ACT CRICKET ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 Cricket ACT express their appreciation to the following for their invaluable support of cricket in the Canberra region: Cricket Australia The Lord’s Taverners Active Canberra Kookaburra Sports Abode Hotels Accenture McDonald’s ACT Anytime Fitness Konica Minolta Canberra Southern Cross Club Canberra Toyota RSM Bird Cameron Capital Chemist Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) ActewAGL ArrowFM Carlton United Breweries WIN Television ISC The Canberra Times Appreciation is expressed to all those who have contributed material for this Annual Report. Editor Ben MacCormack Design and production in2itive and Brindabella Print Cover image acknowledgements A general view during game two of the One Day International series between Australia and New Zealand at Manuka Oval on December 6, 2016. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) Photography Cameron Walter Powershots Photography Getty Images The Canberra and region cricket community ii | ACT Cricket Association | Annual Report 2016-17 CONTENTS AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY CRICKET ASSOCIATION 2 FOREWORD 5 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 7 ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE 15 CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT 17 THE ACT METEORS 20 THE ACT COMETS 25 HIGH PERFORMANCE 33 GAME DEVELOPMENT 38 UMPIRES & SCORERS 43 PREMIER CRICKET 45 JUNIOR CRICKET 52 INDOOR CRICKET 55 VETERANS CRICKET 59 PRIME MINISTER’S XI 62 SPONSORSHIP 64 Committee’s report 68 Treasurer’s report 69 Auditor’s statement 70 Statement of comprehensive income 72 Statement of financial position 73 Statement by members of the committee 74 AWARDS 75 STATISTICS 77 THE OFFICIALS 88 ASSOCIATION STAFF 90 ACT Cricket Association | Annual Report 2016-17 | 1 AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY CRICKET ASSOCIATION Patrons Major General Steve Gower AO Mil and Ian McNamee Board J Miller (Chairman), L Barrington-Smith, C Body, S Day, P Downing, G Elliot, M McConnell, G Nichols, S Michele, Chief Executive CD French Premier Cricket Committee C Body (Chairman), B Ryan (CACT), G Badcock (ANUCC), A Barnett (NCGCC), S Cross (QDCC), M Taylor-Briscoe (ECC), P Edwards (ACTU&SCA), G Chambers (TVCC), B Healy (GCC), J Harrison (WDUCCC) and M Wheadon (WCMCC) Women’s Cricket Council JI Meszes (Chairman), B Ryan, P Bright & E Madden (ECC), A Jones (NCGCC), B Kidd & J Kneebone (TVCC), P Guy (ANU), A Lawson & A Clark (WDUCCC) and J McIntyre (WCMCC) Umpires and Scorers Council Executive N Ewbank (Chairman), P Edwards (Deputy Chairman), A Dolin & K Hartas (Secretary), A Kopras (Finance Representative) and T Keel (Director of Umpiring) Junior Cricket Council Executive G Loaney (Chairman), D Rousch (Deputy Chair) and B Ryan Indoor Cricket Committee C Walter (Chairman), C Floros (Weston), S Mogg (Kambah), B Santosuosso (Kaleen) Discipline Committee WH Hall (Chairman), G Besgrove, J Brownlie, J Clark and S Knight Independent Tribunal Panel J Buxton (Chairman), BE Harvey and P Woulfe Delegate to Cricket NSW IE McNamee ACT Meteors Coach J Allsopp ACT Comets Coach A Blizzard ACT Rockets Coach W Floros 2 | ACT Cricket Association | Annual Report 2016-17 Statistician A Morehouse Auditors RSM Partners Premier Clubs Club President Secretary Australian National University Cricket Club M Vergano W Armstrong Eastlake Cricket Club P Winter A Masud Ginninderra Cricket Club C Griffin C Ravinuthala North Canberra Gungahlin Cricket Club P Coe H Axelby Queanbeyan District Cricket Club R Ditton R Bates Tuggeranong Valley Cricket Club J Evans L Barrington-Smith Western District UC Cricket Club A McGann A Clark Weston Creek Molonglo Cricket Club S Bryant R Arthur ACT Cricket Association | Annual Report 2016-17 | 3 FOREWORD Yvette Berry ACT Minister for Sport and Recreation It was great to see another successful cricket season take place across the Territory during the 2016-17 summer. Cricket participation continues to grow in the Capital seeing one in nine Canberrans picking up a bat or ball, with over 40,000 participants enjoying one of Australia’s favourite sports. It was pleasing to see growth continue in junior cricket with new formats trialled throughout the season which included shorter pitches and reduced player numbers to increase involvement. The T20 Blast program within schools and local cricket clubs continues to provide an ideal introduction program for children to the sport. At the elite level the Comets had a disappointing season whilst the Meteors went extremely close to securing a finals berth only to stumble by the shortest of margins, but several players impressed with higher honours. These included ACT Comets all-rounder Tom Rogers securing a men’s contract with Tasmania after a strong season with the ball. Comets wicket keeper Andrew Harriott played for the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League and talented young batsman Matt Gilkes was selected as 12th man for the PM’s XI. Young fast bowler Joe Slater also secured a Regional Rookie contract with the Sydney Thunder