1 | P a g e Photos Top Row – (left) Under 15 Armidale Carnival winners, (right) A2 WPH-C Premiers 2nd Row – (left) Under 13 WPH-C Green Premiers, (right) Under 15 IDCA Premiers 3rd Row – (left) Under 13 Ballina Carnival winners, (right) Colts Normanhurst-Warrawee Premiers Bottom Row – B Grade Berowra v Kissing Point Grand Final 2 | P a g e 1. Office Bearers 10. HKHDCUA Report Executive 4 HKHDCUA Secretary Report 50 Message from the Executive Officer 5 11. In Partnership Patrons 6 Northern Districts CA 51 2. Year in Review 12. Notable Scorecards Player Numbers 7 Ross Turner Cup 52 3. In Partnership Glenn Hourigan Cup 53 Blowfly Cricket 8 Friendship Cup 54 Cricket NSW 9 13. HKHDCUA Report 4. Affiliations HKHDCUA Secretary Report 55 Team Affiliations 10 14. HK&HDCA Council Reports 5. Executive Report Publicity Report 56 President’s Report 11 Grounds Report 56 Vice-President’s Report 12 Website Report 57 6. Meeting Attendances Judiciary Report 57 15. Obituary Delegates 13 Andrew “Stanno” Stanton 58 Executive 13 Robert William Richmond 58 7. Financial Report Jane Meredith Sleeman 58 Treasurer’s Report 14 16. HK&HDCA Inc. Roll of Honour 8. Sponsorship Presidents 59 Kookaburra Sports 18 Treasurers 59 Tri-force Sports 18 Life Members 59 9. Competitions Reports 17. Life Members Section Junior Competition Report 19 Life Members View 60 Senior Competition Report 28 18. Photo Section Representative Competition Report 50 Notice is hereby given for the Annual General Meeting for the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai & Hills District Cricket Association, to be held 26th July, 2010 from 7.30pm at Asquith Bowling and Recreation Club. Welcome by President, Mark Rushton, and apologies. Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting (83rd AGM) Correspondence received Presentation of annual report and balance sheets Election of office bearers Presentations Notices of motion Other business Benjamin Gussey HK&HDCA Executive Officer PO Box 72, Hornsby, 1630 NSW 3 | P a g e 1600 1600 1500 1500 1200 1200 900 900 600 600 300 300 1939/40 375 (22) 1939/40 N/A 1971/72 811 (40) 1971/72 1338 (21) 1991/92 1000 (53) 1991/92 1150 (82) 1998/99 1147 (56) 1998/99 1750 (142) 2008/09 1267 (67) 2008/09 1522 (125) 2009/10 1551 (82) 2009/10 1575 (130) *Player Numbers, teams numbers in brackets *Player Numbers, teams numbers in brackets 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 1939/40 375 1971/72 2149 1991/92 2150 1998/99 2897 2008/09 2789 2009/10 3511 *Player Numbers, teams numbers in brackets 4 | P a g e The Executive join me in presenting the 84th Annual Report and Financial Notes for your consideration, which has been produced to celebrate a progressive and successful 2009/10 season. We as a body have witnessed further consolidation, growth and development of the wonderful sport of cricket in our local community sports area. With a record number of teams in our senior competition and the development of the various forms of junior cricket, the Association continues to prosper, in an evolving cricket world. Of course, with development and progress comes significant change which within itself, produces additional pressures and demands on our large number of volunteers at all levels. I take this opportunity to sincerely thank all of the thousands of volunteers across all reaches of the Association, whether it is Club or Association level. Without their individual and collective efforts the Association would not be the strength it is today, in our complex modern and unrelenting world. Additionally, I extend this gratitude to your respective families as the impact on valuable family time is insurmountable and not without cost. 5th December 2010 is International Volunteers Day – a day the Association will be encouraging our affiliates to celebrate not just for the year, but also in the years ahead. Moving on, there have been so many highlights throughout the season, including: Asquith Rugby League (ARL) winning a 5th consecutive A-Grade Premiership, the second longest winning streak in our proud history. John MacQuillan (Umpire) and Tom Richmond OAM (Patron) nominations to Cricket Australia by the Association in recognition of 50 years service to the game of cricket. The re-introduction of the senior “Sunday Competition”. The record number of 82 teams playing in our various Senior Competitions. The introduction of the U/8 pre-competition has been a successful initiative and no doubt will become more popular in the years ahead. “Blowfly Cricket” a hybrid format of the game, specifically modelled to suit the diverse requirements of children with special needs. The improved professionalism and success of our Junior Representative teams, with the ratio of ‘wins : losses’ being the highest ever in our history. The affiliation of our newest club, “Wahroonga Bladerunners CC”, a single-team club who performed above expectations to make the semi-finals of the A-Reserve Grade competition. The