ALL GIRLS CRICKET COMPETITION 2015/2016

ALL GIRLS
CRICKET
COMPETITION
2015/2016
Sponsored by: FAQs and other information The All Girls Cricket Competition is back, BIGGER AND BETTER, for the 2015/2016 season. Contact your local participating cricket club (see list over the page) to find out how you can join an all girls team and improve your skills, stay active and enjoy a fun summer of cricket and camaraderie. Ambassador of the Competition: Emma Inglis VicSpirit (Victorian Women’s Team) Background to the Spartan All Girls Cricket Competition The competition was first launched in 2013 for girls who may have come through the Milo in2Cricket and T20Blast programs or had an interest in cricket, to play in junior games. Previously the only path to junior cricket had been to join in a mixed underage competition, generally playing with boys. The All Girls Cricket Competition has proven a very popular option for girls to play with and against other girls, while still having the option of participating in a mixed team. General AGCC enquiries are welcomed and can be made to AGCC Committee Secretary, Libby Nicholls: 0438 228 806, allgirlscricket@gmail.com QUESTIONS ANSWERS How old do I need to be The All Girls Cricket Competition has two age groups -­‐ 13 & Under (Wednesday to play? games) and 16 & Under (Sunday games). The age cut off date is 1st September. Am I too young or too old to play in this competition? If you can play cricket, you are not too young to join this competition. Overage players, wanting to join this competition or play in an all girls team, should contact their local club to discuss options available to them. Do I need experience? Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join although the following will give an indication of the experience required: • You may have gone through the Milo in2Cricket and T20Blast programs and be ready for the next step • You may be playing Club cricket already • You may be playing at school and want to play Club cricket • NOTE: If you would like to start playing cricket, please contact your local club to find out about Milo in2Cricket and T20 Blast options. 1 What is the registration fee? The registration fee for this competition is $120. If you are new to the competition this includes your club shirt and club hat. The fee also helps to pay for equipment, cricket balls, ground hire and events throughout the season. What equipment do I need to play? Players will be required to play in a Club shirt and white cricket pants. As the competition will be played on synthetic wickets, runners will also be required. There will be a shared playing kit (bat, pads, gloves, helmets) available. All players will be required to buy their own protective equipment or box. Players may wish to purchase their own equipment (bat, pads, gloves, helmets). Participating Clubs can assist in providing names of places and the type of equipment to buy. When will the season start? Season launch: Wed Oct 14 13 & Under (Wed games) Pre Christmas dates: Oct 21,28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2 Post Christmas dates: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 (Finals) 16 & Under (Sunday games) Pre Christmas dates: Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec 6 Post Christmas dates: Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 (Finals) The participating Clubs will manage the training sessions but it is anticipated there would be one training session each week which will go for an hour. The night that this is scheduled will be decided by the coaches and team management of each team. Where and when will training be? When will games be played? 13 & Under games will be played on Wednesday nights 5.00-­‐7.30pm. Where will the games be played? The games will be played as a home and away fixture. The grounds for the competition will be determined before the season commences. 16 & Under games will be played on Sunday mornings 8.45 – 11.30am. What will be the format 13 & Under Wednesday games of the games? Pre Christmas: Modified rules. 8 players a side. 16 overs. Players bat in pairs for 4 overs each. Post Christmas: T20. 11 players per side, 20 overs each team. 16 & Under Sunday games Pre Christmas: T20. 