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Scottish Women's Indoor Season Kicks off
Indoor Cricket Over the Winter
The outdoor season is well and truly over but for those ladies still wanting their cricket fix there is a schedule of indoor cricket tournament scheduled up until April.
The indoor game proves to be hugely popular with the National League teams, Universities and Schools and 4 tournaments across various venues and dates now confirmed. If your club, school or university wants to sign up for a tournament please email Kari Carswell firstname.lastname@example.com before the deadline date.
Kari Carswell, Women's Cricket Manager at Cricket Scotland is happy with the schedule "we've managed to add an additional tournament in on the 16th November and I'm still keen to try and find other venues on the other dates. Indoor cricket is hugely popular and tournaments at times have had too many teams, so getting an additional venue on the same day will give teams more games. Running two venues on the same day will be interesting but there is demand to run more than one venue on any given day. The camaraderie between the teams on the day is brilliant and I think that is what really makes these tournaments great. I'm looking forward to November already!"
Entry Deadline
16th November
Loretto School
Glasgow Club Holyrood
11am – 3pm
10am – 1pm
9th November
15th February
Grangemouth Sports Complex
11am – 3pm
6th February
22nd March
Dollar Academy
11am – 3pm
14th March
19th April
MES Sports Centre, Edinburgh
10am – 4pm
11th April
Watsonian Cricket Club launches new Women's Section.
Watsonian Cricket Club is delighted to announce the launch of its new Women's Section.
The aims of the new section, which will be an integral part of the whole club, are to widen participation in cricket amongst women and, hopefully, to form a team to participate in the 2014/15 Scottish winter indoor competitions and in the 2015 Women's National League.
As part of its commitment to this initiative, WCC is providing initial expert coaching support for the women's section through Dewald Nel, who is in the process of completing his English Cricket Board Level 3 coaching qualification and is a Watsonian and Scotland player. Dewald has also had spells playing for Worcestershire and Kent. Other colleagues of Dewald's in his coaching company, 619 Coaching, will provide coaching support.
Regular training sessions will be held indoors through the winter (apart from Xmas and Easter breaks) on Friday evenings starting on 24 October 2014 at the Centre for Sport, George Watson's College, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5EG from 19.00 to 20.30.
Women and girls of or above the age of 14 are very welcome to attend these sessions, both those who are new to cricket (even just as a "taster") and those who have had experience of the game
If you would like any more information please feel free to contact: -
Lea Tsui - email@example.com / 07923 393886
Tony Brian - firstname.lastname@example.com
Report from Women's Awards Night
The Cricket Scotland Women's awards night took place on Saturday 27th September at Stirling County Cricket Club.
Cricket Scotland's Women's Cricket Manager Kari Carswell hosted the evening and started with a roundup of the many highlights from the domestic game. Congratulations to Carlton Ladies who won the National League and Scottish Cup.
Ollie Rae, Kathryn Bryce and Kirstie Gordon gave a comprehensive report on the U17 programme. The U17 girls played 14 fixture in the 2014 season, winning 6 fixtures:
U17 bowler of the year – Kirstie Gordon
U17 batter of the year – Kirstie Gordon
U17 fielder of the year – Sarah Bryce
U17 Players Player of the year – Kirstie Gordon
Gordon Allan delivered a concise speech on the development programme, highlighting the importance of keeping girls involved in cricket once they come out of the U17 programme but also encouraging those who play for clubs and universities who are talented and have shown an interest in playing for Scotland.
Senior awards
Bowler of the year – Kathryn White/Kari Anderson – 20 wickets each
Batter of the year – Kari Anderson – 351 runs
Fielder of the year – Charlotte Bascombe – 6 catches, 3 stumpings, 2 run outs
Most Improved player – Elizabeth Priddle
Players Player of the year – Kari Anderson
Kari Carswell looked back on the night "it was great to see so many people turning up to celebrate what has been a busy season for everyone involved in girls' and women's cricket in Scotland. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered and dedicated their time to making everything happen, 2014 has been really jammed pack with activity and 2015 could be even busier. It's great there is so much going on at all levels and with the winter programme due to start shortly there isn't a huge amounts of time to sit back, relax and reflect on what has happened this year!"
Photographs from the Women's Awards Night
Coach Required for Scotland Women and U17s
The Scotland Senior Women's and U17 girl's squads have had a busy and successful 2014 and are seeking to add to their coaching staff.
We are looking for suitable candidates to fill various coaching vacancies within the women's performance pathway.
Ideally candidates should hold a minimum UKCC 2 coaching certificate or equivalent and be working towards UKCC 3 (ECB performance course) in time. Coaching experience within a performance pathway is desirable but is not essential.
The coaching posts would at this time be on a voluntary basis, but reasonable out of pocket expenses will be covered.
To find out further details and the level of coaching commitment required for these positions, please contact Kari Carswell by calling 07891 408 915 or by emailing email@example.com
The New Scotland U17 Girls Squad for 2014-2015 meet for the first time
The 2014-2015 Scotland U17 Girls Squad gathered at the National Cricket Academy in Edinburgh for the first time on Sunday September 21st for a Team Day.
The aim of the day was to review the season, set targets and aims for the winter training programme and for the squad to meet each other ahead of training. The squad are looking to build on what was a positive season in 2014 which saw some fantastic team and individual performances. We will be celebrating our successes at the Annual Awards night this Saturday at Stirling County Cricket Club.
The 21 selected squad members for 2014-2015:
Kathryn Bryce (c) George Watsons
Kirstie Gordon (vc) Huntly
Lucy Bennett George Watsons
Eve Boulos Carlton
Sarah Bryce (WK) George Watsons
Mairi Conway Loretto
Lorna Couttie Huntly
Isobel Couttie Huntly
Cerys Evans Strathmore
Maili Gardiner St Boswells
Laura Grant Huntly
Caitlin Heathcote Royal High Corstorphine
Georgia Henderson George Watsons
Izzy Lamotte Loretto
Abtaha Maqsood Glasgow Accies
Lisa O'Neill Broomhall
Charis Scott St Boswells
Lisa Thomson Carlton
Ellen Watson Prestwick
Nina Whitaker George Watsons/Carlton
Zoe Young Prestwick
Coach Education Information
Coach Education dates for 2014-15 have now been released and are available on the Cricket Scotland website.
We will be running a number of the new Certificate Courses (equivalent of UKCC Level 2) throughout the winter and spring in a variety of locations around Scotland. These are fantastic new courses and the feedback we`ve had from the first round of delivery earlier in the year has been extremely positive. The courses are specific to the area you will be coaching in and the new pathway offers far more development opportunities for all coaches.
