Devon Cricket Board - City boss Tisdale to open new pitch at Shaldon

City boss Tisdale to open new pitch at Shaldon

EXETER City manager Paul Tisdale will open the new 3^rd XI pitch at Shaldon on Thursday night.
Shaldon’s chairman is Charlie Woolnough, whose day job is as Exeter City’s groundsman.
The Tolchards Devon League C Division West outfit have been steadily improving their ground at Hazeldown in Teignmouth since moving into it four years ago.
Shaldon has launched a 3^rd XI this season and, rather than look for a satellite ground to play on, has created one at Hazeldown.
“Room isn’t a problem as our ground is very long so we have created two pitches side by side,” said Woolnough.
“Other clubs have satellite grounds for their 3^rd XIs, but that means players never actually get to play at their own club during the season.
“We have put a big marquee up on the ground so that everyone can have tea together.
“A square was laid out last year, a net purchased to separate the two pitches and now we are ready to go.”
Tisdale will open the annexed pitch by umpiring a junior game. There will be a break in play around 7pm for players and guests to attend a reception in the marquee.

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