Welcome to season 2020/21
As the newly appointed junior co-ordinator, I am very pleased to let you know that registrations for this season are open and we are looking forward to finding a way back onto the sporting field for our kids, once the current COVID19 lockdown arrangements are lifted.
The junior committee has been working hard over the past 2 months to get ready for the season and is preparing for a range of start dates in changed circumstance. The ECA has a range of season start date scenarios – and the most likely looks to be the weekend of 6th November 2020. We will keep you posted on developments as are they are communicated to the club and we’ll outline season start plans as soon as we can.
COVID19 Safety Sub-committee
In order to ensure we are doing everything to create a safe playing environment, we have formed a COVID19 sub-committee chaired by our own club stalwart, Geoff Steele, who will advise us on the best way to protect our players. There will be more information on this once we have a more definitive start date for the season.
Registrations and Fees
As a committee, we have endeavoured to find flexibility in our registration fees, given everyone’s experiences in other sports. In circumstances where the cricket season is cancelled as a result of further COVID19 restrictions, then we will offer a full refund of fees (subject to any payments made to ECA). If the season is abandoned after it commences then the club has committed to ensuring to return the maximum refund possible.
Further, for those in our community experiencing financial difficulty we are open to alternative arrangements to keep all our kids playing cricket. If you are experiencing financial difficultly and require alternative arrangements, please contact myself ([email protected]), Assistant Junior Coordinator – Chris Hoyling ([email protected]) or Club President, Michael Bingley ([email protected]).
As for registrations, the committee has attempted to make registration fees cheaper and we’re asking players to re-use their playing shirts from last year, where possible. We will set up an online store to purchase new playing gear once we know the more about the start dates for the season.
In the short term until we understand the exact start date for the season, we are only asking for holding fee of $55 per player – this is refundable if the season does not commence.
Registration fees for all players this year will be as follows:
- First player: $240
- Second player: $200
- Third player: $100
Registrations are open on MyCricket https://www.playcricket.com.au/club-finder/club-details?Id=1241.
The club needs to committ team numbers to the ECA by the 30 September so we’re asking you to register as early as possible.
We look forward to a great season which we hope runs COVID stoppage free. If you have any questions please contact myself, Chris or one of the Age Group Coordinators
Under 10 – Joe Forrest
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0403 288 505
Under 12 – Travis O’Brien
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0422 238 944
Under 14 – Geoff Steele
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0412 183 496
Under 16 – Chris Hoyling
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0403 162 506
Player Age Eligibility
Age eligibility for players is as follows:To be eligible to be registered to play in the Under 16 age division a player must attain the age of 16 years on or after 1 September in the year in which the season commences, and have attained the age of 12 years before 1 September in the year in which the season commences.
To be eligible to be registered to play in the Under 14 age division a player must attain the age of 14 years on or after 1 September in the year in which the season commences, and have attained the age of ten years before 1 September in the year in which the season commences.
To be eligible to be registered to play in the Under 12 age division a player must attain the age of 12 years on or after 1 September in the year in which the season commences, and have attained the age of eight years before the first match in which he/she plays.
To be eligible to be registered to play in the Under 10 age division a player must: attain the age of 10 years on or after 1 September in the year in which the season commences, and have attained the age of eight years by 28 February of the year following the start of the season.
Girls playing in the competition can play one year below their chronological age.
Cheers
Link to register – https://www.playcricket.com.au/club-finder/club-details?Id=1241
Matt McCann – Cobras Jr. Co-ordinator