Also, note that we will be offering `Coach Education Update Workshops` over the winter. These are aimed at existing Level 2 coaches and anyone interested in finding out more about the new pathway, course content, and what is means for them as a coach. We currently have one workshop confirmed for Edinburgh and will inform you of more opportunities as they come up. To register on these workshops just contact your Regional Manager.
If you can please circulate this information around your club members/contact and point them towards the Cricket Scotland website –http://www.cricketscotland.com/participation-news/coach-education/ - for more information and how to book on, that would be appreciated.
If you have any further questions please contact your Regional Manager as they will be more than happy to assist you.
Women's Scottish Cup T20 Final
Sunday will see the conclusion of the Women's domestic schedule with the Women's Scottish Cup Final taking place at Cambusdoon home of Ayr CC.
2013 winners Carlton have already booked their place in the final and will be looking to retain the trophy. Carlton will play the winners of the semi-final between St. Boswells and Ayr.
The Women's Scottish Cup is a T20 competition and the final will start at 2pm
Score Card from Game - St Bs v Carlton
Buckie Kwik Cricket Tournament
29 girls participated in a series of matches at Buckie CC. Six clubs were represented (Forres St Lawrence, Elgin, Fochabers, Buckie, & Huntly) in a format that allowed for maximum participation and gave all 29 girls the opportunity to showcase their skills. read more....
The format was:
- 10 over a side fixtures.
- 2 fixtures each team.
- Equipment - As per kwik cricket bar intermediate ball used.
- Matches were officiated by club volunteers & parents.
At the end of the event the following awards were made on recommendation of the umpires:
Best secondary school age girl on the night - Lorna Couttie - Huntly CC
Best primary school age girl on the night - Aicha Sutcliffe - Huntly CC
It is hoped that a further two similar events will be played during September for same group of girls, with the addition of girls from Highland as well.
Neil Nicol, organiser for the event, said
" It was very heartening to see so many girls come together tonight from all over the North, in which all had previously came through the local schools kwik cricket programme prior to this. High skill levels were very much evident on the evening by all and it was particularly pleasing to see many new friendships being formed between girls who hadn't met before tonight. Girls cricket in the North of Scotland is certainly on an upward spiral and it's refreshing to see girls in the area playing the game so enthusiastically with smiles on their faces".
Finally, big thanks to Iain & George, in particular, for helping out and Buckie CC for providing the venue. Also to Sean MacDonald, Pete Couttie, & Sean Pritchard for umpiring on the evening.
Huge praise also goes to the young Buckie Development Squad, who participated on the evening to give them more match experience
Abtaha Maqsood talks to the BBC!
Abtaha Maqsood, current Scotland U17 and Wildcats squad member talked to the BBC as the World Cup was brought to Scotland. To see the full interview, click HERE. Abtaha starts to speak at 1 min 45 secs.
Girls Kwik Cricket festival and Crick-a-thon
Doo'cot Park played host to the annual Cricket Scotland girls kwik cricket festival on Sunday 24th August. The event was also part of Cricket Scotland's Cricket-a-thon, undertaken in support of the STV appeal.
12 teams from across Scotland had entered the festival, now in its 3rd year. Each year there has been a steady increase in the number of girls coming along to the event and this year was no different. Wildcats and kittens were on hand to offer some handy advice and, whether it was about batting, bowling, fielding or asking for donations, the players certainly played their part. Not only has there been in increase in the number of players but the standard of play has also risen significantly. The number of 6s, direct hits and spectacular diving catches were on the increase too. It was great to see the weather played its part - rumour has it one or two people forgot sunscreen, unbelievable scenes in Scotland in late August!!
Wildcats' captain, Abbi Aitken, has been along to all 3 events and was suitably impressed "I really enjoy coming along to the girls kwik cricket event. Seeing so many girls play cricket is just amazing. I keep saying it, but there was nothing like this when I was a youngster, so this is a great opportunity for girls to come along and play against other girls and actually realise there are lots of girls playing cricket in Scotland. Everyone seems to have enjoyed themselves and hopefully we will see the same faces next year and some new ones! This tops off what has been a really exciting season for girls' and women's cricket in Scotland."
Kari Carswell Women's Cricket Manager for Cricket Scotland had some thoughts of her own "this the 3rd year of the festival and seeing how many girls are now playing and the support they have from clubs, parents, grandparents etc is wonderful. Running 6 pitches this year, compared to 2 in year one, shows that there is the interest out there. Clubs and schools have played such an important role in making this day a success so I thank them for all their hard work. Hopefully we will see more schools and clubs come along next year. Having a large base of girls playing kwik cricket is vital for the ongoing success of club and national cricket in the future, without a base we won't have much to work with at the top end. It's been a good season for all our teams, and we still have the Scottish Cup Final to go on the 7th September and then that's another season finished off".
Teams that participated;
East Lothian
Euros Tour Report
The European competition is always one that the players and coaching staff look forward to. It gives the squad an opportunity to see how far they have progressed and measure themselves against Europe's best.
The Wildcats came into the European T20 event off the back of a very successful ECB Royal London 50 over season. The Wildcats went through the 50 over season only losing one game, the opener against Northamptonshire. With only one loss and a crucial win against the Netherlands in their last game, they secured promotion to Division 2 for 2015.
The T20 European event was held at Rugby School and the cricketing facilities were second to none, with both the pitches of a very high standard. The Scotland girls got the tournament underway in fine style with a victory over the Netherlands, this being Scotland's 2nd victory ever at a European tournament. This would also end up being the only positive result for Scotland in the European tournament. There were some individual moments of brilliance throughout the week and also some moments of complete madness (but that's why we all play cricket!). The team were close to victory in the 2 matches against the Netherlands but fell agonisingly close in a rain affected 9 over game, by 6 runs, and losing the final T20 against the same opposition by 5 wickets after scoring 124-6, their highest score of the week.
Against Ireland the games had a slightly different feel and outcome. The Irish girls looked sharper in all 3 facets of the game. Although the Scotland girls did give a good account of themselves in patches in the 3 games against the Irish, they failed to put together a sound batting, bowling or fielding performance all in the same game.
There is no doubt that the Scotland girls will have learnt a lot from the European Championships and hopefully it has given them all the hunger and desire to improve and commit to a training programme before the Global Qualifying event in 2015.
Wildcats at the Euros - 2nd Day
The Wildcats continued the tournament with a match against Ireland this morning - Lets say, it didn't quite go to plan.....
