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Table of Contents Welcome Message ...... 4 Cricket Victoria Contact Details Listing ...... 5 Convener ...... 5 SECTION ONE – General State Championship Information...... 6 Competition Coaching Philosophy ...... 6 1.1 Age Qualification ...... 6 1.2 Cricket Victoria Policies ...... 6 1.3 Player Management ...... 7 1.4 Player Levy ...... 8 1.5 Uniform ...... 8 SECTION TWO – Pre Competition Information ...... 9 2.1 Competition Dates ...... 9 2.2 Competition Format ...... 9 2.3 Competition Rules ...... 9 2.4 Player Consent Forms ...... 9 2.5 Player Code of Behaviour Policy ...... 9 2.6 Accident Reporting & Insurance ...... 9 2.7 Match Balls ...... 9 2.8 Lunches/Drinks/Ice ...... 10 2.9 Umpires ...... 10 2.10 Transport ...... 10 2.11 Accommodation ...... 11 SECTION THREE – Competition Information ...... 13

3.1 Awards ...... 13

3.2 Scoring and Scorebooks ...... 13 3.3 First Aid Kits ...... 13

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SECTION FOUR – Appendices ...... 15 APPENDIX A – FEMALE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP STRUCTURE 2016-17 ...... 15 APPENDIX B – UNDER 14 FEMALE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS TIMELINE ...... 16 APPENDIX C – PAST WINNERS OF THE UNDER 14 FEMALE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS ..... 17 APPENDIX D – UNDER 14 FEMALE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE 2016-2017 ...... 18 APPENDIX E – GROUND LOCATIONS ...... 19 APPENDIX F – CHAMPIONSHIP RULES ...... 20 APPENDIX G – COACH & MANAGER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR POLICY ...... 26 APPENDIX H – PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR POLICY ...... 27 APPENDIX I – PARENT CODE OF BEHAVIOUR POLICY ...... 28 APPENDIX J – QUEENS COLLEGE INFORMATION ...... 29 APPENDIX K – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE INFORMATION ...... 32 APPENDIX L – ACCIDENT REPORT FORM ...... 36 APPENDIX M – HEAT POLICY ...... 37 APPENDIX N – TALENT IDENTIFICATION AND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM SELECTION POLICY ...... 39 APPENDIX O – CRICKET VICTORIA ACCIDENT / INJURY PROCEDURE ...... 42 APPENDIX P – MATCH DAY NUTRITION/HYDRATION AND RECOVERY PROTOCOL...... 43 APPENDIX Q – PSYCHOLOGY OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT ...... 44 APPENDIX R – PHYSIO MAGIC MANUAL ...... 46 APPENDIX S – DECIDING SCORESHEET ...... 48

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Welcome Message Dear Under 14 Female State Championship Official, Congratulations on being appointed as an Under-14 Female State Championship

official for your team. With the success of the WBBL last season we hope to see even more girls use the State Championship competition as a springboard to this level and become future representative players. Female Cricket at a youth level continues to flourish, in no small part due to the efforts of various female development officers and team officials from within particular regions, as well as the work of our Game & Market Development staff including our wonderful Regional Cricket Managers. These Championships have continued to prosper in the standard of play and general standing in the Victorian Cricket Program, and it is hoped this year we will again see further improvements in the skill sets and game sense on show. With two Victorian teams in the WBBL – Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars – the competition provides a clear pathway for female cricketers from grassroots to elite with Junior Female Development Grants being introduced by Cricket Victoria supporting the pathway by enabling more opportunities for girls to play cricket at grassroots level. Last year we saw previous State Championship players Sophie Molineux and Alana King to name just two, make a real impact in their debut WBBL season and our Victorian Under 18 Female State side has an amazing national Carnival as well, returning home with the title for only the second time. Our Victorian Under 15 side also had great success winning seven out of eight games to finish 3rd in the National Championships. This manual has been designed to provide all involved with a comprehensive overview of what is required of officials before, during and after the competition. Please take note of the rules summary for season 2016/17. We wish you and your team all the best for the Under 14 Female State Championships.

Yours sincerely,

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Cricket Victoria Contact Details Listing Cricket Victoria Reception 9653 1100 Cricket Victoria Fax 9653 1196

Convener Neil Gray 9653 1157 (Office) 0418 610 831 (Mobile) [email protected] Live-In Coordinator: Paula Trotter 0430 752 003

Regional Cricket Managers Region Business Mobile Tom Huf 1 - Mallee Murray Heat 9653 1100 0408 321 877 [email protected] Stephen Field 2 - Western Waves 5577 2672 0417 342 332 [email protected] Campbell Waring 3 - Central Highlands 5332 8696 0427 839 548 [email protected] Julie Allan 4 - Barwon Rockettes 5254 1435 0409 018 096 [email protected] Ben DeAraugo 5 - Northern Rivers 5442 6655 0408 562 704 [email protected] Rhys Miller 6 - North East Knights 02 6041 6253 0407 922 414 [email protected] Shannon Small 7 - Gippsland Pride 9653 1100 0400 510 593 [email protected] Mitch Andrew 8 - South East Sharks 9653 1100 0437 918 806 [email protected] Stuart Wilson 9 - Western Spirit 9653 1132 0401 841 282 [email protected] Daniel Trevillian 10 - North West Wizards 5428 4617 0438 650 704 [email protected] David Hall 11 - Northern Falcons 9372 9681 0413 840 047 [email protected] Paul Gilchrist 12 - Inner South East Scorpions 9653 1159 0437 686 158 [email protected]

Shane Koop 13 - Inner East Emus 9510 8339 0413 840 049 [email protected] Di Day 14 - Outer East Eagles 9653 1100 0427 314 389 [email protected] 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 Stuart Clark 15 - South East Bayside Breakers 9553 1363 0409 025 232 [email protected] Adrian Jones 16 - Southern Pioneers 9772 2240 0433 574 865 [email protected]

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SECTION ONE – General State Championship Information Competition Coaching Philosophy The aim of the State Championship competition is to develop young cricketers to the maximum of their current ability. To achieve their potential players are to be coached in such a way that develops: the skills, physical attributes and cricket knowledge, and the personal characteristics and self-esteem of each player. Cricket Victoria believes that the above development can be maximised in an environment that:  Emphasises individual player development rather than team success  Emphasises individual contribution as an essential component in a team environment  Considers the players long term participation in cricket at a variety of levels  Promotes a balanced approach to the players lifestyle The State Championships via the conduct and coaching of the competition prepares and encourages players not playing Premier Cricket to continue playing cricket at a level commensurate to the players’ ability. Whilst each region will strive to win each scheduled match, the emphasis that each coaching group must focus on is developing the player and allowing the players and officials to enjoy a quality experience. The Championships form part of the talented player pathway and many of the best representative players have made their mark in the series. 1.1 Age Qualification The age qualification for all Cricket Victoria State Championship Programs is 1st September. For the Under 14 Female State Championships a player must have been born on or after 1st September 2002. 1.2 Cricket Victoria Policies The Cricket Victoria State Championships adheres to all policies set out in the ‘Well

Played’ Australian Cricket’s Playing Policy & Guidelines 2015.

Several policies that need particular attention include:

1.2.1 Helmets 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 All batters in Cricket Victoria State Championship Competitions/Programs MUST wear a helmet with a grill irrespective of whether a fast or spin bowler is operating. Helmets should be properly fitted and meeting Australian Standard Guidelines. Umpires have been advised not to let players bat without a helmet.

