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Recruitment 2008/09
Introduction
- Overview
- Captains
- Coaching Structure
- Pre season Training Plan
- Drummoyne Oval
- Summary
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1. Introduction
The Sydney (formerly known as the UTS Balmain) Cricket Club play in the world renowned Sydney Grade Cricket Competition. With 110 years of history and tradition, our Club has long been a mainstay of the competition.
Season 2007/08 saw the Club head in an exciting direction when it joined in a partnership with the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust to form the Sydney Cricket Club. The Club has some exciting and ambitious plans for the future which will lead, we believe, in the Club taking a position amongst the most important and prestigious Cricket Clubs, both domestically and internationally.
We play under our new banner in the Sydney Grade Competition but, for the first time in Sydney cricket, we will provide a structure and administration geared to incorporate a social playing division that will represent the Club against some of the most prestigious Clubs and at some of the best venues in the world of cricket. In this regard we have looked to the Clubs at Marylebone and Melbourne. We believe that given time we will be viewed like those famous Clubs, as one of the premier Cricket Clubs in the world.
The Club had a successful 2007/08 season with our First Grade team making the finals series of matches. We boasted the likes of former Victorian all-rounder Jon Moss as our skipper who led a formidable group of First Graders. We were also fortunate enough to have former International, Russel Arnold in our playing ranks for part of the season.
In the coming 2008/09 season we will be looking to improve our on field performances. We will not be satisfied until we are threatening premierships in the various Competitions from 1st Grade to 5th Grade and right through to Green Shield level.
There are some serious opportunities for those cricketers who want to be part of the Club’s ambitious on- field plans for the future. The Sydney CC will provide dedicated and committed players with the opportunity to improve their own performances and to be part of a successful Club culture. Basically, it will be in the hands of each individual to embrace the challenge and get on board for what we believe will be a unique and exciting cricketing experience.
2. Overview
The 2007/08 season was a year where foundations were laid for future success. To quote a famous line from Vince Lombardi:
“If you stand still and rest on your achievements, you are going backwards at a fast rate”.
To ensure we are not standing still, we have recognized those areas where we need to improve our experience and skill level. We recognize:-
- We need to recruit players who will fit into our culture and perform to the highest level every weekend. We have the nucleus of a premiership winning 1st Grade team and need to find the right players to complement the existing playing roster.
- We need players who will work with the lower grade players and pass on valuable knowledge and experience to fast track their rise up the grades.
- We need players who are unselfish and understand that to be a winning team your personal goals have to be accomplished after the team’s goals.
- We need players who are competitive.
- We need players who let their actions do the talking through hard work.
- We need players who embrace the club, its history, the volunteers who assist every week and the overall spirit of cricket.
- We need to achieve success by planning; by continually improving and by working hard.
3. Captains
The club is pleased to announce that the following players will captain our teams for the upcoming 2008/09 season.
1st Grade Jon Moss
2nd Grade Cameron Lane
3rd Grade Nick Bull
4th Grade Tim Smith
5th Grade Andrew Downie
6th Grade Marty Keetels
All of these players bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their teams.
4. Coaching Structure
The following Coaching structure is in place for 2008/09:
- David Kelly Club Coach and Training Co-ordinator
- Simon Cook Chairman of selectors and bowling consultant
- Neil Maxwell Bowling and fielding coach
- Mark Atkinson Batting and wicketkeepers advisor
- Simon Breen Lower Grade coach
- Garry Sheen Green Shield Coach
- Ben Jacob Poidevin-Gray Coach
In addition we have the specialists coaches like Bob Simpson, Steve Rixon to assist our players during the season.
