After checking about 20 fields in all corners of the Shire the SSJCA has decided that all games should be abandoned for Saturday 4th Feb (Day 2 of Round 8).
All fields are very wet and about 50% of pitches are under water. The forecast suggests that the rain will continue overnight and into the morning. On some fields the grass is very long as council have not been able to mow many fields this week.
Sydney Cricket Association selectors have named the AW Green Shield (U/16) representative teams for matches against players from the 2012 Country Boys Coaching Class in April.
The players selected are:
AW Green Shield – First XII:
AW Green Shield – Second XII:
Reserves (if required):
The first match will take place on April 11 with the Second XII playing in a 50-over fixture. The First XII will play in another 50-over match April 12 with both played at Blacktown International Sportspark.
These matches will form part of the selection trials for the NSW U/17 training and development squad, made up of both city and country players.
On a blistering Monday morning, eight teams from Sydney’s east met at the picturesque grounds of Sydney University eager to do battle in the Sydney East Weet-Bix Twenty20 Cup Semi Final.
The young tearaways of the under 12’s competition started the days proceedings, with Caringbah Sports Cricket Club pitted against close rivals South Sydney Mt Carmel and Concord Briars against Balmain Tigers in an enticing local derby. Both games produced some wonderful cricket and the crowds were thoroughly entertained as were the players for whom many had their first experience playing on a turf wicket. In the end, Caringbah Sports and Concord Briars proved too strong for their opponents progressing through to the Sydney East final where they will play off in what one can only expect to be another exciting spectacle.
In the under 14’s competition, Caringbah Sports looked to emulate the feats of their younger compatriots in their match against Concord Briars, eager to do the same; whilst Balmain and Engadine were both keen to keep the dream alive for another week. As was the story of the day, both games were to go down to the wire with a number of twists and turns ensuring an exciting spectacle. Both games were not decided until the final ball! In what proved a fantastic day for the club, Caringbah sealed their second win and a spot in the next round where they will meet Balmain who prevailed over a strong Engadine line up.
Overall the day was a great thrill for all involved with those attending fortunate to witness many fine performances that belied the players young age. Congratulations to all involved and a big thank you to all the coaches and parents whose efforts and support make these days possible.
University of NSW 3/183 d. Sutherland 9/181 (Alex Gersbach 59, Trent Smith 38, Oliver Selby 37no).
After being sent in to bat by Uni, we were in early trouble at 3/4. Trent Smith and Alex Gersbach put on 70 for the 4th wicket to restore some order to our innings, before we lost another three wickets to be 6/98. Gersbach was out for 59 just before lunch, followed by another wicket to have the score on 8/139 off 39 overs. Oliver Selby played his best innings of the series in making 37 not out to ensure that we batted the 60 overs, well supported by Campbell Jackson (17) in adding 39 for the 9th wicket. We finished on 9/181 and it was clear that we were going to have to take early wickets to put pressure on the Uni batting line-up.
A run out off the third ball of the innings was the ideal start, but Uni then progressed to 1/54 before we took two quick wickets – one to Jackson and the other an unusual obstructing the field dismissal. From 3/56, the Uni batsmen were untroubled in putting on an unbroken partnership of 127 to end our dream of the final on Australia Day.
A disappointing end to the competition, but all boys can feel proud of their contribution to a good team effort in making the semi-final.
It is with great pleasure that I can tell you yesterday at the Big Bash game volunteer function Mark Piper was selected as one of the recipients of the Cricket NSW Volunteer of the Year awards.
2 recipients were selected from each region – Syd East, West, North, South and NSW Country – and Mark was one of the 2 Syd East recipients. He is in pretty elite company as the other Syd East winner was Morris Iemma.
Mark has worked tirelessly for many years with the St John Bosco club and this is due reward for those efforts.
Congratulations also to John Stivaktas, from the Engadine Club, for his nomination due to his work with School Cricket.
Each year, the SSJCA and the Sutherland Shire Council work together on a maintenance and improvement program on the grounds around the Shire.
This year, over 20 activities have occurred before Christmas and another 12 to be completed after Christmas.
We value our relationship with the council and thank them for their support.
Below is a partial list of the works undertaken in the current season.