Scotland were put into bat first, and quickly lost wickets - at one point standing at 3-3. Things never really got going and only one Wildcat really made any impression on the bowlers, with Liz Priddle top scoring on 23 off 34 balls.
The Irish team came out determined to make a statement and Shillington finished on 31 not out on 23 balls. They achieved the needed score of 53 in 7.5 overs.
Tomorrow is another day,
Wildcats Begin Their Euro T20 Campaign
The Wildcats began the tournament with a convincing win against Netherlands this morning. For photographs, follow this LINK
Match Report - Wildcats v Netherlands
The Wildcats had their final match against the Netherlands at Wellesbourne CC on the 8thAugust. The Wildcats went into the game having only lost one game this season in the league, the opening fixture v Northamptonshire.
Abbi Aitken won the toss for the Wildcats and had no hesitation in bowling first. The opening combination of Kathryn White and Samantha Haggo bowled superbly well and restricted the run rate. Kathryn White picking up 2 crucial wickets along the way. Kari Anderson took the 3rdwicket to the leave the Netherlands in spot of bother at 18-3. Anderson went on to pick up a further 3 wickets and finished with figures of 4-33. The Netherlands innings was helped along the way by 35 extras, but by the time Aitken (1-16) got the last wicket the Netherlands had reached 116 all out. Other wicket takers for the Wildcats were Kirstie Gordon (1-25) and Ollie Rae (1-25) and a Charlotte Bascombe and Lorna Jack combination picked up a run out.
The Wildcats opened up with Rachel Scholes and Fi Urquhart. The Netherlands got the earlier breakthrough when Urquhart was bowled for 3. A 51 run partnership in quick time by Scholes and Anderson put the Wildcats back on track, but 3 wickets fell in quick succession and with Scholes (26), Liz Priddle (1) and Kari Anderson (25) all back in the pavilion, the Wildcats found themselves at 58-4. White and Bascombe steadied the ship with sensible batting until they went for one sneaky single too many and White was run out for a well-made (27). Bascombe (21*) and Ollie Rae (9*) saw the Wildcats reach the target of 117 in the 34th over. The win means that the Wildcats win division 3 and it sees them promoted to the league above for the 2015 season.
After the match Kari Anderson was understandably delighted with the result "we made it a little bit harder for ourselves but I'm so pleased to come away with the win. The girls have done exactly what we've asked of them, not only in this match but throughout the season. Travelling up and down that road for fixtures isn't easy, driving late at night to make work the next day and all the other bits and pieces that folk have to sacrifice to come and play makes it so much sweeter and I'm sure we will enjoy it. We don't have a huge amount of time to celebrate as we have the European Championships next week but the girls will get a well-deserved day off tomorrow and then we will start preparing for the T20s. On behalf of all the girls I would like to say a big thank you to those who have supported us, it really does mean a lot to know that people are looking out for our results. This is very much the beginning for this group of players and we want to continue to progress as a squad, there is a real hunger and desire to do that".
A jubilant captain Abbi Aitken couldn't quite find the words to express her delight "it's a great feeling to know that we are champions. To get over the line in a crucial game. We haven't beaten Holland ever at Senior level so I think we might enjoy our night tonight. Everyone has played their part this season and its credit to all the girls in the squad who have worked incredibly hard this season".
U17s Pictures of Ireland Series
U17s Pictures from Malvern
Wildcats Victorious in Natwest T20s
The Wildcats arrived home with 2 more victories. Wins over Gloucestershire and Northants in round 2 of the NatWest T20 and secured the Wildcats 4th place in Division 3.
Batting first against Gloucestershire the Wildcats posted 132-5 in their 20 overs with Annette Drummond (33), Liz Priddle (26) and Kathryn White (28*) the main run scorers. The Wildcats had to wait until the 9th over before they got the breakthrough but once Lois Wilkinson was introduced wickets started to fall and the run out slow. Lois finishing with figures of 4-15 of her 4 overs, Gloucestershire finishing their innings on 85-5.
After winning the toss again Abbi Aitken decided to bowl first in the 2nd game of the day v Northamptonshire. Northants reached 116/4 in their 20 overs with Wilkinson again picking up 2-20 and Aitken 1-18. Fiona Urquhart and Rachel Scholes set about chasing down the target and the both clearly wanted an early finish! The score had raced to 31 after 3 overs with Urquhart and Scholes looking to take advantage of the initial 6 over powerplay. Urquhart was out for a brisk 38. Scholes wasn't letting up and finished on 61* to see the Wildcats to victory by 8 wickets with 16 balls to spare.
After the game skipper Abbi Aitken was delighted with 2 more wins " the girls put in some strong performances. We are doing some things really well at the moment and it's great to see the girls backing themselves and having the confidence to try different things".
Liz Smith Congratulates Kathryn & Kari
A wonderful tribute to our Kathryn White and Kari Carswell (Anderson) as they reach 100 caps apiece during the 2014 season.
Few international cricketers these days achieve the accolade of being presented with their 100th cap. Names such as Cowdrey, Boycott, Gower, Botham and Cook are amongst the 11 players who appear in the MCC records for such an achievement. Even fewer, however, can make the claim that they were at the top of their international careers for two whole decades.
But, in both cases, that is what Kari Carswell and Kathryn White have achieved during the course of this season. They deserve our warmest congratulations.
After originally playing with Stirling County, Kathryn achieved the majority her caps while pursuing a professional career within the NHS in the Borders and, more recently, after becoming a mother. In her current role of Joint Captain of St Boswells Cricket Club she continues her ongoing commitment to cricket development, particularly focusing on introducing girls to the game, while still scoring runs and taking wickets for the Wildcats.
As someone who played alongside Kari in some of her first international matches, and who has worked alongside Kari in her coaching role, I can say without fear of any contradiction that she is a source of inspiration both on and off the field. She has worked tirelessly to bring Scottish women's cricket to where it is today - from its very humble beginnings to its present place in the international sphere where it can compete with the best of them.
The fact that Scotland women can now boast two national squads at senior and under 17 level is credit to Kari and the committed coaching and management team she had built up around her.
Some of this season's results for both squads show just how far women's cricket in Scotland has come - something upon which all of us are determined to build.
I always believe that the best coaches are those who can lead by example and who never ask their charges to do what they cannot do themselves. Both Kari and Kathryn's commitment to their playing and coaching careers is the secret of much of Scotland's recent success.
Thank you both and many congratulations from us all.
Liz Smith MSP
President SWCA
U17s August Series Against Ireland
Scotland U17 girls and Ireland U17 girls are playing a series for the 3rd year in a row. This year's series will be hosted at Loretto School.
