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Under 13 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week – 2017/18 Draw 3 Under 13 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week – Coaches 4 Under 13 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week – Playing Conditions 5

Under 15 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week – 2017/18 Draw 7 Under 15 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week – Coaches 8 Under 15 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week – Playing Conditions 9

Under 17 Kirton Shield – 2017/18 Draw 11 Under 17 Kirton Shield – Coaches 12 Under 17 Kirton Shield – Playing Conditions 13

Administration Procedures 15

Policies 16

Extreme Heat Guidelines 19- 20

2017/18 Central Highlands Pathway 22

Contacts 23

3 Under 13 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week (AJ Martin Shield) 2017/18 Draw Under 13 'Intersport SportzBiz' Junior Country Week Round 1 Venue Sunday 17th December 2017 Pool A Ballarat Blue v Gisborne Green Russell Square Field Castlemaine v Grampians South Muckleford Pool B Ballarat Gold v Gisborne White Russell Square Oval (top oval) Maryborough v Grenville CA Carisbrook Rec Reserve junior oval

Round 2 Tuesday 2nd January 2018 Pool A Grampians v Ballarat Blue North Park, Stawell Castlemaine v Gisborne Green South Muckleford Pool B Grenville CA v Ballarat Gold Linton Maryborough v Gisborne White Carisbrook Rec Reserve junior oval

Round 3 Wednesday 3rd January 2018 Pool A Ballarat Blue v Castlemaine Russell Square Field Gisborne Green v Grampians Kyneton Showgrounds, Kyneton Pool B Ballarat Gold v Maryborough Russell Square Oval (top oval) Gisborne White v Grenville CA Gilbert Gordon Oval, Woodend

Friday 5th January 2018 Final 1 1st Pool A v 1st Pool B Russell Square Oval (top oval) Final 2 2nd Pool A v 2nd Pool B Russell Square Field Final 3 3rd Pool A v 3rd Pool B Wendouree 2 Oval Final 4 4th Pool A v 4th Pool B Alfredton 2 Oval 4 Under 13 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week Coaches Contacts

Danyel Attard Ballarat Blue M: 0408 397 874 Email: [email protected]

Brad Pegg Ballarat Gold M: 0400 144 557 Email: [email protected]

Darren Hunt / Wayne Pritchard Maryborough M: 0428 559 503 / 0427 902 044 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Gisborne Green Matt Pyers M: 0419 534 044 Email: [email protected]

Gisborne White Stephen Lalor M: 0457 726 941 Email: [email protected]

Geoff Phillips Grampians M: 0438 540 590 Email: [email protected]

Neil Cooper Grenville M: 0438 363 915 Email: [email protected]

Tim Gingell Castlemaine M: 0466 011 880 Email: [email protected]

5 Under 13 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week (AJ Martin Shield) Playing Conditions

Hours1 10am – 12.30pm 1st Session 12.30pm – 1.00pm Lunch 1.00pm – 3.30pm Drinks/coaching break (4 mins) – Overs 10, 20 & 30 2nd Session Overs2 40 Pitch Synthetic Boundary 50m maximum Maximum 13 per match (11 bat/11 bowl & 11 field at any one time. Players Players can be interchanged throughout) Under 13 at 1 September 2017 Central Highlands players available for selection Wides as per the Laws of cricket will apply (not one-day wides) Any high full pitched ball (regardless of pace) which passes or would have passed above waist height of the batsmen standing upright at the Bowling3 crease shall be called & signalled No Ball by either Umpire.  Maximum 6 overs per day  Maximum 4 overs per spell Minimum 30min break between spells Retire at 40 runs (return after fall of last wicket in order of retirement) - Batting3 if players are retired prior to 40 runs they are registered as out Helmet compulsory Fielding3 No fielders within 10m of batters end stumps (except wk/slips/gully) Wicket-keeping3 Helmet compulsory Ball4 156g 2-piece leather Result5 Win = 4 points Draw/Tie = 2 points Loss = 0 points Rules: Unless otherwise stated in the rules, the Laws of Cricket and the Bylaws of Cricket Victoria shall apply (see Cricket Victoria Handbook)

1 Lunch break to be taken at the completion of the 1st session regardless of time. It is recommended that the home team supply lunch for both home and away teams. 2 Compulsory closure No official 2nd innings Where the team batting 2nd passes the score of the team batting 1st play shall continue until one of the following occurs:  The team batting 2nd is dismissed  The team batting 2nd receives it’s full allocation of overs No official 2nd innings Interruptions to Play  Half the scheduled overs (per innings) constitutes a match  Normal conditions shall apply if time lost is less than 30 minutes  Overs shall be reduced by 1 (per innings) for each full block of 8 minutes lost over the 30 minutes outlined above 3 ‘Maximum overs per spell’ and ‘minimum 30 min break between spells’ do not apply to spin bowlers ‘Minimum 30 min break between spells’ applies to pace bowlers in the following situations:  After ‘maximum overs per spell’ have been bowled consecutively  After ‘maximum overs per spell’ have been bowled in 2 or more increments without 30 minutes break between these increments 4. U13 Coaches/Managers may stand next to the square leg umpire to assist the fielding team/ captain for the first three games of Junior Country Week. They may assist with field placing and bowling changes. The time taken to assist must not impede the playing of the game. They are encouraged to use this to guide the captain not captain themselves. If any coach is