Oval
Akuna Nets
Replace 2 x bowler pads (2 x 5.6m x 2.75m)
Replace synthetic surface 1 x batting area (1 x 12m x 1.83m)
Boystown Nets
4 new nets built
Casuarina Road Nets
Order 1 tonne diamond sand
Synthetic grass replacement batting ends 4m x 5m patches
Gymea Bay Nets
Repairs to burnt surface
Heathcote Oval
Synthetic surface western batting end require replacement
Replace synthetic surface no 2 infield pitch
Lilli Pilli Oval
Synthetic surface – replace batting areas 7m piece of synthetic grass (2 x 7m x 3.66m) Repairs Nets, returf run ups
New raised pitch
Prince Edward Park
New all-season surface
Damaged Synthetic surface replaced
Scylla Bay Nets
Repair Nets
Resurface synthetic surface (5m x 1.83m)
Seymour Shaw (C)
Replace whole synthetic surface (28m x 2.75m)
Replace synthetic surface 4 x batting area (4 x 5mx2.75), 1 x bowler run up (1 x 7m x 2.75)
Woronora Heights
Synthetic pitch – 5m new piece
Pink Stumps Day is back and pinker than ever on Saturday 18 February 2012! Community cricket clubs right around Australia are being invited to stump up to support the McGrath Foundation to help raise money to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia and to increase breast awareness among young women.
The first 1,000 clubs to register will receive a McGrath Foundation PINK Team Kit valued at over $500. The kit includes two sets of pink McGrath Foundation / Vodafone stumps and two sets of bails, six pink training safety cricket balls, one pair of pink McGrath Foundation wicketkeeper pads, 15 pink McGrath Foundation / Vodafone caps for the players and coaches, 12 pink McGrath Foundation sew-on badges for the players, 100 pink McGrath Foundation temporary tattoos and a pink McGrath Foundation Team Kit bag.
Upon registration, clubs will also have the chance to tell the McGrath Foundation why they think an Australian Cricket Legend, the likes of Glenn McGrath, should visit their Pink Stumps Day. The highest fundraising club will also win a signed bat from the Australian Cricket Team!
Register now at www.pinkstumpsday.com.au!
As we say at the McGrath Foundation, together we can make a difference.
Yours in pink,
McGrath Foundation team
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our fantastic players, our clubs and all the junior cricketing community for a terrific season of cricket so far.
Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Play lots of backyard and beach cricket and we’ll see you back, ready to go on the 28th of January.
Best Wishes,
SSJCA
CRICKET FOR LIFE COACHING
HOLIDAY Cricket CAMP – 19th & 20th January, 2012
Get in quick spaces filling quick!
For boys and girls from any club or association
New players welcomed, cricket gear provided
All abilities welcome
Thursday 19th & Friday 20th January, 2012
09:00am – 02:00pm both days
WHO: U8 (6yrs & up to 13yrs), U10, U12, U14 boys and girls from any club or association;
WHERE: Waratah Cricket nets (St Pat’s cricket nets) behind Sutherland’s Athletic track;
COST: 1 day $40.00 or 2 days $60.00 (payment by cheque or cash);
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring your cricket kit/equipment, hat, sunscreen, lunch and a drink and morning tea.
TO BOOK OR Email: contact Darren Smith (Head Coach, Australian Cricket Level 3 pending) on 0423 161 546 or 0403 923 268 or email cricketforlifecoaching@hotmail.com
The Shell Shield is awarded to the Association with the best points or percentage obtained in the Junior Shield (NSWDCA) competitions. Congratulations go to the Sutherland Shire Junior Cricket Association (SSJCA) for winning the Shield for the third straight season.
| Association | Total Points | Max Pts Possible | % |
| Sutherland | 128 | 240 | 53.33% |
| Central Coast | 145 | 280 | 51.79% |
| North Shore | 139 | 280 | 49.64% |
| Hornsby Kuringai & Hills | 123 | 280 | 43.93% |
| Georges River St George | 121 | 280 | 43.21% |
| Newcastle | 102 | 240 | 42.50% |
| Illawarra | 82 | 200 | 41.00% |
| Penrith | 98 | 240 | 40.83% |
| South Eastern | 96 | 240 | 40.00% |
| Parramatta | 95 | 240 | 39.58% |
| Manly Warringah | 94 | 240 | 39.17% |
| Canterbury Wests | 107 | 280 | 38.21% |
| Bankstown | 105 | 280 | 37.50% |
| Blacktown | 97 | 280 | 34.64% |
| Camden | 95 | 280 | 33.93% |
| Inner West Harbour | 39 | 120 | 32.50% |
| ACT | 50 | 160 | 31.25% |
| Fairfield Liverpool | 56 | 240 | 23.33% |
| Northern Districts | 54 | 240 | 22.50% |
| Hawkesbury | 46 | 240 | 19.17% |
Sutherland District Cricket Club is conducting a specialist coaching clinic on Monday the 23rd and Tuesday the 24th of January at Glenn McGrath Oval, Caringbah.
