The following is a guide to cricket week that we hope will prove useful to players and non players old and new. Cricket week at Cockfosters is one of the oldest surviving cricket weeks in the area. It is a great week of competitive but friendly cricket and also a great source of revenue for the club. Games on each day begin at 11.30am and players need to arrive at the club no later than 10.30am. There is a sit down lunch provided each day, thanks to a dedicated staff in the kitchen.

President’s day is the opening event of cricket week. It is the most formal day of the five and players are asked to turn up for the game wearing a collar and tie. Traditionally dress in the evening is smarter than usual.

The President chooses an Invitation XI often made up of old players as well as prominent players from local clubs.

TUESDAY - MALCONTENTS

Malcontents are a local touring side. This is a regular Tuesday fixture for Cricket Week and is now a hotly fought contest for the “Medway Ashes” – all that remains of the once infamous hat worn by Ian Medway. Traditionally a heavy after game night in the bar and look out for the Port!

WEDNESDAY - BUNTINGFORD

With Duncan Elder's move to Cockfosters a couple of years ago we are no longer able to welcome the Duncan Elder XI. After being replaced by a team from Setanta Sports last year, this year we welcome Buntingford to Chalk Lane for the first time.

THURSDAY - BOB COLE'S XI

Bob Cole is a former President of Southgate cricket club. He brings an invitation XI on the penultimate day of the week. Look out this can be one of the toughest games of the week.

FRIDAY - ROVING REPORTERS

Roving Reporters are the traditional end of the week fixture. They are a local touring side and provide a good end to the week. Friday is traditionally a big day at the club with a good crowd of spectators and is a great day to get the family along. What better time to finish work early! The week closes with a disco, players of course being mindful of Saturday league games.