6 deemed to be hindering the flow of the game or affecting the concentration of the fielders or batters they will be asked to leave the field of play by the umpires. 5 Cricket Victoria’s Free Balls program to assist Associations supplying one new ball per innings 6 Calculation of Score – Interrupted Matches Where the innings of the team batting 2nd is reduced (not less than half the scheduled overs), the score of the team batting 1st shall be determined by the following:  Total as at the end of the equivalent number of overs completed by the team batting 2nd

Finals Rankings When determining rankings following the preliminary rounds the following measures shall be used:  Points  When Points are equal - Team Average (see below) o Total runs scored divided by total wickets lost = Batting Average o Total runs conceded divided by total wickets taken = Bowling Average o Batting Average divided by Bowling Average = Team Average

Grenville CA & Maryborough DCA 1) Grenville CA & Maryborough DCA are allowed up to 3 overage players at each age level, these players must apply to RCM/JCW Coordinator for approval. Overage players will be not eligible for votes, with the names of overage players to be circulated to the coaches of the opposition teams before the matches. Overage players retirement and over allocations: U13 – 30 & 4 overs; U15 – 50 & 5 overs; & U17 – 60 & 6 overs 2) If additional players are required for Grenville or Maryborough teams, other associations who have substantial numbers of players can also be utilised as top up players within Grenville or MDCA squads. 3) Once a player has played with Grenville or MDCA, this player will continue to be aligned with Grenville or MDCA in future years within JCW/KS competitions, even if they change clubs / Associations. *Grenville CA and MDCA are provided these allowances due to the small number of teams in their junior competitions.

Registration of Players A complete list of players and coaches/managers to be submitted to the Competition Coordinator no later than 7 days prior to the start of the competition (refer Player Registration Form). NOTE that both home & away teams must register players on to MyCricket prior to each match.

MyCricket Scorecard It is the responsibility of the Home team (including finals, first named team) to complete the full scorecard (i.e. both teams) on MyCricket at the completion of the day’s play by 7pm. Both Home & Away teams must register each player on MyCricket prior to the start of each match.

Player of the Series 1 Coach from each team to award votes (3,2,1) to the best 3 players for the match. Voting slips are to be emailed by 7pm of the night of the match to the Competition Coordinator.

Talent Identification & Player Rankings Central Highlands Talent Identification Form & Player rankings to be completed by each coach & emailed to the Competition Coordinator by 7pm of the night of the last match of the competition. NOTE -A meeting is scheduled for all Coaches on Friday of finals at 8am – breakfast supplied.

Email / Office Registration, Talent Identification, Player rankings forms & Player of the Series voting forms, can all be emailed through to the Competition Coordinator on [email protected] & [email protected] or dropped into the CV office at the Eastern Oval, Ballarat.

Lunch It is recommended that the home team supply lunch for both home and away teams during the lunch break. Coaches should ring opposition coaches to confirm that lunch will be provided by the home team. Please note that each Association must bring their own lunch to finals on Friday.

7 MyCricket fixtures/results - Website MyCricket fixtures and results can be accessed through the use of the Central Highlands Cricket website. Find the Junior Country Week & Kirton Shield link on the right-hand side of the Central Highlands website at http://centralhighlands.cricketvictoria.com.au U15 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week 2017/18 Draw

Under 15 'Intersport SportzBiz' Junior Country Week Round 1 Venue Sunday 17th December 2017 Pool A Ballarat Blue v Gisborne Green Western Oval (turf) Castlemaine v Grampians North Castlemaine (Wesley Hill) (turf) Pool B Ballarat Gold v Gisborne White Alfredton Oval (turf) Maryborough v Grenville CA Carisbrook Rec Reserve senior oval (turf)

Round 2 Tuesday 2nd January 2018 Pool A Grampians v Ballarat Blue Alexandra Oval, Ararat (turf) Castlemaine v Gisborne Green Newstead Oval (hard) Pool B Grenville CA v Ballarat Gold Skipton Oval (hard) Maryborough v Gisborne White Carisbrook Rec Reserve senior oval (turf)

