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AGM Reminder
Just a reminder to all clubs, umpires, supporters of South Canterbury Cricket that the AGM is being held next Wednesday evening the 30th September at 7.30pm in the Board room at the Graeme Blanchard Cricket Centre.
Please make sure your club is represented.
Vacancy: Cricket Development Officer – Summer Position
Southland Cricket are looking to fill the above position for the summer. Would ideally suit a cricketer returning from an overseas stint or someone looking for an opportunity to gain further experience in a development officer role.
For full details click here http://www.southlandcricket.co.nz/#!situations-vacant/e4jsp
SC Cricket School Holiday Programme for Ages Yr 2 – Yr 6
South Canterbury Cricket will be running a Cricket Holiday Programme for boys and girls from Yr 2 – Yr 6 at the Graeme Blanchard Indoor Cricket Centre in the first week of the school holidays.
All action at the last holiday programme
There will be 2 sessions per day – one for the years 2, 3 & 4’s and one for the year 5 & 6’s.
The programme runs over 3 days with each group having a two hour session where coaches will cover some fundamentals of cricket and hopefully set these budding cricketers off in the right direction as well as incorporating fun games and activities for the participants.
Sessions will run from 10am -12pm (Yr 2-4) and 1.00pm – 3.00pm (Yr 5 & 6) on the following days:
- Tuesday 29th September
- Wednesday 30th September
- Thursday 1st October
Cost: $35 for all 3 sessions. (Payment will be required on arrival at your first session).
Cost includes giveaways/gear to take home.
** So that we are able to sort the boys and girls into equitable groups you must REGISTER !!
Click here to register
Pleasant Point Primary Girls just miss out in ActivePost Regional Final
The Pleasant Point Primary senior girls cricket team represented the South Canterbury region today when they faced Tai Tapu School at the Ashburton Domain as part of a national knock-out competition.
Principal Mark Creba said it was fantastic achievement and was delighted for the girls’ and boys.
“It is down to their hard work and the great support they have got from their coaches.”
Unfortunately for the girls despite putting up a very competitive score of about 150, one girl from Tai Tapu carried her team to victory scoring 95 not out and without this contribution Pleasant Point were probably on top over the rest of the team.
Hard luck girls but congratulations on making it to the regional final!
Pleasant Point Primary girls’ cricket team that played in the ActivePost regional final.
(From left) Mick Geary (coach), Tori Gilmour, Shaketta Anderson, Kinsley Hawkins, Olivia Dew, Phoebe Geary, Eve Hyslop, Katy Snuggs, Annabelle Cairns, Izzy Sharp and Abi Hyslop
NZ Masters Games Cricket in Dunedin
Early bird entries are now available for the NZ Masters Cricket to be held in Dunedin from January 31st – Feb 5th 2016. Playes need to be 35+ years old as at as at Sat 30 January 2016.
Making Sure Everyone in your Club is Catered for
A very good video here for clubs, coaches and cricket administrators to think about as we head into a new season.
Job Opportunity: Performance Squad Coach
Canterbury Cricket are hiring again! We are looking for a Performance Squad Coach to lead the male Underage Representative programme, coach and mentor identified players at Canterbury Cricket.
South Canterbury Senior Men’s Training Squad Announced
The following players have been chosen for the South Canterbury Cricket Senior Men’s Training Squad.
Players are asked to attend a meeting at the Graeme Blanchard Indoor Cricket Centre on Wednesday August 5th at 6.00pm to go over the season plans, training dates and proposals for the season ahead.
Please bring some training gear and your running shoes!
If unable to attend please contact coach Nick Horsley on 027 451 1960.
Squad: Josh Mehrtens, Mark Otley, James Laming, Nick Horsley, Glen Drake, Sam Carlaw, Sam Porter,
Craig Hinton, Jake Naylor, Prabodha Arthavidu, Willie Wright, Willie Stone, Alex McDuff, Adam Beck, Liam Beck, Ben Watson, Grant Watt, Josh Dick, Kevin Teahen, Kevin Kerse.
Nathan McNicol and Ben McCord are also in the training squad subject to NZ Hawke Cup Committee approval.
Job Vacancies: Canterbury Magicians Head Coach and a Women’s Cricket Performance Manager
Canterbury Cricket have two exciting job vacancies that I would like to share with you all.
The two roles that will be advertised in the Women’s representative area at Canterbury Cricket which are the Canterbury Magicians Head Coach and a Women’s Cricket Performance Manager.
More information can be found on our website here: http://www.canterburycricket.org.nz/canterbury-cricket/career-opportunities/
Job Opportunity: Cricket Development Officer – Central Otago
Cricket Development Officer working for Otago Cricket Association, based in Central Otago.
Community based growth & development focus
Otago Cricket is one of New Zealand’s six Major Associations with responsibility for the delivery of cricket opportunities and experiences to over 10,000 players across the greater Otago and Southland region. Our junior and youth programme delivery is closely aligned to the NZ Cricket community plan. We have a total commitment to the growth and enjoyment of players and coaches in schools and clubs.
The part time (0.75) contracted Cricket Development Officer (CDO) will play a vital role within Otago Cricket, delivering school and community based programmes across Central Otago. The workload of the CDO is varied. You will be working with a mix of different people and situations. Each day you will be faced with the challenge of utilising your coaching, planning and motivation skills to enthuse and encourage young players to maintain their involvement in the great game of cricket.
