CRICKET IS BACK - SECA fixture released with seniors kicking off Sat Nov 13*
Current state of play...
Updates from Cricket Victoria
On 23 September Cricket Victoria released their roadmap for returning to training and playing! The Junior Committee is reviewing this and we'll have more details for you soon. Watch this space!
Key points:
- Can currently train in groups of 5 (provided ALL are double-vaxxed) AND within 15km travel limit
- Otherwise can train in pairs (within 15km travel limit)
We have everything crossed that:
- If the State target of 70% double-vaxxed is reached, pre-season training can start 26 October (we'll have more info on numbers at training ASAP)
- If the State target of 80% double-vaxxed is reached then matches can start mid November
What to do now!
- Check out our "Cricket skills at home" page to sharpen your skills now, and
- Join our Facebook group for more skills challenges and to tell us what you've been up to! (The link to request access to the FB page was emailed to all Junior Shark families on 12 October).
See "Pre-season comes to you" below.
Help with registration and equipment
Vouchers available for eligible families
The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and recreation activities by reimbursing the cost of membership and registration fees, uniforms and equipment. Eligible children may be able to receive up to $200 each. See more information here.
Who is eligible?
Children must be aged under 18 years and be named on a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and Medicare card to be eligible. Find out if you can apply, what costs are covered and how much can be reimbursed. See more information here.
We're not eligible, can I still get help?
Yes, we want every child who wants to playing cricket!
- For a confidential discussion about registration fees or equipment costs please contact Nicole Quiney (see details above);
- We'll also be hosting a second-hand swap session so families can get good quality equipment for free at the season launch.
Equipment update
Equipment options for juniors
Sharing of personal equipment (batting pads, batting gloves, helmets and bats) will be permitted subject to cleaning of equipment between uses by the methods defined by Cricket Victoria.
Bats can be easily cleaned (and shared), and although cleaning of other personal equipment is possible, this is less practicable during a match or training session.
For personal safety reasons, the club committee recommends that all players should have their own helmet, batting pads, batting gloves, groin protector (boys) and thigh pad in order to play this season.
Does the gear in your kit still fit?
Now's the time to get out those kits and check whether equipment is still a good fit for your child. Please check their:
- helmet
- bat
- batting gloves
- batting pads
- whites
- shoes
Making sure equipment is the right size for your child
Daunted by the countless bats, helmets, etc available? We are here to help you! Check out our tips for getting the right gear for your child - whether that's new or second-hand.
Bats
Greg Chappell tells you how to choose the right bat (size and weight).
Batting pads
Watch this Lord's guide to choosing pads - make sure the knee lines up with the padding!
Batting gloves
Batting glove guide - remember they come in right-handed and left-handed versions!
Give your old gear a second life!
If you'd like to donate gear your kids have outgrown, but it's still in good condition, please click here.
If you're in need of equipment, check out what's available.
Pre-season comes to you! Find us on FB!
Pre-season start dates. Skills you can do now!
We hope pre-season training will start around 26 October (TBC).
Cricket skills at home
In the mean time, check out our webpage, "Cricket skills at home". There's something for everyone, lots of skills for all skill levels. How many can you do?
Find us on Facebook - check out the skills challenges
You can also join our private Facebook group for Sharks junior families. Check out the skills videos, and tell us (or show us) how you did.
For access to the FB page, please see the link in the email sent to you on 12 October.
Skills you can do now!
We hope pre-season training will start around 26 October (TBC).
Cricket skills at home
In the mean time, check out our webpage, "Cricket skills at home". There's something for everyone, lots of skills for all skill levels. How many can you do?
Find us on Facebook - check out the skills challenges
You can also join our private Facebook group for Sharks junior families. Check out the skills videos, and tell us (or show us) how you did.
For access to the FB page, please see the link in the email sent to you on 12 October.
Training and match times
Keeping safe - check in - train - get out
We all know how to do this - things to remember are:
- arrive a few minutes early
- check in
- stay in your designated area
- stay with your designated training partner / group
- leave when the session finishes
- everyone aged 12 and over to wear a mask when not exercising
Training and match times
See image above. (Click here for a larger version of the above image).
At this stage we can give you the day of the week and time for your child's team.
We'll confirm the starting dates for all teams ASAP - current advice is Tuesday, 26 October is the first day we can train in teams.
Season start dates (TENTATIVE - TBC)
U12 Rookies, U12 (mixed teams)
Saturday, 20 November
13&U (girls only teams)
Wednesday, 17 November
U14 (mixed teams)
Friday, 19 November
U16 (mixed teams)
Friday, 19 November
16&U (girls only teams)
Sunday, 14 November
U18 (girls only teams)
Tuesday, 23 November
Junior season launch!
Season launch - date TBC
It's going to be an action-packed day at Shark Park!
- Junior training session
- Parent info session - live scoring and square leg umpiring
- Second-hand equipment swap
Pre-season training session
This will be the third pre-season training session for junior players.
Parent information sessions
We love our parent volunteers, so while the kids are training come and check out our parent information sessions to support you and make life easier!
Live scoring
Come and learn to use the live score app with Sharks legend, Sue Munday. We promise it's easier than a scorebook! (And your team manager will love you because the results automatically upload).
Square leg umpiring
We'll use the fielding sessions as a match simulation to run through all you need to know.
Second-hand swap
Need some equipment for your kids?
Have some equipment your kids have grown out of, but it's still in good nick?
Come on down to our second-hand swap - more information coming soon.
Sharks season fundraiser
Sharks join the Toyota "Good for Cricket" raffle
OH WHAT A FEELING it would be to win one of these three magnificent Toyota cars in the Good for Cricket Raffle! The Sharks have signed on to the raffle again this season as a way of trying to raise some much needed funds for the club for the upcoming COVID impacted 21/22 season. For as little as $5 (plus small admin fee) you could win one of three great Toyota Hybrid vehicles, the Kruger AWD is first prize and the sporty RAV4 and Yaris Cross are 2nd and 3rd prizes. And all ticket sales go directly to the Club.
We had an amazing response to the raffle last year, a huge thanks to everyone who bought tickets. We are hoping to use this as an opportunity again to raise funds in light of the reduction in revenue streams due to another COVID restricted season ahead. Please check out the raffle website and if your current circumstances allow you the opportunity to spare a few dollars for some raffle tickets you’ll be helping out the Sharks provide for a safe and rewarding season ahead. Tickets are on sale up until February 21, 2022 and the prizes are drawn on February 28, 2022. Go Sharks!
Winter indoor comp (girls) - July 2021
The All Girls Cricket Comp (AGCC) is working with Cricket Victoria to bring together an Indoor Cricket Competition in Term 3.
Check out the flyer for details - season starts 21st July 2021, with "Come & Try" Sessions on 7th July & 14th July starting at 5pm.
If your daughter wants to play in a WPCC team, please email wpccjuniors@gmail.com
For general enquiries about the competition, please email Ashley Ventura - ashventura098@gmail.com.
Shark premiership teams - 2020/21
13&U Stage 2 team