The clinic will be managed by SDCC First Grade player Dan Rixon and will feature coaches including international and former SDCC player Steve Rixon, current NSW players Nic Maddinson and Phil Jaques along with other special guests.
The clinic will feature the use of Video Analysis, Skills and Technical Analysis and use of bowling machine.
Drinks and Fruit will be provided both days with a BBQ lunch provided on day 2.
Please see here for full details.
Congratulations to our Moore and Watson Shield teams on their wonderful achievement of being Joint Premiers.
The weather wasn’t kind yesterday, and with no washout weekend on offer, the teams were announced Joint Premiers.
It is well deserved recognition for the hard toil over 10 weeks in the toughest junior comp in Australia.
Under 14′s – Moore Shield
Joel Almond, Joey Cox, Josh Horner, Devlin Malone, Henry McCray, Lachlan Smith, Jack Thorne, James Hoy, Aolei Yu, Curtis Smith, Ryan Thomson, Joshua Johnston.
Coach: Dennis Pendergast
Joint Premiers - Moore Shield
Under 16′s – Watson Shield
Cameron Burgess, Harry Chapman, Patrick Driscoll, Daniel Fallins, Benn Hallman, Oliver Selby, Mitchell Selwood, Daniel Grant, Jarrod Coughtrey, Joel Beattie, Marcus Beattie, Angus Dibley.
Coach: Mark Chapman
Joint Premiers - Watson Shield
Bracken Coaching at Super Camp!
Former one day and test star Nathan Bracken has signed onto this years annual Sutherland Shire Cricket Camp!
He will be supported by former West Indian star Corey Collimore and stream of former test players including Graham Yallop and Lenny Pascoe.
The camp runs at Seymour Shore Reserve on December 21,22,23. The camp is now in its 4th year and has been attended by hundreds of juniors in that time. For details (http://www.cricketcoaching.com.au) or call Shaun on 1800 35 14 15.
Sutherland District Cricket Club have selected the following players to represent them in the AW Green Shield competition for 2011/12.
Many of NSW’s top cricketers have come through this prestigious competition which has been in existence for over 70 years.
The SSJCA congratulate the boys and wish them good luck representing the district in a traditionally hard fought competition.
Points in this competition contribute to the Club Championship for Sydney Grade Cricket.
Trent Smith (C) – St.Pats, Jarryd Coughtrey – Illawong, Tom Doyle – Como Jannali,
Pat Driscoll – Caringbah, Dan Fallins – Como Jannali, Dane Fisher – Engadine,
Alex Gersbach – Engadine, Daniel Grant – Illawong, Campbell Jackson – Caringbah,
Alex Roberts – Engadine, Jono Rose – Como Jannali, Oliver Selby – Illawong,
Ben Williams – Como Jannali, Josh Horner – Caringbah (Under 14 Development Player).
Congratulations to our U14 Moore and U16 Watson Shield teams on progressing to the Final of their respective age groups.
This is a wonderful effort in very tough competitions and the whole of the Sutherland cricket community wish them good luck this coming Sunday.
The Moore Shield side coached by Dennis Pendergast plays Hornsby Ku-ring-gai & Hills away at Hornsby, while the Watson Shield side coached by Mark Chapman will be playing Newcastle in Newcastle.
Moore Shield
Watson Shield
Along with the successful Moore and Watson sides, the SSJCA were also represented in last Sunday’s semi-finals by the U11 Creak, U12 Cawsey and U13 Gee Shield teams who played extremely well to just go down in very tight contests.
The SSJCA is proud of the efforts of all boys who represent our Shire by wearing the Baggy Sky Blue & White.
Go Sutho!
Congratulations are in order for 5 of our NSWDCA Shields teams who have progressed through to the finals.
Our U11 Creak, U12 Cawsey, U13 Gee, U14 Moore and U16 Watson have all progressed with Creak, Gee, Moore all playing home finals.
