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Annual Report & Financial Statements Warrnambool & District Cricket Association Inc. Season 2016/2017 Annual Report & Financial Statements Association Member Clubs Allansford Cricket Club Koroit Cricket Club Port Fairy Cricket Club Brierly Christ Church Cricket Club Merrivale Cricket Club Russells Creek Cricket Club Dennington Cricket Club Nestles Cricket Club Wesley CBC Cricket Club East Warrnambool YCW Cricket Club Nirranda Cricket Club West Warrnambool Cricket Club Woodford Cricket Club Life Members R. Landman* H. Lindsay* S. Hickman* P. Hart* J.A. Brebner* W. Fidler* I. Absalom* L. Howard* L. Toogood J. Anderson* K. Neale* J. Lark (Snr)* Bro. P. Dwyer* R. Evans* W. Hogan* C. Duncan A. Fish* L. Cronin* P. Kelson K. Worthington S. Isles* A. Wooles* G. Humm* A. Hartley* L. O’Donohue* G. Rasmussen* W.Slessar* A. Graham* S.Davis* J. O’Donnell* C. DeGrandi* I. Wright S. Wilson* E. Dakin M. Tozer* D. McConnell* J. McLean J. Paton R. Main J. Culver* W. Brown* R. Hawker C. Hurford V. Walsh* C. Fary* R. Prout K. Leske J. Gillin T. McKenzie R. Randall* N. Ramsay* R. Drew I. Campbell J. Balmer R. Ridgwell D. Rout G. Kelson T. Beks D. Ryan W. Fary G. MacLean D. Herbert J. Houston Legends Ian Wright Stan Wilson* Neil Ramsay* Alan Dawson Ray Main Peter Johnson Barry Maguire Cyril DeGrandi* John McLean John Culver* Bill Tory Ron Hoy Des Keane Geoff Anderson Ken Isles Ken Wooles Leo Howard* Carl Lang Don Herbert Elwin Elstone Bill Bruce Stephen Hando Keith Rosewarne Pat Kelson Peter Newland Jack Keane* Stephen Gibb Trevor McKenzie Ray Drew WDCA Office Bearers Gordon McLeod - President, Director of Junior Cricket Bruce Membrey - Senior Vice-President, Match Committee Chairperson Antony Brown - Junior Vice-President, Treasurer Angela Brown - Treasurer Ray Drew - Director of Representative Cricket Terry O’Keefe - Director of Umpiring Nicholas Frampton - Director Danny Rook - Director of I.T. Andrew Sloane - Director of Finance & Communication Stephanie Townsend - Director of Girls Cricket Michael Harrison - General Manager Chairman’s Report Season 2016/17 was my first year appointed as the Chairperson of the WDCA Board. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Nick Frampton, the previous Chair, for the manner in which the Association has moved with the times and into the modern era under his watch. This is very evident when I see neighbouring Associations watching us carefully and seeking us out for advice on how we are doing business, so they can improve their lot. Cricket-wise, the 2016/17 was one of the most even cricket seasons in the history of the Association. The new playing format of T20 fixtures, one day and two day fixtures played an important part in that. With the match points accumulated throughout the season adding to the final ladder, this resulted in unpredictable changes right to the last round. Thanks to the Clubs and club members who provided their valuable input into a changed playing schedule. This information provided the Board with the tools to introduce a revitalised competition which was fair to all Clubs and gave Clubs more opportunities to achieve at the various game formats. It is the intention of the Board to continue into the near future with these formats with minor adjustments to be considered as become necessary. The WDCA continues to be one of the larger Cricket Associations in the Country Victoria with our senior and junior numbers holding strongly and remain a key stakeholder in the Western Waves Region. A special highlight this season for the WDCA was the Senior Country Week teams outstanding performance at Melbourne Country Week in February. Playing in the Provincial grade, the WDCA acquitted itself extremely well playing off in the Grand Final on the Friday being narrowly beaten by provincial Geelong. Congratulations to all the playing team members and the management and support group led by Ray Drew and Glenn Kelson for their efforts, achievement and commitment to representative cricket. At local level, congratulations go to the format Champions for the season 2016/17; One Day Cricket Premiers - Woodford Cricket Club, T20 Cricket Premiers - Russells Creek Cricket Club, Two Day Cricket Premiers and Season Champions - Woodford Cricket Club. Congratulation also to John Houston (Woodford Cricket Club) and Don Herbert (Allansford Cricket Club) for their achievement of Life Membership of the WDCA this season. Well deserved. Once again, the Sungold T20 Competition on Australia Day was an outstanding success. I thank Ross McKean and Sungold Milk, our major sponsor, for their promotion and support and their continued close working relationship with the WDCA in regard this competition and cricket in general in the area. Special Mention to all member Clubs who supported the WDCA in the Warrnambool Under 17 Country Week Competition and the supply of Finals grounds. The Club curators once again came to the fore with their outstanding efforts in their cricket wicket preparation work