CLUBs'edition 1 MCRI0451_T20Blast Deliverers HandbookV3.indd 1 26/09/12 3:58 PM CLUBs'edition 1 MCRI0451_T20Blast Deliverers HandbookV3.indd 1 26/09/12 3:58 PM Welcome Welcome to the new era of junior cricket! It’s fast, fun, quick, active, Contents energetic and dynamic – everything kids are looking for in entertainment. Exploding onto the cricket scene in 2003, T20 has significantly impacted on Welcome' 2 how cricket is played and watched around the world. Traditional formats of Introduction' 4 cricket are still important, especially in Australia where playing Test cricket The'experience' 5 remains the ultimate in a player’s career. A'shift'from'junior'cricket' 6-7 To be Australia’s favourite sport we have to embrace kids’ passion for the Milo't20'Blast'format' 9 shorter forms of our game. ground'equipment' 10 Cricket at a local junior level is competing for families’ time with more Deliverers’'kit'bag' 10 sports and recreational activities than ever before. Therefore, cricket needs game'day'housekeeping' 11 to be offering a format that encourages, excites and challenges boys and Ground'&'Weather'Conditions' 12-13 girls to play the game. rules' 14 The most important feature of MILO T20 Blast is that it maximises batting' 15 participation for all kids, not just the more talented players. double'zone' 16 bowling' 17 MILO T20 Blast will play a major role in inspiring the next generation of no'balls'&'wides' 18 Australian cricket’s players and fans. free'hit'rules' 19 frequently'asked'questions' 20-24 George'Bailey' Milo'T20'blast'ground'setup' 26 Australian T20 Captain Milo'T20'blast'event'day'setup' 27 MILO T20 Blast Ambassador scoring'instructions' 28-29 score'sheet'example' 30-31 Meg'Lanning' Commonwealth Bank Southern Star MILO T20 Blast Ambassador 2 3 MCRI0451_T20Blast Deliverers HandbookV3.indd 2-3 26/09/12 3:58 PM Introduction The Experience MILO T20 Blast is a fun, fast-paced modified cricket format that encapsulates For more than 20 years, Cricket Australia and State and Territory Cricket the excitement of the KFC T20 Big Bash League. It is the initial step to Associations have delivered entry-level cricket programs that enable playing real, competitive cricket. children to learn cricket skills in a fun, friendly and enjoyable environment. The 60 to 75-minute game promotes an inclusive, safe, equal participation The challenge for clubs is to maximise the number of participants that opportunity for every junior. progress from the introductory MILO in2CRICKET skills-based program to Four simultaneous games involving 64 juniors per field generate an exciting competitive junior cricket competitions. and vibrant atmosphere, bolstered by a community-based crowd of friends, MILO T20 Blast has been developed to ensure junior cricketers can parents and siblings. progress with confidence from MILO in2CRICKET to competitive club A large crowd positioned close to the game promotes positive interaction and cricket competitions and play an appropriate format of cricket that will encouragement, adding to the atmosphere. In a perfect environment, each inspire them to continue as a player and/or a fan. centre provides high-energy music to accompany the action. MILO T20 Blast is a graduate competition and bridges the gap between Short boundaries inspire countless fours and sixes which will have the MILO in2CRICKET participants and junior club cricket. The aim of MILO juniors screaming for more as MILO T20 Blast creates a unique sporting T20 Blast is to: atmosphere for the kids. It is their time to shine! • Introduce junior cricketers to competition The action-packed program is promoted and implemented by highly-skilled • Continue to develop skills and techniques learnt in MILO in2CRICKET and trained providers, ensuring the sessions run smoothly. The providers • Maximise participation for all participants are responsible for the organisation, administration, set-up, game fixtures, • Increase kids’ passion for cricket times, recording of statistics and the clean-up. The centre coordinator requires a few volunteer umpires, who are provided with everything they need to officiate. The volunteers become part of the action and are in the best position to enjoy this unique junior sporting spectacle! The professionally-trained provider guarantees each session is not just another game, but is an event! MILO T20 Blast delivers in a familiar environment and a safe format, regardless of which centre you attend. All of the skills required to participate in cricket are entrenched in an explosive, action-packed hour! 4 5 MCRI0451_T20Blast Deliverers HandbookV3.indd 4-5 26/09/12 3:58 PM A Shift From Junior Cricket to Milo T20 Blast. Age group-based program Ability-based criteria JUNIOR'CRICKET MILO'T20'BLAST Club and schools programs differ Same product regardless of the place of play Traditional cricket whites Colourful Shirts 11 juniors per team 8 juniors per team 4 hour game plus training on 60 to 75-minute complete game another day