Ross Stenner of Bridgend, Wales
Kingsgrove Sports Centre Customer of the Week
Ross Stenner from Wales, one of the most passionate Kingsgrove supporters as you will find out......
1. Name - Ross Ian Stenner
2. Date of Birth - 17/1/88
3. Place of Birth - Bridgend, South Wales
4. Current Location - Sarn, Bridgend, South Wales
5. Who do you play cricket for - Tondu Cricket Club, Mid Glamorgan County, Wales
6. In what capacity - In what capacity - Opening Bat, Off Spin Bowler
7. Best Cricket feats - 107 VS. Britton Ferry Steel , 5-2-5-7 VS. Britton Ferry Town
8. Greatest Cricket moment / memory - Lifting the Welsh County Title at under 14 for Mid Glamorgan , Playing at the Bradman Museum VS. Southern Highlands , being able to take part in two tours to Sydney , Coaching at the Kingsgrove Sports centre under the guidance Of Mr Brian Booth , Barry Davidson , and of Course Mr Hamish Solomon's these memories will live with me for ever , having an Opportunity to get Coached by Mr Alan Jones former Glamorgan Legend on a regular basis he is a great coach and person . also a big thank you to Mr Huw Hodges for all his time and help for throwing balls at Morgan and I at Maesteg centre at ridiculous hours.
9. Tell us little about your cricket history - I Started to Play under 10 Cricket at 7 years of age at Tondu Cricket Club, at 10 I played under 11's for Mid Glamorgan County Cricket Association , gained Wales under 11 Honours after returning from coaching at the Kingsgrove Cricket academy I joined Maesteg Celtic for Half a Season but didn't work out so then I joined Bridgend Town where I stayed for two and a half seasons , I have know rejoined Tondu cricket club this is where I learned the game , ive played & Captained Mid Glamorga County Junior Cricket Assopciation Scored 1500 Runs, 25 fifties , 101 Wkts , I would like to play Cricket for a Proffesion , one of my ambitions is to play Cricket at some level for the mighty St George.
10. Favorite Teams - Glamorgan, St George, Australia, and of couse Tondu
11. Favorite Players - Matthew Hayden, Matthew Maynard, Simon Jones both Glamorgan and England, Hamish Solomons, Scott Thomson
12. Favorite Commentator - Richie Benaud
13. Favorite Cricketing Publication - The Cricketer
14. Favorite Cricketing Website - The Mighty Kingsgrove
15. Favorite Cricketing Brand - Gray Nicholls, now using the Aresson Range.
16. Tell us about the best bat you've ever had - Rapier Personally hand Picked by my Great Friend Mr Harry Solomons.
17. Tell us a little about the cricket competition/s you play in - At junior County Championships playing against 7 other welsh regions, With Wales we Play in The ECB County Championship I was Part of the Wales 11 that won the under 15 county Championship, At Senior we at Tondu Play in the Village cup this competions is Uk based if we get to Final its played at Lords, Tondu also Play in the Welsh cup Really Strong Competion, and the Macey cup.
18. What ideas would you propose to improve the game of cricket - Get Rid of all the Politics and perocial team picking if you're good enough player its simple, and keep raising the standards.
19. What are your thoughts on the sledging issue - I agree we must play the game hard. I personaly dont have a problem, it doesn't bother me. I totally shut it out, this is something Alan Jones has taught me. We will always have the lighthearted banter, but I think if it gets personel towards your family then it must be stopped.
20. Who do you rate as being the best in the last 20 years -
Batsman - Tendulkar
Bowler - Glen McGrath
WK - Colin Metson, Glamorgan
Allrounder - Kallis
Captain - The Great Steve Waugh
21. Have you ever had professional cricket coaching - Yes Mr Brian Booth what a great human being, Alan Jones another great human being they mean a great deal to me I have become a better player and person. I am currently being coached by Mr Tom Cartwright who pl;ayed test cricket for England, and who is coaching Wales under 16.
22. What is the best tip you've had or given - Watch the ball, get Back and across enjoy this game.
23. What is your most treasured cricketing item - All the items that my mother and father has bought me over the years, all my trophies ive won, The Bradman book Harry Solomons gave me for christmas prsent this year, Brian Booth's book booth to bat , and my personnell favourite kept to last iam very pround and privelleged to play for my country my Wales kit.
24. Is there are song you love that you relate to cricket - Baggy Green by Steve Waugh
25. Best Cricket Video you've seen - MCC Coaching Video, Commonwealth Cricket academy video.
26. Best Cricket Book you've read - That's simple Booth to Bat by a very dear person Mr Brian Booth, thank you for always reminding me of the great values of this great game.
27. Best Cricket After dinner speaker you've seen - Mr Doug Walters at Bridgend Town after a Game With Kingsgrove.
28. Best / Nicest cricketer you've met - Steve Watkin, a great friendly Guy, Robert Croft, Matthew Maynard, Simon Jones. They always have time to talk, Stuart MacGill For all his time on the Mid Glamorgan tour 2003 for his kindness, Mark Waugh again for his valuable time he gave us at the St George dinner.
