WGCA Junior Cricket

TO ALL OUR JUNIOR CRICKETERS "BEST OF LUCK!" IN YOUR GRAND FINAL GAMES TONIGHT & SATURDAY

Congratulations to UBCC U14 Girls taking back to back Lang Lang Community T20 Cups. and what a year for DMCC fielding their
first U14 Girls team all the way to the Grand Final.

Cardinia Shire and Cricket Victoria are working together to bring cricket to James Bathe Community Hub in Pakenham.

The Community Woolworths Junior Blaster program has welcomed over 60 kids from the local community and has two weeks left to run. Limited spots still available for this program click here; https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/e827fe

The final week in the James Bathe Community Cricket Program, we invite girls of all ages to join the fun and learn the game of cricket. Friday March 11 rounds out International Women's Day week and we look forward to celebrating girls in cricket. To join the fun please click the link; https://cricvi.co/WGCAGirlsGala

U18 Semi Final 2021/22
Tooradin d Merinda Park

Congratulations to Tooradin CC U18 winning last Wednesdays Grand Final against Narre South CC
2/106 v 9/105

WGCA JUNIOR GAMES TODAY HAVE BEEN CALLED OFF DUE TO WET WEATHER & UNSAFE TRAVEL CONDITIONS
SAT 5/3/22

How great do the new cricket nets at Catani Recreation Reserve look? 🤩🏏 The 4 nets double as a multi-use space, with 3 nets dedicated to the Catani Cricket Club, Football and Netball Clubs and 1 for public use.

The project was jointly funded by Sports and Recreation Victoria (SRV) and Council. Find out more about Catani Recreation Reserve on our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3gX7phA

JAMES BATHE LAUNCH START OF AN ERA.

“It’s a no brainer”, according to Cricket Victoria’s Area Manager Megan Pauwels. “ Organising and initiating a Junior Blasters group should be the foundation that all cricket clubs build their success upon.”

On a balmy Friday night at James Bathe Reserve over 51 youngsters who had registered to be involved, enthusiastically gathered to be exposed to the skills required for commencing a lifetime of cricket. Equally a similar number of parents watched on and participated as well to produce a wonderful gathering.

Cricket Victoria’s two Area Managers for South East and Gippsland, Megan Pauwels and Emma Gallagher combined with Cardinia Shire’s Mel Pratt to host the affair. They were assisted by a band of eager assistants. Local cricket enthusiast Chama Wickz, with WGCA President Rob Hansen met face to face for the first time after months of online communication due to Covid restrictions.

The Junior Blasters program runs for four weeks on a Friday evening at James Bathe Reserve and it is planned to climax with a Super event featuring Starman and a Melbourne Stars team to delight the kids. The final session on March 11 is planned to feature a Girls Blasters group too. Out of all this activity the organisers will plan to develop a committee for the first ever cricket club at James Bathe. They will be hoping that a small contingent will take on the responsibility of launching a new club. Anyone who would love to be involved should attend over the next few weeks.

All WGCA JUNIOR GAMES HAVE BEEN CALLED OFF TONIGHT 28/1 ⚡️⛈⚡️

Sign Up Today Blast is back

We're currently hiring two Cricket Managers to play a critical role in promoting, facilitating, and supporting the cricket community.

- West Country & Central Highlands
- South East Country

Find out more & apply ➡ https://cricvi.co/ApplyNow

Moving on from Sunday's Road Map out of Covid announcements, Cricket Victoria will hold talks with the State Government this Monday and today as it tries to plan the start of the 2021-22 season.

Indications so far allow the possibility for community sport to start training on October 26 when 70% of Victoria's eligible population is forecast to be double vaccinated.

But from there cricket and other sports would need the OK to move from training to playing.

The Junior Management Committee will meet as soon as we receive specific details around information on modified training, normal training & return to play.

Hang in there, Paul Milo from CV has said " people could look forward to the summer of cricket at some stage soon"

In the meantime while club training is still on hold, Cricket Nets are now open for public use (subject to restrictions). Please make sure anyone using Nets signs in using the QR codes, Councils or Clubs will be putting up. This is an important step in getting back to playing cricket.

WGCA Junior Cricket updated their website address.

Being your clubs Child Safe Officer is an important role.

Learn the roles and responsibilities of a Child Safe Officer and the training available to the cricket community.

Register for ‘Help! I’m my Clubs Child Safe Officer', Monday 20 September, 7.30pm (AEST)

Click here: https://bit.ly/ClubroomWebinars

WGCA JUNIOR CLUBS
Given the current status of Covid-19 in Victoria and no clear road map yet provided by Government, the Junior Season will not start as normal on the 8/10/21. While we cannot yet predict an actual start date until we receive more information on the easing of
restrictions the following Planning Information was endorsed by the Board of Management last night (14/9/21.)

As per last season all proposed actions will remain flexible and dependant on Cricket Vic advice, and requirements by State and Local Government.

• Preseason will be a minimum of 3 weeks
Preseason Start Date – yet to be confirmed
Season Start Date - yet to be confirmed
PLAN A
* based on earliest considered start date Fri 22/10
* 5x1-day games fixtured at start, then 6x2-Day games
* Finals Remain same as full fixture
* Three (3) 2-Day rounds will need to be completed to hold 2-Day , otherwise will revert to 1-Day Final Fixture

PLAN B
If season cannot start by Friday 5th Nov, season will revert to 15x1-day games with a 3 tier Finals Fixture

U18 COMP
U/18 start date remains unchanged at this stage 17/11/21

To all Junior Players if you haven't already registered hop online and register to your local Club Today!
https://play.cricket.com.au/

OUR COME TRY DAY HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED DUE TO LATEST LOCKDOWN EXTENSION
NOW TO BE HELD SUN 26th September 2021
COME TRY DAY!
We invite all girls of all ages that are interested in cricket to join us at our Girls Cricket COME TRY DAY!
The session will be held at Casey Indoors (New Holland Drive Cranbourne) on the 12th of September from 10am to 11.30am!
No experience is needed and there will be fun activities for all! A Melbourne Stars player will also be attending!
Register here: https://haydenjlaidlaw.typeform.com/to/wh6NuxcE
For any questions or enquiries, please contact Rob Hansen on 0412 080 592

Need help with cricket fees, equipment or uniforms for the upcoming season? Eligible children may be able to receive up to $200 each, thanks to Get Active Victoria.

Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/GetActiveVoucherVIC

Coaching content at your fingertips. Learn how to connect and engage with your cricket community with the Cricket Australia Coaching App.

Add to the diary, Monday 30 August, 7.00pm (AEST)
https://bit.ly/ClubroomWebinars

COME TRY DAY!

We invite all girls of all ages that are interested in cricket to join us at our Girls Cricket COME TRY DAY!

The session will be held at Casey Indoors (New Holland Drive Cranbourne) on the 12th of September from 10am to 11.30am!

No experience is needed and there will be fun activities for all! A Melbourne Stars player will also be attending!

Register here: https://haydenjlaidlaw.typeform.com/to/wh6NuxcE

For any questions or enquiries, please contact Rob Hansen on 0412 080 592

🔟weeks until junior cricket starts!

An important diary addition!

A coach can make all the difference – the hard part is recruiting and retaining!

The ‘Coaching – Great Coaching at your Club’ webinar offers you the opportunity to learn from the best.

To be held online – Thursday 12 August, 7.00pm (AEST)
Register here https://bit.ly/ClubroomWebinars

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