experience Varied saftey zones for fielders 10 metre safety zone for fielders Hard cricket ball Soft Ball (Incrediball) Varied game length, depending on 16 x 6-ball overs per game Protective equipment No additional protective match events equipment required Club sign-on with cash and cheque Easy online sign-on and transactions Bowler changing ends each over Bowler bowls at the same end transactions Bowling and batting optional Everyone bowls and everyone bats Varied pitch and field sizes. Unrealistic Standard game/program dimensions boundaries and realistic boundaries Predominantly male oriented Designed to encourage and promote Outdoor game differs from indoor option Similar rules for both outdoor and inclusion indoor formats Skills taught by volunteer or parent Skills taught by trained and skilled Game resembles a hybrid of various Has all the excitement of the provider formats of cricket KFC T20 Big Bash League Set-up and clean up by parents/ Set-up and clean up provided by the One game per oval Potential for 4 simultaneous games per volunteers provider oval Home and away fixture season Fixtures played at central venues Juniors require their own cricket All equipment is supplied by the centre Varied rules by competition Standard national rules equipment – bat, helmet, gloves, pads, for the juniors etc (high initial cost investment) Stand alone junior competitions Part of a progressive national junior strategy 6 7 MCRI0451_T20Blast Deliverers HandbookV3.indd 6-7 26/09/12 3:58 PM MILO T20 Blast FORMAT • Players – Eight per side (Up to 10 players may participate but only eight may bat and bowl). One player must be nominated to bat only, and one nominated to bowl only. Ten may rotate as fielders.) • Game length - 16 overs per team/innings regardless of how many wickets are lost. • Game/Session time – 60 to 75 minutes • Pitch length – 18 metres • Pitch type – Grass outfield • Ground size – 40 metres boundaries from batting end stumps. If there is limited space, the area behind the wicketkeeper should be reduced to allow more grounds in the space. MILO T20 BLAST - • Ball – Incrediball style • Protective equipment - Not required. Wicketkeepers to wear helmet with PROGRAM INFORMATION grill when up to the stumps. • Batting – Pairs • Bowling - Players bowl two overs each, bowled from the same end • Fielding - No fielder is allowed within 10 metres of the bat until after the ball is hit. This excludes the wicketkeeper and slips. • A coin/bat toss determines which team bats first. • Participants not engaged on field should be encourage to undertake small skill development drills such as pairs catching, target bowling, and bat tapping. This is a great way to engage parents in active coaching throughout the program. For more information about drills visit www.coaches.cricket.com.au 8 9 MCRI0451_T20Blast Deliverers HandbookV3.indd 8-9 26/09/12 3:58 PM GROUND AND EQUIPMENT GAME DAY HOUSEKEEPING 1. MILO T20 Blast is played on grass outfields. • Balls will be given to each team to use for the duration of the day. A 2. A marked boundary length of 40 metres is measured from the stumps nominated ‘ball monitor’ is responsible for returning the ball to the at the batting end of the pitch. coordinator at the end of the day. 3. The standard pitch is reduced in length to 18 metres stump-to-stump. • Scoresheets are to be returned to the recording area immediately after 4. Branded MILO T20 Blast bats are used, supplied in the Deliverers’ each game. Pack. • Please return all equipment to the recording area after the final games 5. Protective gear is not required when batting. are completed. 6. Wicketkeepers wear a helmet with a grill when up to the stumps, • Players are asked to pick up all rubbish throughout the day. supplied by the club or the individual players. • If there is a need to tailor playing conditions (e.g. ground dimensions) for a specific carnival/venue, this will be addressed by the carnival coordinator at the initial briefing. DELIVERERS’ Kit Bag • 1 x MILO T20 Blast Sports Bag • 40 x MILO T20 Blast Foam Balls • 7 x MILO T20 Blast Wooden Bats (Size 4) • 7 x MILO T20 Blast Wooden Bats (Size 5) • 12 x MILO T20 Blast Stump Sets • 90 x MILO T20 Blast Marker Cones • 2 x MILO T20 Blast Polo Shirts • 10 x MILO T20 Blast Deliverers Vests • 10 x MILO T20 Blast Batting Tees • 11 x MILO T20 Blast Volunteer Caps 10 11 MCRI0451_T20Blast Deliverers HandbookV3.indd 10-11 26/09/12 3:58 PM Ground and Heat It is recommended that MILO T20 Blast Deliverers apply common weather conditions sense guidelines to climatic conditions regarding excessive heat. Players’ health must always be considered in the scheduling of the program. Sports Medicine Australia recommends that for children Schedule and adolescents, activities should be postponed or cancelled if Where possible, outdoor MILO T20 Blast sessions should be scheduled the temperature reaches a level designated by the local or state outside the hours of 11am and 3pm (Daylight Savings Time).