Round 3 Wednesday 3rd January 2018 Pool A Ballarat Blue v Castlemaine North Ballarat #2 Oval (turf) Gisborne Green v Grampians Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh (hard) Pool B Ballarat Gold v Maryborough Western Oval (turf) Gisborne White v Grenville CA Gardiner Reserve, Gisborne (hard wicket)

Friday 5th January 2018 Final 1 1st Pool A v 1st Pool B Wendouree Oval (turf) Final 2 2nd Pool A v 2nd Pool B North Ballarat #2 Oval (turf) Final 3 3rd Pool A v 3rd Pool B Alfredton Oval (turf) Final 4 4th Pool A v 4th Pool B 8 Western Oval (turf) Under 15 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week Coaches Contacts

Jeremey Byrne Ballarat Blue M: 0407 254 643 Email: [email protected]

Adrian Harris Ballarat Gold M: 0402 806 450 Email: [email protected]

Mitchell McClure Maryborough M: 0407 221 129 Email: [email protected]

Gisborne Green Brett Thomas M: 0433 019 170 Email: [email protected]

Gisborne White Shane Sankey M: 0407 668 408 Email: [email protected]

Grampians Sam Sparks M: 0477 158 481 Email: [email protected]

Grenville Drew Uren M: 0428 518 801 Email: [email protected]

Castlemaine Brian Brasher M: 0439144092 Email: [email protected]

9 Under 15 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week Playing Conditions

Hours1 10am – 1pm 1st Session 1pm – 1.30pm Lunch 1.30pm – 4.30m Drinks/coaching breaks (4 mins) – Overs 10, 20 & 35 2nd Session Overs2 45 Turf (synthetic wet weather alternative) Pitch Note: All GDCA/Combined home matches will be played on synthetic Boundary Senior boundary Maximum 13 per match (11 bat/11 bowl & 11 field at any one time. Players Players can be interchanged throughout) Under 15 at 1 September 2017 Central Highlands players available for selection Wides as per the Laws of cricket will apply (not one-day wides) Any high full pitched ball (regardless of pace) which passes or would have passed above waist height of the batsmen standing upright at the crease Bowling3 shall be called & signalled No Ball by either Umpire.  Maximum 8 overs per day  Maximum 5 overs per spell (does not apply to spin bowlers) Minimum 30min break between spells (does not apply to spin bowlers) No compulsory retirement - if players are retired they are registered as out Batting3 Helmet compulsory Fielding3 No fielders within 10m of batters end stumps (except wk/slips/gully) Wicket-keeping3 Helmet recommended (compulsory up to stumps) Ball4 156g 2-piece leather Result5 Win = 4 points Draw/Tie = 2 points Loss = 0 points Rules: Unless otherwise stated in the rules, the Laws of Cricket and the Bylaws of Cricket Victoria shall apply (see Cricket Victoria Handbook) 1 Lunch break to be taken at the completion of the 1st session regardless of time. It is recommended that the home team supply lunch for both home and away teams. 2 Compulsory closure No official 2nd innings Where the team batting 2nd passes the score of the team batting 1st play shall continue until one of the following occurs:  The team batting 2nd is dismissed  The team batting 2nd receives it’s full allocation of overs No official 2nd innings Interruptions to Play  Half the scheduled overs (per innings) constitutes a match  Normal conditions shall apply if time lost is less than 30 minutes  Overs shall be reduced by 1 (per innings) for each full block of 8 minutes lost over the 30 minutes outlined above 3 ‘Maximum overs per spell’ and ‘minimum 30 min break between spells’ do not apply to spin bowlers ‘Minimum 30 min break between spells’ applies to pace bowlers in the following situations:  After ‘maximum overs per spell’ have been bowled consecutively  After ‘maximum overs per spell’ have been bowled in 2 or more increments without 30 minutes break between these increments 4 Cricket Victoria’s Free Balls program to assist Associations supplying one new ball per innings 5 Calculation of Score – Interrupted Matches Where the innings of the team batting 2nd is reduced (not less than half the scheduled overs), the score of the team batting 1st shall be determined by the following:  Total as at the end of the equivalent number of overs completed by the team batting 2nd 10 Finals Rankings When determining rankings following the preliminary rounds the following measures shall be used: * Points  When Points are equal - Team Average (see below) o Total runs scored divided by total wickets lost = Batting Average o Total runs conceded divided by total wickets taken = Bowling Average o Batting Average divided by Bowling Average = Team Average

Email / Office Registration, Talent Identification, Player rankings forms & Player of the Series voting forms, can all be emailed through to the Competition Coordinator on [email protected] & [email protected] or dropped into the CV office at the Eastern Oval, Ballarat.

Lunch It is recommended that the home team supply lunch for both home and away teams during the lunch break. Coaches should ring opposition coaches to confirm that lunch will be provided by the home team. Please note each Association must bring their own lunch to finals on Friday.

