) on their all-weather pitch. Holiday absences allowed us the opportunity to give débuts to Matthijs Geurtz, Lu

PLAYERS NEEDED! Optimists vs Basel CC 11th/12th June

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Next week-end, Saturday 11th June and Sunday 12th June, the Optimists CC will host Basel CC in a friendly week-end of cricket.

Please can you update availability if you wish to play in this fixture and a particular call for players for

Optimists have winning start to BCF 45 over league

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On a very hot and slightly humid Sunday, the Optimists started their BCF 45 over league campaign. Following a very successful T20 run, the Optimists were brimming with confidence and in search of promotion from Division 1 to the Premier divisi

Lux national team practice match 10th June - sparring partners needed!

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Gents,

First of all congratulations to the following players who have been selected to play for the Luxembourg National Team in the ICC-Europe Division 2 T20 tournament, to be held on 20th June in Belgium:

Will

Basel games this weekend

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
The Sunday game on 12 June against Basel will be a T20, at Basel's request, as they need to get away early. That means teas will be served at the end of the match and players have the chance to get away by 17.00 or so...or loiter with intent to consu

Get well soon Piers

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Optimists would like to wish their friend and long time member Piers Hampton a speedy recovery after his recent operation. We look forward to sharing a beer with him soon. Get well soon Piers.

Optimists 1st XI lose in Semi-Finals against Ostend

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Slightly bleary eyed, the Optimists 1st XI met at the Glacis on Sunday at 7am ready to depart for the finals day of the Belgian Cricket League Twenty20 Cup.

The venue was Royal Brussels and the Optimists were in the first semi-fin

A maiden century and a tie: round up of a great weekend visit from Basel CC

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Basel CC arrived on saturday for a weekend of cricket against OCC at Walferdange.

The saturday game was a 40 over match, played on a perfectly shaved Pierre Werner CG outfield. With the ball racing to the boundary, a high-scoring match w

Postscript to the Basel Weekend

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Dear Robert,

On behalf of the Basel Cricket Club, I would like to thank you, most sincerely, for hosting us at the weekend. As always, we thoroughly enjoyed playing your team. The dinner was fantastic and it was great to catch up with so

WOCC fixture this SATURDAY not Sunday!

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Piers welcoming visitors

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Our friend and feisty Yorkshire cricketer, Piers Hampton, is remaining in hospital for the time-being, after some tough cancer treatment. There being a shortage of cricket-lovers in the corridors of the Centre Hospitalier,

Luxembourg U15s to compete against European rivals at Twenty20 Cricket

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

It has now been finalized that Luxembourg’s young cricketers will compete in their first formal international Twenty20 tournament in July. Luxembourg will be compet

Luxembourg National Team in action

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Don't miss all the action at the ICC-Europe Division 2 tournament in Belgium. Use the following link:Whilst the National side were doing battle at the ICC European Division 2 competition in Belgium , the Optimists Cricket Club were to host a side from the UK for the week-end. The Privateers cricket club are part of Turville P

A very forgettable day in Mechelen

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The day started pretty much ok, with a bit of sunshine and a cloud here and there. The trip to Mechelen was also uneventful, except a small bouchon autour Bruxelles. Oh, and Tony was to be picked up

Luxembourg U15s compete well in Copenhagen

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Greater detail will be provided soon but over the last weekend, the

The Luxembourg Cricket Sixes 2011 - a great weekend of cricket

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A record number of teams - twelve - contested the Luxembourg Cricket Sixes tournament in Walferdange over the weekend, including two visiting teams (Metz and Strasbourg Strollers). Fuelled by copious portions of an e

Luxembourg's young cricketers exceed expectations in Copenhagen

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
From July 1^st to 4^th 2011, 6 t

Sad news about Piers Hampton

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

It is with great sadness that we have to announce that our good friend and fellow cricketer, Piers Hampton, has finally lost his battle with cancer. He passed away at close to 14h00 yesterday at t

Details of funeral ceremony for Piers

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The funeral ceremony for Piers Hampton will be held at the Hamm crematorium on Thursday 14 July at

Optimists 1stXI beat 12 Stars CC

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Optimists 1st Xi cruised to vicotry against 12 Stars CC

Fighting to get back on a winning streak in the BCF 45 over league, the Optimists were faced with a very

Winning Draw for the Optimists

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
On Saturday the Optimists were to host the London Saints. This is a cricket club that was started in 1983 by current Optimists member, James Whitworth for all Southampton Football supporters based in London. We can now confirm that there are 14 South

Optimists host another successful junior academy week

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
For the sixth consecutive year, the Optimists Cricket Club has hosted the annual Cricket Academy Week aimed at further developing the young cricketers in Luxembourg. With

Optimists 1st XI thrash Arcadians CC

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The optimists were on a high after having won a match very comprehensively against the 12 Stars. But they needed to keep the performances up to maintain the winning streak aga

Heath scores a ton in great Optimists win

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Optimists 1st XI beat MCCB in Walferdange on Sunday.

