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Edition Xxxx WALKERVILLE CATS NEWSLETTER th EDITION 33 Thursday 8 October 2009 website www.walkervillecc.com.au WALKERVILLE CRICKET NEWS I would like to thank Craig Cowland and Michael Sarson for their efforts to attract sponsors to the club - there will be newsletters, signage and verbal PRESIDENT’S CORNER acknowledgement of our sponsors as the season Well how quick the season comes around again - goes on and it will be important as players and lots of new faces and renewed enthusiasm in the family members to use them and be proud to tell club. them you are supporting them because of what they are doing for the cricket club. I would like to welcome the new captain of the club - Damien Miller (from West Torrens District Needless to say without sponsors and we are lucky Club) - he not only brings his experience from ours are local - a club cannot survive on playing district level but already is settling in the role of performances alone - we also need to remember being the CAPTAIN OF THE CLUB. our major sponsor is the SPORTS CLUB - they are the ones that provide us with the facilities and it There are a lot of new players at training - would be remiss of me not take this opportunity for especially pleased with the number of juniors - for all of us to support the club after games and to the club to survive the juniors are important for a attend all the functions there eg. seafood night and number of reasons with the main one being the quiz night. Walkerville Cricket Club prides itself in providing a great environment for players, friends and family to The cricket club will have teas available on be proud of. There will be plenty of opportunities selection night weeks - the footy club will have this year for players with 3/2 day sides to practice meals on the alternate week with teams to be there long term game skills or the hit and miss 1 announced on Thursday nights after practice and day side captained by John Lamp. The Hutchie's presentations at the end of games will be on have plenty of junior sides to cope with and the Saturday's at 7pm with man of the match awards ever growing demand of under age people wanting to be presented. to play the game - another great opportunity for families to get involved in a club with plenty of social functions. Remember players that you are representing a PLAYERS CODE proud club in Adelaide Turf and the expectations of myself and the committee are that you play hard but fairly - we will not tolerate "white line fever" CODE OF CONDUCT/CLUB EXPECTATIONS behavior as I would like the club to respected by Walkerville Player Code of Conduct the opposition for the way we play the game and As a proud club with a long history the also the quality of people that takes the field on Walkerville C.C. has forged a reputation as a behalf of the cricket club. Club who plays hard, tough cricket but with in the spirit of the game. Be proud of your club but more importantly be Walkerville C.C. is a respected club within proud of yourselves and the team mates you are Adelaide Turf competition and it is playing with. expected that this be continued by the current generation of players. We play to win, The season gets underway this week - they will all but we play in the spirit of the game! be 1 day games (check the starting times) with the 1 day seniors side and juniors starting the following Club Expectations week - help your captains by being at the games As a member of the Walkerville C.C. it is early and don't forget afternoon tea is required to expected that every player support be provided by the players of the home sides. the club through the following: Being a financial club member. We will be having a BBQ on this Saturday night at To play by the Walkerville C.C code of the Club after the first game, so get back to the conduct. Club for presentations, have a BBQ tea and bring Attending club trainings, or informing the your family and kids and hopefully celebrate three appropriate people of your unavailability to victories. training. Wearing the appropriate clothing to Good luck to all the players this season - lets get training. off to a great start. To be a positive team mate during games Kym Reid and at training. Attend Saturday matches by the set time in Ps- Congratulations to all three Walkerville Football the team you have been selected to play in. teams for making the finals this season especially Wearing the appropriate club clothing to the A grade who won the A3 premiership and games and while playing. achieved promotion to A2 and the B grade who