MyCricket fixtures/results - Website MyCricket fixtures and results can be accessed through the use of the Central Highlands Cricket website. Find the Junior Country Week & Kirton Shield link on the right-hand side of the Central Highlands website at http://centralhighlands.cricketvictoria.com.au

Turf wickets To minimise damage to turf wickets and squares, Junior Coord/Coaches please -  Emphasise if possible for players to wear spikes.  Coaches & Umpires to be aware for players to keep off the table area as much as possible. 11  Coaches & Umpires to be aware to keep spectators off the table area during breaks (including lunch breaks) Under 17 Kirton Shield Draw 2017/18

Under 17 Kirton Shield Round 1 Venue Sunday 22nd October 2017 Pool A Grampians v Ballarat Blue Central Park, Stawell (turf) Castlemaine v Gisborne Green Camp Reserve, Castlemaine (turf) Pool B Grenville CA v Ballarat Gold Skipton Recreation Reserve (hard) Maryborough v Gisborne White Hedges Oval, Maryborough (turf) *Reserve day - Sunday 29th October

Round 2 Sunday 5th November 2017 Pool A Castlemaine v Grampians Newstead Oval (hard) Pool B Maryborough v Grenville CA Hedges Oval, Maryborough (turf) *Reserve day - Sunday 12th November Ballarat Blue v Gisborne Green Western Oval (turf) Ballarat Gold v Gisborne White Alfredton Oval (turf)

Round 3 Sunday 19th November 2017 Pool A Ballarat Blue v Castlemaine Western Oval (turf) Gisborne Green v Grampians Melton Centrals (turf), Blackwood Drive Pool B Ballarat Gold v Maryborough Alfredton Oval (turf) Gisborne White v Grenville CA Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh (hard wicket) *Reserve day - Sunday 26th November

Sunday 3rd December 2017 Final 1st Pool A V 1st Pool B Highest ranked

12 Under 17 Kirton Shield - Coach Contacts Team Coach

Ballarat Blue Laurie Parker M: 0417 898 877 Email: [email protected]

Ballarat Gold Adam Eddy M: 0400 829 062 Email: [email protected]

Maryborough Ben Robertson M: 0498 143 054 Email: [email protected] & Brendan Evans M:0400 651 009 Email: [email protected]

Gisborne Green Frank Pawlowicz M: 0419 598 233 Email: [email protected]

Gisborne White Rohan Lyle M: 0419 358 984 Email: [email protected]

Grampians Brody Stewart 0455 499 585 [email protected]

Grenville Leigh Graham 0413 162 211 [email protected]

Castlemaine Trevor Butcher 0419 517 061 [email protected]

13 Under 17 Central Highlands Kirton Shield Playing Conditions

Hours1 1st Session 10am – 1.15pm Lunch 1.15pm – 1.45pm 2nd Session 1.45pm – 5pm Drinks/coaching breaks (4 mins) – Overs 15, 30 & 40 Overs2 50 Turf (synthetic wet weather alternative) Pitch Note: All GDCA/Combined home matches will be played on synthetic Boundary Senior boundary Maximum 13 per match (11 bat/11 bowl & 11 field at any one time. Players Players can be interchanged throughout) Under 17 at 1 September 2017 Central Highlands players available for selection Premier Cricket & Sub-District players available for selection Wides as per the Laws of cricket will apply (not one-day wides) Any high full pitched ball (regardless of pace) which passes or would have passed above waist height of the batsmen standing upright at the Bowling3 crease shall be called & signalled No Ball by either Umpire.  Maximum 10 overs per day  Maximum 6 overs per spell (does not apply to spin bowlers) Minimum 30min break between spells No compulsory retirement Batting3 Helmet compulsory Fielding3 Fielders permitted within 10m of batters end stumps (helmet compulsory) Wicket-keeping3 Helmet recommended (compulsory up to the stumps) Ball4 156g 4-piece leather Result5 Win = 4 points Draw/Tie = 2 points Loss = 0 points Rules: Unless otherwise stated in the rules, the Laws of Cricket and the Bylaws of Cricket Victoria shall apply (see Cricket Victoria Handbook) 1 Lunch break to be taken at the completion of the 1st session regardless of time. It is recommended that the home team supply lunch for both home and away teams. 2 Compulsory closure No official 2nd innings Where the team batting 2nd passes the score of the team batting 1st play shall continue until one of the following occurs:  The team batting 2nd is dismissed  The team batting 2nd receives it’s full allocation of overs No official 2nd innings Interruptions to Play  Half the scheduled overs (per innings) constitutes a match  Normal conditions shall apply if time lost is less than 30 minutes  Overs shall be reduced by 1 (per innings) for each full block of 8 minutes lost over the 30 minutes outlined above 3 ‘Maximum overs per spell’ and ‘minimum 30 min break between spells’ do not apply to spin bowlers ‘Minimum 30 min break between spells’ applies to pace bowlers in the following situations:  After ‘maximum overs per spell’ have been bowled consecutively  After ‘maximum overs per spell’ have been bowled in 2 or more increments without 30 minutes break between these increments 4 Cricket Victoria’s Free Balls program to assist Associations supplying one new ball per innings 5 Calculation of Score – Interrupted Matches Where the innings of the team batting 2nd is reduced (not less than half the scheduled overs), the score of the team batting 1st shall be determined by the following:

