2012 Annual Report - Jesus College - University of Cambridge

whole crews can assemble. The combined result is that far too often the density of traffic
on the river is such that little or no useful rowing can be done, a dispiriting experience
for all involved. So the Trust has invested extensively in off-river training equipment
such as the latest ergos, and also granted substantial subsidies for out-of-term training
camps – most recently in Spain. Charlie attributes the successes of M1 (three places up)
and W1 (who won blades) in the 2012 May races in large measure to the effectiveness of
this strategy. For those who missed the results, both crews are now within striking
distance of the Headship, starting respectively third and second in their divisions in
2013. The coming year will almost certainly see even more emphasis by the Trust on
supporting effective training.
If you are not yet enrolled as a Friend of the JCBC you are missing the email
newsletters which keep you in touch with the Club, as well as the opportunity to join the
summer barbecue with the crews at the boathouse; and free parking in the Jesus
paddock for the May races. David Reid (d.m.reid.91@cantab.net) is the man for you to
contact!
The Jesus College Boat Club is 185 years old, and today is lively and strong. The
Trustees wish all crews rowing this year every success, and that they will gain as much
from their rowing as their predecessors, down the generations, have gained.
Christopher McDouall, Trustee and Treasurer
Cricket
SPORTS CLUBS I Jesus College Annual Report 2012 105
Jesus College Cricket Club enjoyed another successful season, building on last year’s
unbeaten campaign and being hampered only by the weather. A substantial early season
fixture list was planned only for every match to fall foul of the weather or the opposition
failing to put out a side.
Jesus were again unbeaten in their Cuppers campaign although poor weather meant
that the semi final and final could not be played. Jesus started off with a win against Fitz,
in what proved to be a sign of things to come Green and Senaratne put on 157 for the
second wicket. Seneratne eventually falling for 63, Green remaining unbeaten on 91 –
Jesus posting a competitive total of 193-2. Fitz chanced their arm with a short boundary
on one side but fell 26 short. Against Selwyn, Jesus posted their highest Cuppers score
of 206-2, including a brilliant 52 ball 100 from Seneratne, ably helped by 52 from Green.
Selwyn never got close finishing on 151with 2 wickets for Pope. Next up were Johns who
fared no better. A devastating spell of new ball bowling from Viljoen and Allan meant
Johns were 29-5 off 8 overs. They failed to recover finishing on 76, which was easily
chased down by Jesus. The quarter final saw Jesus face Trinity. Some tight bowling
throughout meant Trinity struggled to 91-9 which again was easily knocked off by Jesus.
So the side was confident going in to the semi against Christs but poor weather meant
the game did not get played. This means that Jesus still holds the trophy having won the
competition 2 years ago after the Jesus v Christs final was rained off last year.
Although without a shadow of doubt, the highlight of the season was the inaugural
Old Boys Game that saw the Old Boys XI captained by Frankie Brown take on a Jesus XI.
The Old Boys batted first and were 120-2 at lunch with Lee taking 2 wickets including
the important scalp of Grimshaw for 48 to a good stumping from Hulbert. After lunch
Brown and Newman put on runs at a good rate until they fell for 48 and 67 respectively.
The Old Boys finished on 229 with Read picking up 3 wickets. In reply, after the early
wicket of Green, Pope and Senaratne set about putting the Old Boys bowling attack to