The match schedule is listed below and if you are free, and in the area, please come down and support the team. All matches are taking place at Pinkie playing fields.
Commenting on the series Kari Carswell said "we are now in the 3rd year of this series and it is such an important part of our fixture schedule. It gives our girls vital match practice against strong opposition and the series have always been tight affairs. I know the girls are really looking forward to playing at Loretto this year and I really hope that the weather plays its part too! The U17s have had a busy season and have come a long way since their first match, having just returned from a tournament at Malvern where they played 5 matches and won 3. Some of the performances were outstanding as Kirstie and Sarah both scored centuries and Lily took a hat-trick - special moments for these girls and their teammates".
Monday 4th
T20 v Scotland U17s
Tuesday 5th
2 x T20 v Scotland U17s
11am & 3pm
Wednesday 6th
40overs v Scotland U17s
Eve Boulous
Kathryn Bryce (c)
Sarah Bryce
Cerys Evans
Kirstie Gordon
Caitlin Heathcote
Georgia Henderson
Sarah McCann
Abtaha Maqsood
Hannah Rainey
Lily Steindl
Zoe Young
Ellen Watson
Wildcats Squad for European Championships
Cricket Scotland has named a squad of 13 for the women's European Tournament that is taking place at Rugby School from the 11th – 18th August.
The squad will play 6xT20 games, 3 against Ireland and 3 against Holland. The players have had a busy summer so far, with games in the ECB competitions Royal London Women's One Day Championship and the NatWest T20 competition.
Rugby School
Day 1- 12th August
10.30 -1.30
Netherlands Vs Scotland
15.30 - 18.30
Ireland Vs Netherlands
Day 2- 13th August
10.30 -1.30
Scotland Vs Ireland
15.30 - 18.30
Reserve Day
Day 3- 14th August
10.30 -1.30
Netherlands Vs Scotland
15.30 - 18.30
Reserve Day
Day 4- 15th August
10.30 -1.30
Netherlands Vs Scotland
15.30 - 18.30
Scotland Vs Ireland
Day 5- 16th August
10.30 -1.30
Ireland Vs Netherlands
15.30 - 18.30
Reserve Day
Day 6- 17th August
10.30 -1.30
Ireland Vs Netherlands
15.30 - 18.30
Scotland Vs Ireland
Abbi Aitken
Annette Drummond Staff
Charlotte Bascombe Steve Paige – Assistant Coach
Elizabeth Priddle Lea Tsui - Manager
Fiona Urquhart Mhairi Shanks – Physio
Kari Anderson – player/coach
Kathryn White
Kirstie Gordon
Lorna Jack
Nadia Wheeler
Olivia Rae
Rachel Scholes
Samantha Haggo
Coach Kari Anderson is looking forward to the tournament "we are looking forward to the challenge that the European Championships will bring us. The girls have trained hard and played well in both the 50 and 20 over competitions we have played in so we will be looking to continue that good run. There is no doubt this competition will provide us with a real test and its one we are all relishing".
On the road again! Wildcats head for more T20 Excitement
The Wildcats are back on the road again this weekend as the head to Poulton CC to play in the 2nd round of the NatWest T20 competition.
Having narrowly lost out on first place on net run rate to Derbyshire the Wildcats will face Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire who both finished 2nd in their groups after the first round of matches. There are 2 changes to the squad from the 50 over game against Gloucestershire at the weekend with Rachel Scholes and Lois Wilkinson coming in for Olivia Rae and Kirstie Gordon who have had a busy week at Malvern College.
Coach Kari Anderson looks ahead to the games "here we go again! It's been a busy cricket season and we still have lots of game to go. We will be going into these 2 games looking for 2 wins, we want to keep the winning habit going. We probably didn't play our best cricket in the last round of the T20s so we will be looking to put that right. I can't really complain about how we are playing to be honest, of course you can always be better but I'm happy with the majority of what we are doing. We aren't getting carried away, we have a long way to go as a squad but the signs are really positive".
Squad – Abbi Aitken, Annette Drummond, Charlotte Bascombe, Elizabeth Priddle, Fiona Urquhart, Kari Anderson, Kathryn White, Lois Wilkinson, Lorna Jack, Nadia Wheeler, Rachel Scholes, Samantha Haggo
Match Report - Wildcats v Glocs
Will pistachio and pineapple play a critical part in Wildcat successes going forward? Another convincing win.
Frocester Cricket Club was the latest club to host the Wildcats in their recent Royal London One day cup against Gloucestershire. Skipper Abbi Aitken won the toss and elected to field first. Gloucestershire's innings was built around a century from opening batter Alex MacDonald who batted throughout the innings and finished on 117*, Gloucestershire scored 197-7 in their 50 overs. Wicket takers for the Wildcats, Nadia Wheeler 2-21, Kari Anderson 3-20 and Abbi Aitken 1-38.
Pineapple and pistachio were dominant features on the lunch menu.
The Wildcats reverted to the opening partnership that had worked well so far and Fi Urquhart and Kathryn White opened up. Things didn't quite go to plan when Urquhart was out first ball of the 2nd over. White and Kari Anderson put on 24 for the second wicket before White went for 12. Liz Priddle scored fluently punishing anything loose and together with Anderson had a partnership of 105 before Priddle departed after making a fine 52. Annette Drummond had a 53 run partnership with Anderson before being needlessly run out for 17 with the Wildcats only needing 16 for victory. Charlotte Bascombe and Anderson saw the team over the line in the 41st over. Anderson unbeaten on 86 and Bascombe 4*.
After the game Abbi Aitken was pleased with another victory "All in all it was another brilliant win for the team. The bowlers were quickly made aware that any loose deliveries would be punished and similarly the Gloucs batsmen looked to capitalise on any fumbles in the field. After a relatively poor start the team did extremely well to reduce the run rate significantly and apply the pressure. I was delighted with our batting performance, our ability to build partnerships and play to our strengths enabled us to execute our game plan, reaching the required total with relative ease"
Final Day of the T20 Mini-tournament
After the 2 wins from 2 on day one the Wildcats were keen to keep the winning habit going.
The format and schedule were the same, first game against Leicestershire followed by a game against Derbyshire.
Captain Abbi Aitken has a habit of winning the toss and nothing looked set to change when she again called correctly and opted to bat first against Leicestershire. The Wildcats batting line up didn't get going at all and struggled to get any momentum going. Kari Anderson, who scored 27 in her 100th appearance for Scotland, and Charlotte Bascombe 17 were the main contributors to the total score of 92 all out. The Wildcats knew their bowling and fielding would have to be at its best to record a victory and Samantha Haggo who received her 50th cap before the game set the tone for the bowling attack. Sam finished with figures of 2/5 off 3 overs to set up an exciting win by 5 runs. Other wicket takers for the Wildcats were Kathryn White 1/26, Abbi Aitken 1/17, Kari Anderson 2/17 and Olivia Rae 1/6.
