August Newsletter 2006
by
Lain Pocock
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Thursday, 31 August 2006
JULY - AUGUST 2006 NEWSLETTER
Welcome to Season 2006/07. I trust this newsletter finds you eagerly looking forward to the coming season which starts on 7 October. Much has been happening in the off season and this newsletter will attempt to bring you up to speed.
PRE-SEASON TRAINING
Official cricket training will commence on Wednesday 2nd August 2006 at Bat & Ball Indoor Cricket Centre, Collins St, Kangaroo Flat from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Both nets have been booked. Bring a couple of dollars as contribution towards net hire. Training will be held at the same venue and at the same time on Wednesdays for four weeks.
Training will also be held on Saturday mornings from 9.00am to 11.00am commencing on Saturday 5th August. Net and fitness sessions will be conducted at these times. Mark Keck will lead these sessions.
PRACTICE MATCH
A practice match will be played against Eastern Hills CC in Seymour on Sunday 24th September. We are looking at taking two teams over by bus. We will need to know of your availability well in advance of this date.
NEW FACES
The Club welcomes the following players and their partners and families: -
Tim Williams from Eaglehawk
Jason O’Neill from a short break away from the game.
Geoff McLean from Campbells Creek. Yes he is going to play with us this season.
Brock Fletcher from Castlemaine.
Also those stepping up from the U17’s this year.
A warm welcome and good luck to all of these players, for this season and beyond at Sandhurst.
COACHES & CAPTAINS
Terry Scullie has again been appointed Club Coach which we are very happy about. Terry will be a non-playing coach but he may not be able to resist playing one or two 3rd XI games. Terry’s phone numbers are 5447 9162(H), 0409 808240(M).
Jim Egan has been appointed as specialist coach for both juniors and seniors. Jim is a very experienced cricketer and coach and we are extremely fortunate to have him at our Club.
Terry will speak to you all soon to map out what is expected. A training program for the first six weeks has been drawn up & you will be advised shortly.
Congratulations to Mark Keck who has been re-appointed 1st XI Captain, and Simon Turnbull who has been appointed 2nd XI Captain. Appointment of the 3rd XI captain will be made shortly.
COMMITTEE & EXECUTIVE
At the AGM on 8th May 2006 the following club positions were filled: -
President Morrie Hesse
Vice President Stephen Prowse
Secretary Peter Crow
Treasurer Peter Schneider
Committee Mark Keck, Alex Trump, Nick Scullie, Helen Crow, Gerard McMenamin, Simon Turnbull, Keith Cloke
LEVEL ONE COACHING
A Level One (Development) Coach Accreditation Course will be conducted in Bendigo on Sundays 1st & 8th October from 9.30am to 5.00pm at Weeroona College.
The course cost of $125 (incl GST) will be paid by the Club for anyone wishing to do the course. Applications close on 15th September. If you are interested, please contact Peter Crow Ph 5434 1232 (W) or 5447 0349(H) who will arrange application on your behalf.
FIXTURE
The Fixture for 2006/07 has been released. The season will comprise of six two-day games prior to Christmas (no Sunday games), 3 one-day games directly after Christmas, and then 3 two-day games. The 3rd XI & U17’s will play their one-day games on the Sunday. Juniors will only play two-day games as scheduled. Sandhurst’s games are as follows:
Rd 1 vs BUCC’s Oct 7 & 14 For the John Turner Memorial Trophy
Rd 2 vs Strathdale Oct 21 & 28
Rd 3 vs Kangaroo Flat Nov 4 & 11
Rd 4 vs Eaglehawk Nov 18 & 25
Rd 5 vs Bendigo Dec 2 & 9
Rd 6 vs White Hills Dec 16 & 23
Rd 7 vs Bendigo Jan 6
Rd 8 vs Strathfieldsaye Jan 13
Rd 9 vs Huntly/Nth Bendigo Jan 20
Rd 10 vs Golden Square Jan 27 & Feb 3
Rd 11 vs Huntly/Nth Bendigo Feb 10 & 17
Rd 12 vs Strathfieldsaye Feb 24 & Mar 3
WEEROONA OVAL
The wicket table at Weeroona Oval has been rotated. It now aligns closer to the goal to goal line and fits the ground much better. We are hopeful that the ground will be widened out to the scoreboard at the end of the season. Sketch plans for an extension and upgrade of the existing pavilion are currently being drawn up.
We have a much better chance of securing grant funding for this proposal which will see us share the facility with the BUA and South Bendigo JFC.
SOCIAL CALENDER
A very good night was had by all that turned out for the night at the Mexican Kitchen on 16th June. A mini-bus load went down to the AFL game between Collingwood & Geelong. It was a long ride home for Prowsey.
Our next social event will be family meal night at our major sponsor’s hotel (date and time to be confirmed), followed by AFL Grand Final Day at Sandhurst Rooms on Saturday 30th September.
EMAIL ADDRESS
Do you have an email address? If so and you would be happy to receive Club information via this medium, could you please email your details to Peter Crow at petercrow@internode.on.net. You can then be advised of any happenings around the Club much quicker and at less cost. Your email details will not be used for any other purpose.
JUNIORS
All the junior news, including Registration Day details, will be advised in the next newsletter. Gerard McMenamin is again the Junior Liaison Officer. He can be contacted on 5442 7190(H), 5434 1209(W)
Peter Crow
Secretary