With a similar strategy to previous weeks (bat first, score 250 and bowl the opposition out for as little as possible) being adopted again, the Optimists 1st XI had pressure on them

Val Glover Cup ends in a tie

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT
On Sunday, two teams battled for victory and win the Val Glover Cup.

In a friendly yet competitive game Grahams Gladiators (skippered by Graham Cope) took on the might of Tims Trojans (skippered by Tim Andrews).

Both sid

Laws available in other languages

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The MCC has now produced the Laws of Cricket in six additional languages. These can be downloaded in PDF format here

Mike Hawkings

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT
We are sad to hear the news that our friend and fellow cricketer, Mike Hawkings, died on Monday in England. Mike was a life member of the Optimists and Communities cricket clubs, and ever-ready to lend a hand fixing nets and help with junio

OCC wins BCF 2nd Division title 2011

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT
The last 2nd division match for the 1st XI started in the morning with a last minute replacement for Will Heath who was stuck in NY on an airport. Fortunate enough Phil was ready to take his place in the starting XI, so we had a full team. Rain stopp

OCC tour to Thoiry cancelled

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Due to a lack of numbers we have had to cancel the trip to Thoiry that was due to host a tournament with Royal Brussels, Optimsts and Thoiry CC.

The Maidens will be going and playing against RBCC ladies and Thoiry ladies CC and we wish

Optimists U13s complete outdoor season with two games near Paris

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Last weekend, a squad of 12 young players set off to Paris to represen

Development officer starts - a big step forward for cricket in Luxembourg

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Saturday 15th October was the first day of Ben Embleton’s employment as Luxembourg’s National Development Officer. Hailing from the northeast of England, Ben (aged 25) is a pretty decent cricketer having played for Durham U17s and in Australian grade

Ground clearup this Saturday 22nd October 15-17hrs

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Many thanks to those who turned out for the ground clear up:

Tim Andrews
Phil Burleigh
Roger and Timothy Barker
Graham Cope
and
The Chairman

We are sure that all members will be please to know t

Indoor Cricket...sign up now!

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
The indoor season starts again soon and the All Stars are recruiting.
There will be seven 8-a-side games between November and March played
at the ISL. If you would like

OCC AGM and Players' Dinner on Saturday 3 December

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Don't forget to attend the 2011 OCC Annual General Meeting to be followed by a Players' Dinner. See attached for AGM details: 2011 AGM invite.doc

AGM & Awards Dinner Results!

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT
On Saturday 3rd December 2011 the Optimists combined several formalities into one evening, the AGM, Awards and Players Dinner. The New Delhi Restaurant in Gasperich was the venue and please scroll down to view the newly elected committee and the

OCC in the "Wort"

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT
A profile on the Optimists featured in the 7th March "Luxemburger Wort". Have a look:

wort 7 3 2012 1.pdf
wort 7 3 20

World T20 tickets

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT
The LCF can apply to purchase tickets at all ICC events, so if you would like to go to the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka this autumn and can't get tickets through normal channels then let sevanslux@gmail.com know.

Fixtures have been announced!

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT
The Fixtures for 2012 have now been finalised and are on the website.

There is alot of cricket this year with over 13 1st XI games in both the 45 over and T20 formats as well as 11 touring teams visiting Walfer.

An end of se

Inaugural game at Metz CC

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT
Metz Cricket Club are hosting thier first match this Sunday (8th April) against the Optimists.

It is the first game that will be played at Metz on thier newly laid pitch and will hopefully be the first of many.

If you would

LCF fixtures online

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT
The full Luxembourg Cricket Federation fixture list is now online at:

http://luxembourgcricketfederation.hitssports.com/fixtures/default.aspx

Ground preparation day a success

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Important last minute tasks were carried out by a good crowd of around 20 Optimists, Juniors and their fathers, only the day before the opening match of the season, Captain's XI vs. Chairman's XI.

Many thanks to all those w

Cricket season opens with Captain's XI vs. Chairman's XI

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT
The editor has recovered enough from his mild hypothermia from having watched 20 overs of the season's opening game to type this report. Amateur estimate of the temperature - approx. 5 degrees Celcius, with what felt like a 10 degree wind chill. Just

1st XI win the first BCF T20 game

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT
On Saturday 21st April, the Optimists were meeting for the first time for the 2012 season to travel to Mechelen to play against Ostend 2nd XI in the BCF T20 competition. The venue had been moved only the evening before from Ostend to Mechelen du

1st XI humbled at home to Ostend

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT
The 1st XI were comprehensively beaten on Sunday 29th April.

