Timeline page

August 14, 2018

Promotion and Relegation

As the end of the season approaches many teams are looking at promotion and relegation.  The Committee have been asked how spaces within a division will be filled, for example Division 4 which only has 9 teams. Rule 3 explains what happens ...more

July 24, 2018

ESCA Statement on Conduct

We are nearing the business end of a season where a lot of cricket has been played due to the good weather. This has meant, unfortunately, that the Competitions Committee, Disciplinary panel and ESCA in general have also had to deal with more than ...more

July 20, 2018

Cup Finals - Masterton & Braw Skelp

The Murgitroyd Masterton final this year will take place on Thursday 26th July 2018 at Carlton CC's ground in Grange Loan, Edinburgh starting around 6pm. The final will see Carlton CC (who beat Grange by 8 wickets) take on RHC (who beat Heriots ...more

July 11, 2018

Murgitroyd Masterton 2018 - Semi Finals

With the league stages of the Murgitroyd Masterton 2018 competition now complete, we have the draw for the semi final.  This is as follows: Grange play Carlton 17th July (reserve 18th July). Heriots play RHC on 19th July (reserve 20th ...more

July 2, 2018

ESCA Rules - Player Loaning/Guests

Given we are now into holiday season, a reminder that that under the rules adopted at the SGM, player loaning is allowable in principle.  The ESCA rules state: Dual Registration - Players Playing for Other Clubs: Any player (“guest”) ...more

June 26, 2018

Halfway Feedback on Experimental Rules

So last weekend was halfway through the 2018 season and, as agreed at the SGM/preseason meeting, we are looking for constructive criticism on the div 5 experimental rules.  We want to hear about your experiences, thoughts and suggestions on the ...more

May 21, 2018

An Afternoon with David Gower

The Lord’s Taverners are delighted to announce that David Gower OBE, former England Captain and cricket commentator will be entertaining guests at a lunch to be held in Edinburgh on 8 June at the Waldorf Astoria – The Caledonian in Edinburgh. ...more

April 25, 2018

Glenrothes Cricket Club

The Competitions Committee have received a request from Glenrothes CC to withdraw their team from Division 4.  This has been accepted by the Competitions Committee.  As a result there will be 9 teams in Division 4 for the 2018 season.  Glenrothes ...more

April 23, 2018

Ian Shiels - Murrayfield DAFS CC

Sad news reaching us from Murrayfield DAFS.  DAFS CC and Murrayfield DAFS cricket stalwart Ian Shiels passed away suddenly last week. Everyone at MDAFS is devastated by the news and Ian will be sorely missed. The club is planning a lasting tribute ...more

April 7, 2018

ESCOA Umpiring Fieldcraft Booklet

Attached to this post through the link below is a recently completed guide to umpiring fieldcraft produced by Neil Davidson on behalf of ESCOA.  This should greatly assist new umpires, when combined with comprehensive knowledge of Laws and Playing ...more