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1.2.2 Sun Protection It is recommended that:  Players wear a hat when fielding and waiting to bat  Shaded areas should be available at all grounds. If there are no trees artificial shades such as umbrellas or shade tents should be utilized  SPF 30+ sunscreen will be provided to each team for use during the competition  Players wear sunglasses while fielding A detailed Heat Policy specific to the State Championships appears in Appendix M.

1.2.3 Healthy Eating Players should be encouraged to eat a variety of healthy foods to enable their performance to be maintained for long periods of time. The following are some healthy eating suggestions for players  Have iced water and diet drinks available  After play drink water or sports drinks before fizzy soft drinks  Fruit or vegetable-based cakes are a good alternative to sweet cakes  Eat plenty of fresh fruit  Use margarine spreads instead of butter or dairy blends  Don’t add salt to cooking or at the table  Under no circumstances are cups or drink bottles to be dunked into drink containers. Cup and drink bottles must be filled using the dispenser nozzle.

1.2.4 Bowling Bowlers may not bowl more than one fifth of the number, or reduced number, of overs set for a compulsory closure.

1.2.5 Alcohol Under no circumstances are participants in State Championship programs to consume alcohol during the various competitions. This includes before, during and after matches as well as at accommodation venues. Team managers, coaches and scorers

are required to make players aware of this policy and strictly enforce it!

1.3 Player Management

Coaches must be aware that a bad performance is often a sign of overtraining and not 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 necessarily an indicator to work harder. Symptoms of overtraining can include:  Fatigue  Apathy

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 Frequent injuries, and  Poor performances The first sign of overtraining occurs in the form of mood changes, shown by increased levels of mental fatigue, tension, irritability, depression and disinterest. Early recognition of abnormal or excess fatigue is the first step towards preventing overtraining. Treating overtraining: rest and regeneration strategies are central to recovery from overtraining as is regular low-level aerobic exercise. Ensure players eat and drink properly and have adequate sleep each night. 1.4 Player Levy Each player is to be levied $150 which shall be payable to Cricket Victoria prior to the commencement of the Championships. Players will be advised directly by Cricket Victoria of these charges. A players’ failure to pay prior to the Championships will lead to foregoing their position within the team. 1.5 Uniform Each team will be provided with 13 coloured playing tops in full region colours. The sizes have been pre ordered by Cricket Victoria. The shirt will also feature an individual number on the back of the shirt and appropriate logos. Each team will also be provided with 13 caps, and 13 training shorts. Team officials will also receive a shirt, shorts and cap. Shirts will be numbered as follows: 1 through 13 (Sizes XL-S)

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SECTION TWO – Pre Competition Information 2.1 Competition Dates The dates for the Cricket Victoria Under 14 Female State Championships are as follows: Wednesday January 11 – Friday January 13, 2017.

2.2 Competition Format The competition format for the Under 14 Female State Championships consists of four 25 over matches, along with each team playing in a semi-final match, and concluded with a final on Friday. The fixture can be found in Appendix D. 2.3 Competition Rules It is the responsibility of each Coach, Manager and Scorer to be familiar with the competition rules which are attached (Appendix F). Use the period before the competition to clarify any rules you are not sure about. 2.4 Player Consent Forms Each player participating (either trialling for or selected) in any part of the Cricket Victoria State Championships MUST complete the Player & Information Consent Form. The Regional Cricket Manager is to keep these forms on file. 2.5 Player Code of Behaviour Policy All players who compete in any Cricket Victoria State Championship Program and their parent/guardian need to read and sign the Player Code of Behaviour Policy. The Player Code of Behaviour Policy can be found in Appendix H. These forms must be signed and held onto by the manager for the tournament.

2.5.1 Working with Children Check All State Championship Coaches and Managers are required to have a current Working with Children Check. A photocopy of this, including the expiry date must be sent to Cricket Victoria prior to the commencement of the Championships.

2.6 Accident Reporting & Insurance

In the event of an accident/injury please record and complete the ‘Cricket Victoria State Championship Accident Report Form. (Appendix L).

2 0 1 6 / 1 7 See the section of this manual (Appendix O) regarding accident reporting procedures. Any injuries requiring any insurance claim, please contact your RCM initially. 2.7 Match Balls Cricket Victoria will supply white Gem 142g match balls for every team. These would

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10 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 2.8 Lunches/Drinks/Ice Cricket Victoria will supply lunches to all accommodated teams at the playing venues. Should any players or officials have special dietary requirements, please advise Neil Gray on 9653 1157 or [email protected]. Each region will have an allocation of Powerade supplied for each day. If a team requires more, you can purchase this at your own expense. Each region is also asked to bring your own esky and drink container to provide players and officials with cold drinks throughout the day. Each region should consult with their match day manager in regards to arranging bags of ice (if required). 2.9 Umpires Umpires will be appointed and paid for by Cricket Victoria. The Batting team will provide the umpires with a drink at the drinks breaks. 2.10 Transport Each Travelling Region team will be supplied with one mini bus for the duration of the State Championships. Please consult your Regional Cricket Manager who will book your transport requirements. Only Regional Cricket Managers are allowed to book transport. Fuel cards to be used in 2016/17 are Caltex Star Card. These will be forwarded to Team Managers at the Team Officials Meeting prior to the Championships. Details on participating Petrol Stations will be supplied by your RCM however some information is included below at the various websites:  http://www.caltex.com.au/products_sta_cash.asp  http://www.nowwhere.com.au/caltex/austlocator/search.aspx  http://www.nowwhere.com.au/caltex/austlocator/caltextripplanner.aspx to plan a route between your location and Melbourne, identifying services stations along the way. Please utilise the Caltex cards to cover the bus and one team official vehicle other than

the bus. Team officials travelling to Melbourne are asked to keep all petrol receipts relevant to their Caltex Card and return to the Regional Manager with the amount

remaining on the card. 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 Please note that when you first use the card, you are required to enter a PIN number. Please ensure that your Regional Cricket Manager is aware of this number when you return the card if any amount is remaining. All cards are required to be returned to your Regional Cricket Manager.

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11 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 2.11 Accommodation The following teams will be accommodated at; Queen’s College on Tuesday 10th January to Friday 14th January, 2017. Queens College map attached on following page.  Central Highlands  North East Knights  Western Waves  South East Country  Northern Rivers The following teams will be accommodated at; University College, University of Melbourne, on Tuesday 10th January to Friday 14th January, 2017. University College map attatched on following page.  Gippsland Pride  Mallee Murray Cricket Victoria will pay accommodation for 16 people (13 players & 3 officials). Any additional people will need to organise their own accommodation. Extra accommodation is to be paid for by the individual. Accommodation is in single rooms including breakfast and dinners. Should any players or officials have special dietary requirements, please advise Neil Gray at least one week prior to the Championships. All metropolitan team players and officials are to be based at home. A Cricket Victoria representative will be in attendance at Queens College with a master key. All accommodated teams are to arrive between 4pm- 6pm at Queens College with collection of all required materials following dinner on Tuesday 10th January. Further information about Queens College can be found in Appendix J.

