WALKERVILLE CATS NEWSLETTER th EDITION 34 Thursday 15 October 2009 website www.walkervillecc.com.au WALKERVILLE CRICKET NEWS Last Thursday night we had our first selection night for the 2009/2010 season. As an opener to the year Club Legend Dave Farrell was on hand to present new Club Captain Damien Miller with his baggy blue cap along with giving a presentation to the playing group on what it means to play for the Walkerville CC and what you can get out of your playing career. On the night all club captains were introduced with Damien A grade skipper, Shaun Mathieson B grade, Mal Ayliffe C grade and John Lamp will Club Legend Dave Farrell during his address to look after the LOD one day side. the players. It was an opportunity for some of our major sponsors to attend where they were acknowledged to the playing group and the sports club. Janet Reid did a great job with the teas on the night and it looks like we have been able to coax her into helping us out during the rest of year at various times. Leo Panzarino again had his “Gift Shop” set up where all players and supporters were able to purchase clothing for the new season. With all of our new sponsors on board its great that Leo has been able to get the new logos on the apparel for Club President Kym Reid acknowledges Steve both Seniors and Juniors. from Collinswood Fresh Meats for his continued sponsorship for the 2009/2010 season. Bruce Wedding was also presented with an award for his contribution to NEJCA junior cricket over Our first big event for the year will be the many years. Paul Creavy was also acknowledged Seafood night on Saturday November 21 at the for his service and time he contributed to the Sports Club from 7.30pm where Oyster Bob puts Walkerville and NEJCA junior programs. Both of on a fantastic assortment of Seafood delights. these individuals have been the corner stone of Tables will sell fast so make sure you pre book Walkerville’s successful junior program. your seat so you don’t miss out. See CJ or A well deserved acknowledgement by the NEJCA Chainsaw for further information. association. SPONSORS CORNER WALKERVILLE BAKERY At Diamond Sponsor level, Mark and his team at the Walkerville Bakery have come on board with the Cats to be one of the Major Sponsors of the Cricket Club for the 2009/2010 season. It’s a great fillet for our club to have such a well known business in the local area as one of our major sponsors. Located only 100m away from the ground on Walkerville Terrace the Walkerville Bakery’s reputation is second to none in providing the highest quality food and service in the local area. Bruce Wedding with his award For all those afternoon teas at cricket or just a morning snack before the game for Seniors and Last Saturday night after the completion of the Juniors, you can’t go past the Walkerville Bakery first round it was great to see 30 to 40 people get for all your pastry needs. back to the Club for presentations and meals. Say G’day to Mark and the team and make sure With a lot of family men involved in playing, their you wear you Walkerville colours in supporting partners and children attending made for a real one of our major sponsors for this season. family atmosphere. Once again Janet (with help from Kym) did a HEAT POLICY - ATCA great job with the BBQ and with one win and 2 losses there was plenty to discuss during Please refer to the ATCA Heat Policy below:- presentations. 1. Where forecast temperature is 38 degrees or Peter Sarson took out the Rose Family lower, normal playing conditions apply Chiropractic Award for best player in A grade however it was a tough call as Mark “Chopper” 2. Where forecast temperature is 39-41 degrees Reid also played very well. As Pete wasn’t ATCA Extreme Heat Guide is implemented and drinking he claimed the mug and allowed Chop amended playing conditions apply in all grades. the beverage. Mark did say it tasted a little sour!!! 3. Where forecast temperature is 42 degrees Dan”Moose” Elkins was B grade’s best while Chris ATCA Extreme Heat Guide is implemented and all Mee in his first game for the club secured the C grades are abandoned. grade award. Special thanks to Rose Family Chiropractic for their sponsorship of the Best For full details about the Junior and Senior Heat Payer Awards. Policy’s please refer to the ATCA website. Remember Subs are due tonight at the “Special READER FEEDBACK Rate” of $260, which also includes a new blue Walkerville shirt. After tonight the Subs will Please contact Shaun