15YRS & UNDER BOYS CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP BRISBANE/SUNSHINE COAST QUEENSLAND 20TH -28TH February 2016 CONTENTS WELCOME 2016 SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA CHAMPIONSHIP Welcome: 2016 School Sport Results Table 9 Established in 1981, School Sport Australia is the governing body for the development and Australia Championship 1 promotion of school sport in Australia. Each year over 5500 students are provided with Team Profiles 10 opportunities to represent their state/territory in 21 sports through the School Sport Welcome: Belinda Clark 2 Events and Ceremonies 20 Australia pathway. Chair’s Forward 3 This interstate sporting competition provides opportunities for students to participate in this Rules and Guidelines 21 sport at the highest level. These School Sport Australia championships are part of the national Message: School Sport Australia sport program and not only provide sporting opportunities at the elite level, but also educational, Championship History 25 National Secretary 4 cultural and social benefits for all competitors. 2015 State Team Records 26 Hosting Personnel 5 State and Territory school sport bodies have the responsibility for implementing and running the School Sport Australia Championships, and providing the maximum number of opportunities for Codes of Behaviour 29 Pool Draw 6 students to participate in the broadest possible range of sporting activities. Umpires, Championship Competition Venues 7 International competitions are also features of the School Sport Australia calendar. Committee, Quensland In 2016 International competitions will be provided for our Australian Football, Hockey, Netball, Draw and Field Allocation 8 School Sport Unit Numbers 31 Cross Country, Softball and Water Polo teams. School Sport Australia extends to all competitors best wishes in their pursuit of selection for their state or territory team and wishes them an enjoyable and rewarding experience as they pursue their personal goals in this particular sporting endeavour. Representing a State or Territory is an achievement of which you can feel very proud. We hope that all competitors, team officials, organisers and supporters associated with this event derive satisfaction and fulfillment from their involvement. We extend our sincere thanks also to the host state and their officials for their contribution in ensuring the success of this week’s event. Graeme Jennings President Brad Allen Executive Officer BRISBANE/SUNSHINE COAST • QUEENSLAND 1 WELCOME CHAIR’S BELINDA CLARK FORWARD Welcome to everyone Just about everybody has had an experience involved with the with school sport at some level. In my case 2016 15 Years and the experience was so good that I have been Under Boys Cricket fortunate enough to continue to attend many Championship. school sport events at all levels. These national Queensland School Sport and the process of championships are selection for our teams covers the entire state a vital development and just about every student gets a chance to opportunity for our participate in our program whether that be at the nation’s best emerging school selection trial or all the way to this School players. We’ve done a Sport Australia (SSA) event. lot of work to ensure that the cricket pathway The SSA 15 years & Under Boys Cricket is clear, attractive and accessible to players Championship being held at Brisbane and the from all over Australia. We believe in the Sunshine Coast this week is the culmination of holistic development of players, as such we a great deal of effort by the students who are hope that this week provides you with cricket here and the various school sports systems that and personal development opportunities. support them. To the students, I wish you the best To School Sport Australia & Queensland School of luck and hope that in the future you have every Sport, we extend our appreciation for hosting success and through your life continue to support this series and the time and effort required sport in schools as your teachers and parents have from all involved to make this happen. To the supported you. Queensland community, Cricket Australia To our parents who have made the trip to would like to thank you in advance for your Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, thank you for hospitality and work in making this experience your ongoing support of your son and of our an unforgettable one for all involved. programs. I hope you enjoy your stay in beautiful To all the players and officials, I’d like to wish Queensland. you all the best for the Championship. May it For our students sport is about participation and be a spirited contest in the spirit of the game. it is a character building activity that will assist you to face the challenges of life. Give your best and Belinda Clark reap the benefit of knowing that through your Senior Manager, Team