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13 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 SECTION THREE – Competition Information 3.1 Awards The following awards will be presented at the conclusion of the Under 14 Female State Championships.  Australian Cricket Society Player of Series Medal (at Final)  Player of the Final Medal (at Final)  Champions Medals (at Final)  Runners Up Medals (at Final)  Under 14 Female State Championship Trophy (at Final)  Final Umpires’ Medals (at Final)  Player of the Series (Preliminary matches ONLY) o Umpires to award only one set of votes (3, 2, 1) to the best 3 players for the Preliminary matches – this should be loaded on the MyCricket Umpires Report by one of the officiating umpires, or given to the Match Day Manager to submit to Cricket Victoria. 3.2 Scoring and Scorebooks It is an expectation that there will be at least one team live scoring each game through the MyCricket live scoring app. All teams are to provide their own scorers and regions that have previously competed in the Championships should have scorebooks. RCM’s need to inform Neil Gray prior to the Championships if they require a scorebook. 3.3 First Aid Kits Teams are to bring their own – contact your Regional Cricket Manager if you do not have a First Aid kit. 3.4 Officials Meeting There will be no formal Officials meeting this year. We hope that will the early circulation of this handbook will be able to deal with all enquiries prior to the tournament. On the evening of Tuesday January 10 all Regional coaches and tournament officials

will be required to collect their tournament packs from the CV representative at the accommodation. All non-accommodated teams will have their tournament packs

delivered through their regional cricket manager. 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 3.5 Match Reports All scorebooks are carbonated with the yellow sheet to be returned to the ground manager at the end of each match fully completed, or uploaded onto MyCricket if scored via iPad.

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14 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 3.6 Match Results Upon collation of the results from all matches, results will be made available:  via MyCricket at http://statechamps.vic.cricket.com.au/ and then just selecting the appropriate age group.  Cricket Victoria will endeavour to have all scores printed in the following day’s newspapers. 3.7 Shade The majority of grounds should have shaded areas for teams to watch the matches. Where there are no shade areas at the ground these will be provided by Cricket Victoria. 3.8 Presentations Cricket Victoria representatives will attend the Final to make the presentation to the winning team of the Championship Shield and individual player medallions.

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15 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 SECTION FOUR – Appendices

APPENDIX A – FEMALE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP STRUCTURE 2016-17

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16 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX B – UNDER 14 FEMALE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS TIMELINE Wednesday 23 November – Tuesday 29 November 2016 Under 15 National Championships (Hobart) Tuesday January 10, 2016: Country teams arrive at Accommodation, Queens College Wednesday January 11 – Friday January 13, 2016: Under 14 Female State Championships Friday January 13, 2016 Under 14 Female State Championship Final – Chelsworth Park 2, 1.20pm Friday February 17, 2016: Officials’ payment made into bank accounts (providing CV have all relevant details and forms)

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17 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX C – PAST WINNERS OF THE UNDER 14 FEMALE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

YEAR WINNER RUNNERS UP 2005/06 North East Falcons 2006/07 North East Falcons Southern Rangers 2007/08 South East Seagulls North East Falcons 2008/09 South East Country Sharks North East Knights 2009/10 Gippsland Pride South East Country Sharks 2010/11 Western Waves Gippsland Pride 2011/12 Western Waves Mallee Murray Heat 2012/13 North East Knights South East Country Sharks 2013/14 Central Highlands Western Waves 2014/15 SE Bayside Breakers South East Sharks 2015/16 South East Country North West Wizards

2015/16 Under 14 Female State Champions – South East Country

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18 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX D – UNDER 14 FEMALE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE 2016-2017

Ground Numbers marked in brackets () – Fixture is not final and subject to change at any time without notice Pool 1 Pool 3 Central Highlands Gippsland Mallee Murray Outer East Metro Northern Rivers South East Country Western Country Southern Metro Pool 2 Pool 4 Barwon Inner East Metro North West Metro Inner South East Metro Northern Metro North East Country Western Metro South East Metro Round 1 – Wednesday, January 11, 2017 (9.30am) Waterview Reserve Basil Reserve Mallee Murray V Barwon (1) Gippsland V South East Metro (1) Western Country V North West Metro (2) Southern Metro V Inner South East Metro (2) Goddard Street Reserve Lynden Park West Central Highlands V Western Metro (1) South East Country V Inner East Metro (1) Northern Rivers V Northern Metro (2) Outer East Metro V North East Country (2) Round 2 – Wednesday, January 11, 2017 (1.20pm) Waterview Reserve Basil Reserve North West Metro V Mallee Murray (1) Inner South East Metro V Gippsland (1) Barwon V Western Country (2) South East Metro V Southern Metro (2) Goddard Street Reserve Lynden Park West Northern Metro V Central Highlands (1) North East Country V South East Country (1) Western Metro V Northern Rivers (2) Inner East Metro V Outer East Metro (2) Round 3 – Thursday, January 12, 2017 (9.30am) Waterview Reserve Basil Reserve Barwon V Northern Rivers (1) Gippsland V Inner East Metro (1) North West Metro V Central Highlands Southern Metro V North East Country (2) Goddard Street Reserve Lynden Park West Mallee Murray V Western Metro (1) South East Country V South East Metro (1) Western Country V Northern Metro (2) Outer East Metro V Inner South East Metro (2) Round 4 – Thursday, January 12, 2017 (1.20pm) Waterview Reserve Basil Reserve Central Highlands V Barwon (1) North East Country V Gippsland (1) Northern Rivers V North West Metro (2) Inner East Metro V Southern Metro (2)

Goddard Street Reserve Lynden Park West

Northern Metro V Mallee Murray (1) South East Metro V Outer East Metro (1) Western Metro V Western Country (2) Inner South East Metro V South East Country (2) Semi Finals – Friday, January 13, 2017 (9.30am)

2 0 1 6 / 1 7 Chelsworth Park Basil Reserve SF 1: 1st Pool 1 v 1st Pool 3 (3) SF 5: 3rd Pool 1 v 3rd Pool 3 (1) SF 2: 1st Pool 2 v 1st Pool 4 (4) SF 6: 3rd Pool 2 v 3rd Pool 4 (2) Waterview Reserve Lynden Park West SF 3: 2nd Pool 1 v 2nd Pool 3 (1) SF 7: 4th Pool 1 v 4th Pool 3 (1) SF 4: 2nd Pool 2 v 2nd Pool 4 (2) SF 8: 4th Pool 2 v 4th Pool 4 (2)

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19 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX E – GROUND LOCATIONS

Under 14 Female State Championships Ground Locations

Basil Reserve Basil Park no.1 & no. 2; Basil Street, East Malvern

Chelsworth Park Grounds 1 & 2; Irvine Road, Ivanhoe

Goddard Street Reserve Grounds 1 & 2; Goddard Street, Tarneit.