We will also have in place a demanding fitness regime as part of our coaching structure. This will include:-
- A Leadership Mentoring Program
- Massage therapists
- Physio
- Speed coach
- Boxing coach
5. Pre-season Training Plan
Below is our off season Program in preparation for the 2008/09 season:
Saturday 2nd August Skirmish
Tuesday 5th August Ryde Aquatic Centre 6pm
Thursday 7th August Leichhardt Oval 6pm
Saturday 9th August Brett Park Drummoyne 9am
Tuesday 12th August Ryde Aquatic Centre 6pm
Thursday 14th August Leichhardt Oval 6pm
Saturday 16th August Brett Park Drummoyne 9am
Tuesday 19th August Ryde Aquatic Centre 6pm
Thursday 21st August Indoor Nets, Mortlake (5pm - 7pm)
Saturday 23rd August Brett Park Drummoyne 9am
Tuesday 26th August Indoor nets, Mortlake (5pm-7pm)
Thursday 28th August Indoor Nets, Mortlake (5pm-7pm)
Saturday 30th August Indoor Nets, Mortlake (10am-2pm)
Tuesday 2nd September Indoor Nets, Mortlake (5pm-7pm)
Thursday 4th September Indoor Nets, Mortlake (5pm-7pm)
Saturday 6th September Training at Drummoyne, 10am-2pm (Trial in Cardiff 1s & 2s)
Tuesday 9th September Indoor Nets, Mortlake (5pm-7pm)
Thursday 11th September Indoor Nets, Mortlake (5pm-7pm)
Saturday 13th September Training Riverview?? (10am-2pm)
Sunday 14th September Indoor Challenge
Tuesday 16th September Drummoyne Oval, Nets start from 4.30pm
Thursday 18th September Drummoyne Oval, Nets start from 4.30pm
Saturday 20th September Trial v Mosman
Sunday 21st September Team Building Day
Tuesday 23rd September Drummoyne Oval, Nets start from 4.30pm
Thursday 25th September Drummoyne Oval, Nets start from 4.30pm
Saturday 27th September Round 1
6. Drummoyne Oval
Drummoyne Oval has long been considered one of the superior Grade grounds and one of the more pleasant grounds at which to play cricket.
The Club, in conjunction with Canada Bay Council and Cricket NSW has some ambitious plans for Drummoyne which will see it at the forefront of our suburban grounds in Sydney.
The ground is about to undergo a multi-million dollar redevelopment that will include the installation of television–standard lighting, seating upgrades, the installation of an electronic scoreboard. The first stage of the project involving the lighting upgrade is due to commence in October 2008 and will provide for the hosting of Ford Ranger Cup matches and Twenty/20 matches. The Oval with its close proximity to the SCG will provide a first class “satellite” facility for cricket – effectively making the ground the SCG No.2.
The Club’s lower Grade grounds include Ryde Oval, ELS Hall (North Ryde) and Jubilee Oval (Glebe).
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7. Summary
We believe the Sydney Cricket Club provides an exciting and unique avenue through which established cricketers can play their Grade cricket. At the same time it provides an ideal pathway for young cricketers to pursue their Grade careers.
We are committed to maintaining our position in the forefront of the Sydney Grade cricket scene. The involvement of the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust in the partnership that is now the Sydney Cricket Club presents some exciting opportunities for our playing members including:-
· Pre- season practice sessions at the SCG turf nets – Green Shield included.
· A training and coaching regime that provides first class coaching at all levels
· A recognition of the importance of Junior development
· An involvement with SCG facilities
· A first in Sydney Cricket – a social playing division incorporating matches against other internationally recognised Cricket Clubs
· Overseas Tours and “Out” matches through our social division– Ashes 2009
· The upgrade of Drummoyne Oval which will effectively make it the SCG No. 2
· The opportunity to become part of a Club that boasts International and First Class Players- Russel Arnold (Sri Lanka) and Jon Moss (Victoria)
· The opportunity to become a part of a Club that has been a mainstay of the Sydney Grade Competition for 110 years and fosters the sporting culture of the Tigers community.
· The opportunity to be part of a culture that rewards excellence and achievement.
If you wish to be a part of the Club’s plans for the future these opportunities are available to you.
You can contact me on the contact numbers indicated should you wish to discuss in detail your and the Club’s future.
Daryl Chappelow
General Manager