In the 2nd game of the day against Derbyshire Aitken again decided to bat first. As was the case in the first game the batting order failed to fire and Rachel Scholes held the innings together well with a fine 56* that allowed the Wildcats to make 99/6 in their 20 overs. The bowlers again knew they had to keep it tight by L. Kellogg from Derbyshire had other ideas as she blasted 70* from 45 balls to give Derbyshire the win by 8 wickets. Haggo and Anderson picked up the 2 wickets to fall.
After the game coach Kari Anderson gave us her thoughts "we never really got going today. We bowled and fielded well against Leicestershire, but our batting was nowhere near where we want it to be. But to get 3 wins from 4 is a decent return. Of course we are disappointed to lose the final game that will probably put us in 2nd place on net run rate but that's the way it goes sometimes. We know we can play better and some girls are frustrated with how they've played but there is no point on picking the games to bits, we have to move on. Everyone knows where it went wrong today so it's up to us all to pick ourselves up for our next game".
Thanks to Ian Shaw and Anji Rae for their assistance on the trip.
Wildcats ECB T20 Update
The Wildcats can be satisfied after two victories in their opening games on the first day of the ECB T20 competition.
Batting first against Leicestershire, the Wildcats made 123\8 with Liz Priddle 37* and Rachel Scholes 35 the main contributors. Leicestershire fell 13 runs short of the total after finishing their innings on 111\4. Kathryn White was the pick of the bowlers picking up 1\14 in her 4 overs, this game also marked 100 games for Scotland for Kathryn, the first player to reach this milestone.
Abbi Aitken continued her streak of winning the toss in the 2nd T20 of the game v Derbyshire and this time opted to bowl first. Excellent fielding and bowling restricted Derbyshire to 106/8 in 20 overs with Kirstie Gordon picking up 2/12 in her 4 overs. Fi Urquhart 40, Rachel Scholes 23, Ollie Rae 22* and Kari Anderson 14* ensured the Wildcats recorded an 8 wicket victory with 32 balls to spare.
Coach Kari Anderson was pleased with the victories "we can be pleased with how we've played today, that is probably the best we have fielded and bowled all season so that's really pleasing. The girls are in confident mood and everyone is contributing to the victories so I'll be looking for more of the same on Wednesday".
Busy Week for the Wildcats
Captain Abbi Aitken is looking forward to the break from 50 over cricket "Our focus is fully on the 4 T20 games, we having been doing well in the 50 over competition so we will be looking to take confidence from those games into these ones. 4 T20s in 2 games will be a challenge but the girls are really looking forward to it. Our regional competition is all T20 so it's not as if we haven't had any practice. The squad is looking sharp and our squad of 13 is really up for the challenge".
The Squad return home on Wednesday evening, have a couple of days back at work before getting back on the road to take on Gloucestershire on Sunday at Frocester CC. The Wildcats are top of Division 3 knowing that 2 more wins will see them secure promotion to Division 2.
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Burgans is made at the famous Bodega Martin Codax by Luciano Almoedo, perhaps the biggest advocate of the Albario varietal in Spain. Luciano was extremely influential in obtaining worldwide recognition for not only the varietal, but also Rias-Baixas. Today, the Bodega has grown considerably and is known as one of the most progressive in the zone. The use of wood is definitively eschewed at the Bodega in order to preserve the natural lift and minerality of the grapes. As such, the wines are fermented and aged in stainless steel with light lees stirring. The wine is blended by Eric Solomon, working in concert with the property, and is bottled in the spring after harvest.
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Really pretty clear pale yellow in the glass. Fairly floral nose. Crisp but fruity on initial taste--some citrus, some stone fruit, some tropical fruit. Nice acid tartness provides the crispness. An easy drinker. US$9.35 at Total WIne
This is the 2010 vintage. Burgans was my first Albarino and still a go to bottle. A bit more saline than I remember, but still refreshing with classic grapefruit and honeysuckle. Would be awesome with a winter fish stew.
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Peach and melon aromas with some floral notes as well. White peach and spice - full of bright acidity and lots of delicious fruit. Very nice wine.
Nice change of pace from the normal varieties I usually find around the house. Even better while watching the virtual tasting and learning more about this region and this variety. To me, very similar to a Pinot Grigio but refreshingly different. Light and soft on the palate with a tropical fruit profile with a hidden spice that I couldn't quite place. For some reason I pulled a slight amount of anise out of it. Subtle but pleasant finish. Easy to drink and quite enjoyable. Will buy this bottle again.
This was my first Albarino, and still a go to bottle. This vintage has more of a saline quality, but still good balance of grapefruit and honeysuckle. Definitely a great seafood match and summer quencher.
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The 2011 Albarino begins well with an attractive, well-defined nose with hints of white peach and green apples. The palate is fresh and nicely balanced. It is not a complex Albarino, but it is clean and vibrant with pear and hints of orange peel towards the finish. That will do nicely at this price. Drink now.
This lean white isn't as exciting or full bodied as in prior years but it's still a good quaffer. Mild peach and apple aromas lead to a tangy, semi-sharp palate with lemon, orange and underripe nectarine flavors. On the finish, it loses some snap and turns wheaty tasting. Drink immediately.
Burgans is the first Albariño I tasted many years ago, and it remains as one of my all-time favorite Spanish white wines. Consistent in quality, it has depth of flavor, balanced acidity and a long, luscious finish. Awesome pairing: mussels in saffron butter sauce.
This wine is an aromatic and complex wine that is rich, elegant, dry and crisp. It is full-bodied, with flavors of ripe apples, peach, apricot, melon, grapefruit and lemon zest melded perfectly together with a bright minerality. The striking balance of acidity, body and aromas allows the wine to adapt to the palate exhibiting its versatility of fresh and bright characteristics to a rounder mouth-feel as the meal evolves.
Auge: Lebendiges Strohgelb mit grünlichen Reflexen; Nase: Intensive und elegante Aromen nach frischem Gras, grüne Äpfel, Zitrusfrüchte und Grapefruit; Gaumen: Starke Präsenz im Gaumen, rund und vollmundig. Eine leichte Kohlensäure gibt dem Wein eine eindrucksvolle Frische.