29. What other interests do you have outside of cricket - Music , I love playing and listenning. Hamish this is down to you mate when we first met I was in awe of your Drums and Guitar , when we got home I talked to my Grandfather and he bought me drums, I learned to play, and for christmas my mother and father bought a guitar, I also had a another surprise my Cousin Lee gave me a Marshall stack system. My Favourite Bands are Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Darkness.
30. How did you come across Kingsgrove Sports Centre - We came across Kingsgrove the Summer 1999, I was playing under 11 cricket for Tondu and bowling leg spin when my father met Robert Smith who was playing for Southerndown one of the local sides, and Robert agreed to coach me over the summer, we were talking and my father asked about leg spin videos and Robert gave the phone number of Kingsgrove and eventually purchased the Shane Warne Coaching Video, we then decided to come for a holiday to Sydney February 2001 and while we were there get some coaching. I had seven coaching sessions with Mr Brian Booth, and one with Barry Davison on Batting which has proved to be invaluable to my development, and had seven coaching sessions with Robert Smith on leg spin again invaluable to me. Over the past three years I have been out to Kingsgrove on Cricket tours on two occasions one with Mid Glamorgan under 15 which I was captain and one with a club side, Hills Plymouth. Harry, Rohini and Hamish and of course Sabeena, Tamsyn, Mr & Mrs D and Grace and Stephanie have become very special to us, there is not a day goes by when we don't mention them, they are that special, Harry has given me so much advise on Cricket and life in General I owe him so much. Harry and Rohini are the most honest people i've ever met. I can talk for hours, all the people who have met them will know where I am coming from, and those who have never met them, pop into Kingsgrove Sports and buy some kit - you wont be let down!
When I play my drums my father says cheers Hamish, I want to thank you for all your advise regarding Cricket. I have learned so much of you and thanks for taking me to train with the mighty Saints, on a couple of occasions hope next time I come we can have a jam
31. Your Final say - The day of Tamsyn's Christening when we all came back to Narwee Hotel and we had a game of Cricket. I was twelve , but Hamish, Harry and my Father were abit worse for wear and to see you lot attempt to play was very funny, I can never thank you enough for all your kindness I hope to come and play for St George when the time is right there is so much i want to say so many happy memories, love you guys always.
Latest Update from Ross 21.05.04 - Ive left my band to concentrate on my exams. I hope to join one in Neath College, I am going there in September to study Sport Science and music, our season is under way well sort off its raining a lot, and i've played three games scored 38 and bowled 10-5 -15-3 off spin , I opened for Tondu first team against a strong Cowbridge in the Welsh cup we won by 2 wkts.
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Ross Stenner from Wales, one of the most passionate Kingsgrove supporters as you will find out......
1. Name - Ross Ian Stenner
2. Date of Birth - 17/1/88
3. Place of Birth - Bridgend, South Wales
4. Current Location - Sarn, Bridgend, South Wales
5. Who do you play cricket for - Tondu Cricket Club, Mid Glamorgan County, Wales
6. In what capacity - In what capacity - Opening Bat, Off Spin Bowler
7. Best Cricket feats - 107 VS. Britton Ferry Steel , 5-2-5-7 VS. Britton Ferry Town
8. Greatest Cricket moment / memory - Lifting the Welsh County Title at under 14 for Mid Glamorgan , Playing at the Bradman Museum VS. Southern Highlands , being able to take part in two tours to Sydney , Coaching at the Kingsgrove Sports centre under the guidance Of Mr Brian Booth , Barry Davidson , and of Course Mr Hamish Solomon's these memories will live with me for ever , having an Opportunity to get Coached by Mr Alan Jones former Glamorgan Legend on a regular basis he is a great coach and person . also a big thank you to Mr Huw Hodges for all his time and help for throwing balls at Morgan and I at Maesteg centre at ridiculous hours.
9. Tell us little about your cricket history - I Started to Play under 10 Cricket at 7 years of age at Tondu Cricket Club, at 10 I played under 11's for Mid Glamorgan County Cricket Association , gained Wales under 11 Honours after returning from coaching at the Kingsgrove Cricket academy I joined Maesteg Celtic for Half a Season but didn't work out so then I joined Bridgend Town where I stayed for two and a half seasons , I have know rejoined Tondu cricket club this is where I learned the game , ive played & Captained Mid Glamorga County Junior Cricket Assopciation Scored 1500 Runs, 25 fifties , 101 Wkts , I would like to play Cricket for a Proffesion , one of my ambitions is to play Cricket at some level for the mighty St George.
10. Favorite Teams - Glamorgan, St George, Australia, and of couse Tondu
11. Favorite Players - Matthew Hayden, Matthew Maynard, Simon Jones both Glamorgan and England, Hamish Solomons, Scott Thomson
12. Favorite Commentator - Richie Benaud
13. Favorite Cricketing Publication - The Cricketer
14. Favorite Cricketing Website - The Mighty Kingsgrove
15. Favorite Cricketing Brand - Gray Nicholls, now using the Aresson Range.
16. Tell us about the best bat you've ever had - Rapier Personally hand Picked by my Great Friend Mr Harry Solomons.
17. Tell us a little about the cricket competition/s you play in - At junior County Championships playing against 7 other welsh regions, With Wales we Play in The ECB County Championship I was Part of the Wales 11 that won the under 15 county Championship, At Senior we at Tondu Play in the Village cup this competions is Uk based if we get to Final its played at Lords, Tondu also Play in the Welsh cup Really Strong Competion, and the Macey cup.
