Weet-Bix Cup Champions crowned

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2011/12 U16 Weet-Bix Cup Champions, Como-Jannali, Shane Law, Northern Beaches Photography & Design

The 2011/12 Weet-Bix Cup Finals Day was held yesterday (March 11) at the Sydney Cricket Ground with Como-Janalli (U/16s), Ingleburn RSL (U/14s) and Revesby Workers (U/12) crowned champions in their respective divisions.

 

The Weet-Bix Cup is a junior Twenty20 tournament for club sides in the U/12, U/14 and U/16 divisions. The tournament is focused on participation with modified rules ensuring that as many kids are involved in each match as possible.

Yesterday’s Finals were the culmination of a summer long competition. To reach the Weet-Bix Cup Finals Day teams had to first win their own regional competition called the Brett Lee Cup. Each Regional Champion then progressed to the Semi Finals of the Weet-Bix Cup.

The first match of the day saw Como-Jannali defeat Normanhurst-Warrawee by eight wickets. Bowling first, Como-Jannali ripped through the opposition top order and bowled them out for 84, with Blake Woodward taking 4-15. They reached the victory target in 12 overs with Tom Doyle (41 not out) leading the way.

This was Como-Jannali’s second Weet-Bix Cup after the same side took out the U/14 Division last summer.

The U/14s saw Ingleburn RSL defeat Normanhurst-Warrawee by seven wickets, spearheaded by a brilliant all-round effort from Nick Riddell.

Batting first, Normanhurst-Warrawee made 9-99 from their 20 overs with Ben Wallwood (40) and Anthony Johnston (31) their top scorers, while Nick Riddell took 3-7 for Ingleburn with the ball. Riddell then came out and smashed 52 not out to lead his side to victory.

The U/12 Final between Caringbah and Revesby Workers was arguably the match of the day with Revesby Workers winning by just four runs.

Revesby Workers batted first and made 8-111, the highest score of the day, with Lachlan Willmore top scoring with 30. Jesse Newton bowled beautifully for Caringbah with his three wickets for just three runs crucial in slowing down the opposition.

Caringbah chased hard and did well to keep pace with the required run rate in the face of some tight bowling. Their chase was led by Austin Waugh and he made 30 before hitting a sharp catch to point.

The Caringbah middle and lower order tried hard in the last few overs but in the end it was Revesby Workers who prevailed in a thrilling match.

Match Scores – 2011/12 Weet-Bix Cup Finals Day

U/12s

Revesby Workers 8-111 (Lachlan WIllmore 30; Jesse Newton 3-3) defeated Caringbah 7-107 (Austin Waugh 30; Tom Lang 2-9)

Player of the Match: Lachlan Willmore

U/14s

Ingleburn RSL 3-100 (Nick Riddell 52no, Chris Habib 21; Ben Wallwood 1-2) defeated Normanhurst-Warrawee 9-99 (Ben Wallwood 40, Anthony Johnston 31; Nick Riddell 3-7)

Player of the Match: Nick Riddell

U/16s

Como-Jannali 2-85 (Tom Doyle 41no, Callum Russell 20no) defeated Normanhurst-Warrawee 84 (Chris Bourke 37, Utkarsh Somaiya 17; Blake Woodward 4-15, Dan Fallins 2-16)

Player of the Match: Blake Woodward

2012 Finals Wrapup

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What a fantastic weekend of junior cricket!

Games were played with the spirit of cricket, lots of tight games going down to the wire, and plenty of runs and wickets.

I hope everyone enjoyed the experience – especially those who were playing their first final.

Congratulations to Engadine Dragons for taking out the 16A competition, the pinnacle of junior cricket.

You can view the 2012 Finals Photos and Match Reports here – http://www.ssjca.com.au/12_finals.html

Photos:

Send us your photos use this link to share them with the rest of the SSJCA Community.

Match Reports:

We ask the teams, whether they win or lose to provide reports on their matches. Simply post them to Cricket Online and we will post them on the Finals Page.  We have 2 reports so far so keep on writing them up.

Send us your Finals Photos and Reports

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Cricketers of the Shire – enjoy your special day!

Parents of the Shire – we need your help to commemorate the day appropriately.

Over the past 3 years, we have brought together all the photos and reports into one location, and then used those photos in the annual reports.

Please upload your photos and managers post your match reports into Cricket Online and we will add them to the page.

Photos:

Send us your photos use this link to share them with the rest of the SSJCA Community.

Match Reports:

We ask the teams, whether they win or lose to provide reports on their matches. Simply post them to Cricket Online and we will post them here.