Lynden Park West Lynden Park 1 & 2; Lynden Street, Camberwell

Waterview Reserve Woodland Waters Reserve & Oval 2; Waterview Drive, Mernda

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20 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX F – CHAMPIONSHIP RULES

1. Playing Conditions The following playing conditions relate to the Under 14 Female State Championships. Except where modified by these rules the Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 6th Edition – 2015) will apply to all matches. Morning Match Afternoon Match 1st Session 9.30am to 11:00am 1:20pm to 2:50pm 2nd Session 11:10am to 12:40pm 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Lunch 12:40pm to 1:20pm Drinks Breaks One per innings, taken at the end of 13 overs. In cases of extreme heat, an extra drinks break may be taken with the agreement of the umpire(s) and coaches/captain. Overs 25 overs or 1 ½ hours from start of play in the innings of the team batting first, whichever comes first. If the match is reduced, the umpires will advise the numbers of overs and the length of play. These overs shall be matched in the second innings of the match. Should the team batting first be dismissed prior to over or time, the team batting second shall be entitled to 25 overs. Pitch Synthetic/Hard Wicket – shortened pitch length by 4ft. Players  Under 14 as at 1st September of the season in which the Championship is played.  Regional alignment as per address of player in metropolitan regions and via the cricket association in country regions.  It is expected that only U14 players will be selected in these Championships.  13 players can be nominated with no more than 11 players allowed to bat or bowl in a match; these do not have to be the same players. Only 11 players from the fielding side are permitted on the ground at any one time but any fielder can be interchanged at the end of an over ensuring no excessive time delay occurs. Bowling  Wides as per Laws of Cricket shall apply in all matches

 Maximum 5 overs per player

 Overs limited to 9 deliveries except for final over of each innings when 6 legitimate deliveries must be bowled.  Overs to be bowled from the shortened end for the entire match 2 0 1 6 / 1 7  Umpires alternate every over

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21 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 Batting  Helmet with protective face guard compulsory at all times when facing a bowler (slow or fast)  Batters retire at 40 runs. Once all the other named team members have batted and been dismissed (excluding the non- batters) and if 25 overs have not been bowled (in the allotted time), retired batters can return but this must be in order of retirement. The two exceptions to this rule are if less than 11 players are playing, and if there has been a player voluntarily retired. In both cases no retired player can return.  Any player voluntarily retired by a coach or manager prior to reaching 40 is considered out.  Teams can bat for 20 wickets per innings with only the first 10 wickets impacting the match result, and the remaining impacting the calculation of Net Run Rate. Fielding  At the instance of delivery there shall be no more than five (5) fielders on the leg side.  No fielder within 10 metres of batter on strike (excluding slips/gully)  No more than 5 fielders can be outside a one day match circle (23m approx.) as a delivery is bowled. In many cases the circle may not be marked hence this is at the discretion of the umpires in charge of the match.  There are no restrictions on the amount of (if any) fielders that are in catching positions. Wicket-  Must wear wicket keeping pads, gloves and inners. Keeping  Compulsory wear of helmet with a face grill, or catcher’s mask, at ALL times. Boundary  45 metres from stumps at each end.  Two 23 metre fielding restriction circles shall be clearly marked, where possible, from middle stump at either end of the pitch, joined by a straight line. Umpires discretion if no markings are available. Ball  Gem 142g (White) Result A result can only be achieved if  Both teams have batted for at least ten (10) overs, o Except if either team has been dismissed in fewer than its allotted over.  Or the team batting second scores enough runs to win in fewer than its allotted overs.

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scores are equal the match shall be a tie.

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22 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 2. Names and Control of Competition The Under 14 Female competition shall be known as the Under 14 Female State Championships and be controlled by the Cricket Victoria Game & Market Development Department. Fixtures to be determined by the Cricket Victoria Game & Market Development Department controlled by registered teams.

3. Lunch Break Lunch breaks are to be taken at the completion of the morning match. If the morning match/innings has finished later than above times, the lunch interval will not be extended. Please note that when accommodated country regions are playing, lunch is provided and as such the Match Day Manager will need to inform the competition convenor if an early lunch break is likely.

4. Compulsory Closure In the preliminary rounds (matches 1-4), where the 10th wicket of the team batting is dismissed, play shall continue with the following conditions:  Only the first 10 wickets will help decide the win/loss result, with all wickets after that only counting towards Net Run Rate  Batters retired after making 40, are permitted to return in the first 10 wickets once all others (in the 11) have batted, and been dismissed, and must return in order of retirement.  The exceptions to this are if the batting team has less than 11 players, or if a player has been voluntarily retired. In any of these cases, the retired player cannot return.  Players of the team batting are permitted to bat a second time in an innings  Non-batters (players 12 & 13) are to bat following the fall of the 10th wicket.  No player is to bat more than twice in an innings.

Play will then conclude when one of the following occurs:

 The team batting second receives its full allocation of overs

 The team batting second is deemed all out and their innings closed with the fall 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 of the 20th wicket.

5. Calculation of Score – Interrupted Matches (Including ALL Finals) 1. In the event of a delayed start or interruption to play during the innings of the

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23 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 2. In the event of a delayed start or interruption to play during the innings of the team batting first, the umpires shall reduce that number of overs to be bowled by each side, that number remaining the same for each team. The number of overs to be bowled in each innings shall be reduced by one over for each complete seven (7) minutes of total time lost during the first innings. The amount of time allocated for each innings shall be reduced by half the time lost. 3. In the event of an interruption to play which prevents the team batting second from receiving the same number of overs as the team batting first, the umpires shall reduce the number of overs to be faced in the second innings by one over for every three and one half (3.5) minutes of time lost. 4. If reduction calculation results in less than 10 overs (per innings) the match shall be abandoned. This is unless the target score that would be applicable to the team batting second having faced the minimum amount of overs indicated above, has been exceeded, in which case the team batting second would be declared the winners. 5. Cricket Victoria also has a Heat Policy relating to State Championship matches. In the event that a match is stopped due to heat, the same adverse weather calculations apply. This appears in Appendix M. 6. The Deciding Scoresheet (18.5.4 – CV Premier Handbook; see appendix S) will be used in all interrupted matches.

6. Point and Team Averages. The following point applies:  Win 4 points  Tie 2 points each  No result 2 points each  Loss 0 point When determining rankings following the preliminary rounds the following measures shall be used:

 Points.  When points are equal – Net Run Rate will be used (see below). o Net Run Rate is the difference between the average of runs scored per

2 0 1 6 / 1 7 over by a team and the average of runs per over scored against it.  In a game where a team has been dismissed before its allotted overs, the full entitlement of overs must be used in the calculation.

7. Uniforms & Equipment

HAMPIONSHIPS  Region team playing shirts, with numbers, white cricket pants and region team cap C are to be worn.

 On the field of play, thigh pads must be worn under pants.

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24 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17  No jewellery (watches, etc.) that may reflect the sunlight and inconvenience the striker shall be worn on the field of play.  Batters must wear pads, gloves and a helmet with a face grill at all times.

8. Pitch Covers Covers shall be used at the discretion of the curator up to the start of play on each day of all matches. From then on, the Umpires shall direct and supervise the laying and removal of covers when interruptions occur.

9. Team Official to Stand with Square Leg Umpire  One of the team officials is required to stand with the Square Leg Umpire when their team is fielding.  The team official can assist the fielding teams’ captain for the entire State Champions (except finals).  They may assist with field placement and bowling changes ONLY through the captain  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 deemed to be hindering the flow of the game, affecting the concentration of the fielders or batters, or distracting the umpire, they will be asked to leave the field of play by the umpire.

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25 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 10. Program of Matches: Premiership winner. The Cricket Victoria Game & Market Development Department shall set the dates of all matches. A series of 4 matches shall be played between all 16 teams. At the end of the series the teams shall be ranked in order of 1 to 4 for each pool. The top ranked teams for each pool will play in the major semi-finals. The winner of semi-final 1 (pools 1 & 3) will play against the winner of semi-final 2 (pools 2 & 4) in the final. Final: Semi-final 1 winner vs. Semi-final 2 winner The loss of 10 wickets in an innings in a semi-final or final constitutes an end to the innings. During the semi-final stage, when the result is a tie, draw or abandoned the highest ranked team will progress. If both teams are ranked equally in their pool, the team with the most wins will go through. If both teams have won the same amount of matches, Net Run Rate in the pool stage will determine the team that advances through. The Deciding Scoresheet (18.6.5 – CV Premier Handbook; see appendix S) will be used in all interrupted matches. In the event of a tie, the title will be shared between both teams. In the event the Final is washed out, CV will exhaust all options to re-fixture the Final.