11 players per side, 20 overs each team. Post Christmas: 11 players per side, 25 overs each team. The main goal is to ensure all players get the opportunity to bat and bowl during each game. 2 How long will a game take? Games will all be one day games lasting between 2 – 3 hours. The rules are designed to ensure there is as little “time wasting” as possible to minimise the total time the game takes (for example bowlers only bowling from one end). How many girls play in a During a match there are between 8 -­‐11 girls on the field, depending on the game team? format. Ideally the teams consist of 13 girls as this allows for everyone to get an opportunity to bat and bowl during the game, and will also accommodate those times when other commitments mean a player is not available. The team can still play if they have a minimum of 7 players. Who will coach the team? Once teams are allocated, parents within each team will have the opportunity to fill this very important role. Cricket Victoria will assist in providing a Level 1 coaching course for parent volunteers wanting to coach. All participating Clubs will provide designated support to assist with Coaches and team training. The parent list will also provide the volunteers for the other roles that ensure a smooth and enjoyable season. What league is the All Girls Cricket Competition part of? ISEC (Inner South East Cricket) runs the All Girls Cricket Competition. ISEC along with the All Girls Cricket Competition Committee will be responsible for the management of the competition including fixtures, rules, promotion etc. What involvement does Cricket Victoria plays a supporting role for this competition. Advising to the ISEC All Cricket Victoria have in Girls Cricket Competition Committee, they will provide some funding, coaching this competition? support, promotional and operational advice to help make this competition successful and enduring. If my current Club NO. You are welcome to play with one of the participating Clubs as well as continue doesn’t have a girls with your current Club. This competition is an All Girls Competition and we team does that matter? anticipate over the coming years more and more Clubs will register a side. All ISEC and SECA clubs are aware of this new initiative. How and when do I register? You will be able to register on-­‐line via the website of your participating club. The websites of the participating Clubs are noted below. Registrations will commence in August 2015. How do I find out more? Please feel free to contact the appropriate people with any queries. Below are the details for participating clubs & The All Girls Cricket Competition Committee. 3 CONTACT YOUR NEAREST PARTICIPATING CLUB:
SOUTH MELBOURNE
Bentleigh ANA CC www.bentleighana.com Michael Heenan (m) 0418 510 795 (e) juniorgirls@bentleighana.com Brighton CC www.bcc1842.com.au Russell Stocker (m) 0457 730 009 (e) secretary@bcc1842.com.au Carnegie CC www.carnegiecc.com Penny Callaghan (m) 0401 825 141 (e) juniors@carnegiecc.com East Malvern Tooronga CC www.emtcc2.vic.cricket.com.au Diana Gilbert (m) 0425 714788 (e) brettanddiana@bigpond.com Glen Waverley Cricket Club www.glenwaverleycc.com.au Scott Adams (m) 0417 316 894 (e) juniors.gwcc@gmail.com Hawthorn Cricket Club www.hawthorn.vic.cricket.com.au Patrick Dower (m) 0448 549 484 (e) patrickdowerhcc@gmail.com Murrumbeena CC www.murrumbeenacc.com David Box (m) 0435 783 451 (e) davidgbox@optusnet.com.au Mt Waverley CC www.mtwaverley.vic.cricket.com.au Brad Sheehan (m) 0410 652 381 (e) mwccjuniors@hotmail.com Toorak Prahran CC www.tpcc.vic.cricket.com.au David Williams (m) 0430 101 109 (e) david.williams2204@gmail.com South Melbourne Districts www.smdsc.com.au/junior-­‐cricket Libby Nicholls (m) 0438 228 806 (e) secretary.cricket@smdsc.com.au Washington Park CC www.washingtonparkcc.com.au Chris Gorrie (m) 0449 774 685 (e) chris.gorrie@cricket.com.au 4 THE ALL GIRLS CRICKET COMPETITION COMMITTEE
Name Position Iain Giles Neil Daly Chris Gorrie Clare Murphy David Williams Brad Sheehan Libby Nicholls Chairman Secretary, ISEC Cricket Victoria Marketing and promotion Rep from Toorak-­‐Prahran CC Rep from Mt Waverley CC Rep from South Melbourne Districts Michael Heenan Rep from Bentleigh ANA CC Scott Adams Rep from Glen Waverley CC Diana Gilbert Rep from East Malvern Tooronga CC Dan Parkinson Rep from Murrumbeena CC Russell Stocker Rep from Brighton CC Patrick Dower Rep from Hawthorn CC Penny Callaghan Rep from Carnegie Cricket Club Chris Gorrie Rep from Washington Park Cricket Club Mobile Email 0428 831 282 0428 794 002 0449 774 685 0414 443 846 0430 101 109 0410 652 381 0438 228 806 IGiles@australianunity.com.au Neil.daly@bigpond.com Chris.gorrie@cricket.com.au clare@capitalcontent.com.au david.williams2204@gmail.com mwccjuniors@hotmail.com secretary.cricket@smdsc.com.au 0418 510 795 mvheenan@bigpond.com 0417 316 894 sadams@adamsconsulting.com.au 0425 714 788 brettanddiana@bigpond.com 0405 844 122 0457 730 009 0448 549 484 0401 825 141 0449 774 685 danpark123@hotmail.co.uk secretary@bcc1842.com.au patrickdowerhcc@gmail.com juniors@carnegiecc.com chris.gorrie@cricket.com.au THE ALL GIRLS CRICKET COMPETITION IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CRICKET VICTORIA, MELBOURNE STARS AND INNER SOUTH EAST CRICKET (ISEC) 5