Previous examples

2011 Finals Photos and Match Reports – http://www.ssjca.com.au/11_finals.html

2010 Finals Photos and Match Reports – http://www.ssjca.com.au/10_finals.html

2009 Finals Photos and Match Reports – http://www.ssjca.com.au/09_finals.html

Club Championship

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The major achievement for any club is to win the “Bertshell Trophy” – the Club Championship.

To determine the winner of the Club Championship, a calculation based on the following is applied:

  • A grade teams – winning points multiplied by 6.
  • B grade teams – winning points multiplied by 4.
  • C grade teams – winning points multiplied by 3.
  • D grade teams -winning points multiplied by 2.
  • E grade teams -winning points multiplied by 1.

Aggregate points then divided by the number of teams plus one.

Congratulations to the Como Jannali Cricket Club, who are proud recipients of the Bertshell Trophy for 2011/12.  This award is more than just a trophy, it represents the hard work of the volunteers within the club, whom are dedicated to bringing the best out of the players.  For Como, this is the 1st time since 1999/2000 that they have been awarded the Club Championship – an outstanding achievement in rebuilding the club.

1 Como Jannali Cricket Club 121.88
2 Engadine Dragons Cricket Club 119.50
3 Gymea Bay Cricket Club 112.00
4 Caringbah Sports Cricket Club 109.90
5 DLS Seagulls Cricket Club 90.78
6 Miranda Magpies Cricket Club 90.75
7 Illawong Menai Cricket Club 90.54
8 St Patricks Sutherland Cricket Club 79.77
9 Bangor Barden Ridge Cricket Club 76.00
10 St John Bosco Cricket Club 75.83
11 Sylvania Heights Cricket Club 61.00

NSWDCA Presentation Night

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The NSWDCA held their presentation night at the SCG in the Ladies Stand, on Thursday 8th March. The night is a recognition for those associations, teams and players who have performed exceptionally well during the year.

The SSJCA had a great taking home a multitude of awards. Congratulations to the Players, Teams and our own Association for the below awards.

Shell Shield – Club Championship

For the 3rd year running – SSJCA

Individual Awards

Best Bowling Performance – Gee
James Arnold

Best Bowling Performance – Moore
Devlin Malone

Cricketer of the Year – Gee
James Arnold (Back-to-Back)

Cricketer of the Year – Moore
Devlin Malone

Shield Winners

Under 14′s – Moore Shield

Joel Almond, Joey Cox, Josh Horner, Devlin Malone, Henry McCray, Sameer Murthy, Lachlan Smith, Jack Thorne, James Hoy, Aolei Yu, Curtis Smith, Ryan Thomson

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, Ross Hickman, Angus Dibley and Marcus Beattie

Field Changes for Finals

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After many phone conversations, checking fields around the Shire and consulting with Council over which fields have been mowed I believe that there are 5 fields that will be unplayable tomorrow:

  • Waratah Oval
  • Woronora Heights
  • Oyster Bay Oval
  • Scylla Bay
  • Prince Edward Park.

So that we the best opportunity to get 18 finals commenced tomorrow I have made the following changes:

  • 16A moved from Waratah to Ridge South
  • 16B moved from Oyster Bay to Ridge North
  • 16C moved from Solander South to Woolooware High School (you may need keys to get in)
  • 14A moved from Ridge South to Solander South
  • 10D moved from Scylla Bay to Miranda Park (on The Boulevarde behind the Kindergarten)
  • 10E moved from Prince Edward Park to Caringbah North.

I would also advise the following:

  • 14E at Sutherland 2: you will need to clear muddy water off the pitch and a shovel to repair trenches that have been dug on the field to drain water. Get there early.
  • 12D at Anzac 1: you will need a broom and perhaps a blower to dry the pitch and remove rubbish.
  • 10B at Gwawley West: the pitch may need some drying.

There are many fields that are water-logged and many fields that have not been mowed. The fields that we are using are the best fields to guarantee that we get to play tomorrow.

Over to you, good luck.

