Our Pundits are speechless!!!

Our player’s gift wrapped the win for our critics this past Saturday. Lathrop Cricket is proud of the come back from our players who with the exceptional batting performance turned a game that was nearly on the brink of a loss into a great win. Not to undermine the performance of our bowlers and fieldsmen as they used every tactical defense to suppress runs. Our batting order with their aggressive offence brought the win home and this credit goes to four players who stood out amongst their peers; Harry, Ajit, Gurpiar and Arsh. With the steady and cool minded batting, these four batsmen proved to our critics that cricket is a game of chance and luck. Though some of them have had a rough go after their successful debut to the team, Lathrop GIANTS officials had full confidence in the ability of its players coming out of the slump and re-engaging their talent once again in games. Our undefeated stride has been because of the hard work, our passion for cricket and team work. Congratulation to Arsh for his outstanding performance during the SJ Panthers game and special thanks to the commitment of the players who provided excellent partnership and support to Arsh.   

GIANTS win "ROTARY FREEDOM CUP 2013"

NEWS!! NEWS!! NEWS!! - FREEDOM CUP WON BY GIANTS!!!

Team GIANTS (men in Orange/Black) win the 1st Annual Rotary Freedom Cricket Cup 2013, sponsored by Lathrop SUNRISE Rotary club. Teams that participated in this exposition event were the newly formed team Lathrop WARRIORS, led by Captain "Gurpiar Sidhu" men in Yellow Jersey's; the all famous color of the Australians and GIANTS led by none other than the first Captain for Lathrop Cricket Club - Nashad Ali. Congratulation to team GIANTS (Amandeep, Gurmit, Harpreet, Daya, Ali and Ajit) on a great win; your outstanding performance against the WARRIORS resulted in a great win.

Team Warriors as stated was led by Captain Gurpiar and the following team members - Dilpreet, Raman, Param, Ricky, Simarjeet, Dildeep and Ocran. Team WARRIORS were awarded the Runner up trophy for this exposition game. Other awards included best batting performance, outstanding bowling and fielding performance. These awards were won by Ajit (Best Bowling), Gurmit (Outstanding Catch) and Harpreet for his batting  performance. He completed a half century and was just shy of 14 runs that could have given him his first 100 for the season. Congratulation to all and thanks to the two teams for all your hard work during this friendly competition.

ROTARY FREEDOM CUP is ON!!!!

At the close of yesterday’s final meeting in preparation for the upcoming Lathrop Day Celebration; it is now official Lathrop Cricket will be represented by two local power houses – GIANTS and WARRIORS. Two-teams will clash in a friendly exposition match on Sunday June 30^th, 2013 between 11 am to 1 pm in front of a huge crowd. Banners have been plastered all around town about this celebration which will start on Saturday June 29^th and end on Monday July 1^st with fireworks. Event is expected to be a huge success, where local businesses and City of Lathrop is sponsoring a movie (Rise of the Guardians) night on Saturday, car and motorcycle show on Sunday, a family fun zone and much more. Stage is being prepared to recognize local talent and sport teams, local vendors getting ready, teams participating in this event our becoming anxious to win prizes, awards and be recognized in front of their peers and community.

This event is not limited to cricket alone, celebration will comprise of a 5K walk/run followed by basketball and baseball games, then comes the main event on Sunday June 30th, at 11 am the clash of the GIANTS against WARRIORS a 10 over cricket match, fast pace, adrenaline pumping, nail biting duel, anyone of the team could surprise you by winning the coveted ROTARY FREEDOM CUP 2013. Come see a tradition in the making, ROTARY FREEDOM CUP sponsored by the Local Rotary Sunrise Club could become an annual event of the future. This huge milestone will give Lathrop Cricket great exposure in the community. It’s time to get recognized, so come out support our cause and enjoy a live cricket event where the orange and black will battle with the yellow and white for supremacy. Come meet with the players find out more about Lathrop Cricket and upcoming events, our mission and vision for this sport in Lathrop.       

