Since 1882 news

Issue 1 | August 2014

Welcome to season 2014/15 A brief history The Wauchope Club is the oldesting surviving sporting and community club in the Port Macquarie - Hastings region. With the first recorded game played in 1882 between Wauchope and Huntingdon in the ‘Hastings River Challenge Cup’ (as well as earliest recorded junior matches in 1899 when part of a 4 team competition with Hamilton, Huntingdon and Beechwood), the club has been built on 2013/14 HRDCA 1st Grade Premiers strong traditions. with most of our senior meetings in background, with the rate also higher With Don Bradman playing in both 1928 particular attracting 20 or more than the Wauchope population average. and 1929 against a Hastings XI at members. With social events arranged Wauchope Park (now Bain Park) when a from Christmas parties for the children As a socially responsible and family 6 acre allotment originally established to Quiz Nights, the Club is the only friendly community club, its success off for cricket, to the move to its current registered ‘Good Sports’ cricket club in the field was matched with success on home facilties at Andrews Park in 1975, the Port Macquarie - Hastings region, the field last season, and in a 4 grade the club has much pride and welcomes and is a regular supporter of the senior competition our club won both all players to be part of the history at McGrath Foundation ‘Pink Stumps Day’ 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade in a Port Macquarie - Hastings’ premier club. in promoting breast cancer awareness. remarkable 8th consecutive premiership title. Continuing on with our community responsibilities, our junior players are To spread the load and to become an cared for in a safe environment with important part of our successful club, coaches predominantly senior club we encourage all parents and players. Upon reaching age 13, juniors supporters to volunteer in some are encouraged to play in senior capacity during the season. This may competition under the protection of our simply be by becoming a member of the senior members, where mentoring is committee or a sub-committee, to provided which further assists personal coaching or managing teams, scoring, development. As part of the community, umpiring, or entering results and this helps develop important future scorecards to an online management community members and leaders. system. Wauchope ‘Pirates’ (circa 1931) Our junior club generally supplies 30% The support of the Wauchope RSL Club From the President of player numbers to the Port has been greatly welcomed by the club On behalf of the Committee of the Macquarie - Hastings junior competition for 50 years. We encourage all Wauchope Cricket Club, I welcome all despite Wauchope being one-seventh senior players, parents and supporters new and returning players, parents of the size of our regional centre. It also to become members of “The Friendly our juniors, and other supporters of our encourages girls to play and has more Club” if not already - in turn this great club in season 2014/15. girls registered and the highest provides support to our club and allows participation rate than any other club. us to keep registration fees low to As a community club, we measure In addition, it has more numbers and a further maximise participation. success not on what we do on the field, higher participation rate of players from but moreso what we do off the field, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands Further financial support is required

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Our club requires your support...

from businesses through sponsorship options. Therefore if unable to volunteer in some capacity but you run your own business, or are part of a business that is prepared to sponsor the club, please contact our Treasurer, Matt Guthrie, who can can provide sponsorship options.

Welcome once again, and through your support we know we will have a great season both on and off the field in 2014/15.

Tony Brown President

Members of our elite social committee groups in the North Coastal Zone that spans the region between Forster and

Tweed Heads. These players are selected by the Zone Academy Coach Since last season... Mervyn Bourke and the 3 Regional Coaches. When cricket went into recess, the club still forged ahead with plans for bigger Congratulations to Wauchope 1st grade and better things. We start with last players Blake Larance, Dan Morrison year’s major Award winners. and Chris Newbound for your selection to this squad. 2013/14 major Award winners Player of the Year - Blake Larance The Mid North Coast Junior Cricket Rookie of the Year - Bailey Smith Council also runs a development Barney Brandon ‘Spirit of Cricket Award’ program during the winter period and - Hayden Clarke Chris Newbound receives his award congratulate the following Wauchope Junior Player of the Year from Cricket NSW Country Programs players on your selection: - Chris Newbound Manager, Bruce Whitehouse Clubperson of the Year Congratulations to Wauchope 1st U17 - Sam Johnson, Chris Newbound - Gavin Newbound grader and former junior Chris U16 - Dan Middleton Newbound who won this prestigious U14 - Declan Attenborough John McMahon Scholarship award as Mid North Coast Junior Cricket U13 - Trai Blair, Josh Gardner, Brock Larance, Ben Middleton winner Council’s nomination in the junior category. This is the first time a One player is selected from each Hastings player had won the award A special girls development squad was Council of the North Coastal Zone in the since Ryan McMahon in 2010/11. also established in the Mid North Coast Under 16 and Under 19 age groups who region this year, and we congratulate meets criteria of fairness, commitment Cricket NSW Academy - North the following Wauchope girls selected: and citizenship. This award carries with it a prize of $500 which must be spent Coast Jessica Daley, Jessica Gardner, Jessica on equipment or education. The Cricket NSW Academy - North Coast Olson, Emily Williams is an elite development program for 27 players selected in the U15 to U19 age