Tom Croucher
Competition Manager SSJCA

SSJCA Final Series

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SUTHERLAND SHIRE JUNIOR CRICKET ASSOCIATION

2011-12 Finals, Saturday, 10 March 2012

Reserve Day, Sunday 11th March 2012

Grade Overs Ground Minor Premiers Finalists
16A 60 Ridge South Como-Jannali 1 Engadine 1
16B 60 Ridge North Illawong White DLS Seagulls 1
16C 60 Woolooware High School Bangor 1 Como-Jannali 2
14A 60 Solander South Como-Jannali 1 Caringbah 1
14B 50 Solander North Miranda 1 DLS Seagulls 1
14C 50 Gwawley North DLS Seagulls 2 Gymea Bay 3
14D 50 Woolooware Oval Miranda 2 Sylvania 2
14E 50 Sutherland 2 Engadine 3 Bangor 2
12A 50 Jannali Oval Caringbah 1 Engadine 1
12B 50 Corea Street Caringbah 2 Illawong 1
12C 50 Loftus Oval Caringbah 4 Engadine 3
12D 50 Anzac 1 St Patricks 2 Illawong 3
12E 35 Kareela North Caringbah 6 Bangor 2
10A 50 Gwawley East Caringbah 1 St Patricks 1
10B 35 Gwawley West St Patricks 2 Caringbah 2
10C (MOD 10) Canberra Road Caringbah M1 Illawong 2
10D (MOD 10) Miranda Park Como-Jannali 1 Como-Jannali 2
10E (MOD 10) Caringbah North Caringbah M3 St Patricks 5
Reserve Seymour Shaw (C)
Reserve Heathcote 2
Reserve
Reserve

Schedule of Playing Times*

No. Overs 1st Session Lunch 2nd Session
MOD 10 9.30 to 11.30am 11.30 to 12.10pm 12.10 to 2.10pm
35 Overs Split (A) 9.30 to 10.30am & 

(B) 10.40am to 11.40am

11.40am to 12.20pm (A) 12.20 to 1.20pm & 

(B) 1.30pm to 2.30pm

50 Overs Split (A) 9.30 to 11am & 

(B) 11.10am to 12.40pm

12.40pm to 1.20pm (A) 1.20 to 2.50pm & 

(B) 3.00pm to 4.30pm

50 Overs Trad. 9.30 to 12.30pm 12.30pm to 1.10pm 1.10 to 4.10pm
60 Overs 9.30 to 1.10pm 1.10pm to 1.50pm 1.50 to 5.30pm

(*) These times will need to adjusted if innings’ finish earlier or later.

 

NOTE: If the innings of the team batting 1st finishes within 25 minutes of the scheduled lunch break then the team batting next can elect to bring the lunch break forward. If they choose to bat then the lunch break will commence at the end of the over in progress at the scheduled end of the 1st session.

Tom Croucher

SSJCA Competition Manager

U10 Development Squad

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Again this year the 24 boys involved in the Under 10 Development Squad enjoyed a full program of skill development and game time. With 4 coaches we split the squad into 4 groups and for the 4 training nights rotated through batting, bowling, catching and fielding sessions.

We split the squad into 2 teams and organised 3 games:

  • The 1st 40 over match ended in a tie
  • The 2nd 40 over match was washed out
  • The Twenty Match on Glenn McGrath Oval ended in a win by one wicket.

I would like to wish the boys well for their future cricket careers and I look forward to seeing them playing in SSJCA competitions and representing the Shire in the years ahead.

Thank you boys for your infectious enthusiasm.

Tom Croucher

2 Sutherland Teams to play on the SCG

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Revesby Workers, Caringbah, Normanhurst-Warrawee, Ingleburn RSL and Como-Jannali cricket clubs will all be represented at the 2011/12 Weet-Bix Cup Finals Day, to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 11.

The clubs earned their place on Finals Day after emerging victorious from the Weet-Bix Cup Semi Finals, played yesterday (February 26) at the David Phillips North and South Ovals in Sydney.

Match Results:

U/12s

Revesby Workers 1-89 (Willmore 36no, Rorison 32no, Charlton 1-7) defeated Emu Plains 6-87 (Kennedy 24, Agius 23, O’Leary 2-8)

Caringbah 7-98 (Dunlop 38no, Newton 22, Hayes 3-6, Bishop 2-15) defeated Normanhurst-Warrawee 9-57 (Cheng 18, Bagnall 4-5)

U/14s

Normanhurst-Warrawee 5-95 (Vidushra 40no, Davies 28, Mitchell 1-17) defeated Hills Barbarians 6-93 (Ward 50 retired, Birch 16no, Head 1-17)

Ingleburn RSL 9-144 (Evans 56no, C Habib, Brown 2-13) defeated Caringbah 6-113 (Thompson 28, Georges 28, C Habib 2-12)

U/16s

Como-Jannali 5-131 (Doyle 52 retired, Chapman 31no, Novah 2-14) defeated Norwest 7-130 (Amin 47, Jayasinghe 25, Woodward 2-15)

Normanhurst-Warrawee 5-134 (Bourke 50 retired, Somaya 22, Voegt 2-14) defeated Camden 8-104 (Voegt 24, Prout 22, Corish 3-16, Nicotra 2-17)

There was some terrific Twenty20 cricket played on the day, including a classic Semi Final between Norwest and Como-Jannali in the U/16s.

