ADELAIDE TURF CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED P T1 A.TyC.AArt' 62nd ANNUAL REPORT and BALANCE SHEET To be presented at the Annual General Meeting held on 28th August 1995 OFFICIALS 1994 -95 Patron The Right Honorable The Lord Mayor of Adelaide H. NINIO ESO. Vice -Patron The Chairman SACA. Cricket Committee B. WILSON ESQ. President S.T. LANE ESC. Vice -President B.S. FRY ESQ. Chairman R.W. WIGLEY ESQ. Honorary Treasurer J.D. HYAMS ESQ. Board of Management R.W. WIGLEY (Chairman), R.K. COLE (Vice -Chairman), J.D. HYAMS (Treasurer) R.W. BALL, N.W. KEEN, R.J. WILES, M. VINCI Auditors EDWARDS, MARSHALL & CO. Life Members AT. MARLOW, J.F. CARNE, W.J.M. EWING, D.T. BARTLETT, K.J. DUKE O.A.M., M.J. DOLEY, C.W. BRITTON, G.T. GOULTER, L.B. TAYLOR, J.A. RAWES O.A.M., JUSTICE J.T. GUN Honorary Life Members MRS. A. KOLENBERG, T. SMITH, M. SYNER- LYONS, A.D. RICE, C.D. LUCK, R.C. DUFFY, D.W. MOFFAT, J.S.H. BICKLE. W. ALLEN General Manager G.T. GOULTER ESQ. ADELAIDE TURF CRICKET ASSOCIATION INC. PRESIDENT'S REPORT SEASON 1994 - 1995 The role of the President of the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association is not a particularly onerous one if the administration of the Association is proceeding smoothly and I am,pleased'to be able to report that under the sound Chairmanship of Bob Wigley, the Committee has again this season performed very creditably and efficiently in providing one of the largest and finest cricket environments for players in the country. Much"of the credit must also go to Gerry Goulter únder whose management things just continue to happen. Ultimately there can be no greater measure of efficiency and performance., My thanks are extended to him on, behalf -of all connected with Túrf Cricket. Getting enough umpires continues to be a problem despite the best efforts of those administering the Umpires Association. But that does not deter those who are involved from making á very valuable contribution to the success of the Association. In return, I know that the umpires enjoy their contact with the majority of the players and there is also great camaraderie amongst the umpires themselves. The one day competition continues to grow in popujarity. The attraction of that will no doubt create its own challenges for the Association as will the introduction next seasoq of the Premier Grade with its emphasis on the quality of club facilities, administration and discipline. Hopefully that will also add to the reputation of what is already a well regarded Associatiön. Junior cricket is obviously in good hands. The quality of the players coming through the ranks is an indication of that, as is the emphasis that is placed on the proper mahner in which the game is played. The Associ'ationis very fortunate to have such good people at this level of administration. Secretaries and committees of management at all the clubs also play an essential role and players should never take'those dedicated people fdr grantèQ, Overall the, 1994/95 season has been a successful one and we all look forward to the challenges of next season. SIMON T. LANE President GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT I have pleasure in submitting for consideration the Sixty-second Annual Report of the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association Incorporated a report, as General Manager, that covers the affairs and the continual growth of the Association. A total of 45 Clubs participated, who fielded 130 Turf (two day teams), 31 Turf (one day teams), and 21 Junior teams. A grand total of 17 grades with 182 teams. The Association again had a successful programme of Inter-Association matches at various age levels against the S.A. Cricket Association and the Para Districts Cricket Association. The Association extends their thanks and appreciation to all business houses who helped by advertising in our Programme Handbook, and tits; they may be rewarded for their hqlpful.assistance. ADMINISTRATION The Association was again honoured-to have as our Patron, the Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Mr Henry Ninio and we thank him for his support. To Mr Brian Wilson, Chairman of the S.A.C.A. Cricket Committee, we thank him for his continued support as Vice- Patron of AT.C.A. Inc. ÏNr Simon Lane, President and Mr Barry Fry, Vice-President corìtinuéd (heir support and interest in the direction the aséociatiorï is taking. We thank them for their services to this Association. Delegates meetings were held regularly during ìhe season and were well attended. The Association and Delegates were appreciative of the facilities made available by Payneham Cricket Club. The Board of Management met on 12 occasions under the Chairmanship of Mr Bob Wigley. Members of thë Board spent many hours in and out of meetings for the advancement of the association. The association is grateful for their achieverdents in another véry busy year. The continued support and co-operation the Association rèceived from the S.A. Cricket Association is greatly appreciated, especially from David Johnston thé Cricket Operations Manager, Harvey Jolly the Development Managér and Grant Wyman Director of Coaching, which is continuing to bring both associations to a closer understanding which is beneficial to the overall cricket scene. STATISTICS Season 1994 -95 statistics were: 4374 Players were registered. 