RACHAEL HAYNES 2017/18 ADELAIDE PATHWAY 1998 North Balwyn Cricket Club debut (first game of club cricket) 00-04 VIC U15, U17, U19 05/06 VIC Women’s National Cricket League debut 2009 ODI and Test debut for Australia 2010 T20 debut for Australia 15/16 WBBL Debut for Sydney Thunder Premier Club (current): Sydney CC Junior Club: Box Hill CC U15 NATIONALCHAMPS.COM.AU AUSTRALIAVS ENGLAND GILLETTE ONE DAY INTERNATIONAL SERIES 26 JAN | ADELAIDE OVAL ADULTS FROM $30* CRICKET.COM.AU/TICKETS *At match price. Ticket agency fee of $6.55 applies elsewhere. A fundamental part of the Australian Cricket Pathway, the Cricket Australia Under 15 Female National Championships have been the largest contributor of talent to the National team since its establishment. Lauren Cheatle played in the WT20 World Cup in India last year at 17 years of age and other stars such as, Jess Jonassen, Ellyse Perry and Captain Meg Lanning have all trodden the same path you are about to undertake. As players, you enter an exciting phase of your sporting journey, I encourage you all to embrace the opportunity by exemplifying the cricketing spirit. I wish you all the very best over the next 7 days and I look forward to witnessing your development into the stars of the future in the seasons to come. SHAWN FLEGLER FEMALE HIGH PERFORMANCE MANAGER WELCOME AUSTRALIAVS ENGLAND #U15CHAMPS GILLETTE ONE DAY INTERNATIONAL SERIES VISIT US AT NATIONALCHAMPS.COM.AU 26 JAN | ADELAIDE OVAL Welcome 3 Queensland 12-13 Western Australia 22-23 SACA Message 5 South Australia 14-15 Umpire Feature 25 * ADULTS FROM $30 Nicole Bolton Feature 6-7 Tasmania 16-17 Fixtures 26 CRICKET.COM.AU/TICKETS ACT/NSW Country 8-9 Victoria Country 18-19 MyCricket App 27 NSW Metro 10-11 Victoria Metro 20-21 *At match price. Ticket agency fee of $6.55 applies elsewhere. FOLLOW US ON /CricketAustralia @CAPathway @cricketaustralia RUNS OFF WIDES / THE BAT NO BALLS 43% 35% IMPROVED MORE SKILL DEVELOPMENT ACTION & FUN MORE JUNIOR GIRLS COMPETITIONS THAN EVER BEFORE! The Junior Cricket endorsed formats have been developed based on research, testing and community feedback and are considerate of the physical, mental and emotional development of players. The endorsed formats deliver improved skill development and greater involvement for all players whilst ensuring the game is faster, action packed and more fun for all involved. JUNIOR CRICKET STAGE 1 JUNIOR CRICKET STAGE 2 (U11 age indicative only) (U13 age indicative only) PLAYERS: 7 PLAYERS: 9 PITCH : 16m PITCH : 18m BOUNDARY : 40m BOUNDARY : 45m OVERS : 20 OVERS : 20-30 DURATION: 2hrs DURATION: 2-3hrs FIND OUT MORE AT COMMUNITY.PLAYCRICKET.COM.AU WELCOME ON BEHALF OF THE SACA I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALL PLAYERS, OFFICIALS, PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS TO ADELAIDE FOR THE 2017-18 U15 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR TIME HERE AND HAVE A CHANCE TO EXPLORE SOME OF WHAT THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY HAS TO OFFER. There are many renowned tourist destinations within short proximity of the CBD. The Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills are all sure to entice with outstanding local produce and are a great day trip for all. Also, with warm temperatures throughout summer the metropolitan beaches are a great place to cool off whilst offering a relaxed atmosphere and beautiful sunsets. To all players, the U15 National Championships will be the beginning of the next step in your journey in the Australian Cricket Pathway. There will be many opportunities for you to learn about what it takes to become the best cricketer that you can be so please ensure you grab these opportunities with both hands and get as much out of them as possible. There will be highs and lows throughout the week but remember to play in the spirit of cricket and that nothing is more important than the well-being of each cricketer who takes the field. Most importantly we wish all players the best of luck for the week and trust you have an enjoyable time forming new friendships and playing good, competitive cricket. We look forward to hosting you, and please do not hesitate to contact any of us if you require any assistance during your time in Adelaide. SACA KEITH BRADSHAW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SOUTH AUSTRALIA CRICKET ASSOCIATION UNDER 15 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017/18 | CRICKET AUSTRALIA FOR NICOLE BOLTON, THE CRICKET AUSTRALIA UNDERAGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS MARKED THE BEGINNING OF A LONG CAREER IN A SPORT SHE ADORES. Competing at her first National Championships as a 15-year-old in the under 19 age group, Bolton didn’t take long to find her feet, making her senior state debut at just 16, roughly 12 months after featuring in her first competitive match. Fast forward 12 years and Bolton has now cemented herself in the Australian’s side and is just five