After being reduced to 4-45 after 10 overs, Norwest rallied to post a very competitive 7-130 from their 20 overs. In reply, Como-Jannali found themselves needing four runs from the last over to win with victory coming with a boundary from the second ball.

The Weet-Bix Cup is a junior Twenty20 competition for club teams in the U/12, U/14 and U/16 Divisions. The competition encourages participation with the rules modified to ensure as many kids as possible are involved in each match,

Teams start by competing within their own regions, Sydney North, South, East and West. The top two teams from each region play off for the title of Regional Champion, with each winner receiving the Brett Lee Trophy. The Regional Champions then advance to the Semi Finals of the Weet-Bix Cup.

Chance to play at the SCG up for grabs.

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The Semi Finals of the 2011/12 Weet-Bix Cup will be held this Sunday (February 26) at the David Phillips Playing Fields in Daceyville, with the winning teams earning the opportunity to play in the Weet-Bix Cup Finals Day at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Teams from the Sutherland Shire are represented in all age divisions with the Caringbah 12A’s, Caringbah 14A’s and Como-Jannali 16A’s competing for a chance to tread the hallowed turf of the SCG.

The Weet-Bix Cup is a junior Twenty20 competition run by Cricket NSW and open to clubs in the U/12, U/14 and U/16 divisions. The rules of the competition are designed to encourage maximum participation, ensuring that as many players as possible are involved in the match in some way.

Each competition is divided into two stages.

Teams start by playing against sides from their own regions, ie, Sydney North, South, East and West. The top two teams from within each region then play off for the title of Regional Champion, with each winner receiving the Brett Lee Cup. 

Each Regional Champion progresses to the Weet-Bix Cup Semi Finals with the winners moving on to the Finals Day at the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 11.

The draw for this Sunday’s Semi Finals is as follows:

U/12: 9am
Revesby Workers vs Emu Plains – David Phillips North Oval
Caringbah Sports vs Normanhurst-Warrawee – David Phillips South Oval

U/14: 11:45am
Normanhurst-Warrawee vs Hills Barbarians – David Phillips North Oval
Ingleburn RSL vs Caringbah Sports – David Phillips South Oval

U/16: 2:30pm
Norwest vs Como-Jannali - David Phillips North Oval
Normanhurst-Warrawee vs Camden – David Phillips South Oval

Good Luck to all involved.

A Lighter Shade of Blue; With Just a Tinge of Green

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Barry Davison has a long and distinguished career as a player and a coach over a period of 55 years. He has recently produced a book called ‘A Lighter Shade of Blue; With Just a Tinge of Green’. For those who wish to buy a copy of the book it will be available as follows:

  • At the book Launch on Saturday 25th February at 3pm at Glenn McGrath Oval, during the 1st Grade match between Sutherland and St George; or
  • At Kingsgrove Sports Centre, Kingsgrove, at 6pm on Friday 2nd March; or
  • By emailing Barry on davo@ezylink.net.au

In 31 years as a player and 41 years as a coach, both at senior levels, Barry has met many of the games greats and coached countless coaches and players. His book, which costs $30, recounts many of his experiences and introduces us to many great players. It is a treasure trove of names and events and almost all of it related to Sutherland Shire cricket.

Sutherland Shire Junior Cricket Association 1957 – 1964

Barry commenced his cricket career in 1957 when he played Under 10 for Miranda Magpies. He played representative cricket from Under 12 to Under 16 and Captained the Watson Shield in 1963/64.

Barry was the SSJCA Cricketer of the Year for the 1963/64 Season:

  • He scored 647 runs, a 16A record and at that time the highest aggregate ever registered.
  • He scored 4 centuries  another record for any grade
  • His top score of 156 not out was also the Association record for any grade at that time
  • He won the bowling average for the 16A grade
  • He took the most catches for 16A.

Grade cricket with Sutherland District Cricket Club 1965 – 1988

 

  • Player of the Year 1984/5 and 1985/86
  • Played 310 games for SDCC – 103 of those games as Captain in various grades – including First Grade.  Premiership Captain 1986/7.
  • Scored 8561 runs for Sutherland including 7 centuries and 46 scores over 50.
  • Awarded Life Membership of the Sutherland DCC in 1988.

Coaching Record, 1966 – 2012 continuous.

