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Annual Report ANNUAL REPORT SEASON 2007-2008 PRESENTATION NIGHT 7.30pm Friday 4th April 2008 at Pennant Hills Bowling Club Normanhurst-Warrawee Cricket Club formerly known as Normanhurst Cricket Club Established in 1926 (Foundation Club in HK&HDCA) A DIVISION OF NORMANHURST SPORTS CLUB www.normosports.com PRESIDENT’S REPORT Well. What a season - centuries, hat-tricks, personal bests and some great team results. You always know it’s a fun year when it finishes before you know it or want it to! A big thankyou to the Committee for a fantastic job they have done. John Corish and Sue Haertsch have done a magnificent job organising juniors, ensuring that it ran smoothly and efficiently. Chris Hawkins did a wonderful job in his first year as our equipment officer and I am sure he enjoyed purchasing our new bowling machine! Mr Pietsch has done a stellar job organising our accounts for the last 2 years, however a newborn and knee surgery will see it as his last year in the position. Our club is lucky enough to own a bowling machine. Through governments grants we were able to purchase this so that it can be of benefit to all of our players and coaches. I would like to congratulate all our coaches and managers for the way they have conducted themselves and I am sure that all teams thank them for their energy, time and commitment that they have put in. On a personal note, 2007-2008 will be my last year as President. After two fun years, and seven on the Committee, it is time for me to move on to achieve some personal goals. I would like to thank all those people who I have had the privilege to associate with over those seven years: coaches, managers, players and committee members. Thankyou. Cameron Riddett President 2007-2008 COMMITTEE President Cameron Riddett Vice-President (Junior Coordinator) John Corish Secretary Bryan Massey Treasurer Matt Pietsch Junior Registrar Sue Haertsch Equipment Officer Chris Hawkins Webmaster Dave Croft Senior Coordinator Rocco Giaquinto Have a Go Coordinator Anthony Maxworthy Clothing Officer Melissa Maxworthy Sponsorship Coordinator Anthony Maxworthy Normanhurst-Warrawee Cricket Club thanks our principal sponsor Pennant Hills Bowling Club for their continued support throughout the 2007-2008 season. SENIOR’S REPORT Well what a disaster to finish with. What are the odds of all 6 senior teams making the semi-finals and not one making it into a final………? I’m glad no one placed a bet on that one. The 2007-2008 season had some great milestones, which I am sure will be always remembered: • hundreds by: Colts captain Rob Waight (103); B Grade’s Brett Salisbury (101); & C3’s Michael Devitt (102*), • a hat-trick in the semi-final by A grades own Rocco Giaquinto (6/28), & another by B grades Naish Somaiya (3/19), • A grade finishing minor premiers, and • great bowling performances by: Brett Turpin (B Grade, 8 for 91 including 4 caught & bowled dismissals); & Simon Riddett (C3, 7 for 50). All captains must be congratulated on managing their teams with dignity, pride & in the “Normo Way” - they have done our club proud. They are: A Grade Murray Rowe Colts Rob Waight B Grade Cameron Riddett C2 Grade Mathew Pietsch / Dirk Drieberg C3 Grade Bryan Massey D2 Grade Andrew Thomson Thank you to all those that turned up to Thursday evening practices and the few BBQs that occurred throughout the season. Without your assistance, these would not have run as smoothly as they did, and those participating would not have enjoyed themselves as much as they did. Lastly, I would like to thank all those juniors that filled in for senior teams throughout the season: Cameron Allen, Chinmay Chitale, Tim Corish, James Coutts, Lachlan Ford, Mitchell Fullagar, Lindsay Haertsch, Matthew Haertsch, Michael Kerr, Mitchell Skulander, Lachlan Skulander, Guy Seymour, Ned Williams, Jarrod Witts. I am sure I have forgotten a few more, but from the seniors – Thankyou! Cameron Riddett ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Normanhurst-Warrawee Cricket Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at Pennant Hills Bowling Club, 52 Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills, at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, 4th June 2008. Current office holders will briefly report on the achievements of the past season and the Treasurer will present the yearly accounts. There will be the important election of officers for 2008-2009 and other general business. If you wish to stand for one of the Committee positions, please notify the Secretary or myself prior to the AGM. If you would like a particular issue raised at the AGM, please advise our Secretary, Bryan Massey, in writing by 20th May so that all members can be made aware of any special topics for discussion. Please attend this meeting to support the future of the club. Cameron Riddett President (CRICKET) LIFE MEMBERS OF