INTRODUCTION

For many generations, the sport of cricket has been played in the village of Evenley . In past years, the Cricket Square was situated within the land of Rectory Farm . Today this is now a small housing development called Church Leys, which was built in the 1970's. Cricket has since moved to be played on the village green, and now has an excellent reputation as one of the best wickets within the South Northamptonshire leagues.

THE STRUCTURE OF E.C.C
Evenley Cricket Club is organised by its own management committee, which comprises playing and non-playing members of the club. They meet on a monthly basis to have informal discussions about topical issues, which range from sponsorship, fund raising and social events through to more tactical discussions about selection and organisation of the club in general.

THE TEAMS

Evenley has three cricket teams, each playing within one of South Northamptonshire 's six leagues. The First eleven are in the Premier league, and have been for some considerable time, having won the Premier League Championship in 2001,2002,2004,2005,2006,2007 and although winning more games than anybody else, finishing runners up in 2003!. The standard of cricket is high as far as village cricket is concerned, and is most certainly competitive, throughout the division.

The second eleven are in Division Two, they play at an ever increasing level of competiveness.

We also have a third team which has just entered the fifth division (2009), this is made up mainly of our junior members and a few seasoned campaigners,  from this we are hoping to build for the future. There are also a few friendlies on a Sunday afternoon, this a lesser standard of cricket, played with less emphasis on competition, and more on having fun, and enjoying the sport, obviously the game is played to be won, the Sunday team accommodates a wide variation in standards of ability, from the less able to the better players, and from the younger players to the more mature.

All the teams enjoy a great social scene, gathering for a drink with the villagers after the game in the local pub, The Red Lion. There is also a very active youth section.