NDCC Yearbook 2025 - Flipbook - Page 50
NORTH DEVON TARKA GIRLS AND LADIES
The 2024 season started well with Tarka Ladies entering the DCL Indoor League for the first time.
The matches were far more fun than we had anticipated and after some great games in the North
Region based at Torrington School, we qualified for the final at Exeter. After a fantastic day
of cricket, we became DWCL Indoor League Champions 2024.
We were ready for the start of the 2024 season, but we were not prepared for the bombshell of
the increased number of Devon Ladies Fixtures impacting so negatively on the DWCL. Almost all
Devon Ladies fixtures were put on Sundays. Clubs with significant numbers of Devon selected
players were faced with challenging weeks where they struggled to field sides. Ironically this
proved to give clubs with few or no players playing representative cricket an advantage.
Despite the challenges of having Gee Lilii, Ruby Davis and Rose Ball selected for Devon
matches, we realised that every cloud had a silver lining and we enjoyed the company and
support of a number of non-cricketers but able sportswomen who stepped in to assist so that we
could always raise a side even if it meant playing with 8 or 9. Conceding was not an option if we
wanted to remain in Division 1 as it carries a -10 point penalty.
The support of these extra players was crucial and the team spirit we have always had in
abundance at NDCC Tarka just seemed to thrive in the circumstances. The commitment we have
was embodied in Kate Williams who after sustaining a broken finger at Taunton still attended
every game to encourage her team.
North Devon Tarka Girls and Ladies
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