This is an outstanding effort by the respective teams and demonstrates the tremendous depth we have in our age groups. The draws will be released later this week and we hope you can get out and support our teams, particularily those boys in the U10 development squad – looking for a taste of what Rep Cricket is all about should go and watch their peers at the Creak Shield match this coming Sunday.
Creak Shield
Undefeated in 5 outings, scoring 658 runs for only 22 wickets. They took 43 for 427 runs ending up with an outstanding quotient of 3.01.
For first time rep players, coach Peter Schofield has got them firing on all cylinders and we look forward to watching them in their first final series.
They will play at home against South Eastern.
Cawsey Shield
Minor hiccup in the last round, sees them qualify top of their division but 4th overall and travel to South Eastern.
Defending Champions always find it tougher next year as ever team is gunning for them, but our Cawsey Shield team are made of the right stuff.
They will play away against South Eastern.
Gee Shield
The Gee Shield have had a very different season to the last so far. This year has seen 5 tough games, including a tie, a win by 5 runs, a win with 3 balls to spare and in the last game in the third last over.
Another Defending Champion always find it tougher next year as ever team is gunning for them, but our Gee Shield team have proven so far this year you can never write them off.
They will play at home against Illawarra.
Moore Shield
The Moore Shield, were another team to have a hiccup in the last round, but it didn’t affect their position too much, as they finished top of their division and in third overall.
If you are going to have a loss – better in a round match than a knockout round. They have the potential to be world beaters, and coach Pendo will have them ready and willing for their match against Hornsby at the House of Pain!
They will play at home against Hornsby.
Watson Shield
The Watson Shield qualified 4th and play Georges River in their quarter final. This is a team they got over the top off in the trial earlier this year, but a quarter final is very different to a trial and it will be game on.
A real team effort with all the boys contributing to get them into a final series in their last year of Juinior Cricket – enjoy it boys!
They will play away against Georges River St George.
Cricket’s traditions of a fair go and team spirit engender values within our youth that they can take with them through to adult life.
These values also contribute to a spirit of community through the cricketing fraternity and into the broader society.
It is this spirit of community which kick started the feeling that as a body the SSJCA and its participating clubs could give back and further support our local area.
To that end we conducted the ‘Green and Gold Charity Round’, on week 1 of Round 5, which will raise monies to be donated to Sutherland Hospital.
It is now that we say “THANK YOU”!
Thank you to all players who nominated for the U10 Development Squad this year and for everyone’s efforts at the trial held at the SCG indoor nets. We hope that everyone enjoyed the experience.
Please note that in announcing the squad, individual selection rationale, player comparatives and other selection issues are not discussed post trial.
The SSJCA Management Committee is pleased to announce the U10 Development Squad for the current 2011/12 season, and congratulates the following selected players:
Jordan Alves – St Patricks
Luke Brown – Caringbah Sports
Nicholas Bush – Caringbah Sports
Jack Davies – St Patricks
Harrison Dransfield – Miranda Magpies
Morgan Dutton – Bangor Comets
Harry Fisher – Gymea Bay
Joshua Harrison – St Patricks
Travis Harvey – Miranda Magpies
Sam Howard – Caringbah Sports
Lachlan Johnson – Gymea Bay
Mitchell Kensitt – St Patricks
Joshua Leghissa – Bangor Comets
Daniel Milliken – Illawong Menai
Corey Moors – Gymea Bay
Luke Moss – Caringbah Sports
Richard Nolan – St Patricks
Harry Rich – DLS Seagulls
Will Simmonds – DLS Seagulls
Bradley Simpson – Engadine Dragons
Kaan Spohr – St Patricks
Matthew Staples – Gymea Bay
James Tokic – Caringbah Sports
Kieran Weatherall – Caringbah Sports
FEES: $80.00 payable to SSJCA at the first training session on Friday, 4 November 2011. If paying by cheque, please make payable to “SSJCA”.
CLOTHING: Players must collect their clothing kit from Kingsgrove Sports (Caringbah Store only). The clothing kit comprises 3 items only – SSJCA representative training t-shirt, training shorts and training cap. Costs total $50.00 for all 3 items, payable to Kingsgrove Sports at time of collection. Training gear is available now. There is limited stock so we ask that preference be given to new players – if you already have gear from last season that fits and is in good order, you may (and we would request) you consider re-using this again.