14  Total as at the end of the equivalent number of overs completed by the team batting 2nd Finals Rankings When determining rankings following the preliminary rounds the following measures shall be used: * Points  When Points are equal - Team Average (see below) o Total runs scored divided by total wickets lost = Batting Average o Total runs conceded divided by total wickets taken = Bowling Average o Batting Average divided by Bowling Average = Team Average

MyCricket Scorecard It is the responsibility of the Home team (including finals, first named team) to complete the full scorecard (i.e. both teams) on MyCricket at the completion of the day’s play by 7pm. Both Home & Away teams must also register each player on MyCricket prior to the start of each match.

Player of the Series 1 Coach from each team to award votes (3,2,1) to the best 3 players for the match. Voting slips to be emailed or faxed by 7pm of the night of the match to the Competition Coordinator.

Talent Identification & Player Rankings Central Highlands Talent Identification Form & Player rankings to be completed by each coach & emailed to the Competition Coordinator by 7pm of the night of the last match of the competition.

Email / Office Registration, Talent Identification, Player rankings forms, & Player of the Series voting forms, can all be emailed through to the Competition Coordinator on [email protected] & [email protected] or dropped into the CV office at the Eastern Oval, Ballarat.

Lunch It is recommended that the home team supply lunch for both home and away teams during the lunch break. Coaches should ring opposition coaches to confirm that lunch will be provided by the home team. Please note each Association must bring their own lunch to JCW finals.

Turf wickets To minimise damage to turf wickets and squares, Junior Coord/Coaches please -  Emphasise if possible for players to wear spikes.  Coaches & Umpires to be aware for players to keep off the table area as much as possible. 15  Coaches & Umpires to be aware to keep spectators off the table area during breaks (including lunch break) Administration Procedures

Registration of Players A complete list of players and coaches/managers to be submitted to the Competition Coordinator no later than 7 days prior to the start of the competition (refer Player Registration Form).

Home Association Responsibilities  Contact Competition Coordinator and opposition coach prior to 7.45am on the day of the match if it is to be: o Played at an alternative venue (see ‘Wet Weather’ below) o Rescheduled (see ‘Wet Weather’ below) o Cancelled (see ‘Wet Weather’ below)  Ensure change rooms/toilets are accessible (where available)  Mark out boundary as required  Provide two complete sets of stumps and bails for each match  Provide 2 umpires for each U13/U15/U17 match  * Note: Cost of umpires covered by home association at home association rate The Batting team will provide the umpire/s with a drink at the drink intervals.  It is recommended that the home team supply lunch for both home and away teams during the lunch break.  Collect Jabaroo Player of the Series votes  Complete the full scorecard on MyCricket at the completion of the day’s play by 7pm. Both Home & Away teams must also register each player on MyCricket prior to the start of each match.

Wet Weather The following options to be considered in the event of wet weather: Under 13 JCW Under 15 JCW Under 17 Kirton Shield Option A Synthetic Turf* Turf* Reschedule – Synthetic (same Option B Synthetic (same day) Reserve day# day) Reschedule# 1. Date to be determined by both associations. If an Reschedule - agreement cannot Option C Cancel Reserve day# be reached the match shall be deemed a draw. 2. Reserve day for Grand Final Option D N/A Cancel Cancel * All GDCA/Combined home games will be played on synthetic # If match is cancelled prior to 7.45am

Finals U13 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week/U15 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week All finals matches to be played in Ballarat  BCA to provide two umpires for each match (cost covered by Central Highlands Region)  Each team to provide one complete set of stumps and bails

16 Under 17 Kirton Shield Grand Final only  Venue: Highest ranked association following preliminary rounds  Competing associations to provide 1 umpire each (cost covered by Central Highlands Region)  Host association to provide two complete sets of stumps and bails  Host association is responsible for entering full scorecards on MyCricket by 7pm.

Email / Office Registration, Talent Identification, Player rankings forms, & Player of the Series voting forms, can all be emailed through to the Competition Coordinator on [email protected] & [email protected] or dropped into the CV office at the Eastern Oval, Ballarat.