11. Scoresheets It is the responsibility of the Home team (including finals, first named team) to provide the scoresheet to the Match Day Manager immediately after the match. Full scorecards will be available at http://statechamps.vic.cricket.com.au/ on the evening of each game.

12. Player of the Series

Where all regions are fixture to play matches in any round Umpires to award only one set of votes (3, 2, 1) to the best 3 players – this should be loaded on the MyCricket Umpires Report by one of the officiating umpires, or given to the Match Day Manager 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 to submit to Cricket Victoria.

13. Website Summary scores of every match will be able to be accessed through the use of the

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26 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX G – COACH & MANAGER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR POLICY Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it is to be played not only within the laws, but also within the spirit of the game. Any action seen as abusing this spirit cause’s injury to the game itself. Embracing the spirit of the game means participating, either as a player or as an official, fairly and exhibiting respect for other players and officials and the game’s traditional values such as graciousness in defeat and humility in victory. 1. Laws of Cricket and Spirit of the Game Officials and Players must obey the Laws of Cricket and play within the spirit of the game. 2. Unbecoming Behaviour Players and Officials must not at any time engage in behaviour unbecoming to a representative player or official that could bring the game of cricket into disrepute or be harmful to the interests of cricket. Behaviour that may fall within the scope of this rule includes serious or repeated criminal conduct, public acts of misconduct, unruly public behaviour or cheating during play. This rule also applies to off field behaviour, inclusive of both the trials and pre competition phase and championships. 3. Intimidation of Umpires and issent Players and team officials must not intimidate and umpire and must accept the umpire’s decision. Players and team officials must not show dissent from the umpire’s decision. 4. Crude or Abusive Behaviour and Racial or Religious Vilification Players and officials must not use crude or abusive language or make crude or abusive gestures A player or official who is participating in a match under the jurisdiction or auspices of Cricket Victoria will not engage in any conduct, act towards or speak to any other player or official in a manner which offends, insults, humiliates, intimidates, threatens,

disparages or vilifies the other player or official on the basis of that person’s race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin.

5. Other Requirements 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 If your team is accommodated, it is important to be aware of the rules and regulations at the accommodation venue The team should be supervised by at least one team official and you must ensure each

player adheres to the 10.30pm curfew each night. HAMPIONSHIPS

C There should be no smoking in team uniform and whilst supervising the players and

the Cricket Victoria State Championship program is a non-alcohol event.

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27 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX H – PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR POLICY Introduction: Cricket Victoria offers talented junior cricketers the opportunity to participate in various competitions and coaching programs every season. Players pay very small levies for the opportunity to participate in State Championship activities. With this in mind please read carefully the following player behaviour policy that sets out the following minimum standards in relation to player behaviour. NB. Cricket Victoria adopts a zero tolerance approach to behaviour. Rules of Behaviour: 1. Players must play the game in accordance with the Laws of Cricket and adhere to the ‘Spirit of the Game’. 2. Players must not argue, dispute or intimidate an umpire and must accept all decisions. 3. Players are to treat teammates, coaches and opponents with respect at all times and display good sportsmanship. 4. All facilities and equipment are to be used in a careful manner. Deliberate or negligent damage will be seen as an act of vandalism. 5. Swearing, sledging and intimidating behaviour are not acceptable forms of behaviour. 6. Vilification of any type including racial and religious which offends, insults, intimidates, threatens or disparages another person will not be accepted and is subject to immediate expulsion. 7. State Championship participants staying at accommodation facilities during the championships must obey the specific rules of each accommodation venue as outlined upon arrival. 8. Consumption of alcohol during any championship is strictly prohibited. 9. Smoking is not permitted at venues, accommodation, in official uniform or in view of team members or team officials. 10. Curfew at all accommodation venues is 10.30pm or earlier on all nights. Penalties: Any player who is in breach of any section of the Cricket Victoria Zero Tolerance Pathway Behaviour Policy could face any or all of the following penalties. 1. Suspension from some or all remaining matches from the relevant State Championship Program. Suspended players are not allowed to be replaced by a player from outside the nominated squad. 2. Player(s) to be collected from accommodation premises immediately by parent or

guardian or transported home from accommodation at the expense of their parent or 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 guardian. 3. A player’s parent or guardian will be responsible to pay for any damage caused by their son or daughter including emergency services charges. 4. Exclusion from all future State Championship Programs up to and including the

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28 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX I – PARENT CODE OF BEHAVIOUR POLICY In addition to the General Code of Behaviour set out in this By-law, as a parent/guardian of a player in any activity held by or under the auspices of a Community Cricket Peak Body, a Region or an Affiliated Club and Association you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any such activity or event: 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.

2 0 1 6 / 1 7 16. Do not undermine the efforts of coaches. 17. Encourage junior players to participate in the sport of cricket in a safe manner.

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29 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX J – QUEENS COLLEGE INFORMATION Group Leader Information Please note that it is the responsibility of the Team Managers and Coaches to advise all members of their team of the relevant information

Arrival Arrival at the college for check in is between 4pm – 6pm. Team leaders should check in at the Accommodation Office located at the rear of the Dining Hall. The front driveway and front gate will be open for registration hours only. In the event that the group is expecting to be later, please call the Accommodation Manager on mob. 0409 143 308

Parking Parking is available in the front driveway entered from College Crescent with a permit required – a permit can be obtained from the front office during business hours (9am to 5pm on weekdays). Parking for small buses and trailers is available in the rear car park entered from Swanston St. To gain access through the rear security gate – a parking fob will be given to the coaches on the day of arrival. The fob must be returned on the day of exit. A fine of $200 applies to non-return. PLEASE NOTE – no parking of buses, cars or trailers on grass areas is permitted.

Keys The keycard will provide access to the external door of the wing, the individual’s room, the Laboratory Foyer and TV room and the laundry. To operate the key it should be gently inserted upward into the slot beneath the door handle, with the embossed arrow on the key facing outwards. The keycard will click into place and the lock is then operable. If keys do not easily operate locks please inform the Accommodation Manager as they can demagnetise. Keep your keycard with you at all times as when your door closes it automatically locks. A lost key charge of $80 applies if keys are lost or missing on departure

Office Hours

The Accommodation Office will be open for registration from 3 – 6pm for weekend arrivals. Normal office hours are 9am – 5pm weekdays.

2 0 1 6 / 1 7 Out of Hours A Cricket Victoria representative, will be resident during the State Championship Program. A mobile number will be available. First contact should be made with the Cricket Victoria representative. A Queens College Duty Officer is also available out of office hours. To call the Duty Officer Dial #310 using the internal phone located in the

HAMPIONSHIPS archway or call mobile no. 0419 155 479.

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30 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 Messages / Cricket Victoria Information Messages received for guests will be posted on the noticeboard in the Dining Hall. A whiteboard in this location can be used for game timetables and notes.