games shy of her 50th international appearance. How did you get involved in cricket? I first got involved playing cricket in the backyard with my two older brothers. It was the only way I could join in with what they were doing. I became a specialist fielder for a few years until I was old enough to have a bat and a bowl against them. I had a ball in a sock that was attached to the tree out the back that I would hit for hours on end pretending I was an Australian cricketer and I would never get bored. Who was the first club you played for and what did you enjoy about it the most? The first club I played for was Subiaco Marist Cricket Club in Perth, Western Australia. I loved this club as it had a strong history and had some of the top state players playing for them from the Western Fury. It was the perfect introduction into my cricket career as I got to learn from these players and grow and develop as a person and a player. At what age did you make your first representative team and how did it come about? I was 15 years old when I first played state representative cricket for Western Australia at the Under 19 National Championships. It was quite daunting as I was the youngest player there. The coaches showed a lot of faith in me from a young age and I was grateful for the opportunity as I felt it fast tracked my development as a player playing against girls older than me and at a high standard. 6 With so many sports on offer what makes you continue with cricket? I always loved cricket, I started playing because it brought me closer to my brothers, I saw it as a challenge. It tests you on so many levels and as the game continues to evolve it keeps me motivated to want to continue to set high standards and reach new heights in the sport. I feel like I’m continually learning about myself and my game and you never know what opportunities are on the horizon if you work hard. What are some of your fondest memories of playing representative cricket for Western Australia? I was privileged to captain my state at representative level and it was a great challenge as during my time we had some of the top cricketers today playing in that age group. I felt we started to become competitive as a state and this was pleasing for me as we began to experience some success and change the perception around our competitiveness. Was there anyone you looked up to as a youngster that you ended up playing with? I was new to cricket having only started playing when I was 15 and I didn’t realise there was a pathway for girls at that age, which limited my understanding of who were the top female cricketers going around at that time. I grew up wanting to be like Justin Langer and Ricky Ponting and it wasn’t until I started playing state representative cricket that I became aware of who some of the big names were, in particular Zoe Goss. To be able to say I have played cricket alongside Zoe is something I am very grateful for and to know her as a person and see the success she’s had on the field, it’s been a highlight of my career. How did the underage National Championships help transition you into senior state cricket? It provided the backbone of my development. I was playing state representative from the age of 15 and made my Western Fury debut at the age of 16 and I think being given the opportunity when I did was unbelievable. There were a number of players I played against and with for Western Australia that went on to represent Australia as well, including Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, Delissa Kimmince, Elyse Villani, Meg Lanning, Jess Cameron and Sarah Coyte. To be able to play cricket against them from an early age helped the transition into state cricket because it was highly competitive and you were constantly testing yourself out against the best. UNDER 15 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017/18 | CRICKET AUSTRALIA ACT/NSW COUNTRY @CRICKETACT COACH: Steve Davies ASSISTANT COACH: Luke Knight NAME SKILL DOB BATTING BOWLING CURRENT CLUB Right GRACE 2/01/2003 Right Northern District 36DIGNAM Orthodox Left HANNAH 24/08/2003 Left Northern District 37GREEN Fast Right PHOEBE 18/04/2003 Left Litchfield 38LITCHFIELD Medium Right SOPHIE 1/05/2003 Right Northern District 39SHELLEY Fast Right KAYLA 2/09/2002 Right Wests Illawarra 40BURTON Wrist Right MADDISON 1/01/1901 Right Newcastle 41MCGUIGAN Fast Left JULIA 22/01/2003 Right Weston Creek Molonglo 43BASSETT Fast Right GRACE 18/08/2003 Right Ballina 45PARSONS Medium Left DENI 2/04/2004 Right Central North 46BAKER Orthodox Right JESSICA 3/05/2003 Right Bective East 56DAVIDSON Fast Right HANNAH 19/04/2003 Right Penrith 57FAUX Wrist Right ISABELLA 29/11/2002 Right Coolavin 58GREIG Fast Right CLARE 14/12/2003 Right Northern District 62WEBBER Fast BATTING WICKETKEEPER BOWLING TALENT WATCH 8 ACT/NSW Country will be aiming for their third consecutive title in Adelaide, a tough task but they look to have the players to do just that.