Performance endeavours with the support of family you have Cricket Australia reached the pinnacle of school sport in Australia. I hope you all enjoy the championship and keep this program as a memento of a wonderful period of your schooling life. Enjoy the experience! Matt O’Hanlon Chair Queensland School Sport Principal Beenleigh State High School 2 15YRS & UNDER BOYS CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 BRISBANE/SUNSHINE COAST • QUEENSLAND 3 MESSAGE HOSTING PERSONNEL SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA 2016 SSA 15YRS AND UNDER BOYS NATIONAL SECRETARY CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP It is my pleasure to welcome all the players, officials, parents and supporters to Brisbane for the 2016 School Sport Australia 15 Years and Under Cricket Championship. School Sport Australia highly values the educational, social and sporting benefits of these Championships that bring together extremely talented players from around Australia to compete at the highest level of competition available within the education framework. Congratulations to all players on their selection and I am certain that the fine traditions of school sport, team spirit and cooperation will be maintained throughout the Championship. For some School Sport Australia participants this may be their one and only state representative experience, while for others, it may be the stepping stone to greater opportunities in cricket and sport in the future. President Mr Greame Jennings An event such as this requires a huge amount of preparation and hard work. I would like to Executive Officer Mr Brad Allen thank School Sport Queensland and their cricket committee and in particular the Championship Cricket National Secretary Mr Peter Smith Convenor Andrew Fearon and the School Sport Queensland Sports Officer Vicki Aley for their outstanding contribution to the organisation of this championship. I would also like to acknowledge the tremendous support that Cricket Australia continues to give to this event. It is greatly appreciated. The programs and the financial grants they provide throughout all levels of primary and secondary school cricket have been significant factors in increased participation of school aged children in our great game. The considerable contribution made by Cricket Australia has been instrumental in meeting the costs of staging this prestigious event. We would also like to thank and acknowledge the wonderful support received from Kookaburra Australia, Albion Hat and Cap Company and the Bradman Foundation for school cricket. Queensland School Sport I wish all the players the best of luck during these Championships and trust that the competition will be fair but challenging. I hope that the friendships you make this week are lasting ones and Chair Mr Matt O’Hanlon that your memories are pleasant and reflect the true meaning of sportsmanship. Manager Mr Steven Murray I look forward to watching some excellent cricket during the week and trust that you will leave Brisbane having learned more about cricket and yourselves, and while not all will win, you have all won by participating in the event itself. Organising Committee Peter Smith National Cricket Secretary Convenor Mr Andrew Fearon School Sport Australia Mr Mark Tibbles Assistant Convenor (BGS Fields) Mr Darren Holder Assistant Convenor (Caloundra Cricket Club) Mr Glynn Williams Chair QSS 13-19 years Cricket Committee Mr Martin Sultman Queensland Cricket State Development Officer Mr Matthew Williams Cricket Australia Manager of Schools Programs Mr Nick Pryde Umpire Co-ordinator Mr Rob Dunbar QLD School Sport Officer Ms Vicki Aley 4 15YRS & UNDER BOYS CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 BRISBANE/SUNSHINE COAST • QUEENSLAND 5 POOL DRAW COMPETITION VENUES POOL A POOL B NSW Green QLD Brisbane Grammar School Fields VIC Metro WA 773 Nudgee Road Northgate 4013 SA TAS NT ACT Maroochydore VIC Country NSW Magenta Cricket Club Elizabeth Daniels Park Cover Drive, Buderim 4556 Caloundra Cricket Club Lewis Street Caloundra 4551 6 15YRS & UNDER BOYS CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 BRISBANE/SUNSHINE COAST • QUEENSLAND 7 DRAW & FIELD RESULTS TABLE SSA 15 Years & Under Championship ALLOCATION POOL A VIC Country NSW Green NT SA VIC Metro Cross Pool Points Place In Pool NSW Green NT NSW Magenta SA WA Sunday 21st Feb (Brisbane Grammar School Fields) 9:30am Start VIC Metro TAS Field Teams Field Teams VIC Country ACT Bgs 1 NSW Green vs NSW Metro Bgs 2 QLD vs NSW Magenta Bgs 3 SA vs NT Bgs 4 WA vs TAS POOL B Bgs 6 NSW Country vs ACT NSW Green ACT NSW Magenta QLD TAS WA Cross Pool Points Place In Pool ACT VIC Country Monday 22nd Feb (Brisbane Grammar School Fields) 9:30am Start NSW Magenta NT Bgs 1 NT vs NSW Country Bgs 2 NSW Green vs SA QLD Bgs 3 NSW Metro vs TAS Bgs 4 QLD vs ACT TAS VIC Metro Bgs 6 WA vs NSW Magenta WA SA (Brisbane