incorporation of HKHDCUA, our local Umpires branch. Sponsorship – Kookaburra Sports and Triforce Sports are the main sponsors of the Association. Brian Binfield of Fullpoint Graphics is also to be applauded for his support and guidance with our various publications – a quality service. Northern District CC (NDCC) – it is extremely pleasing to be part of a fresher, more pro-active working relationship with our local Grade club. CNSW and the ongoing support and assistance offered to our Member Clubs. The development of the Executive Officer role. Our website is the hub and future direction of the Association and is gaining momentum with its popularity amongst our members. Walter’s Weekly Wrap has been an extremely popular addition Our inaugural Presidents Forum was held at the Austen Hughes Clubroom with all Member Clubs represented. Ross Turner kindly acted as the Facilitator of the forum and Ben Gussey did well with the organising of the function. The Association was a surprised Finalist in the inaugural Hornsby Shire Council Community Organisation of the Year Award. The ongoing support of our three Councils is appreciated. Ongoing ground and / or amenities improvements at Edward Bennett Oval (Hornsby Shire Council), Auluba Oval (Ku-ring-gai Council), and Les Shore Park (The Hills Shire Council) are testament to our working relationship. In closing, the Association continues to be soundly managed by the Executive Members, and their collective efforts truly deserve any recognition they may receive. To all of our Members, volunteers, club officials and players of all ages I wish you a very enjoyable winter season in the sport you choose to play. To all our members, whether juniors or seniors, remember to always play within the rules and spirit of the game and be respectful of your coaches, team mates, opposition and all match officials. Please come back and play cricket with the club of your choice in the 2010/11 season, and why not bring along a friend or two to join in the fun and rigours of our true national sport. Mark Rushton 5 | P a g e Mr Mark Rushton, Mr Nathan Tilbury, President Vice-President Years Serving : Years Serving : 3 Mr Geoff Hasler, Mr David Toose, Senior Vice President Honorary Treasurer Years Serving : 6 Years Serving : Mr Bruce Kimberley, Mr Bruce Wood, Honorary Junior Cricket Secretary Honorary Umpires Organising Secretary Years Serving : 11 Years Serving : 3 Mr Cameron Riddett, Mr Bob Dewstow, Executive Member Executive Member Years Serving : 1 Years Serving : 4 Mr Steve Wilson, Mr Warren Jackson, Honorary Senior Competition Secretary Honorary Representative Secretary Years Serving : 4 Years Serving :1 Mr Colin Griffin, Mr Joshua Brown, Executive Member Executive Member Years Serving : 1 Years Serving : 1 6 | P a g e Nick Berman Peter Dimbrowsky The Mayor, Hornsby Shire Council The Mayor, Baulkham Hills Shire Council Ian Cross Mr Tom Richmond, OAM The Mayor, Ku-ring-gai Municipal Council HK&HDCA Life Member Mr John Hayne, AM Mr Colin Cooper Ms Lisa Sthalekar, Ms Denise Annetts Current Australian Player Former Australian Player Senior Competition Committee Messrs Steve Wilson, Geoff Hasler, Joshua Brown, Scott Burrows, Simon Moore, John Mitchell Disputes & Disciplinary Committee (D&D) Mr Bob Browne (Chairman), Geoff Findlay, Colin Griffin, Cameron Riddett, Brian Gibson, Bob Dewstow, Martin Watts Junior Divisional Secretaries Joshua Miller, Richard Johnson, Jack Johnson, Tracey Johnson, Robert Gerometta, Jon Loveday, Morgan Loveday & Paul Hyam (2008-09) Representative Age Conveners Judy Shaw, Mark Lautre, John O'Loughlin, Mick Blackwood, Peter Thorburn, Ross Anderson, Sean Miller, Judy Gussey NMCC Bob Somerville Geoff Hasler NSWDCA Alfred James OAM Warren Jackson NDCC Liaison Officer James Whealing IDCA / Presidents Cup Warren Jackson Hornsby Sports Council Bob Somerville Mark Rushton 7 | P a g e This year HK&HDCA worked in partnership with St Ives Football Club to introduce a modified form of the game for children with special needs. A set of rules has been developed which we hope will be the model for similar programs around the state. Imagine a cross between regular cricket and French cricket where: *The ball is hit from a T or from another player who is able to bowl. *Wickets are be made from two normal wickets at right angles to each other to create a greater target for fielders. *All players are participating at all times as either a: Batsman; Fielder, or; -A “Blower” who either bowls or blows a whistle for a T hit. *After a batsman has completed up to two runs (facing only 1 ball at a time), all players move to a new a position in the field (like a clock face). 8 | P a g e Cricket NSW Report The 2009/10 season was an exciting and challenging one for Cricket NSW. It started with the unbelievable high of winning the inaugural Airtel Champions League T20 Competition in India in October, before returning home to complete a crowded domestic program.