for this carnival and throughout the entire season. The Reid Oval was very well presented for the Grand Final by the Nestles Cricket Club and the Warrnambool City Council ground staff and the showpiece event culminated in the outstanding game of cricket that was played on the grand final weekend between Woodford and Russells Creek Cricket Clubs. I would like to sincerely thank our loyal sponsors and supporters, Sungold Milk, Kookaburra Sports, The Standard Newspaper, 3YB Radio, Subway Restaurants, National Tiles, South West Sport, and All Fresh Foods. Their valued commitment to Cricket in the WDCA is very much appreciated and has made an immense impact on the promotion of cricket in the South West. Finally, I believe we currently have a very well balanced and experienced Board, comprising of Michael Harrison (General Manager), Bruce Membrey (Senior Vice President) and Tony Brown (Junior Vice President), Andrew Sloane, Ray Drew and Nick Frampton. A special thanks also goes to Danny Rook, Terry O’Keefe and Stephanie Townsend who became Board members during the season. Their special expertise has been invaluable. All members have worked extremely hard towards our aim of us being a totally professional body to administer the game in the best interests of all clubs and cricket in this area in general. A special mention also, to Tony Brown who took on the important role of Treasurer when daughter Angela moved away from the local area during the season. It has been a pleasure and privilege to lead this team. I thank you all very much for your support and co-operation throughout the season and look forward to taking the Association to greater heights in the future. Gordon McLeod WDCA Chairperson General Manager’s Report Firstly I wish to thank the Board for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of the administration team of the Association once again. I would to thank Board, Member Clubs, Umpires and cricket lovers for their support over the past twelve months. Many thanks to all our wonderful sponsors and your support is much appreciated as I would like thank Sungold Milk, Kookaburra, National Tiles, Ace Radio 3YB and All Fresh. Thanks once again to our very valuable sponsors and I trust that we will all support these sponsors as they have supported us. Our Representative Teams performed very well again this season and represented the WDCA in the manner we all expect. Our Junior teams performed well with Warrnambool Gold winning the Under 15s at Horsham against Colac, Warrnambool Blue winning the Under 13’s over Warrnambool Gold at Portland along with the Under 17s, Warrnambool defeating Colac in Division 1 competition, with Colac winning Division 2 over Warrnambool. At the Festival of Cricket, saw our over forties participate in a changing format. Melbourne Country Week side performed well in Provincial, making the final and only just falling short of the well fancied Geelong side. It was a fantastic effort by all concerned on and off the field which saw our team play some very hard fought and good cricket over the week. Many thanks you to all those people who gave their time and effort to make sure our representative teams were successful; coaches, selectors, managers, scorers, bus drivers and the players who contributed to enjoy and play good cricket. Sungold Twenty20 continues to grow and is one of the best Twenty20 competitions in country Victoria. Congratulations to the Russells Creek Cricket Club for representing the WDCA and being successful. Thank you to our Major Sponsor in Sungold Milk and all of our other sponsors - Clinton Baulch Isuzu, Visy and Warrnambool City Council. Thank you also to Allansford, Dennington and West Warrnambool Cricket Clubs for hosting matches on behalf of the Sungold committee. Finals last season proved to be close hard fought games with good crowds attending all finals. Congratulations to our Premier Clubs: Sungold Division1 – Woodford Cricket Club Kookaburra Division 2 – Russells Creek Cricket Club The Standard Division 3 – Nirranda Cricket Club Sungold Under 17 – Woodford Maroon Cricket Club Under 15 – East Warrnambool Cricket Club Under 13 – Koroit Cricket Club Girls Under 16 - Woodford Blue Cricket Club Congratulations to all award winners in all grades of cricket in season 2016-17 I would also like to thank Charlie Rivett and the Umpires for another good season of umpiring. I would also to thank the Board for their support and being able to look into the future which has seen changes to senior cricket, umpiring, policies and will focus of improving cricket for those who play, administrate or just love watching our great game Michael Harrison General Manager Finance Report Season 2016/2017 has been a strong year for the WDCA both on and off the field. Of particular note is the development of the WDCA Girls Renegades competition, and our representative teams, such as that of the Melbourne Country Week squad who played off in the Final in Provincial Grade.
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