The Calmore Sports 2025 pre-season schedule has been announced with some exciting away day friendlies and a change of location for indoor nets.
Indoor net training sessions will take place at St. George’s Catholic College in Swaythling (SO16 3DQ) on a Monday evening from 6pm to 8pm for eight weeks (one will be held on a Tuesday, see below).
We welcome all current playing members and any potential new players to join us at Winter training as we prepare for new campaign. There is a fascinating looking season ahead as the 1st XI target promotion from SPCL Division 2 while the 2nd XI (HCL Division 3D), 3rd XI (HCL Division 4F) and 4th XI (HCL Division 6G) have new look Hampshire Leagues to look forward to.
Indoor training will be £3.50 per session.
If any new players are looking for more information on training or the club itself, please do not hesitate to get into contact with new 1st XI captain Matt Taylor at mattytaylor98@hotmail.co.uk.
The new skipper had a few words to say, “It’s a pleasure to be the new first team captain. It’s been a long time coming really, but life circumstances has meant it hasn’t been sooner.
“It was obviously a hard and ultimately disappointing season last year. I want to bring back the enjoyment to the first team, play aggressive cricket and ultimately pick a team based on who deserves to be there. The goal is to bounce back straight away but we anticipate a hard season back in red ball cricket having to re-adapt to that side of the game, but probably suiting us a little bit more compared to white ball.
“It will be an interesting campaign where I want to provide opportunities to further young players when the opportunity feels right.
“Looking forward to the year ahead. Up the ‘More”
CALMORE SPORTS CLUB – PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE 2025
JANUARY:
Monday 27th January – Indoor training at St George Catholic College 6.00pm to 8.00pm
FEBRUARY:
Monday 3rd February – Indoor training at St George Catholic College 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Monday 10th February – Indoor training at St George Catholic College 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Monday 17th February – Indoor training at St George Catholic College 6.00pm to 8.00pm
***3 WEEK BREAK – ALTERNATIVE SESSIONS TBC***
MARCH:
Tuesday 18th March – Indoor training at St George Catholic College 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Monday 24th March – Indoor training at St George Catholic College 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Monday 31st March – Indoor training at St George Catholic College 6.00pm to 8.00pm
APRIL:
Monday 7th April – Indoor training at St George Catholic College 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Wednesday 9th April – Outdoor training at Loperwood Park 5.30pm onwards
Saturday 12th April – 1st/2nd XI v Fareham & Crofton (A)
Wednesday 16th April – Outdoor training at Loperwood Park 5.30pm onwards
Saturday 19th April – 1st XI v Hambledon (A)
Saturday 19th April – 2nd XI v Cadnam (A)
Wednesday 23rd April – Outdoor training at Loperwood Park 5.30pm onwards
Saturday 26th April – 2nd XI v Hythe & Dibden 1st XI (A)
Saturday 26th April – 3rd/4th XI v Hythe & Dibden 3rd/4th XI (A)
Sunday 27th April – Calmore Sports 1st XI v (TBC) NVKO
Wednesday 30th April – Outdoor training at Loperwood Park 5.30pm onwards
MAY:
Saturday 3rd May – ALL LEAGUE FIXTURES BEGIN
Wednesday 7th May – Outdoor training at Loperwood Park 5.30pm onwards
Training will continue to take place every Wednesday throughout the season.
