Award Winners at Club Dinner

Vauxhall Tankard Award The Vauxhall Tankard Award is presented to the individual who contributes the season's most outstanding match-winning performance. This year, the honour went to Ivan Walker. Templepatrick must have fancied their chances when they amassed a total of 272 against the Second XI. But the Seconds passed this formidable total with nearly 8 of their 50 overs to spare. Our winner was unbeaten on 60 at the end with 5 x 6's and 6 x 4's. But he has to share the trophy (with himself) for the innings he played in the final game of the season when he was drafted into the First XI at the last minute. His unbeaten 33 on debut saw the season end on winning note at Downpatrick.
Ivan walker, pictured receiving the vauxhall Tankard from Sandra Boyd.
Young Cricketer of the Year This year's winner, Michael Gilmour, completed his first full season as a First XI player in 2006 and a very successful one it was. He scored a total of 286 runs at 20.43 (just missing the NCU averages by 14 runs) including a maiden First XI fifty when he scored 64 against Downpatrick at Middle Road. He also picked up 5 wickets with his lively medium pace and held 6 catches. For the Second XI, he scored a further 115 runs at 28.75 and, with more opportunity to bowl, took 14 wickets including the best figures of the season by a Carrickfergus bowler of 7 for 23 against Laurelvale.
Michael Gilmour, pictured receiving the Young Cricketer of the Year trophy from Sandra Boyd.
Second XI Batsman of the Year Our winner, Nigel McFarland, showed just how good a batsman he still is with another fine season for the Second XI. He scored a total of 490 runs at 32.67 with 4 fifties, including a highest score of 87. He has now scored over 7,500 runs for the Club and wins this trophy for the fourth occasion, having previously won the First XI batting award five times.
Nigel McFarland, pictured receiving the Second XI Batsman of the Year trophy from Sandra Boyd.
Second XI Bowler of the Year In a season where the batsmen dominated the Second XI's performances, captain Gordon Creighton led from the front with the ball. He was top wicket taker with 23 wickets at 17.00 turning in consistent performances throughout the season. He had five 3 wicket hauls, including 3 for 10 in 10 overs against Laurelvale.
Gordon Creighton, pictured receiving the Second XI Bowler of the Year trophy from Sandra Boyd.
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