Mathieson at revert back to $310 so get in quick and make [email protected] or 0422 162 772 for any arrangements with Treasurer Pete Hewish. reader comment. We also have meals on tonight regardless of the weather as it is selection night so make sure you get down to the club as teams will be selected. WALKERVILLE SUBS 2009-2010 PLAYERS CODE SENIOR SUBS 2009-2010 Senior Subs- $310.00 CODE OF CONDUCT/CLUB EXPECTATIONS If paid by 15th October $260.00 Walkerville Player Code of Conduct As a proud club with a long history the Concession Subs (Student/Unemployed) - Walkerville C.C. has forged a reputation as a $230.00 Club who plays hard, tough cricket but with in If paid by 15th October $200.00 the spirit of the game. Walkerville C.C. is a respected club within **Cost of Senior/Concession Subs includes a Adelaide Turf competition and it is Walkerville “Blue Shirt”, match ball fees during expected that this be continued by the current the season and entry and meal costs for the generation of players. We play to win, Walkerville CC Presentation Night at the end of but we play in the spirit of the game! the season.** Club Expectations JUNIOR SUBS 2009-2010 As a member of the Walkerville C.C. it is Junior Subs (U11, U13,) - $140.00 expected that every player support Junior Subs (U15) - $150.00 the club through the following: Junior Subs (U17) - $170.00 • Being a financial club member. • To play by the Walkerville C.C code of Note that where a junior plays senior cricket, conduct. no additional subs are available. • Attending club trainings, or informing the appropriate people of your unavailability Payments can be made in person to The to training. Treasurer or your team captain by cash or • Wearing the appropriate clothing to cheque, made out to “Walkerville Cricket Club”. training. Alternatively you can make arrangements to pay • To be a positive team mate during games your subs via electronic funds transfer. Please and at training. speak to the Treasurer for further information. • Attend Saturday matches by the set time Peter Hewish (Treasurer) in the team you have been selected to NOTE – Walkerville Cricket Club is a non-for- play in. profit organization and is NOT registered for • Wearing the appropriate club clothing to GST. GST is not included in any amounts listed. games and while playing. • Provide a quality afternoon tea when QUIZ QUESTIONS playing in a home match. • Attend Saturday night club match 1. Who scored the most runs for Australia at the presentations. recent ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa? • Support club functions. 2. Name the three high profile batsmen that now • Being a good club man! look likely to tour with the West Indies this summer after their dispute with the WI Board CATS TEAM RULES looks to be resolved? • Have PRIDE in your CLUB and in your TEAM. 3. Who is the leading run scorer as of 14.10.09 in • Be positive and encourage each other in all the Champions Twenty20 tournament? areas. 4. What did Hermann Wilhelm Göring, the second • Home is our fortress. We do not lose at most powerful leader of Nazi Germany, do on this home. day in 1946 before being due to be executed for • Attend all trainings or notify the right war crimes committed during World War II.? person. 5. What was the condition that forced “Yellow • Play hard, positive, aggressive cricket. Wiggle” Greg Page to stop performing in 2006? • Playing with passion for your club will win (Turn to the back for the answers) you matches. Remember no-one means to make a mistake so back yourself and believe in yourself and most importantly ENJOY. REVIEW - ROUND 1 Scores: Walkerville 9/278 (M Reid 79, P Sarson 88, J Hutchinson 44) defeated Unley 125 (L Panzarino 3/20, P Reid 2/37, W Walker 2/26). A2 – ROUND 1 VS UNLEY AT UNLEY – The start to the 2009/10 season was with a few new faces to the team and a new warm up game bounce ball which no side could get a grasp off. The win of the toss and backing the long batting line up, we decided to have a hit. With the new opening partnership of Ben Duncan and new comer Nick Cheary starting and ending just as quick with Cheary out in the third over too a well guided cut to point. Duncan soon followed leaving Walkerville 2 for 15 but from here enter Mark Reid and Peter Sarson who consolidated then tore the game away from Unley with Chopper placing the spinner to the boundary 3 balls in a row then the fourth saw his stumps rattled for a well made The calm before the storm as the A grade boys 79.