franchise. For the Meteors, talented young fast bowler Maitlan Brown burst onto the scene in her first WNCL season and secured herself a place in the Australian Shooting Stars and National Performance Squad. The Women’s Big Bash League featured several Meteors representatives, with eventual winners Sydney Sixers featuring three Meteors’ stars. Manuka Oval was showcased by a men’s One Day International between Australia and New Zealand with the home side scoring a massive total of 378 and winning by 116 runs. The annual Prime Minister’s XI saw a change of format with a Twenty20 match featuring for the very first time. The touring Sri Lankan team clinched a 5 wicket victory against the Adam Voges led PM’s XI. The Southern Stars also featured at Manuka Oval in two thrilling ODI matches against South Africa receiving tremendous public support and the home team securing two entertaining victories. The indoor game in the Territory continues to go from strength to strength following the success of the Rockets last year. Four ACT Rockets represented Australia in a series against New Zealand in October, with Matthew Floros named as vice-captain. The ACT also successfully staged the Australian Masters Indoor Cricket Championships at Kambah in May, a tournament that saw the Over 40’s side reach the grand final and nine individuals selected for natonal honours. The ACT Government is a committed partner of local cricket. This commitment extends to the provision and improvement of facilities that support the sport’s participation growth. As the newly developed Phillip Oval with new indoor and outdoor training facilities and improved amenities nears completion, it will provide wonderful benefits for cricket in the capital region. The ACT Government also continues to support the elite teams with support provided to both the ACT Meteors and ACT Comets through the National League Team Program. Congratulations on another wonderful year of achievement for cricket in the ACT. ACT Cricket Association | Annual Report 2016-17 | 5 Introducing Stellar Canberra Canberra’s health & wellness centre • KidsClub Childcare Centre • Women’s only gym space • Indoor warm water pool with learn to swim, • 2 oors of allied health services featuring aquacise and rehab programs Canberrra’s best physios, exercise • Wellness Café physiologists and wellness practitioners • 24hr Gym • Southern Cross Health Club Group Exercise space Opening March 2018 | stellarcanberra.com.au CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE John Miller It is a great privilege to be delivering my first report as Chairman of Cricket ACT. I do so having assumed the role at a time when cricket is undergoing significant transformation on many fronts – internationally, domestically and, importantly, locally. Beginning this report is easy. First and foremost, it would be remiss not to pay tribute to the outstanding work of my predecessor, Ian McNamee. Ian’s energy, passion and commitment over a long period of time have combined to ensure that cricket in the ACT and this region is more firmly on the radar of decision makers and stakeholders than ever before. The ability of Manuka Oval to be able to host quality first-class cricket came to the fore with the establishment of lights at the ground, a tireless pursuit of Ian’s. The procession of outstanding first- class cricket that has come with the wonderful addition of lights will be built on as we continue to work in partnership with the ACT Government for further development of facilities at the ground. We are now little more than 12 months away from hosting the first-ever Test match at Manuka Oval against Sri Lanka. The first of the new ground facilities, a state-of-the art multi-purpose media and function centre, is about to be constructed and commissioned to coincide with the Test match. Discussions continue around additional improvements to facilities for both fans and players. Whilst on the subject of facilities, it is extremely pleasing to report the advanced development of our Ian McNamee handing over the Cricket ACT Chairmanship to John Miller at the 2016 AGM. ACT Cricket Association | Annual Report 2016-17 | 7 A sporting moment with , 17 years Dylan Fam Role: Batsmen/Wicketkeeper Club: Ginninderra Cricket Club Junior Cricketer Cricket idol: Steve Smith of the Year 2016 Most treasured cricket item: My bat (Southern Cross Cricket Tyrant) What do you love most about cricket: Being around your friends and having fun Most treasured cricket team: Sydney Thunder Health & fitness tip: Develop core strength Cricketing dream: I want to be the best I can be and wherever that leads me to I will be happy Official pharmacy of ACT Junior Cricket We kn what mas | capitalchemist.com.au ACT Minister for Sport Yvette Berry, AFL NSW/ACT CEO Sam Graham and Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland turn the first sod at Cricket ACT’s new home, Phillip Oval. future new home at Phillip Oval. To have a facility such as Phillip Oval is of enormous importance in developing local and regional talent as we continue our pursuit to be the leading talent hotspot in Australian Cricket.