18. What ideas would you propose to improve the game of cricket - Get Rid of all the Politics and perocial team picking if you're good enough player its simple, and keep raising the standards.
19. What are your thoughts on the sledging issue - I agree we must play the game hard. I personaly dont have a problem, it doesn't bother me. I totally shut it out, this is something Alan Jones has taught me. We will always have the lighthearted banter, but I think if it gets personel towards your family then it must be stopped.
20. Who do you rate as being the best in the last 20 years -
Batsman - Tendulkar
Bowler - Glen McGrath
WK - Colin Metson, Glamorgan
Allrounder - Kallis
Captain - The Great Steve Waugh
21. Have you ever had professional cricket coaching - Yes Mr Brian Booth what a great human being, Alan Jones another great human being they mean a great deal to me I have become a better player and person. I am currently being coached by Mr Tom Cartwright who pl;ayed test cricket for England, and who is coaching Wales under 16.
22. What is the best tip you've had or given - Watch the ball, get Back and across enjoy this game.
23. What is your most treasured cricketing item - All the items that my mother and father has bought me over the years, all my trophies ive won, The Bradman book Harry Solomons gave me for christmas prsent this year, Brian Booth's book booth to bat , and my personnell favourite kept to last iam very pround and privelleged to play for my country my Wales kit.
24. Is there are song you love that you relate to cricket - Baggy Green by Steve Waugh
25. Best Cricket Video you've seen - MCC Coaching Video, Commonwealth Cricket academy video.
26. Best Cricket Book you've read - That's simple Booth to Bat by a very dear person Mr Brian Booth, thank you for always reminding me of the great values of this great game.
27. Best Cricket After dinner speaker you've seen - Mr Doug Walters at Bridgend Town after a Game With Kingsgrove.
28. Best / Nicest cricketer you've met - Steve Watkin, a great friendly Guy, Robert Croft, Matthew Maynard, Simon Jones. They always have time to talk, Stuart MacGill For all his time on the Mid Glamorgan tour 2003 for his kindness, Mark Waugh again for his valuable time he gave us at the St George dinner.
29. What other interests do you have outside of cricket - Music , I love playing and listenning. Hamish this is down to you mate when we first met I was in awe of your Drums and Guitar , when we got home I talked to my Grandfather and he bought me drums, I learned to play, and for christmas my mother and father bought a guitar, I also had a another surprise my Cousin Lee gave me a Marshall stack system. My Favourite Bands are Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Darkness.
30. How did you come across Kingsgrove Sports Centre - We came across Kingsgrove the Summer 1999, I was playing under 11 cricket for Tondu and bowling leg spin when my father met Robert Smith who was playing for Southerndown one of the local sides, and Robert agreed to coach me over the summer, we were talking and my father asked about leg spin videos and Robert gave the phone number of Kingsgrove and eventually purchased the Shane Warne Coaching Video, we then decided to come for a holiday to Sydney February 2001 and while we were there get some coaching. I had seven coaching sessions with Mr Brian Booth, and one with Barry Davison on Batting which has proved to be invaluable to my development, and had seven coaching sessions with Robert Smith on leg spin again invaluable to me. Over the past three years I have been out to Kingsgrove on Cricket tours on two occasions one with Mid Glamorgan under 15 which I was captain and one with a club side, Hills Plymouth. Harry, Rohini and Hamish and of course Sabeena, Tamsyn, Mr & Mrs D and Grace and Stephanie have become very special to us, there is not a day goes by when we don't mention them, they are that special, Harry has given me so much advise on Cricket and life in General I owe him so much. Harry and Rohini are the most honest people i've ever met. I can talk for hours, all the people who have met them will know where I am coming from, and those who have never met them, pop into Kingsgrove Sports and buy some kit - you wont be let down!
When I play my drums my father says cheers Hamish, I want to thank you for all your advise regarding Cricket. I have learned so much of you and thanks for taking me to train with the mighty Saints, on a couple of occasions hope next time I come we can have a jam
31. Your Final say - The day of Tamsyn's Christening when we all came back to Narwee Hotel and we had a game of Cricket. I was twelve , but Hamish, Harry and my Father were abit worse for wear and to see you lot attempt to play was very funny, I can never thank you enough for all your kindness I hope to come and play for St George when the time is right there is so much i want to say so many happy memories, love you guys always.
Latest Update from Ross 21.05.04 - Ive left my band to concentrate on my exams. I hope to join one in Neath College, I am going there in September to study Sport Science and music, our season is under way well sort off its raining a lot, and i've played three games scored 38 and bowled 10-5 -15-3 off spin , I opened for Tondu first team against a strong Cowbridge in the Welsh cup we won by 2 wkts.
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