Return of Competitive Cricket Moves a Step Closer
The NCU has welcomed the positive announcement from the NI Executive of a return to competitive cricket in Northern Ireland.  
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Neil Rock returns to the MTB Northern Knights for 2021 Inter-Provincial Series
MTB Northern Knights have announced that wicketkeeper Neil Rock has been added to the squad for the 2021 Inter-Provincial Series.  
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MTB Northern Knights Announce New Captain ahead of 2021 Season
MTB Northern Knights are delighted to announce that batsman Harry Tector will captain the team during the 2021 season.  
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Ready for Restart - Communication to Clubs
You may have seen the recent communication from Cricket Ireland encouraging clubs to prepare for a staged return to action.
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Message to all NCU Clubs - Grounds & Facilities
Over the past 18 months, a key element of the NCU strategy has been to support and encourage clubs in the development of their grounds and facilities.
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Transportation of Loam to Northern Ireland from Great Britain
There has been much coverage in the local media over the past few weeks in relation to transportation of Loam to Northern Ireland from Great Britain.
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Club Communication / Website release following NI Executive Roadmap today
The NCU welcomes today's announcement from the NI Executive, which will see a gradual return to action for domestic cricket in Northern Ireland, as part of plans to ease current COVID-19 restrictions.
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NCU Social Media Policy
The NCU Board has recently adopted a Social Media Policy.
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NCU & Cricket Ireland Announce Tildenet Club Affinity Scheme
The Northern Cricket Union and Cricket Ireland in association with Tildenet – Official Nets and Covers Supplier to Cricket Ireland – have arranged an offer for all clubs
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Games & Skills for Cricket Coaches
Unfortunately, due to current restrictions, we are unable to deliver our usual cricket activity programme to our school partners.  However, with the support of the Department for Communities and Community Sports Network, we have created a coaching manual called 'Games & Skills for Cricket Coaches'. 
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GDPR Guidance for Clubs
A change in government legislation regarding data protection called The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be in place from 25th May 2018.
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Clarification on a couple of the NCU's Bye-Laws
The Domestic Cricket Directorate have provided the following clarification on two of the bye-laws.
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NCU Domestic Youth Guidance
The NCU Domestic Directorate have created guidance and information for Under 11 / 13 / 15 domestic cricket for the 2019 season.
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Young Cricketers Playing In Adult Cricket
The Domestic Cricket Directorate has reaffirmed the ruling on young cricketers playing in adult cricket.
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NCU 2019 Grounds Report
The NCU Grounds Committee has compiled the club ground gradings in accordance with Competition Rule A35.
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NCU Publish new Development Plan for 2014-18
The Northern Cricket Union (NCU) has published its new Development plan covering the years 2014-2018. In announcing its publication President Billy Boyd and Chairman Andy Clement commented that they hoped that, post publication, the new Development Plan will provide fresh impetus for all those involved in NCU cricket.
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Player Clothing 2019
Coloured clothing will be used in the following competitions:
Challenge Cup, Irish Senior Cup, National Trophy, Ulster Cup, Ulster Shield, Twenty20 Cup, Twenty20 Trophy.

Predominantly white clothing will be used in the following competitions:
All League Competitions, Junior, Intermediate, Minor and Minor Qualifying Cups, Ulster Plate, Twenty20 Shield.
View Players Clothing Info 2019 (pdf)

Child Safeguarding Manual
Download a copy of the Child Safeguarding Manual for 2017
View Child Safeguarding Manual

NCU Bye-Laws 2019
The NCU Bye Laws for 2019
View NCU Bye-Laws 2019

Volunteering in Sport
Volunteering is an ideal way to get involved in sport, develop new skills and stay engaged in a sport. It can be a rewarding activity which helps you to meet new people and take on new challenges through roles such as coaching or administration.
Sports volunteering activities
The wide range of opportunities to get involved in sports volunteering includes:

• coaching
• administration
• officiating
• committee work
• organising events and competitions

Depending on your individual skills or interests, you can offer to volunteer in any of the above areas. Some of the most important attributes include enthusiasm and interest.
For more information on volunteering in sport visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/sports-volunteering.