POLICIES

Victorian Country Cricket League (VCCL) - Member Protection Policy

All associations affiliated with the Central Highlands Region and VCCL are subject to the VCCL Member Protection Policy. Part II – Preventative Action (pp. 4 – 8) of this policy outlines the screening requirements (including Police Check) for all personnel directly involved with the coaching/management of underage teams. A copy of the VCCL Member Protection Policy can be viewed via the VCCL website (http://country.cricketvictoria.com.au/bylaws.html).

Rules Unless otherwise stated in the rules, the Laws of Cricket and the Bylaws of Cricket Victoria shall apply (see Cricket Victoria Handbook)

Codes of Behaviour

Junior Player Code of Behaviour

1 Play by the rules and within the Spirit of Cricket. 2 Never argue with an umpire. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the umpire during a break or after the game. 3 Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in Cricket. 4 Work equally hard for yourself and your team mates. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you. 5 Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition. 6 Treat all participants in Cricket as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor. 17 7 Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition. 8 Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches. 9 Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. 10 Participate because you enjoy it, not just to please parents and coaches. 11 Participate fairly and safely. 12 Do not engage in practises that affect sporting performance (alcohol, tobacco and drug use.) 13 Respect and acknowledge the contribution of those who create the opportunity for you to play. 14 Respect your coach and train and play to the best of your ability and develop your participation in accordance with the Spirit of Cricket.

Coach Code of Behaviour

1 Operate within the rules and Spirit of Cricket and teach your players to do the same. 2 Remember that young people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun. 3 Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake or not coming first. 4 Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm. 5 Avoid overplaying the talented players; all young players need and deserve equal time, attention and opportunities. 6 Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players. 7 Display control and respect to all those involved in Cricket. This includes opponents, coaches, umpires, administrators, parents and spectators. Encourage your players to do the same. 8 Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition. 9 Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest Cricket coaching practices and principles of growth and development of young people. Be honest and ensure that qualifications are not misrepresented. 10 Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. 11 Promote a climate of mutual support among your players. Encourage players to respect one another and to expect respect for their worth as individuals regardless of their level of play. 12 Encourage and facilitate players’ independence and responsibility for their own behaviour, performance, decisions and actions. 13 Determine, in consultation with the players, what information is confidential and respect that confidentiality. 14 Provide feedback to players in a caring sensitive manner to their needs. Avoid overly negative feedback. 15 Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your players. This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed toward your players from other sources while they are in your care. (Abide by Community Cricket Member Protection By-law). 16 Refrain from any form of harassment towards your players. Treat all players fairly within the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status, and other condition. (Abide by Community Cricket Member Protection By-law). 17 Be acutely aware of the power that you as a coach develop with your players in the coaching relationship and avoid any sexual intimacy with players that could develop as a result. 18 Avoid situations with your players that could be construed as compromising. Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development. 19 At all times use appropriate training methods which will benefit the players and avoid those which could be harmful. Ensure that the tasks, trainings, equipment and facilities are safe and suitable for age, experience, ability and physical and psychological conditions of the players. 20 Ensure the players time spent with you is a positive experience. All players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities. Provide training and game opportunities that ensure

18 everyone has a reasonable chance to succeed and to improve/acquire skills and develop confidence. 21 Actively discourage the use of performance enhancing drugs, the use of alcohol and tobacco and illegal substance. (Abide by the Cricket Victoria Anti-Doping Policy). 22 Recognise individual differences in players and always think of the player’s long-term best interests. 23 Set challenges for each player which are both achievable and motivating. 24 Respect the fact that your goal as a coach for the player may not always be the same as that of the player. Aim for excellence based upon realistic goals and due consideration for the participant’s growth and development. 25 At all times act as a role model that promotes the positive aspects of sport and of Cricket by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of Cricket and of coaching at all times. 26 Recognise your player’s rights to consult with other coaches and advisers. Cooperate fully with other specialists (eg. sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists etc). 27 Do not exploit any coaching relationship or information gained through the VCCL’s Programs, to further personal, political, or business interests. 28 Encourage players and coaches to develop and maintain integrity in their relationship with others.