Security A complete security system has been installed with key access only to both grounds and buildings. All external gates and doors to buildings are locked for security. Building access is via your room key. Please ensure that the room door is locked at all times and that the external doors are closed and locked as you enter or exit the building. Do not give access to unidentified persons. If you have any security concerns, please inform the Duty Person. The College takes no responsibility for lost or stolen items.

Rules  The Gym and Tower are out of bounds  No smoking or under age consumption of alcohol on site  Fire safety equipment must not be tampered with  Room furnishings must not be moved including those located in common areas  No ball games in the quadrangle Transgression of these rules will automatically result in the athlete being asked to leave. Any wilful damage caused to rooms or door lock mechanisms will be charged.

Other Residents Some students and academic guests are in residence. Please keep noise to a minimum after 9pm and respect the privacy of other residents.

Fire Alarm In the event of a fire alarm, smoke doors will close and warning bells will sound. Please assist your group to vacate the premises to the central quadrangle garden area in an orderly fashion. You will be advised when it is safe to return to your rooms. The fire

procedure is listed in each room.

FACILITIES:

2 0 1 6 / 1 7 Students Rooms Rooms are provided with bed linen. Guests should provide their own towels and toiletries. Shared bathrooms are located on each floor of residential wings.

TV Room / Lounge Area

HAMPIONSHIPS The TV room and lounge area are located in the Laboratory building. The room key will C give you access. Vending machines for soft drinks and snacks are also available in the

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31 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 Catering Catering will commence with dinner at 6.00pm on the Tuesday evening. Daily breakfast from 8am - 9am. Dinner from 6.00pm – 6.30pm. Please contact the Catering staff on 9349 0530 if you are running late or not attending a meal.

Laundry Facilities Laundry facilities are located at the rear of the Dining Hall, South side. Coin operated washers and dryers are available at a cost of $2 (2 x $1 coins) per cycle.

Maintenance If you have a problem with your room lock or fittings e.g. light globes please report it to the Duty Officer and/or write it on the whiteboard outside the Accommodation Office so that it can be attended to.

Departure Procedure Rooms are to be vacated by 8am on the day of departure. All belongings should be removed. Rubbish bin liners should be tied and placed outside the room door for collection. Public rooms should be cleared of all rubbish and furnishings returned to their place. Luggage may be temporarily stored in Eakins Hall with access via the Duty Person at departure. Room keys should be returned at Breakfast to your coach – a room inspection will occur at 9am following your departure. Parking fobs should be returned to the Accommodation Manager Office.

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32 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX K – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE INFORMATION 40 College Crescent PARKVILLE, VIC 3052 03 9347 3533 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CONTACT: TIM MCBAIN (House, Events and Conference Manager) EXT: 350 /Mobile: 0423-402-841

Dining Please clear your tables and scrape and stack your plates on the trolleys inside the serving area after meals. Meals are available at the following times in our temporary Dining Hall (located in Recreation Centre): Please check with meal entitlements you have as part of your booking with your group leader Breakfast 7:00 – 9:30am Lunch 12pm – 1.30pm Dinner 6pm - 7.30pm Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn at all times in the Dining Hall and kitchen for health and safety reasons. Residents with bare feet will not be permitted to enter the Dining Hall or kitchen area.

Reception Reception is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm.

Assistance Outside Office Hours For all queries outside of office hours please contact the leader of your group. All non-urgent matters (such as internet problems, housekeeping requests, etc…) will be dealt with during office hours ONLY. In the event of an emergency ONLY (fire, black-out, etc….) please contact the Resident Tutor on 0416-113-147.

Room Lockout

The doors are fitted with self-closing door closers. Please ensure that you take your keys with you every time you exit your room. The door will not lock if left ‘unsnibbed’

(the snib is on the inside door handle). 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 If you are locked out please contact the leader of your group.

Security There is one entrance to the college and this is via our front glass automatic doors –

your ‘blue’ FOB key will provide access through this area outside of office hours (after HAMPIONSHIPS

C 5.30pm). The FOB key can be identified by user, so please do not swap or give

someone else your FOB key.

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33 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 Loss of Personal Belongings University College takes no responsibility for any guest belongings while they are staying with us. In order to minimize any risk we suggest that guests don’t leave their belongings around the college and that they leave their bedroom door locked at all times.

Fire Equipment Smoke detectors and sprinklers are connected directly to the fire panel which directly connects to MFB. If they are triggered the fire department will come immediately to the college. There is an expensive fee involved for them to attend ($2000) for each call which is charged to the college. If alarms are set off due to personal negligence and a fire has not occurred, this fee will be passed on to you.

Emergency Exit Emergency exits are located around the college. Please make yourself familiar with the exits nearest your room. You will find an emergency exit plan on the back of your bedroom door. Please note the assembly points marked on your plan.

Building Site From November 2015 – July 2017 the College will be constructing a new Dining Hall/kitchen and student rooms. All areas of the building site are strictly off limits for anyone except authorized personnel. Anyone found in any part of the building site will be immediately evicted from the College.

Internet Wi-Fi Internet is provided with your room. The Internet Access Details are as follows: Choose network: UC_Guest Network username: confgroup Network Password: conf#11

Laundry Facilities A washing machine and dryer can be found in most wings, these machines take gold

coins only. You will need to supply your own washing powder.

Resource Centre

2 0 1 6 / 1 7 Residents are welcome to use the College Resource Centre. There is computer & photocopy access in this area. You need to provide your own paper, and a fob provided. Please make these arrangements with the Conference Manager. The Resource Centre is available 24 hours and is located at the far right hand side of the AC courtyard opposite the

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34 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 Noise College quiet times are between 9pm and 8am. This means that the group is quiet by 9pm, not starting to settle down by 9pm. Having group discussions in the corridors is inappropriate. Running, yelling or talking too loudly in any part of the College is not appropriate at any time.

Sports The equipment in the Junior Common Room room is available for your groups use. This equipment is owned and maintained by our student club. Any damage to this equipment or to the recreation room as a result of use of this equipment is the responsibility of your group. The gymnasium is off limits to all groups as insurance is organised by our students for our students and does not cover use by guests. No sporting activities (other than use of the equipment in the recreation room) are permitted inside the College. We suggest that groups take advantage of Princes and Royal Park if they wish to organise any sporting activities during their stay.

Smoking Ours is a smoke free college. There is to be no smoking in any rooms or the gardens. The only area were smoking is permitted, is on the external seat located opposite our front entrance.

Alcohol Consumption of alcohol or drugs within the College is prohibited. Alcohol may be consumed for functions and special meals but only with the prior written consent of the Conferences and Residential Services Manager.

Harassment, Abuse or Violence Any form of harassment, abuse or violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Guests responsible for such behaviour may be asked to leave the College without prior warning.

Check Out

Please note that check out time on the day of your departure is 10am. **If you are leaving outside office hours please place your keys through the slot in the

2 0 1 6 / 1 7 reception door** If required, luggage can be stored in the Senior Common room until departure later that day.

Departure/Keys

HAMPIONSHIPS Please return your key to RECEPTION by 10am on the day of departure. Please note C that lost keys will incur a $200.00 fee.

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36 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX L – ACCIDENT REPORT FORM

Accident Report Form Date & Time Incident Occurred: Pathway Program: Location of Incident: Person(s) In Charge of Session:

Name of Injured Person: Date of Birth of Injured Person: ______Details of Incident:

Details of Injury Sustained:

Witnesses to the Incident:

Action Taken:

Has the Injured Person’s Parent or Guardian been contacted? Yes No

2 0 1 6 / 1 7 Form Completed by: Position Held: Date:

Please use the back of this Form to record additional details where required.