A custom cuvee made for Eric Solomon from this large producer, this 2011 Albarino reveals loads of tropical fruit, white peach, honeysuckle and apricot notes along with medium body and a fresh, lively style. The crisp acid and abundant fruit make this a hedonistic, crowd-pleasing, dry white to drink over the next 1andndash;2 years.
A bright greenish yellow color with golden highlights. A uniquely fruity aroma where the variety is clearly appreciated, highlighting hints of ripe apples, apricots, and peach aromas. In the mouth, it is rich, mellow and well-balanced. The aftertaste is fully rounded and off dry on the palate with juicy fruit flavors, clean acidity and a long, mineral-dominated finish.
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Help....I Can't Take it Anymore!!! - Nurses Coping with Stress
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Do you have those days when the stress of your job just makes you want to scream?? Maybe you do scream .but hopefully not at your co-workers .and certainly not at your patients. But what do you do. How do you cope?We all know that nursing is a stressful profession. We dont own the market on stressful jobs. But the source of our job stresses come from a different source that may elevate us higher up the ladder. The consequences of us missing a deadline can be much greater than a business person who misses a deadline with a report. We are dealing with human lives.
We may forget the various levels of stress that nursing places on our bodies. Physically, our job can be very demanding with stresses placed on our muscles, resulting in various aches and pains. Mentally, we have to be on our toes, constantly alert, as we go through our day of multitasking ...administering medications, caring for patients of different acuity levels, addressing questions from patients and families, etc. We feel the emotional impact of stress as we are continuously working in an environment where there is pain and sadness.
Sure there are other parts of our jobs that cause stress .schedules, salaries, bosses, co-workers, etc. But, when you think about it ..the bottom line is the patient ..a human being. Providing competent and compassionate care to PEOPLE is at the very heart of nursing. The inability to do this in a manner that meets our personal and professional criteria is at the base of much of our stress.
Stress is pretty much a constant thing our lives. Although stress usually carries a negative connotation, some stress is actually good, propelling us into positive action. Think about the stress of a code. I think that you would agree that a code places stress on the body. However this stress .the fight or flight response . actually forces us into action to try to save a life.
Lets continue to look at the code as our example. You know how you feel after the code. Your body is still in the fight mode. You are still in high gear. But what happens if the code is unsuccessful, or if you know the patients outcome is very precarious. What if you are the one who has to deal with the family members. No one looks forward to that stressful situation. But, as professionals, we do our job and face the family.
Lets look at other stresses in our jobs. Staffing shortages are a major stressor these days. And what about changes in technology? Youve just gotten used to one piece of technology, when someone (usually not a healthcare professional) decides to upgrade. We could go on and on with this list. But these stresses interfere with our productivity, and negatively affect the level of care provided to the patient. And that causes inner turmoil as we feel the emotional strain of not being able to meet our own criteria as a professional.
Nurses are great at dealing with the stresses that come along. There is the belief that nurses should be able to cope with anything that comes along in their personal or professional domains. That comes with our nursing degree ..right?????? After all ..nurses are superhumans.
This type of belief puts nurses in a box and makes it difficult for them to admit they are stressed to the max. Even though our friends and relatives who know us well try to tell us to take care of ourselves, we try to carry on. We keep on until we get to the point where we want to scream I cant take it anymore!!!!!
Nurses need to realize that showing signs of stress is only normal. Nurse are, after all, part of the human race. There are limits to the amount of pressures we should be expected to endure. Admitting to being stressed does not mean that we are not coping. Just the opposite. When we realize our limitations, we can then start to look for better ways to cope more effectively with our stressors. If we can take care of ourselves, we will be better able to care for others.
Have you gotten to the point where you just want to scream?
What are the major stressors in your job?
What are some effective ways you have found to deal with these stresses?Last edit by Joe V on Jul 15
About tnbutterfly, BSN, RN
tnbutterfly has 'More than 35 years' year(s) of experience and specializes in 'Parish Nsg, Disaster Nsg, Peds, Med-Surg'. From 'TN'; Joined Jun '06; Posts: 22,221; Likes: 12,839.9Jul 15 by eagle78I am not a nurse, although at one time I had aspired to be one. I truly admire the ability of the nurse to keep on keeping on despite the stressors. I know that sometimes when we do not feel well, like babies we get irritable. Handling patients and all their fears has to be a trying job. Thanks to all nurses, hoping that you always find ways to pamper yourselves.20Jul 15 by Dranger, BSN, RNPhysically the job is easy but I am a mid 20s male who regularly exercises with no health problems.
However, the job is beyond frustrating with most stressors coming from patients, families, previous shift nurses who are terrible and doctors who whimsically order things without even understanding the situation. YOu have to detach yourself with nursing or it WILL beat you down. I have perfected the "caring" look when a unruly patient wanting to go AMA complains about something inane and petty when I truly could care less. It's all a game, just do your job well and no one will care how you actually feel about "work".
Also staffing, staffing sucks.5Jul 15 by Roxy518I feel the same way...I am new to the hospital setting and work on a short staffed unit...I cringe each time I have to go to work and I have a lot of stress because of work but I try to make the best of it...does it get better? I get told it will get better but does it really? Learning to adjust to this environment is really difficult...If anyone can offer advice to a new hospital nurse id be grateful...11Jul 15 by LadyFree28Yoga has been my best friend since nursing school...even jokingly saying WOOOSAH!!!! has positive effects on my psyche.
In the fourteen years-whew!- I have been in healthcare, I can say that I do make a concerted effort to step back from the ledge when stressed; self-care has been so paramount in making sure I cope and enjoy this business even with all the issues that have came along in the past 20 years of healthcare; knowing that reality has made me practice locus of control exercises-what can I do? How can this be solved-along with knowing when to pick battles, on become a agent of change while learning the ropes, I've been fortunate to be a part of changes for the better, but that wouldn't have been without utilizing locus of control; it has certainly helped prevent burnout!9Jul 15 by toomuchbaloneyWhen I was a young bedside nurse the physicality of the work did not bother me much. Now, in my late 50's I find that my back, my knees, and my shoulders have taken a beating. I have spent way too much time assessing and treating patients in awkward positions and without adequate assistance.
I fear for my younger peers who will likely need to work longer (in years) to qualify for their Medicare.
Nursing jobs are diminished and endangered because health care administrators, with personal goals of great wealth, are making care decisions based upon patient satisfaction and other none outcome related things.7Jul 15 by joanna73 GuideMy job is mentally taxing since I'm now managing a unit. The endless documentation and meetings make me want to scream some days.
I walk every day and run at least three times a week. Sleep is also very important for me. I need at least 6.5 hours a night.9Jul 15 by lrobinson5I snapped one time at a charge nurse because I had a heavy patient list and one patient that I felt needed a higher level of care.