Provide a quality afternoon tea when after a great year just failed in the Grand Final. If playing in a home match. we can follow the lead of our Football counterparts Attend Saturday night club match then we are set for a prosperous year. presentations. Support club functions. The Walkerville Cricket Club committee for the Being a good club man! 2009/2010 season. Kym Reid (President) CATS TEAM RULES Shaun Mathieson (Secretary) Have PRIDE in your CLUB and in your TEAM. Peter Hewish (Treasurer) Be positive and encourage each other in all Leo Panzarino (Cricket Operations) areas. John & Katrina Hutchinson (Juniors) Home is our fortress. We do not lose at home. Craig Cowland (Social) Attend all trainings or notify the right person. Michael Sarson (Social) Play hard, positive, aggressive cricket. Rohan Bishop Playing with passion for your club will win you Mark Reid matches. Will Walker Remember no-one means to make a mistake so READER FEEDBACK back yourself and believe in yourself and most importantly ENJOY. Please contact Shaun Mathieson at [email protected] or 0422 162 772 for any reader comment. WALKERVILLE SUBS 2009-2010 JUNIORS CORNER SENIOR SUBS 2009-2010 Senior Subs- $310.00 JUNIORS START ON 18TH OCTOBER If paid by 15th October $260.00 All U9's,U11's,U13's,U15's & U17's start 18th October. Concession Subs (Student/Unemployed) - 9's,11's & 13's fixtures will come out after ATCA $230.00 have released the U15's & U17's draw. If paid by 15th October $200.00 We will keep you posted when we know more information. **Cost of Senior/Concession Subs includes a Walkerville “Blue Shirt”, match ball fees during the season and entry and meal costs for the QUIZ QUESTIONS Walkerville CC Presentation Night at the end of the season.** 1. The ICC Champions Trophy has just been held in South Africa. This tournament was originally JUNIOR SUBS 2009-2010 meant to be staged in which other country last year Junior Subs (U11, U13,) - $140.00 but was moved due to safety concerns? Junior Subs (U15) - $150.00 2. How many Australians were named in the ICC Junior Subs (U17) - $170.00 One Day team of the Year? Note that where a junior plays senior cricket, no 3. How many feet are in a meter? additional subs are available. 4. When was the Berlin Wall erected and when was it brought down? Payments can be made in person to The Treasurer 5. Who are the two Australian Test Cricketers to or your team captain by cash or cheque, made out have coached the Walkerville Cricket Club? (Turn to the back for the answers) to “Walkerville Cricket Club”. Alternatively you can make arrangements to pay your subs via electronic funds transfer. Please speak to the Treasurer for UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENT further information. Peter Hewish (Treasurer) NOTE – Walkerville Cricket Club is a non-for-profit Seafood Night organization and is NOT registered for GST. GST is Oyster Bob and his famous little sea not included in any amounts listed. creatures always make it a night to remember. FIXTURES ROUND 1 Saturday Round 1 starts this week and is a One Day game. Please check with your captains about what time to 21st November 7.30pm be at the game and whether you need to bring All you can eat!! afternoon tea. (Starts this week 10th October) A2 – ROUND 1 VS UNLEY AT UNLEY – 12.00 noon BI – ROUND 1 VS BRIGHTON AT WALKERVILLE – 12.00 noon Cost: B3 – ROUND 1 VS PENFIELD AT HARRIS OVAL – $375 for table of 10 /$40 single 12.00 noon (maximum of 3 cricketers + partners for pre booked tables) (if paid before Sat 14th Nov) (Starts next week, 17th October) $45 single at the door LOD – ROUND 1 VS PAYNEHAM AT T.B.A. – Please see Craig Jervies or Craig Cowland 1.00pm to book your table or chair. PRESENTATION NIGHT 2008/2009 Katrina and John Hutchinson were jointly awarded Club Person Newly appointment Club President Kym Reid gave a stirring of the year especially for the work they did with the Walkerville address to the playing group prior to awarding Ben Duncan the Juniors. Kym Reid Medal for the best player in A grade voted by his team mates David Coad (right) was awarded the Michael Barber Trophy for Ben Duncan after being presented with the Kym Reid Medal. the most outstanding Young Person in the Club. Joseph Frick – Even though I’m thousand’s of miles away in the Daniel Powell (right) and Bruce Mayberry after Daniel was “Old Dart” it’s great to get all those emails wanting presented with the Bruce Mayberry Medal for the best player me to keep writing for the Walkerville Newsletter in B grade voted by his team mates.
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