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In the reply paid envelope provided. 37 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX M – HEAT POLICY

FEMALE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP HEAT GUIDELINES

UNDER 18 UNDER 16 AND UNDER 14 Ambient Ambient Match Day Precautions Temp WBGT Temp WBGT (°C) (°C)  Adequate water/sports drinks/ice made available to all players, officials, coaches, staff, volunteers  Sunscreen to be made available to all players, officials, < 25 < 21 < 25 < 21 coaches, staff volunteers  First aid kit to be available  Rotation of bowlers/fielders with 12th and 13th members of squad Consider all above – with the addition of:  Increase in regularity of drinks breaks in each innings 26-34 21-27 26-33 21-25  Reduction in time of warm-up prior to commencement of match Consider all above – with the addition of:  Increasing regularity of bowler/fielder rotation to rehydrate, cool down in shade and shower  Scheduling matches to start earlier/later to avoid 35 > 28 > 34 > 26 > hottest parts of the day  Increasing length of lunch breaks and/or time between overs  Limiting individual bowling spells  Bowling all overs from one-end

ACTUAL TEMPERATURE See table above for heat management strategies that may be employed over the course of a match. FORECAST TEMPERATURE If the forecast temperature at 4.25pm on the day prior to the match being played is 2 > °C than the minimum ‘RED Zone’ ambient temperature (for a particular age group),

then the Championship Convener will look at implementing extreme heat precautions including, reduction in total number of overs played per team, earlier start times, or cancellation of matches altogether. Consideration will also be given for State 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 Championship tournaments of the cumulative effect of consecutive extreme heat days; as well as the forecast temperature on the morning of the match in making the above decisions.

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38 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RE HEAT POLICY Umpires The role of the umpire with respect to the implementation of the State Championship Heat Policy is to continually monitor the situation of the game, including all players on both teams, and whether they are displaying signs of heat distress. The umpire is encouraged to follow extreme heat management strategies including (but not limited to) taking extra or longer drinks breaks, regular rotation of fielders off the ground and limiting bowling spells in consultation with coaches and team officials.

Match Day Manager The role of the match day manager with respect to the implementation of the State Championship Heat Policy is to continually monitor the situation of the game, including all players on both teams, and whether they are displaying signs of heat distress. The match day manager is to be in constant communication with umpires in regards to application of heat management strategies as well as communicating with the Championship convener when venue temperatures (ambient and/or WBGT) reach an ‘amber’ level or greater.

Championship Convener The role of the Championship Convener with respect to the State Championship Heat Policy is to monitor the entirety of matches being played over the course of the Championships by communicating with all Match Day Managers. Once temperatures (ambient and/or WBGT) reach a ‘red’ level or greater, the Championship convener will employ extreme heat management precautions including (but not limited to) reduction in overs per team, scheduling matches to begin earlier in the morning, or postponing/cancelling matches if conditions are deemed unsafe.

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39 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX N – TALENT IDENTIFICATION AND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM SELECTION POLICY The following is some direction for coaches in selecting State Championship squads. Whilst Officials are appointed by Regions, ultimately they are employed by Cricket Victoria as an important part of the whole Talent Identification and development process that identifies and nurtures young talent leading into State Youth teams and Premier Cricket. Effective Selection Process Selection of State Championship teams is a difficult and challenging process. Trying to balance the combination of giving all players an effective opportunity to show their wares and stake their claims for selection, with the pressures of making sure it is not a process that takes an extended amount of time in light of other commitments that these players will have in a cricket sense (e.g. club cricket, school cricket, Senior cricket, other representative cricket). Further balancing is also required in ensuring the selection process not only takes into consideration skill sets of the players, but also their ability to adapt and cope to game situations. Ensure a Positive Selection Process Within the actual selection process and squad culling, it is important that the process is a positive one for all players involved. Pure sums dictate that the vast majority who trial will actually miss out on selection with the possibility that the process has negative connotations. All State Championship officials should approach the selection process not only as a way of selecting the squad but also as a coaching opportunity to develop players within their region. This by no means suggests that it becomes a full on coaching session, but all players should be able to take away a positive coaching point from each session they attend. Balanced Squads As with any cricket team selection, one of the great challenges is to get a balanced squad with the best players in each skill set involved, whilst trying, where possible, to incorporate as many skill sets as you can into the process. It is recommended that this

includes at least two spin bowling options in any team as they have a good strike rate

of success at State Championships. With most junior teams, most of the better players seem to be skilled in a couple of disciplines making it easy to incorporate a wide

variety of skills into any team at the higher levels. For State underage teams the 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 selectors are working towards a model very similar to what is outlined above. By doing this at a regional level, we are providing them with a variety of options across the best players at each skill set for them to work into the best squad to represent the State at a National Championships.

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40 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 Bravery in Selection The State Championships are a combination of identifying and promoting players with talent who may be able to represent the State whilst giving the team a good opportunity to possibly win the State Championship. At the younger age groups, there is a distinct chance that those with skill sets that may give them a chance to represent the State, may at times have inconsistency and downside to their performances that may very well compromise the teams chance to win the State Championship if they have a bad week. Examples of this could be the express pace quick bowler or spinner who puts good revolutions on the ball, both at the expense of control at times, or the dour batter who could be a Sheffield Shield opening batter but whose style doesn’t suit the limited over matches that are played at a State Championships. With a holistic view for Victorian and Australian cricket in the long term, we encourage you to make the brave selection rather than the safe selection. These players need to be seen and tested at this level to see whether they have what it takes to cut it at higher levels. This could compromise the chances of the team at the championships but could also enhance your chances. With great risk sometimes comes great reward. Talent Identification Process Post Championships At the conclusion of the Championships, you as a State Championship Official will be asked to work with your Regional Cricket Manager in assessing the players within your squad. You will be asked to rate them under one of the following categories:  Category A - player who you strongly believe will play State youth cricket at their age group next season  Category B - player who you believe is a very good chance to play State youth cricket next season and should be monitored.  Category C - player who will be monitored by Region as not at skill level required for state based programs.  Category D - player who will be monitored through club cricket as still has to develop further as a regional player. You will also be asked to assess your players on where they are currently at in relation to the different skill sets of the game (batting, bowling, fielding, wicket keeping and character), and also what they could potentially reach as an adult cricketer. This is done using 20/80 reporting that is used through talent identification right throughout

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41 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 The 20/80 scale is as follows:

Ratings for Senior Cricket 30 = Local Cricket 40 = Premier Cricket 1st XI Level 50 = State Level (Bushrangers and Spirit contracted players) 60 = International Level (Jon Holland, Grace Harris) 70 = International Good Level ( Kristen Beams, Aaron Finch) 80 = International Elite Level (Meg Lanning, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc)

This feedback will be cross checked with a number of other measures in establishing training squads for the following year’s State Youth teams. You will be asked to make comment on players from other regions (fastest bowlers, biggest spinners etc.). This

will all be forwarded to you at the conclusion of the Championships.