Patient is "basic" but needs to have IVIG for an auto-immune skin disorder. So basically I felt that I can not give my other patient's any attention while the IVIG is infusing because I am taking vital signs and assessing Q15 minutes (and it was Q15 for a long time because the patient was not tolerating the infusion).
Explained ALL of this to the day shift charge, only to have the patient back that night and overhearing the day charge tell the new night charge that she didn't think the patient needed to be moved.
Of course YOU don't, IVIG is every 24 hours, but I explained everything and then she acted like she hadn't a clue why it was a big deal.
I know staffing ratios are much worse elsewhere, but for me I was very overwhelmed. I felt really bad about snapping too, I like to stay composed even under stress
Edit: To answer the question, patient acuity for our floor is an ongoing issue as well as staffing. I find that your coworkers can make or break your night. Most times that I float it is miserable, but any day I'm on my home unit we pull through together. I find that having a good team and being able to tell someone that you're overwhelmed and they care enough to help makes a huge difference in how stressful the night is.Last edit by lrobinson5 on Jul 15 : Reason: Forgot to answer the question!17Jul 15 by tokmom, BSNHaving gone off the ledge and away from the profession and back in again, I finally learned a few things about nursing in general and myself.
1) if your unit sucks, then leave. I spent 16 years at my last job thinking it was bad everywhere, therefore I stayed and dealt with lack of teamwork and horrible staffing ratios.
2) It is important for a nurse to take care of themselves. Exercise, journal, pamper yourself. My big indulgence is Starbucks for my Chai tea, lol. I also have crafts and gardening that I enjoy that take my attention away from family and work..
3) Others stay sane by disconnecting from work, and yet some, like me, actually feel MORE engaged by doing committee work, and changing the work environment one project at a time. I always thought this mindset was sort of weird, but actually it is one burnout cure-all for a select few. I enjoy going toe to toe with managers during negotiations, lol. It's rather cathartic.
So do whatever works.Last edit by tokmom on Jul 157Jul 15 by TriciaJNowadays you can't open a nursing journal without someone crowing about "work-life balance". I just roll my eyes. I do enjoy work-life balance now, working on-call at a minimally stressful job. But most of my previous nursing jobs ate my life. As long as hospitals keep pushing the staffing envelope, work-life balance is something many nurses can only dream of.


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Baked Breaded Chicken, Cauliflower, and Broccoli
2 lb chicken breasts skinless boneless.
5 cups cauliflower and broccoli florets
1 stick butter melted
2 Tbs extra virginolive oil
1/4 cup wheat protein isolate 5000
1 cup Carbquik bread crumbs
1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
4 medium green onions
4 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh chives
2 large eggs
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Pepper
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grind bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, green onions, Italian parsley, thyme, and chives in a food processor to a fine mill salt and pepper to taste.
3. Then transfer to a large ziplock bag.
4. Put wheat protein isolate 5000 in another large ziplock bag.
5. Mix melted butter, olive oil, and eggs in a medium mixing bowl.
6. Cut breast in approx 1/3 lb pieces.
7. Drop each chicken piece into bag with WPI 5000 and toss to coat.
8. Then dip chicken in butter mixture to soak.
9. Then drop in bag and toss to coat with the bread crumb mixture.
10. Arrange chicken in a 13 x 9 baking dish.
11. After all chicken is coated put frozen cauliflower and broccoli in the mixing bowl with the butter mixture and toss to cover.
12. Dump vegetables and butter mixture in bag with bread crumb mixture and toss to coat then empty into a 7 x 11 baking dish.
13. Place baking dishes in oven loosely covered with foil and bake 50 minutes.
14. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until golden brown.
Servings: 6
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information provided by the recipe author.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399.96
Calories From Fat (37%) 148.19
Calories From Protein (53%) 210.13
Calories From Carbs (10%) 41.64
Calories From Alcohol (0%) 0.00
% Daily Value
Total Fat 16.64g 26%
Saturated Fat 5.99g 30%
Monounsaturated Fat 6.35g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.57g
Cholesterol 191.32mg 64%
Sodium 559.99mg 23%
Potassium 683.75mg 20%
Carbohydrates 10.52g 4%
Dietary Fiber 6.45g 26%
Sugar 2.22g
Net Carbohydrates 4.07g
Protein 53.09g 106%
Looks yummy. Thanks Kevin. And I like the way you linked the recipe for the bread crumbs.
Looks Yummy and the calories arent too bad either!! thanks Kevin
Man, you are just a natural in the kitchen...I would enjoy working with you side by side...
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Greg graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 1985 with a degree to teach and coach. He worked as a territory sales manager for an agricultural company for fifteen years before becoming a minister. Greg became minister of the Burlington Church of Christ in Burlington, CO in December of 2000. He served as pulpit minister, Youth minister, and was very involved in Prison ministry every week.
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Kyle didn't like the idea of watching his wife have sex with another man. While he wasn't the jealous type—he could watch his wife flirt with another guy and not feel a thing—voyeurism didn't turn him on.
But the rules of marriage were forever changed for Kyle, a stay-at-home dad, and his wife, Hope, a psychotherapist, when they decided to open their marriage to other romantic and sexual partners. It was Hope's idea.
"It's not that what we had wasn't good," she says. "I just wanted to try something different."
That's how Kyle found himself in the bedroom of another man two years ago; he'd insisted on tagging along on Hope's date. Kyle, 42, prides himself on being a loving husband, and he wanted to make sure another man would treat his wife respectfully, tenderly even, during sex. "He's very protective of me," says Hope, 36.
This is the point at which most people start looking for holes in Kyle and Hope's marriage, reasons why having multiple partners doesn't make sense—or, for the less open-minded, why this suburban couple is off their rocker: Are they unhappy? Their sex life must be bad. They've got to be into some kinky stuff, right? But the answer—they swear—is no, no, and no.
Kyle and Hope have been married ten years. They have two little boys, a nice home in Alexandria, and a close relationship. They have sex no more than any other couple chasing around two kids does, but they are in love. Which is why Kyle was hesitant to open their marriage when Hope suggested it. Life with her was so good—why risk mucking it up by involving other people? Still, he was intrigued.
"We saw it all as a big experiment," Kyle says. "We wanted to try it out and see what it was like."
He struggled in the beginning. While Hope seemed to meet new boyfriends easily, Kyle hadn't been confident dating in his twenties. Suddenly he was back to standing awkwardly at parties trying to make conversation with women. He scrolled through the "polyamorous" listings on Craigslist and OkCupid, looking for women open to dating multiple people at once. He tried to remember how to flirt: Use your quick wit. Listen more than talk. Show friendly body language.