1218 Players never played a match. 221 Clearances were granted. The association received the grand sum of $13,57050 in fines Which" is one statistic the association can do without andclubs can not be prdud of. 14 Players were awarded 15 year Player Life Membership. 7 Players were awarded 25 ypar Player Life Membership. UMPIRES The number of umpires available was on par with the previous season. I can not foresee howrre will over achieve the numbers we require. As players retire from the game, the last thing that they want to do is take up umpiring. All sport§ are suffering 'from the same problems, I wonder if they reflect tiack to fhb Years they played the game and the cheek and abuse they have given that they do not wish to put up with it themselves. Barry Droegemueller in his first year as Coach carried out his duties to a high ,degree of efficiency, ably acking him was Mr Bob Ball and also Mr Don Moffat. Barry has been re- appointed for the forthcoming season' The Umpires Association is going through some changes tò their organisation which will, in the longterm, be beneficial in creating a working environment between both associations. With regular meetings during the season, tIfey have played a major part towards keeping the umpires interested. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS The social side of the Association was mainly the presentation evenings and Past Players luncheon. The Junior evening was held through the courtesy of Pooraka Cricket Club with the use of their clubrooms and facilities. Over 100 in attendance made up of juniors and their parents. The Senior presentation dinner was held through the courtesy of Woodville North Ferryden Park Cricket Club at Ferryden Park. 174 members and guests attended to honour the Premiers, trophy winners and recipients of Playing Life Membership certificates. The Past Players Association luncheon was held at Rob Roy Hotel, Adelaide with a larger attendance than previous years. 38 Past Players and partners were in attendance. The increase in numbers was created because more clubs supplied names. It just shows that with some co-operation, this is a function that will succeed. Those in attendance enjoyed a very good dinner and plenty of reminiscing of past glories. SPONSORSHIP I, This year the Association conthued to r§ceive grand súppórtllrtough'sponsorships received from Foundation S.A., Brock Partners Real Estate and Kookaburra Sports. For the first time Rowe & Jarman Sports became a major sponsor with their cricket ball sponsorship frorn Which 24 club§ benefitted. To thèse foúr companies - we appreciate your support FOUNDATION S.A. renewed their sponsorship for a further three year period for the promotion of junior cricket. Money from this sponsorship "again reduced thë costs to clubs fielding junior teams. BROCK PARTNERS REAL ESTATE, throughttr Michael Brock continued their sponsorship of the Brock Partners Knock Out Cup for the tenth successive year. KOOKABURRA SPORTS donated cricket balls for all inter- associationsnatches, "A" & "B" grade finals and all mitches in the Brock Partners Cup. Presented cricket shirts with association rego to all players in the U/23 team: plus a bonus on every top grade ball purchased by clubs. ROWE & JARMAN SPORTS gave each club a $50 voucher with each dozen cricket balls purchased through the association. HIGHLLGI{TS Playing an overseas touring team Gymkhana Cricket Club Shah Jamal 'Lalioie Pakistan and winning. This was the second time that our association has played a team from another country, the first being from New Zealand. The finalization'bf the criteria and Commitment by clubs for ndhìination intb the'nbw Premier Grade and the drafting of the new Premier Grade for season 1995/96. The overwhelming success of the 0055 telephone number system for premiership points and positions, plus cancellations caused b'y bad weather. The regular meetings,between associations with the Intention of reforming the Cricket Union of South Australia. Nine associations are attending and showing-interest, they are the A.T.C.A., SALA., Adelaide & Suburban, Para Districts, Independent Central, S.A. Churches, Hills, S.A. Women's and Southern Cricket, Associations. This was instigated by the A :T.C.A. resulting from a visit to Melbourne by the General Manager. Bob Wigley is Chairman, Bob Ball Minute Secretary and yours1ruly as Co-ordinator. The success of this union should foster betterrelationships between all Associations and for the future of cricket in South Australia.