NORMANHURST SPORTS CLUB B. Hall Bill Hands Graham Swan Ken Hall Keith Carter Bruce Wood VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT ON THE JUNIORS NWCC has had a tremendous season in 2007-2008 in the juniors, continuing to grow and develop and increasingly able to offer a great environment for junior players in which to enjoy their cricket. The big wins for the junior club this year have been increased playing numbers with at least one team playing in every age group; continued strong representation in HK&HDCA Representative sides; and a very enthusiastic and active Have a Go program. However, the weather was a significant limitation to the season, with many Saturdays and training sessions lost to rain and/or unplayable conditions, and prevented teams developing continuity and momentum into the season. The junior club fielded 16 teams this season, a big increase on the 12 sides that have represented the club over the last couple of seasons. A total of five teams in the U9 competition is a very satisfying outcome, particularly as all sides reportedly enjoyed their cricket and competed each week very enthusiastically and successfully. We also had two sides in the U10s, U11s, U13s, & U14 competitions, and one side in the U12, U15 & U16s (with one U13 team a joint effort with Kissing Point CC). The formation of the U15 side, with thanks to the great work undertaken by Rod Seymour and Marty van Rhoon in getting this side together and running it throughout the season, meant that the club had a side in every age group for the first time in six seasons. All teams performed well and enjoyed their cricket and continued to develop individual and team skills. A special thank you to all Coaches, Managers, Assistant Coaches and scorers for their hard work and commitment during the season that has made it all possible for the boys and girls. The Committee is very grateful that these roles are taken on year after year so enthusiastically and professionally. It was great to hear and see the pride that everyone had in their respective teams, not only in playing well but also playing and behaving within the spirit of the game. Two teams deserve special mention for their performances during the season. The U15 side set the pace in their competition for most of the season to eventually qualify for the semi-finals in 2nd place, before being beaten in a close semi-final contest. For a newly assembled side comprising 9 players plus an assistant coach who were new to the club, with six players eligible to play in younger age groups, and two players enjoying their first season of cricket, this result was an outstanding achievement. The U14 Red side cracked the semi-finals for the first time in their competition, before they too were beaten in a rain affected semi-final. This was also an outstanding achievement from this team, and testament to the hard work and effort expended by coach Graham Skulander and his boys. The Milo Have a Go program for 5 to 7 year olds was back to its strongest under the guidance of Paul Haigh and with the coordination of club stalwart Anthony Maxworthy. In addition to the Saturday morning sessions at NWPS, the season was highlighted with a lunch time game at North Sydney Oval during the Ford Ranger Cup match between NSW and Tasmania (featuring big-name players including Ponting, Katich, Haddin & Bracken). The Have a Go season also included two twilight sessions with Hornsby CC, and finished with a test match at Normo Oval where kids and some brave parents played a ‘real’ game. A total of 25 junior NWCC players were selected in HK&HDCA (boys) or Northern Sydney (girls) representative sides this season. Being selected and competing in these sides is a tremendous individual achievement for these players, and provides great opportunities for these talented players to practice and develop their skills at a higher level. Particular mention is made of players selected in the NSW Emerging Blues program – Jarrod Witts (U15), Lachlan Ford (U14), Jordan Pidgeon (U13), Guy Seymour (U13), and the NSW Emerging Breakers program – Maddie Latham (U14). The club’s depth of talent was also clearly demonstrated in the two HK&HDCA showcase representative games held each year. These games were over-represented with NWCC players: – the U12 Glenn Hourigan Cup game featured 8 NWCC players out of the 24 who played, and the U15 Ross Turner Cup game (that was unfortunately washed out) including 5 NWCC players out of the 24 selected. A huge thank you Cameron Riddett and Sue Haertsch for the tremendous amount of time and effort that they have continued to each put into NWCC junior cricket over many seasons. With this type of continued involvement and participation of parents and senior players in the running of teams and the club, a very promising and rewarding future is assured for everyone involved with NWCC.
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