Formula for club growth!!!

It is essential that Lathrop Cricket Club sustains its growth, aggressively markets itself using free media channels. Seeking more recruits for the club by indulging in mass publicity, with ongoing perpetual marketing of different events, tournament etc. Creating campaigns that will not only bring awareness to the mission and vision of the club and its existence. This out of the box thinking with implementation of new innovation will assist the club with monetary support to sustain it in the long run. Each initiative put forth must have a purpose and help excel the growth of club, its members and its supporting partners. Club must introduce on-going internal events on a regular basis during by-weeks to engage club members so all get a chance to play consistent cricket. Majority of the club failures occur due to lack of ingenuity, innovation and/or due to compliancy. It is fundamentally important that leadership provide different cricket platforms to its members to help cultivate discipline and skills, help keep club members engaged; getting them repeatedly back into the saddle to face off against local teams.  Setting up of internal tournaments within the club will help boost the moral. Giving, players the opportunity to shine amongst their peers, allowing team members to become more confident of their skills, which could help them during sanctioned league matches, as they face off other teams.  I think this is our winning formula for growth and sustainability as a club.

ROTARY FREEDOM CUP 2013

With summer 2013 in full swing, we have some exciting matches, tournament coming our way. With the regular scheduled BACA league matches in July, August, September and October (request a schedule if interested in watching our games). All scheduled BACA summer league games are being played at our home ground 700 Towne Centre Drive Lathrop CA 95330.

With city of Lathrop’s birthday celebration approaching fast at the end of June specifically on the 29^th and 30^th day of 2013. Lathrop Cricket Club is very pleased to announce that we (Lathrop Cricket Club) are part of the birthday celebration. An exposition match will be played between Lathrop GIANTS vs. Lathrop WARRIORS and this event is being sponsored by Lathrop Rotary Sunrise Club. Event or expo will be presented under the following name “ROTARY FREEDOM CUP 2013”. Our goal is to make this an annual traditional event in the future. Exposition match will be played on June 30^th, 2013 at 11 am to 1 pm. Award ceremony will follow after the game. In addition to Rotary Freedom Cup 2013; our SUPER 5 TOURNAMENT is back by popular demand.

With its success in 2012, multiple teams will be participating in this 2^nd annual event soon to take place in mid-June thru August of 2013. Excitement is brewing at Lathrop Cricket camp and we cannot wait to see you at these upcoming events. Find out more information by connecting with us via Facebook community page keyword search “Lathrop Cricket”

Peninsula TITANS make history!

May 12^th, 2013 will mark the official day for GIANTS as they host their very first (1st) BACA league match against the Peninsula Titans. Though, the home ground of GIANTS has been used during friendly games against Stockton Cricket Club, Tracy Cricket Club and Pittsburg Cricket Club. The long awaited opener of a sanctioned match will take place on Sunday May 12^th, 2013 @ 10:30 am against the TITANS. So, one can say TITANS WILL MAKE HISTORY for GIANTS! With GIANTS 2-0 and Titans 1-1; both teams are geared towards a good start. As these teams battle on the playground for supremacy, the underline motive is to play cricket, have fun and enjoy the game and company. For that reason, GIANTS have invited a food truck “The Spicy Grill” to provide sustenance for our guests. With that said, don’t forget to come watch the Orange and black as they take the field against the Pen TITANS.    

GIANTS ready for BATTLE!!!

After a calculated win against the Thunderbolts last week, its time GIANTS get back into the saddle, sharpen their wits and get ready for the battle against Bay Area Cricket Club this Saturday. GIANTS team has been assembled, they wait as Gladiators, in the shadows, as they walk the dusty corridors of the arena where they will gloriously enter the cricket coliseum with their armor of orange and black. Color orange that runs deep in their veins, they know what they must do to achieve a great win. They have practiced every scenario; their Captains have a plan and they know there is no surrender till the end. Though the road to Championship is long and filled with challenges, GIANTS will stride into battle, one game, and one win at a time. GO GIANTS!!!     

