CRICKET PROGRAM HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM is committed to providing all students with an opportunity to learn, develop and excel in the game of cricket. Cricket has a great deal to offer individuals: acquisition of skills, development of self-esteem and character, physical fitness and conditioning, an opportunity to play in a team environment, to be involved in representative cricket, and to compete in state, national and international cricket carnivals. Opportunities exist to tour interstate and to develop sister school partnerships. It is expected that the knowledge, skill and experience gained through our Cricket Program will foster a life long passion for the game and create opportunities for all players to fulfil their potential.

Motto Priorities Non Scholae Sed Vitae We are committed to: Not only for school but for life 1. Wellbeing: A safe and welcoming environment based upon mutual respect. Vision 2. Learning: Engaging and challenging learning Adelaide High School is a dynamic community experiences through: which is passionate about learning for life. • Reflective, innovative and Wellbeing: We encourage the social, emotional, contemporary practices intellectual and physical development of all members of our community. Respect, resilience and optimism • Varied curriculum and help us flourish. co-curricular offerings Learning: We nurture independent, creative and • Learning within and beyond collaborative learners. Curiosity and innovation the classroom motivate us to excel individually and collectively. 3.Culture:  Developing compassionate, Culture: We celebrate diversity, promote intercultural positive and contributing citizens. understandings and connect with communities here and across the world. We reflect on our past and learn in the present to shape our future. Curriculum Facilities and Resources Practical • Accredited coaches Lessons and training sessions will focus on • Access to turf, indoor and hard wicket development and application of cricket skills – playing and training facilities batting, bowling and fielding, with fitness and • Statistical analysis and video review of skills. conditioning also being important aspects of the program. Practical sessions are designed Training to challenge participants and teach them to Training for all students and teams takes place play with confidence and belief. either on school grounds or at South Australian Students also participate in an accreditation Cricket Association (SACA) run facilities including pathway achieving their Provide First Aid, Park 25, Indoor Centre and Adelaide Level 0 and 1 Coaching and Level 1 Umpiring Oval No. 2. Cricketers also undertake pre-season qualifications during Years 8-10. fitness and conditioning sessions at school. Theory As well as covering the requirements of the Competition Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Opportunities to compete in: at the relevant year levels, students also study • School SA (SSSA), Association for cricket-specific content. As specialist sport entrants, Adelaide Schools (SAAS), Statewide Schools and they can enhance their practical skills through deep Zone competitions in One Day Games, Super 8s, understanding of theoretical concepts such as: T20 • Cricket knowledge, origins, , rules • Regular Saturday morning competition • Sports psychology • Regional, state and national cricket carnivals • Diet and nutrition • Australian Five Highs Cricket Carnival • Factors affecting performance • Invitational cricket carnivals • Messenger Bowl T20 Competition. • Biomechanics • Cricket and technology Parental Involvement • Fitness analysis There is an expectation that parents support their • Character strengths, leadership and positive child’s involvement in the Cricket Program by being psychology actively involved in the management of teams on match days by volunteering for roles such as • Applied exercise physiology. umpiring and scoring at games, fundraising and transportation. Pathways for Player Development written application by the student, current school report, reference from cricket coach, practical skills Adelaide High School liaises closely with SACA assessment, video/vision of students batting and in terms of access to grade cricket clubs and the bowling and an interview. High Performance Pathway. This alignment and open lines of communication give our students Online applications for Special Entry Programs are a unique opportunity to learn high performance available from the Special Entry Online Application habits and the scope to represent their state if page of the Adelaide High School website. their ability warrants selection. This partnership Applications close on Monday 22 March, 2021. has seen significant numbers of state and national Successful students commit themselves to the representatives in underage squads. Cricket Program during the period of their enrolment at Adelaide High School. Their involvement in The Cricket Program aims to have all Cricket cricket takes precedence over their involvement Entry students participating in grade cricket in other sports. Cricket entry students are actively clubs and/or community clubs. The philosophy encouraged to participate in a different winter sport. of the Cricket Program is that the more players experience games, the faster they learn. The Cricket Program is also available to all students who are enrolled at Adelaide High School and who Adelaide High School competes in the annual have a passion for cricket. Australian Five Highs Cricket Carnival which is a First XI national competition. Other participating Additional fees apply to students enrolled in the schools are Brisbane State High School, Cricket Program. These include an annual fee Kent Street Senior High School (Perth), of $350 for involvement in the program, with an High School and Sydney Boys High additional cost for the cricket uniform & participation School. Each capital city hosts the carnival once in intrastate and interstate games. every five years. Adelaide High School allocates 15 places for ‘out of zone’ students for the Special Entry Cricket Program Entry Programs. The ‘out of zone’ allocation for students The Adelaide High School Cricket Program also starting in 2022 will be as follows: incorporates a talent identification selection process, • 2022 Year 7 Cricket – 15 positions whereby talented cricketers from outside the school • 2022 Year 8 Cricket – 15 positions zone can apply to enrol at Adelaide High School. A $44 administrative fee is required with applications Students will be selected based on; an ‘online’ for Cricket entry.

For further information contact Adelaide High School West Terrace, Adelaide Mr Phil Hopton 5000 Cricket Manager Phone +61 8 8231 9373 Facsimile +61 8 8212 7827 Parents are invited to contact Adelaide [email protected] High School for additional information www.adelaidehs.sa.edu.au or to arrange an appointment with the Principal or an Assistant Principal to discuss any concerns or to ask any questions.

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