Then he met Jane—a five-foot-ten, curvy woman with dirty-blond hair—at a party for polyamorous people. "We just clicked," he says. They exchanged phone numbers, and she texted him that night: "Maybe we could have dinner sometime." Jane was also married, living with her husband and eight-year-old daughter in Laurel. On their first date, Kyle took her to a Japanese steakhouse near her home. They made out in the car afterward, then went home to their respective families. Hope encouraged Kyle; she really liked Jane.
A few months after Kyle met his new girlfriend, they started Friday-night sleepovers. Jane and her daughter, Anya, pack a bag and head to Kyle's house every Friday afternoon. He might give Jane a quick peck on the lips when she arrives, but nothing more until the kids are asleep.
"To the kids, it feels like a play date," Kyle says. Anya runs off with his seven-year-old. After Kyle and Jane put the kids to bed, the two of them make dinner, catch up on their week, watch a movie. They sleep in the master bedroom; Hope spends Friday nights at her boyfriend's house.
"We explain it to the kids in an age-appropriate way," Kyle says. Simply put, they tell them that their friend—Anya—is coming for a sleepover. The kids are so excited, he says. Kyle knows the questions will become more complex over the years and says he'll deal with them as they come up. For now, they're careful to call their other partners "friends," and they don't touch—or even flirt with—them in front of the kids.
This is how he puts it: "If you look at the relationship Hope and I have, sex was the main connector. If I wanted sex, I had to get it from her. But when we could sleep with anyone, sex was no longer a reason to stay together. For a little while, this made me feel adrift—it was scary to let go of that bond. Suddenly, we were asking ourselves: Why am I with this person now, if not for sex? That's why this experience has made our relationship so much stronger. I'm still with Hope because I love her. She's wonderful. We have children together. We built a life together. Sex is just one aspect of why we stay together."
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And sex is only one reason why couples practice polyamory. The word means "many loves," and that's how it differs from swinging, which is more about sexual conquest than meaningful connections. Polyamorous couples want long-term relationships with other people, not just one-night stands. They want the freedom to fall in love with other people, to get that wonderful rush of dopamine that comes with meeting someone new, hearing all of that person's stories for the first time, and staying up all night listening to old music or talking about favorite books.
Polyamorists don't think monogamy is wrong; they simply believe it's not for everyone. But hearing "poly" couples speak of monogamy is like listening to an ex-con reflect on his years in prison.
Jonah, a government contractor in Northern Virginia, describes monogamy as an "anchor" around his ankle. "I felt like I was drowning in my marriage," he says. He raised four children as an evangelical Christian, but after cheating on his wife, he decided there had to be a better model for marriage. He divorced his then-wife and met a woman named Olivia at a young-professionals happy hour at Lulu's, a former bar in Georgetown, in 2004.
Olivia worked in international relations. She was smart, beautiful, successful. "We talked early on about the fact that we didn't feel like we could be everything for one another," Jonah says. "We didn't want to put that pressure on each other."
Jonah and Olivia married a year later, and they opened their union up to other people soon after. They're drawn to "unicorns," a term in the poly community for unattached bisexual women (who are considered as rare and special as unicorns). Says Olivia: "I still liked the idea of being married. There's something deeply embedded in one man and one woman, and I couldn't let go of that. My other relationships are like a bonus."
Many poly couples express a similar sentiment: Having more than one partner can make you feel more fulfilled, with each person nurturing a different aspect of your personality. "Many of us don't want to end a relationship with someone we really love just to get other needs met," says Anita Wagner Illig, a polyamory advocate in DC who founded the website PracticalPolyamory.com and teaches classes for people interested in the lifestyle. Illig describes an ideal situation as one that "allows us to have one partner who shares our passion for, say, golf while another shares your activist nature or offers great sexual chemistry."
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Open relationships aren't new. Elisabeth Sheff, a sociologist and author of The Polyamorists Next Door, who has been studying polyamorous families for a decade, says there were groups in the US practicing free love as an alternative to monogamy as early as the 1800s. In the 1960s and '70s, communes, which often included some form of atypical sexuality, grew in popularity and "group marriage" and "swinging" became intriguing forms of sexual experimentation. (The freedom gained was squelched when the AIDS epidemic hit in the 1980s.)
Divorce rates have been hovering near 50 percent for years—not exactly a cultural success story—and some people are vowing "not to be like our parents," without knowing what they could do differently.
There's anecdotal evidence of a spike in interest in polyamory in recent years. Last year, Showtime aired seven episodes of a reality show about two polyamorous couples in California, called Polyamory: Married and Dating. (Season two premieres on August 15.) And Illig says that poly social groups have seen a spike in members in recent years.
As in most major cities, Washington's polyamorous community is tight-knit. "It can be a bit incestuous," says Olivia. People tend to meet at friends' parties, though sites like OkCupid let users search for poly individuals, and there are Meetup.com groups in the District, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore. One group of poly twentysomethings used to meet monthly at DC Bread & Brew near Dupont Circle, identifying their group with a copy of Opening Up or The Ethical Slut, books about open relationships, on the table.
Sheff says polys tend to be highly educated and upper middle class or wealthy, in part because there's less risk for them if they're outed. (If you can pay for the top lawyer in town, you're probably not going to lose your kids because you have a boyfriend or two.) "Social privilege is a buffer that can make nonconformity safe," Sheff says.
At the same time, local couples say polyamory provides an escape from the social trappings of Washington. There's no keeping up with the Joneses in poly circles. That is, unless the Joneses want a one-night stand.
Says Jonah: "In DC, you go to events and everyone is posturing over where you work, what you do. It's exhausting. In the poly community, people meet up to have a good time. You're connecting more on an interpersonal level. I knew someone for over three years before I even knew what he did, and I was shocked by how high up in government he was. In the poly community, it's not about who you know; it's who you are."


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Chelsea's Victor Moses, John Obi Mikel and Kenneth Omeruo will return from South Africa in triumphant mood after helping Nigeria win the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time.
Moses set up Sunday Mba's winning goal, while Mikel was voted Man of the Match for his solid midfield display, as all three Blues players lasted the full 90 minutes to help the Super Eagles overcome surprise package Burkina Faso in the final.
Both Mikel and Moses will be back in time for Chelsea's next Barclays Premier League match, against Manchester City on 24 February, while 19-year-old centre-back Omeruo will return to Dutch Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag, where he is on loan until the end of the season.
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