Members pay an annual subscription currently £35/year (this is much lower than many clubs). In addition there are match fees which are £12 for an afternoon game and £6 for an evening game.

There is a concession for unwaged members which is half the match fee. ZTCC is an inclusive club that believes there should be no barriers to entry so you can also apply to the club in special circumstances.

The subscription and match fees cover day to day costs like pitch hire and balls, plus annual costs like insurance and replacement kit. Fees can also sometimes subsidise the annual dinner and some tours.

Cricket is a sport that doesn't cost much to get into. Most players have their own kit (please contact Jon on treasurer@zambucatigers.cc for options or use a recommended online supplier like former Tiger Jon at Cobra) but you can borrow team kit too including pads and bats. Things like nets and tours are organised and paid for separately. For the latter a deposit is usually required early on to book a place.

Teas are usually provided for the afternoon games (not the T20s). If it is a Tiger home game 3 or 4 players will take turns to arrange the tea (this usually involves buttering up some sandwiches and baking or buying a few cakes). In return for the cost the match fee is waived for tea-makers.

No, not at first. We welcome brand new players of no experience. You will pick up the laws of cricket in no time. Before long you'll be scoring and umpiring in our low pressure environment!

You can join at any time of the year and start straight away (socialising or nets in winter, playing a game in summer). Just sign up to the mailing list and await the emails.

Emails go out regularly inviting interest for several games ahead. For many matches the team will be first come, first served, but where matches are oversubscribed members will step down or the management will rotate players as required. Actual teams to play are finalised shortly before each game and notified on email and whatsapp.

You can put your name down for every game if you like although you would almost certainly have to step aside for some over subscribed games. Alternatively you can play just once a year, or not at all (and just stay on the list for the bantz). There is no pressure to play. ie. you don't lose your place if you miss a few weeks.

No, there is no match fee unless you play, and the annual subscription only applies to members who play (or plan to play, as it is charged in advance) 3 or more games in the season.

Plenty of village pubs and curry houses around the country but when in Brighton and Hove our most frequented pub post home game is The Exchange in Hove. For breakfast, sandwiches and great coffee you'll find many of us at Tiger Tom's Sandwich shop (very near the Hove County Ground).

There is a main discussion forum which is busy with debate, live commentary, and all things cricket (and the occasional off topic subject). If that's too much for you there are also more focussed groups for team announcements, lifts, sandwich making, tours etc.

If you are under 18 it is mandatory when batting. If over 18 it is strongly advisable (we have had some nasty injuries) but it is not mandatory. If you are fielding close to the bat, or wicket keeping it is also advisable to wear a helmet. The club has spare helmets as part of the team kit bag but most members have their own.

Yes. Several of our players offer private coaching in batting, bowling and fielding.