Winning Attitude @ Camp GIANTS!

With the start of our pre-season 2013 opening social/warm-up games, it has given camp GIANTS the confidence and a winning attitude. Being the under dogs, and in our infancy stage GIANTS have managed in the past year to secure a playing facility, form a team, register itself with a summer league for 2013 and have had the opportunity to host several friendly warm-up games with Stockton CC, Pittsburg CC and soon with Tracy Cricket Club on March 30^th, 2013. Though the road to our success had many peaks and valleys, but the reward to see the attitude of the players, the burning desire to work towards a single purpose and goal as a team to do well in the upcoming season has been priceless. As we wait with anticipation, the club has been diligently working hard to realign themselves during practices, social games and league matches to take the ground in a storm. No doubt the competition will be hard, but as they say “where there is a will, there is a way” Principals of Lathrop Cricket Club are working hard trying to weed out good talent, that could give camp GIANTS an edge towards wins during league games scheduled to start in April 2013. Besides winning which is an underline core principal to any sport, GIANTS principals want to focus on the fun aspect of the game that will allow each player to enjoy their participation in sanctioned games and practices. Healthy competition is good for sports team, but one must not forget the whole premise is to have fun and get a chance to play cricket….Lets GO GIANTS! Wishing GIANTS lots of success this coming season 2013

Huge Milestone Achieved

This is to inform our viewers, patrons, club members and followers. A huge milestone has been achieved by Lathrop GIANTS cricket club. We will soon become proud owners of a cricket pitch that will break ground on January 26th, 2013 at the Mossdale Landing Community Park 700 Town Centre Drive Lathrop CA 95330. A journey that began on May 2011, is finally coming true. Lathrop Giants will soon start their season on this state of the art facility for the 2013 season. As GIANTS look to join BACA where they will play either the T20 or 40 over game format, this pitch will be tested to its limits with GIANTS playing at the home turf or visiters coming to enjoy a round of cricket. This ground will provide adequate challenges to all; based on the fact it will be brand new and never tested. But, our GIANTS are looking forward to playing winning games on this turf. Additional pictures will be posted on our facebook account about the ground breaking ceremony. GO GIANTS!!!

Team GIANTS

LPCL (Lathrop Premier Cricket League) a democratic club is presently collecting club member opinions and votes on the official GIANTS teams’ uniform colors. Even, though living under the shadow of SF GIANTS we know the base colors have to be orange and black. Lathrop Giants wants to stand out from SF Giants with addition of a different smaller color pallet within the jersey, not deviating away from the attraction of orange and black. LPCL officials want to narrow the choice down. So, soon an order could be placed with the manufacturer. LPCL is also very pleased that it has received good feedback to the colors that were placed as choices, now the question would be to narrow the choices down to one. All, thanks to our CFO Sadiq for coming up with a template that could be manipulated with so many color combination. Truly, LPCL is blessed with talents......

OUR CLUB IS ALL "SQUARED"

Lathrop Premier Cricket League now accepting VISA, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DISCOVER and MASTERCARD!

Yes, folks introducing SQUARE an ingenious device that attaches to your iphone, ipad and makes your smart phone device a mobile register. With the advancement in technology, SQUARE is a remarkable and revolutionary device. It enable “NOT for PROFIT” Sports clubs like us to start up businesses to take payment from their members, patrons and customer while on the road or in the field. You don't require a fixed register at a corner shop; take your business or cricket sporting club on the road or in our case on the Cricket field. This mobile device is an added value service to our club, now members can pay with credit card, instead of using cash. For a minimal service charge club members can pay their dues at the cricket field, during play, tournament etc. No, need to make money orders, write a check, carry cash; just swipe your card and your payment is made. I am hoping that our club will utilize this service to pay either a lump sum amount towards their membership fees or get on our easy, convenient, stress free payment installment plan of only $56 a month and pay through SQUARE.