Umpire Code of Behaviour

1 Compliment and encourage all participants. 2 Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions. 3 Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents. 4 Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than the errors. 5 Be a good sport yourself- actions speak louder than words. 6 Keep up to date with the latest available resources for umpiring and the principles of growth and development of young people. 7 Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive. 8 Place the safety and welfare of participants above all else. 9 Treat all players with respect at all times. 10 Accept responsibility for all actions taken. Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring players play within the rules. Reasonable care consists of advising the players of illegal body movements, showing due diligence in detecting infringements and penalising rule breakers. 11 Umpires must be impartial and maintain integrity in their relationship with other umpires, players and coaches. 12 Avoid situations which may lead to a conflict of interest. 13 Value the individual in sport. Ensure the players have the opportunity for discussion with you after the match. 14 Encourage inclusively and access to all areas of officiating. Aim for excellence based upon realistic goals and due consideration for growth and development. 15 Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of Cricket and umpiring at all times. 16 Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards players. This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards the players from other sources while they are playing. (Abide by Community Cricket Member Protection By-law). 17 Refrain from any form of harassment towards players. Treat all players fairly within the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status, and other conditions. (Abide by Community Cricket Member Protection By-law). 18 Show concern and caution towards ill and injured players. You should enforce the blood rule and apply procedures regarding ill or injured players according to the rule book. Common sense must be applied in all cases. 19 In accordance with Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria guidelines, modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people. 20 Encourage and promote rule changes which will make participation more enjoyable. 21 Give all young people a ‘fair go’ regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. 22 Institute disciplinary procedures when necessary without fear or favour in accordance with the rules of the competition and the Spirit of Cricket. 23 Participate in ongoing training, be aware of rule changes, be a member of an Umpires Association wherever possible and promote the Spirit of Cricket. 19 Parent/Guardian Code of Behaviour

1 Do not force an unwilling child to participate in Cricket. 2 Remember, children are involved in Cricket for their enjoyment, not yours. 3 Encourage your child to play by the rules at all times. 4 Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing. 5 Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game. Positive comments are motivational. 6 Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skillful plays by all participants. 7 Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities. 8 Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise. If you disagree with an umpire or coach raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than question their judgement and honesty in public. 9 Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate. 10 Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. 11 Teach your child that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment. 12 Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse. 13 Be a model of good sports behaviour for children to copy. 14 Be courteous in communication with administrators, coaches, players and umpires. Teach children to do likewise. 15 Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules. 16 Do not undermine the efforts of coaches. 17 Encourage junior players to participate in the sport of cricket in a safe manner.

Spectator Code of Behaviour

1 Most players (in particular children) participate in Cricket activities for fun. They are not participating for entertainment of spectators only. 2 Applaud good performance and efforts by all players. When watching a game congratulate both teams upon their performance regardless of the game's outcome. 3 Respect the umpires’ and coaches decisions. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure in order to question the decision and teach children to do likewise. 4 Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake during a competition. Positive comments are motivational. 5 Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by administrators, coaches, players, umpires or parents/guardians. 6 Show respect for your team's coach, the umpire and opponents. Without them there would be no game. 7 Encourage players to play according to the rules and the official decisions, and develop your own knowledge of the rules. 8 Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, and not harassing administrators, coaches, players or umpires. 9 Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules.

Extreme Heat Guidelines Cricket is a summer sport and as such it is inevitable that at times, matches will be scheduled for play during extreme heat conditions. All umpires, coaches, team managers and other officials owe a duty of care to all participants. All reasonable steps should be taken to minimise foreseeable risks which may result in injury or damage.

An “Adverse Weather Committee” encompassing CHCR Board representative, The JCW / KS Competition Manager and the Regional Cricket Manager, shall be responsible for making official announcement of Region wide cancellation of play.

Extreme Heat playing Conditions - Day will be declared an Extreme Weather Day by the Adverse Weather Committee.

20 The following conditions will be enforced upon the declaration of an Extreme Weather Day. The playing conditions will be effective competition-wide regardless of any variations in weather conditions, in order to provide an even playing field for all competing Associations. This will be done to ensure all matches completed during the day are completed on an even playing field for all teams and that all sides will abide by the conditions of play for the day. The introduction of Competition wide playing conditions will alleviate any potential effects that results may have on the Team Percentage for the week which determines the team’s positions and whom will play in the Finals for each competition.

• Associations have the option of opting to start matches 30mins-1hr before the scheduled start time. This should be organised between the two Associations and be completed in consultation with the Competition Co-Ordinator.

• 5 Overs will be bowled from the same end in both Under 13 and 15 matches to save time when change over of ends occurs. • Matches will be played as a split Innings format where: • Team A = Bat for 20 overs (U13 JCW) – 25 overs (U15 JCW & U17 KS) • Team B = Bat for 20 overs (U13 JCW) – 25 overs (U15 JCW & U17 KS) At the completion of the first section of each innings, each match ball will be provided to the appointed Umpire, who is responsible for keeping the balls until the next section of innings. The same ball that was used for the first section of the innings must again be used for the second section of the innings. Although each innings will be split into two sections, the commencement of the second section of each innings play (and score) will continue exactly where it stopped after the first section of the innings. • Team A completes remainder of overs (20 overs – U13 & U15 JCW, 25 overs – U17 KS) • Team B completes remainder of overs (20 overs – U13 & U15 JCW, 25 overs – U17 KS)

NOTE: Coaches are not allowed to adapt to Split innings unless Extreme Heat day is declared by Competition Coordinator through the Adverse Weather Committee.