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have been confirmed. Senior training Coaching staff as NSW Lend Lease Breaker (and former North Coast player) Angela has already commenced each Sunday at Reakes. Andrews Park from 10.00am and 12.00pm. Mid age to older juniors are We welcome Kate to the club who will also welcome to attend.

be coaching the In2Cricket program, help junior coaches with training if time 6 September, 13 September permits, and take a further interest in all girls playing in the Hastings in Registration Days Saturday morning competition. Junior registration days are no longer permitted to be held outside the Hastings Co-op Department Dave Smith Store.

Dave has been appointed Club Instead registrations will be Coach / Selector, and succeeds taken outside the SUPA IGA Mervyn Bourke as a result of Wauchope in Hastings Street the time required by Merv to on 6 September between fulfill his North Coastal Zone 9.00am and 12.00pm. coaching duties.

On 13 September, As a former Club President, registrations will be moved to Dave has been heavily involved the SUPA IGA Timbertown on in coaching juniors at a club, the Oxley Highway between association and Mid North 9.00am and 12.00pm. Coast levels for a number of years, while also mentoring This will be for both the juniors entering seniors as part In2Cricket program for 5 to 7 of his 3rd grade team. 2nd Grade celebr8 after their Gr8 8 str8 (m8 !) year olds, and Saturday

morning club registrations for 7 to 15

years olds as at New social media 1 September 2014. The Wauchope club has a new

Facebook page this season, and you are Full information will be provided by club encouraged to like and follow the page. representatives on these days. If you This will provide information not cannot attend either of these days, provided for in the website. The new registration forms and payment may be Facebook address is posted direct to the club with details www.facebook.com/WauchopeRSLCrick advised on the form. etclub

Bring your friends ! For the girls, we are For the Tweeters, the club also has its Kate Jackson also hoping to be able to form a ‘girls own Twitter tag @WauchopeCricket, only’ team ! Kate is the North Coastal Zone ‘Female and even its own YouTube channel

Development Coach’ and the Head WauchopeCricketTV for those who wish We are also introducing 2 levels of Coach of the Mid North Coach girls to subscribe and access cricket related optional club membership for parents junior development program. news, promotional videos and coaching and supporters. tips.

Kate plays in Sydney 1st Grade Womens For $25, supporters will be provided a competition for the Tigers (Sydney club cap and discount to club functions, Womens Cricket Club), in a team that Calendar of Events and for $60, this will provide a club shirt, includes Australian players , cap and discount to club functions. and Erin Osborne, as well At the time of print the following dates

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... but also what you can do for the club... 2-5 October Executive Committee U15, U18 girls Country Championships, ‘City vs Country’ Opens Womens

The Port Macquarie - Hastings region will host the only female country girls events in the Cricket NSW calendar with U15 girls held between 2-3 October, and U18 girls between 4-5 October, with Tony Brown Brad Baxter Baz Brien some games being played on Andrews President Senior Vice President Junior Vice President Park. With all 6 country Zones in women’s cricket represented, players will be vying for selection to NSW Country and NSW U15 and U18 teams.

On 4 October, the NSW Lend Lease Breakers will be in town to play in a T20 day/night ‘City vs Country’ fixture at Wayne Richards Oval from 4.15pm. This match is an important lead up match for the Breakers, who will be attempting their 10th straight domestic Matt Day Matt Guthrie championship crown, and their 17th in Secretary Treasurer the last 19 years. With the fixture including a number of Australian General Committee players including Ellyse Perry and Alysse Healy, it is an event not to be missed. 11 October 1st date of competition in junior and senior fixtures. 12 October U12, U14 and U16 HRDJCA representative trials. Held at Wood Dave Smith Andrew Macauley Heath Larance Street / Stuart Park from 10.00am. Club Coach / Selector IT Coordinator Committee 20 October (Monday) In2Cricket commences for 5-7 yo’s Other Committee between 4.30pm and 5.30pm. 20 December (tbc) Last date of competition before Christmas holiday recess. 31 January (tbc) Competition resumes following holiday break.

Further calendar dates and confirmations will be provided in our Tracy Guthrie Steve Davis Sam Guthrie Gavin Newbound next newsletter. Social Coordinator Social Coordinator Media Coordinator Registrar / Website

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