SPONSORSHIP

Would you like RED or WHITE?

Lathrop Cricket Club has been debating on using RED or WHITE balls during tournaments. However, after a friendly game with Lodi Cricket Club last weekend Saturday October 13, 2012; the decision was made easier for the Lathrop cricketers. Lathrop Lions had the opportunity to play with a water proof white ball, which was a wonderful experience. After further enquires, Lodi's cricket club equipment supplier was contacted. Mr Sachin Singh the owner operator of Cricket supplies out of Rancho Cordova California was very courteous and supplied the Lathrop Cricket club with four (4) free samples of white water proof balls. See picture below, $20 Kokabarro balls upper Left concern, light cream BDM lower left corner and two custom league balls that are made to order by Mr. Sachin. By the way League ball was used during the T20 match with Lodi Cricket Club. Hopefully, during our upcoming tournament the club members will get a chance to take these balls for a spin, get it! "SPIN". Enough with the pun, but we really appreciate Mr. Sachin Singh for supplying us with these four samples.

Our T20 Team is ready to play its very first twenty (20) over game with Lodi Cricket Club on Saturday October 13, 2012. Lodi is a very strong team, however we are very appreciative of Lodi and their principals for inviting us over for a friendly match. Hopefully, this by lateral relationship builds and creates opportunities in the future, where Lathrop Cricket Club could host a game with Lodi at the Mossdale Landing Community Park. Please check our facebook for game updates, follow us via twitter @LathropCricket for live score.

American Cricket T20 - 2012

Yes, the headline say it all. American Cricket Federation (ACF) has announced the T20 inaugural games in the City of Angels (Los Angeles, California).  Set to start on Columbus Day weekend (October 6-8), a total of  eight leagues from across the country will be participating in this tournament. Get with the excitment of cricket on American soil! and "Become part of a new era in US Cricket" (ACF)

Reference URL: http://www.cricketfederation.org/?p=471#comment-713

Solid family man who we value for his integrity

Lathrop Cricket Club is very pleased to support Mr. Dhaliwal for Lathrop Mayorship. We wish him lots of success and support his efforts. Please read the article that I found on IndiaWest about Sonny Dhaliwal....

Sonny Dhaliwal

• United StatesSonny Dhaliwal, a city councilman in Lathrop in San Joaquin County in Central California, has announced his candidacy for mayor of that city.
  The Stockton-based American Punjabi Chamber of Commerce has endorsed his candidacy, Rex Dhatt, public relations officer of the APCOC, said.
  Dhatt in a press release said Dhaliwal is a “solid family man who we value for his integrity." (His) vision for Lathrop’s growth encompasses the greater Stockton region. This makes him an exciting candidate for local business owners.”
  Dhaliwal was first elected in 2006 and served as vice mayor from 2006-08. The Indian American was re-elected to the city council in 2010. The father of four children, he and his wife, Ruby, moved to Lathrop in 1996.
  The Lathrop City Council recently asked the San Joaquin County grand jury to investigate current Mayor J. “Chaka” Santos, after an outside investigator submitted a report alleging Santos “made inappropriate personal comments” to an unidentified female city employee.
  Santos, elected in 2010 to serve a two-year term, is up for reelection this fall. He has called the allegations “politically motivated.”

Sonny Dhaliwal Runs for Mayor of Lathrop, California

• by Richard Springer, Staff Reporter
• Aug 14, 2012

Reference URL: http://www.indiawest.com/news/6021-sonny-dhaliwal-runs-for-mayor-of-lathrop-california.html

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ORG - CHART 2012

Introducing (UCAL) University of Cricket Academy Lathrop. It is official; Lathrop Cricket Club now has a learning forum. Each month new educational material will be added to our cricket website under the "UNIVERSITY" page. The whole idea of having a University of Cricket or a learning forum is to provide cricketers with perpetual knowledge of cricket. Where, each individual can advance and enhance their cricketing skills. Check out our official website for more information.

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