NatWest OSCAs - nominees 2006 - Lifetime Achiever - Volunteers in Cricket - Volunteers - Development

NatWest OSCAs - nominees 2006 - Lifetime Achiever

Oscas 2006 Allan Vollans Lifetime Achiever

Alan Vollans won the 2006 Osca in the Lifetime Achiever category - the full list of nominees was as follows:

Karrar Khan

Captain and Manager of 1st and 2nd team at Lady Bay Boots CC. A high-performing player for 21 years, Karrar’s determination as Captain (of eight years) to get to the top was proven by eight years of promotion.

Often getting seven wickets a match, he set the unbroken record of 48 wickets in one season. Karrar thrives on team spirit and wants the fun kept in the game! Karrar has paid match fees, arranged lifts for his loyal players, who out of respect call him ‘Uncle’. Recently Karrar concentrated on the 1st team but when the 2nd team was having a spell of bad luck, he went to captain them (while still organizing the 1st team) leading them to victory each time.

At 63 years of age, Karrar has had countless wins and faced adversity yet never given up. His summers are for cricket, the weekends are booked, the phone is engaged throughout the week, and his undeniable love for the game is evident!

Alan Vollans

Chairman of the Cricket Committee at Anston CC, Alan has enthusiastically built partnerships by: developing coaching skills in house; undertaking coaching in local schools; developing Kwik Cricket and Junior Cricket; developing a Women's Cricket Squad; developing a youth section, U9 upwards; leading the Yorkshire Over 50's squad for many years; organising cricket tours, home and abroad.

Led/involved in key projects: played a pivotal role in achieving Clubmark Accreditation; installation of all-weather pitches; built a family-friendly clubhouse facility; purchased good ground equipment; developing practice facilities.

He continues to play cricket (67+) is the club groundsman, coaches within the club and local schools, chairs the Cricket Committee, participates socially in the club. He has overcome life threatening health problems, and because of his enthusiasm, hard work, and commitment, he is a real inspiration to all our players, young and old.

Raymond West

Ray West of Cannock & Rugeley CC has been Chairman and is currently President and a life member of the club. He has given over 40 years to coaching children in Cannock Chase and continues to work in local schools on a voluntary basis.

He is also a founder member of the Cannock Chase Cricket Development Group. He has given all his leisure life to cricket and most particularly to cricket in an area that is deprived, and is in need of amenities. Ray’s contribution cannot be overstated.