The match will be considered to be complete under the following: • Team A’s Score is surpassed by Team B • Team B loses 10 wickets chasing Team A’s score • The Total allotted overs are bowled by both sides with Team B unable to chase Team A’s score.

 Reduction of overs o Matches may be reduced by 5 overs per innings (determined prior to the start of play) at the discretion of both umpire/s and participating coaches.

In extreme heat conditions the following should be observed as a minimum:  Additional drinks breaks o Drinks breaks will be taken every 10 overs or 30 minutes  On-field drink bottles o Drink bottles shall be permitted on the ground (either with the square leg umpire, U13 Coach standing at square leg or in a suitable underground storage area if available). o Umpires should allow additional drink breaks without concern as to the extra time taken beyond the scheduled playing time. Any participant may call for additional drinks at any time while batting, fielding or umpiring, although every effort should be taken to minimise delays when this occurs. For example, the drinks should be run onto the ground immediately at the conclusion of an over and batsmen must be ready to take strike with a minimum delay to the fielding team.  Personal protection o All players and umpires are encouraged to wear: . Long sleeved shirts . Wide brimmed hats . SPF 30+ sunscreen (applied at regular intervals) . Sunglasses  Player rest and rotation o Coaches encouraged to regularly rotate players (utilise 12th & 13th man options) on and off the field. Particular consideration should be given to the rotation of fast bowlers. o Coaches should consider modifying official batting and bowling restrictions and should be vigilant in not placing performance pressure on players. 21 o Batsman who Retire will not be deemed to be out in matches under these Extreme Heat Conditions. o All participants should remain in areas of shade when not on the field.  Emergency contact o In the event of an emergency dial 000. Player Eligibility For the purposes of Under 13 and Under 15 Junior Country Week the following shall apply regarding player eligibility:  Players eligible to represent association in which their primary junior club/team is affiliated  Central Highlands players are available for selection  Any player selected in the final state U15 squad are not available for selection for Junior Country Week.

For the purposes of Under 17 Kirton Shield the following shall apply regarding player eligibility:  U16 at 1st September – Players eligible to represent association in which their primary junior club/team is affiliated  U17 at 1st September – Players eligible to represent association in which their primary senior club/team is affiliated  Central Highlands players available for selection  Premier Cricket & Sub-District players available for selection (as per U16/U17 points listed above)

Note: Upon application to the Central Highlands Region, and by mutual agreement between associations, a player may be permitted to represent an association outside of these conditions.

Playing Shirts Coloured team shirts must be approved by Competition Coordinator & RCM prior to the start of the representative season.

Teams are encouraged to have player’s numbers on the back of their playing shirts, ranging from 1 to how many players are on their team sheet. These player numbers will assist in identifying players for scorers etc.

22 Central Highlands Pathway (Male)

Premier Cricket

CV Academy/U19 State Team

Under 18 Cup

Under 17 Kirton CV Academy/U17 Shield State Team

Under 16 Dowling Shield

Under 15 Junior Country Week SSV Under 15

Under 14 State Championships

Club Under 13 Junior Cricket Country Week SSV Under 12

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As illustrated above, the Cricket Victoria State Championships (CVSC) competitions (eg. U14 CVSC, U16 CVDS, U18 CVSC) underpin all underage Victorian teams and ultimately the Victorian Bushrangers.

Supporting this structure is the Central Highlands Region’s junior inter- association competitions (eg. U13 Junior Country Week, U15 Junior Country Week, U17 Kirton Shield). The alignment of these competitions to the CVSC in 2005/06 has resulted in a clear pathway for talented

23 junior players in the region and provides Associations with a genuine role in the development of these players

Contacts Regional Cricket Manager – Central Highlands Campbell Waring Address: PO Box 229w, Ballarat West, 3350 Office – Eastern Oval, Ebden Street, Ballarat, 3350 Mobile: 0427 839 548 Email: [email protected]

2017/18 JCW-KS Coordinator Central Highlands Secretary Name: Nick Powell Anthony Martin Mobile: 0419 287 566 Address: PO Box 158 Email: [email protected] Stawell VIC 3380 Mobile: 0406 683 964 Email: [email protected]

Junior Coordinators

Association Coordinator Phone Email Ballarat Adrian Harris 0402 806 450 [email protected] Ballarat CA Operations Greg Wakeling 0407 244 467 [email protected] Officer Gisborne Craig Shore 0466 529 408 [email protected] Maryborough Martin Mark 0407 320 355 [email protected] Castlemaine Trevor Butcher 0419 517 061 [email protected] Grampians Jason Hosemans 0400 864 887 [email protected] Grenville Adam Couch 0423 341 343 [email protected]

Central Highlands Website http://centralhighlands.cricketvictoria.com.au

Go to “Rep Cricket” , then “Region Competitions” to find the “Intersport SportzBiz Junior Country Week” & “U17 Kirton Shield” pages

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