  • Sutherland Shire Junior Cricket Association
    • 1977 – 1984 – Coached Junior teams for both Caringbah Sports and Cronulla Seagulls JCC;
    • 1978 – Along with Alan MacKenzie established Cronulla Seagulls Cricket Club within SSJCA
    • Club Coach Cronulla Seagulls CC 1978-1984
    • Club Coach Illawong Cricket Club 1985
    • Managed and coached SSJCA representative teams for 8 consecutive years 1977 -1984 – Watson Shield premiers 1984/5;
    • In 1978 Barry pioneered the introduction of MODIFIED cricket rules competitions for junior players in the SSJCA
  • Sutherland District Grade Club
    • Club Coach for several seasons between 1975/76 and 1989;
    • AW Green Shield Coach – 1983/84 and then three consecutive Premierships (undefeated) – 1984/5, 1985/6, 1986/7.
    • SDCC Development Officer 1997/98
    • Chairman of selectors and many years on Club Committee
  • NSW Cricket Association
    • Acquired Level 3 Coaching Qualifications in 1973/74 and has given 38 years of continuous service to NSW coaching programs ever since;
    • Has conducted numerous Level 3, Level 2, Level 1 and Level 0 courses;
    • Awarded a distinguished SERVICE plaque from the NSWCA after many years of active service with the elite members of the NSW Coaching Panel
    • Coached many NSW Emerging Blues squads at various age groups
    • Coached the NSW Under 17 State team to the Australian Championship title in the 1988 carnival in Launceston;
  • Overseas Coaching Experiences
    • Had two (two weekly) stints in New Caledonia (Noumea) in   1993 and 1994, where he was commissioned to prepare the French speaking Melanesian players for the upcoming Pacific Games. “A very enjoyable and challenging assignment!”
    • In February/March 2008 he spent eight weeks coaching in a private cricket Academy in Sri Lanka – working with young, enthusiastic cricketers and providing educational cricket coaching techniques for aspiring Sri Lankan cricket coaches. He also worked with players from the Sri Lankan National team – notably Sanath Jayasuriya.

Well Done – SSJCA Presidents Cup Sides

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Congratulations to all boys who represented the SSJCA in the Presidents Cup competition.

Another successful year reflecting the strength of Cricket in the shire.

Special mention should go to the U12′s who finished equal first with North Shore, a great effort.

Our U11′s, U13′s and U16′s all finished second in their respective divisions.

Thanks to all Coaches, Managers and Parents concerned, for their commitment and support.

The SSJCA appreciates the time sacrifices made to give the boys the opportunity to play Rep Cricket.

AW Green Shield Rep Teams Named

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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:

  • Thomas Jagot (Captain, UNSW);
  • Daniel Arahu (St George);
  • Nicky Craze (Campbelltown-Camden);
  • Zachary Churchill (Wicket keeper, UNSW);
  • Jake Doran (Fairfield-Liverpool);
  • Nicholas Grant (Fairfield-Liverpool);
  • James Green (St George);
  • Liam Guest (St George);
  • Blake Newman (Parramatta);
  • Trent Smith (Vice-Captain, Sutherland)
  • Kieran Tate (Sydney University);
  • Matthew Thorn (Campbelltown-Camden).

AW Green Shield – Second XII:

  • Borg, Lachlan (Captain, Gordon);
  • Sean Campbell (Gordon);
  • Tom Doyle (Sutherland);
  • Daniel Fallins (Sutherland);
  • Alex Gersbach (Sutherland);
  • Logan Gilbert (Fairfield-Liverpool);
  • Liam Hatcher (Fairfield-Liverpool);
  • Damien Loy (Vice-Captain, Bankstown);
  • Mitchell Luc (Fairfield-Liverpool);
  • Jonathan Rose (Wicket keeper. Sutherland);
  • Peter Sergis (Parramatta);
  • Chris Spratt (Gordon).

Reserves (if required):

  • William Eaton (Eastern Suburbs);
  • Daniel Grant (Sutherland);
  • Jack Erickson (UNSW);
  • Matthew Dedes (St George);
  • Matthew Levene (Manly-Warringah);
  • Nicholas Kellaway (UNSW).

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.

Weetbix T20 – 2 Sutherland sides through to SE Finals

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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.

AW Green Shield Semi-Final

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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.

Mark Piper – South East Volunteer of the Year

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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.

Council and the SSJCA working together

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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

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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

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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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 camp

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CRICKET FOR LIFE COACHING
HOLIDAY Cricket CAMP – 19th & 20th January, 2012
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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

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