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42 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX O – CRICKET VICTORIA ACCIDENT / INJURY PROCEDURE In the case of an accident or injury occurring during a Victorian Cricket State Championship session, the Cricket Victoria representative in attendance MUST: (i) Assist the player(s) as required;

(ii) Contact the player(s) parent/guardian to advise of accident or injury;

(iii) Contact your Regional Cricket Manager by telephone to advise of the accident or injury and provide the names of the player(s) involved;

(iv) Complete an ‘Accident Report Form’ as soon as practical; If additional space is required, please use the back of the Accident Report Form.

(v) Once completed, photocopy the Accident Report Form and forward the original copy to the Championship Convenor at Cricket Victoria in a reply paid envelope attached.

(vi) Contact the Human Resources Manager at Cricket Victoria if a Personal Accident Insurance Claim Form is to be sent to the injured player. This will be sent directly to the player from Cricket Victoria.

(vii) Ensure you never run out of the Accident Report Form. If additional copies of the Accident Report Form are required, please contact your RCM or the Championship Convenor.

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43 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX P – MATCH DAY NUTRITION/HYDRATION AND RECOVERY PROTOCOL

2 0 1 6 / 1 7 For further information on fuelling active kids, Sports Dietitians Australia has released a manual specifically for junior cricket players – see the following link:

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44 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX Q – PSYCHOLOGY OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT While much of a coaches time is spent developing the physical, technical and tactical components of a players performance, psychological factors contribute greatly to overall performance. Coaches who consider the psychological components of cricket are best placed to develop cricketers who maximise their performance. Coaches need to ensure they spend time understanding how to develop the mental side of their players’ games, and to integrate these ideas into their daily training and coaching. In addition to the requisite Psychological Skills Training (e.g., goal setting, arousal control, self-talk - See Orlick, 2016 below for an excellent summary) helping players develop attitudes and approaches that are consistent with optimal performance is central to their development.

Mindsets A key element in any coaching role, and particularly important in State Championship Cricket, is to help players continually develop their games. A crucial element to this is a player’s mindset. When considering mindsets we are looking at a players’ beliefs; the lens through which they fundamentally see the world. There are two types of mindsets - Fixed and Growth.  Fixed Mindset - “People believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits. They spend their time documenting their intelligence or talent instead of developing them. They also believe that talent alone creates success - without effort.” (Dweck, 2006)  Growth Mindset - “People believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work - brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.” (Dweck, 2006) These fundamental differences in how a player sees the world impacts on their thoughts and behaviours when playing, training, and in the habits they develop around cricket. A summary of these tendencies are in the table below: Fixed Mindset Characteristics Growth Mindset Characteristics  Avoids Challenges  Loves Challenges

 Effort is a bad thing – if you have  Enjoys effort – hard work and to try hard you’re not very effort mean’s you’re learning talented  Capitalises on mistakes

2 0 1 6 / 1 7  Hides mistakes  Persists in the face of  Gives up easily when faced with obstacles/setbacks obstacles/challenges  Learns from negative feedback  Ignores useful negative feedback  Inspired by others’ success

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45 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 As a coach being able to help players develop Growth Mindsets that are about working hard and continual improvement leads to better outcomes. As coaches, you should:  Be aware of your own beliefs about mindsets and any hidden messages within your feedback. E.g., consoling a player after a poor performance by saying “Don’t worry. You have the ability and will do better next time” implies that they have a set amount of ability and limited room for growth.  Use appropriate praise to foster development of the player.  Focus on using a growth mindset to praise processes, effort and dedication. E.g., “Your effort and application to what you have been working on was really good.”  Use constructive criticism to assist the player in overcoming challenges. E.g., when dismissed after many dot balls “You had the right idea to see off the bowler, next time practice re-focussing after each ball.” A summary of the Mindsets, and how focussing on effort and growth impacts thinking, expectations, and behaviour can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/NWv1VdDeoRY

Problem Solving A player’s mindset will be tested most strongly when faced with a situation where they are under pressure, or when their resources are being stretched (e.g., difficult conditions, facing the new ball, a tight game). Helping players to be prepared for these times by providing them with a framework will aid their adoption of a growth mindset and enhance their coping skills. A Problem Solving approach is one such framework. It minimizes the thoughts and emotions experienced when a challenging situation presents, and allows players to act on solutions quickly. It will result in less negative coping styles where the tendency is to be avoidant (e.g., not wanting to play, trying to avoid batting or bowling), or overly emotionally driven (e.g., getting angry and playing a rash shot, getting worried and bowling too conservatively). The following framework can be applied to performance related situations, or in life generally; 1. Define the problem

2. Generate all possible solutions 3. Choose the most appropriate solution and implement it

4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the solution 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 Much of the planning for encountering difficult situations should be carried out during trainings, and pre or post game discussions. Being able to effectively plan for situations and having pre-pared solutions is important in players adopting a problem solving approach. Once they have these skills in place they will better placed to apply this framework, think on

their feet while playing, and effectively problem solve challenges during play. Ultimately it HAMPIONSHIPS

C will produce more positive outcomes for players and the team can learn from one another.

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46 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX R – PHYSIO MAGIC MANUAL

RICER For all acute injuries (muscle strain, rolled ankle, hit with ball, neck pain radiating into arm after bowling etc), use RICER first. If that aggravates the injury, then try a heat pack. RICER will minimise the swelling and provide pain relief RICER is the RECIPE for SUCCESS Rest  Remove from play, reduce load through area  E.g. rolled ankle, stop playing and reduce walking Ice  20 mins every 2 hrs, preferably icy water or bag of ice  Use frozen peas or place wet towel in freezer if no ice is available Compression  Use stretchy bandage, tubigrip or skins to compress the area  E.g. stretchy bandage or tight socks for rolled ankle  E.g. skins for corked thigh Elevation  keep body part above the level of the heart  E.g. rolled ankle placed on arm of couch, placed on pillow to sleep Referral  Refer to physio/medical personnel for further assessment

Blisters Blisters are a bubble of fluid under the skin, which becomes a protective barrier from friction or rubbing. Treatment before/during game:  Put Fixomull or blister pad over blister with no crinkles  Put Vaseline inside heel of shoe/boot & on the heel of sock – lets heel slide inside boot Treatment at Home:  Disinfect with Dettol, Betadine  Cover with band-aid if wearing shoes, getting dirty to prevent infection  Don’t pull/cut off dead skin, it forms protection from infection

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47 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 Corks/Hematomas A corkie is bruising in the muscle; it’s the pooling of blood in the muscle from broken blood vessels. It’s a common sports injury, often from body collisions or direct trauma (hit with cricket ball etc.). The forceful impact compresses the muscle against the bone, causing swelling, bruising and pain.

Treatment During Game:  Gently rub Deep Heat/Dencorub onto bruise/impact  Apply stretchy bandage around cork, place rigid tape over ends to hold down  Continue playing – the heat distracts the player from the pain & the compression reduces the swelling & pain After Game:  RICER

Muscle Cramp Causes:  Dehydration – lose water & electrolytes (sodium, calcium) through sweat  Fatigue – fitness levels, unaccustomed activity  Poor Conditioning – poor warm-up & stretching before activity  Electrolyte Imbalance – sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphate Treatment:  Stretch muscle for 60 seconds, sustained stretch relaxes muscle  E.g. downward dog position for calf, hamstring stretch  Rub with Deep Heat or Dencorub

 Hydrate – Hydralyte, Gatorade, water etc. Prevention:  Keep hydrated

2 0 1 6 / 1 7  Warm up properly

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48 Under 14 Female State Championships 2016/17 APPENDIX S – DECIDING SCORESHEET

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