The off season in 2009 produced some exciting times for both the Glen Huon and Ranleagh-Grove Cricket Clubs.

 Over a couple of positive meetings the clubs decided to merge, creating a new identity to be known as the North Huon Warriors.

 A working committee has been set up to see through the formation process leading up to the inaugural AGM on Friday, September 4 at the Ranelagh Clubrooms.

 It is anticipated that the Warriors will be able to field 4 senior sides in this year’s HCCA competition, and provide a much more competitive pathway for players to progress through the ranks than in the past at either club.

 The idea of the North Huon Cricket Club has already generated a lot of excitement and talk, with a number of former players expressing interest in joining this new setup.

 Lyndon Stevenson has been appointed interim coach of the Club, and training will commence this coming Friday, August 28 at 7pm at the TCA nets in Hobart.

You can contact Lyndon with any enquiries on 0438 308 100.

 Training during the summer will be shared between the Glen Huon and Ranelagh grounds.

 The Warriors uniform will be yellow and black, and the Club is hopeful of attracting enough sponsorship to cover the cost of the new uniform for players this year, mindful of the amount that was spent last year by both clubs.

 Most of the people involved in the decision process have been very upbeat and excited about the merger, and if this enthusiasm is carried onto the playing field new club should be very competitive.