This is an outstanding opportunity for you to apply your experience and skills in a cricket specific environment. You will report directly to the Development Manager.
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Results driven and outcome focused
- Able to demonstrate sound coaching knowledge and experience
- Empathetic towards the needs of young people 5 – 18 years
- Able to demonstrate excellent presentation skills
- Be willing and able to deliver NZC coach education to new and upskilling coaches
- An effective communicator
- Well planned, focused and computer literate (sound administration skills)
- Able to deliver high standards of quality customer service
- Absolutely a team player
The successful applicant will be offered an initial 24 month fixed term contract with hours of employment expected to average 20 hours from 1 April to 30 September and a minimum of 40 hours from 1 October to 31 March. This is a very unique yet exciting role where you will work for an organisation dedicated to assisting your personal growth.
To apply, please email your CV and Covering Letter to will@otagocricket.co.nz by 4pm Friday 17 July 2015.
A Position Description is available from our website www.otagocricket.co.nz or to discuss this opportunity in further detail please contact Will Deerness 0272 488 964.
Nick Horsley appointed as South Canterbury Cricket Senior Men’s Representative Team Coach 2015-16 Season
Nick Horsley – South Canterbury Senior Coach
South Canterbury Cricket is pleased to announce that Nick Horsley is available again this season for the Senior Men’s Representative for South Canterbury Cricket and will also take on the role of Player/Coach for the 2015/16 season.
Nick brings his abilities as a former first class player for Auckland and Northern Districts to the role as well as a coaching background in Hamilton before moving to South Canterbury. He was a star performer in the team that achieved a Hawke Cup challenge for South Canterbury in the 2012/13 season and will be looking to build a unit to go one step further.
Nick will bring a level of professionalism to the aspiring young players in our district and we believe will make the opportunity to play alongside him while receiving his tutelage an exciting prospect for the cricketers in South Canterbury. He is already putting together planning for pre-season training for a squad to be announced in due course.
VACANCY: NELSON CRICKET ASSOCIATION HEAD COACH
Nelson Cricket has a vacancy for a Head Coach. The position will be a contracted role which will initially be part-time (July to March inclusive) but there is potential for the role to become fulltime in the future.
The role is primarily focussed on the preparation, coaching and development of the Nelson senior representative team, the Golden Edge Nelson Griffins, which participates in Zone 3 of the Hawke Cup as well as playing several other provincial matches during the season.
Additional responsibilities include coaching the Nelson Emerging Players squad and assisting with the development of age group representative players.
Applicants should possess a New Zealand Cricket coaching qualification at a Level 2 minimum.
Ideally the successful applicant will be able to start the position in July/August 2015.
For more details and a full job description please contact Richard Hayward at richard@nelsoncricket.org.nz
Applications close on June 5th. 2015.
School Holidays Cricket Programme for Yr 4 – 6
Is your child the next Brendon McCullum or Trent Boult?
Give them a chance to find out. South Canterbury Cricket is running a School Holidays Programme for Yr 4 -6 boys and girls over 3 days from April 14 -16th.
South Canterbury Cricket Assn Prizegiving 2014-15
The Annual South Canterbury Cricket Prizegiving night will be held on March 25th at 6.00pm at the Speights Alehouse Function Centre (upstairs).
Hannah Linton – Professional Cricketer
This year the Guest Speaker is homegrown talent (Pleasant Point) and professional cricketer Hannah Linton who will talk about her cricketing career and current position as captain of the Devon cricket team in the English Women’s professional competition.
Hannah is an awesome inspiration for all young aspiring cricketers, showing that where there is a will there is a way to realise your dreams and play your sport for a living.
Supper will be provided at the conclusion of the presentations and speeches, and we hope that all clubs, parents and supporters can come along and celebrate along with the award winners this wonderful season of cricket.
South Canterbury Primary Rep teams to play Chch Metro March 29th
The following South Canterbury JAB Representative teams have been selected to play against Christchurch Metro on March 29th.
All matches start at 10am and are 30 overs aside. Your coaches will inform you of meeting times at next week’s practices as listed below.
Primary A to play at Waihi School
Luka Foy Captain, Lleyton Phillips VC, Harry Lyon, Will Davenport, McGregor Isbister, Sean Rhodes, James Martin, Jack Thompson, Liam Andrews, Thomas Flynn, George Mulder, Harper McKerrow.
Practice 6pm Wednesday 25th
Unavailable please contact:
Manager: Simon Davenport 027 228 6319
Coach: Chris Galwey 0274 301 817
Primary Development Yr 7 to play at Geraldine Domain
Kaleb Small, Hayden Kerr, Sam Guerin, Jayden Williams, Taine Cordell-Hull, Caleb Donaldson, Jarrod Phillips, William Snuggs, George Kerr, Jamie Fitzgerald, Sam Morrison
Practice Tuesday 24th 4.30pm
If unavailable please contact David Fisher 021 840 039
Primary Yr 5&6 to play at Geraldine No 1
Liam Simpson, Fletcher Rhodes, Kade McMillan (c), Henry Scott (vc), Oliver Linton, Nick Webb, Jordan Sew Hoy, Scott Robertson, George Powell, Lachie Munroe, Logan Sowden, Caleb Orange.
Standby: Eli Kerse
Unavailable: Toby Clements, Lucas Histon, Nic Edmond
All players required at training Thursday March 26th 5pm – 7pm.
If unavailable please contact
Coach Haden Powell 022 044 0197
Manager Mark Webb 0274 872 028