Ostend 220 all out
Optimists 66 all out

Full match report to follow shortly....

Website availability

Tue, 01 May 2012 08:56:04 GMT
Dear All,

Can I please ask you to update your availability on the website for friendlies and Optimists first XI matches? Every year it is hard work to find volunteers to act as match managers and organize our fixtures and it would be har

Ben Embleton interview on Ara Radio

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday May 9th at 8.30am, Ben Embleton,

Arjun Nandal five wickets on debut

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 1st XI travelled to Gent today to play Arcadians CC in the second 45-over game of the Belgian league season, keen to make amends for their drubbing at the hands of Ostend CC. Optimists fielded first and bowled ACC out for 175, with newcome

Optimists Cricket Club website news

New look Optimists Web Site Coming Soon

Captains XI beat Chairmans XI

New website goes live

WOCC draws first LCF game vs DFCC

Honourable defeat for Luxembourg U-15s against British School of Paris

OCC 1st XI succumb to Ostend CC

Cows arrive at Walfer

WOCC draw vs SCC in LCF league

Luxembourg Juniors share honours with BSP

OCC 1sts lose by one wicket at Antwerp Indians

OCC 2nd XI thrashed by MACC

OCC 1sts hammered by Mechelen CC

Junior cricket - British School Brussels visit Lux

Match vs Rugby club 12th June is postponed to a later date

OCC 1st XI beat league champions Greens CC

OCC 1st XI beaten by Royal Brussels

1st XI lose to Antwerp Indians

Optimists enjoyed the weekend with Friendly SalixCC in Luxembourg

OCC 1st XI lose to Greens CC

OCC 2nd vs Gent

1st XI humiliated in league record defeat

Optimists relegated to BCF Division 2

1st team lose to Royal Brussels

Follow Luxembourg national team online

WOCC vs DFCC in LCF league final Sunday 27th - come and support

WOCC helped to Luxembourg title

Luxembourg Youth Cricket takes another leap forward

Season Kicks off: Chairman's v Captain's XI 17 April 2010

World T20 2010 on Eurosport 2

Winning début for Optimists Juniors in Belgian League

9 May - Optimists 1sts open with away win in Belgian League

23 May - OCC 2nds beat Antwerp Indians 2nds

Juniors extend unbeaten record in Belgian League

6 June - OCC 1sts beat Exiles in Belgian League

Under 14's share honours with Thoiry juniors

Junior cricket - Coach training and Academy week

Under 15’s complete unbeaten league season

Optimists Juniors end the outdoor season with dramatic win in Paris

Star beat WOCC in tight LCF final

Under 11's Cricket Juniors shine in Geneva Tournament

Robert Deed elected Optimists chairman

Junior cricket - Bavarian Cup 5 & 6 March - U9s & U12s

Junior cricket - Bavarian Cup 5 & 6 March - U15s

Inaugural Players' Dinner

Ground preparations complete

OCC open the season with a nailbiter at Walferdange

WOCC go down in first LCF game

OCC 1st XI cruise to victory in Antwerp

Optimist XI victorious in first friendly of the season!

OCC 1st XI continue winning form!

BBQ for Nijmegen CC weekend

Optimists XI beat Nijmegen in friendly

Optimists' day in the sun continues

Sad news regarding Hans Evers

OCC 1st XI crushes Gent CC

Donations in memory of Hans Evers

Come to watch the Optimists in Twenty20 on Sunday (22 May, 2pm)

WOCC down the Black Stuff with ease

Optimists win and through to the Twenty20 Finals Day!

Fun in the sun with Deutsche Welle

Junior Cricket - Under 15’s maintain winning form in Belgian League

PLAYERS NEEDED! Optimists vs Basel CC 11th/12th June

Optimists have winning start to BCF 45 over league

Lux national team practice match 10th June - sparring partners needed!

Basel games this weekend

Get well soon Piers

Optimists 1st XI lose in Semi-Finals against Ostend

A maiden century and a tie: round up of a great weekend visit from Basel CC

Postscript to the Basel Weekend

WOCC fixture this SATURDAY not Sunday!

Piers welcoming visitors

Luxembourg U15s to compete against European rivals at Twenty20 Cricket

Luxembourg National Team in action

A very forgettable day in Mechelen

Luxembourg U15s compete well in Copenhagen

The Luxembourg Cricket Sixes 2011 - a great weekend of cricket

Luxembourg's young cricketers exceed expectations in Copenhagen

Sad news about Piers Hampton

Details of funeral ceremony for Piers