ATTENDANCE: Players are expected to attend all sessions unless exempted and must wear representative clothing to and during all Development Squad activities.
PROGRAM:
| Date | Activity | Times to be kept available (see * below) | Location | ||
| Frid 4 Nov | Training Session | 5.00 – 8.00 pm | Glenn McGrath Oval | ||
| Frid 11 Nov | Training Session | 5.00 – 8.00 pm | Glenn McGrath Oval | ||
| Frid 18 Nov | Possible extra Training Session | 5.00 – 8.00 pm | Glenn McGrath Oval | ||
| Sun 20 Nov | Internal one-day match | 10am-3pm ** | Sutherland No. 2 | ||
| Frid 25 Nov | Training Session | 5.00 – 8.00 pm | Glenn McGrath Oval | ||
| Frid 2 Dec | Possible extra Training Session | 5.00 – 8.00 pm | Glenn McGrath Oval | ||
| Sun 4 Dec | Internal one-day match | 10am-3pm ** | Sutherland No. 2 |
* These are times we ask people to be available pending settling final times for squad sessions and 1-day games. Final times will be advised after squad announced and coaches consulted re program. Likely training sessions will not consume all set aside time, whether starting later or finishing earlier
** Typically 40-over one day games b/w 10 am and 3 pm played to U10 representative rules – however coaches will assess squad and determine appropriate match conditions (inc overs & times)
Note – CNSW have advised that at this stage there will be no on-field entertainment opportunity at a NSW Blues fixture, nor will the T20 Gala Day be held this season. Unfortunately, these elements have had to be removed from the program at this time as these are CNSW administered items. If anything develops in relation to these elements we will advise the squad as soon as possible.
PLAYER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Players selected:
Payment of fees per above shall constitute acceptance of these requirements.
If you have any specific questions regarding the program, please contact Tom Croucher (Convenor) in the first instance on 0402 412 061 or at t.croucher@optusnet.com.au. Any general enquiries can be directed to Roy Amos on 0414 887 976 or at royamos@chubb.com).
Roy Amos
SSJCA Vice President
The aim of Green and Gold day is to raise funds for Sutherland Hospital and in doing so helping those in our community who need support through difficult times.
As with last year the team raising the most money will choose which Hospital Unit they would like the total SSJCA collection (from all teams) to go to and will likely have the opportunity to present the donation in person.
Our inaugural winners the Engadine Dragons 12A’s chose to buy three parent beds that were located beside the beds of young patients in the Children’s Ward.
We showed last year what a generous and caring cricketing community we are by raising a fantastic total of just under $5000.
Let’s see if we can beat that total this year.
When: Week 1 of Round 5 – 12th November.
How: Players and teams are encouraged to get into the ‘Green & Gold’ spirit by wearing our colours on the day.
Acceptable green and gold badging for players include:
Spectators are also encouraged to get into the ‘Green & Gold’ spirit. Activities from last year included BBQ’s, Green and Gold cupcake stalls, soft drink stalls and best dressed spectator’s awards.
Funds: Each team is encouraged to donate at least a gold coin per player. Additional funds raised are gratefully accepted as well.
Administration:
Each club is asked to collect and bank monies raised by all their teams.
Once all monies have been collected, each club is asked to submit a cheque to the SSJCA for the total amount of club collections on the day along with a breakdown of funds collected by their individual teams.
Cheques and team breakdowns are to be sent to Samantha Martin, Finance Manager, 20 Stirling Ave, Kirrawee, 2232 by no later than 17.12.11
The SSJCA will work with the ‘winning team’ and their club to arrange donation presentation to Sutherland Hospital at a convenient time.
Please direct any questions to Mark Vandermaal, 0408 742 990, or any SSJCA Committee Member.
ENJOY THE DAY, PLAY WELL and most importantly HAVE FUN.
Sylvania Heights U14C’s are looking for 2 players to join their ranks. They currently have 9 registered and would love to have 2 more boys or girls join them.
To qualify, the players would need to be born between 1st September 1997 and 31st August 1999.
If anyone in the cricket community knows of kids who may have missed out, or want to play themselves – please contact either:
Tom Croucher (SSJCA Competition Manager) on 0402 412 061 or email: t.croucher@optusnet.com.au; or
Nick Dugley (Secretary – Sylvania) on 0412 440 207 or email: nick.dugley@ssds.com.au
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