COFFS HARBOUR DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION Incorp. 2014-15 YEARBOOK Bowler: CHDCA PLAYER OF THE YEAR Ben Andrews Sawtell CC – – Acknowledgements Club Coffs and Coffs Harbour Leagues Club providing meeting facilities Service Providers The various business houses that sponsor each of our Cricket Clubs Your financial support ensures a healthy Association Field Maintenance The management and staff of the Coffs Harbour City Council Sports Unit Curators Of Fitzroy Oval, Brelsford Park, Rowe Oval and Clive Joass Memorial Field Coffs Harbour City Council Ovals & Stadium Staff for Preparation & Maintenance of sporting fields Special Thanks to the following: The volunteers who provided support for NSW Country Cricket Colts Carnival John Rennie of Sommers Sport for sponsorship of the T20 Competition Kookaburra Sport Pty Ltd for supply of cricket balls and sponsorship NSW Country Cricket, NCZ Administrator Bob Myatt and North Coast Cricket Council Coffs Harbour RSL for bus hire Members of the CHDCA Historical Committee for maintaining records and production of the Year Book. Steve Meakins & Joan Tolhurst for providing space to house the CHDCA Trophy Cabinets until the Cabinets were moved recently to Coffs Harbour Leagues Club Joan Tolhurst for ensuring that trophies are maintained Dallas Hogan of Greg's Trophies for supply of trophies and medallions COFFS HARBOUR DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION Incorporated SEASON 2014-15 Patrons: Messrs L Hartsuyker MP, A Fraser MP, Denise Knight - Mayor of Coffs Harbour City Council Office Bearers: President: K Robinson Snr. Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: B Cunningham J Gilbert M Rose Management Committee Members: Asst.Secretary/Recorder: S Meakins P Balenzano (Bellingen), A McKee (Coffs Colts), L McCulloch (Coffs Tigers), K Hoad ( Diggers), G Lawler (Dorrigo), S Morgan (Nana Glen), M Sidhu (Woolgoolga), R Welsh (Sawtell), G Hickey (Urunga), P Harris (CHDU&SA), C Neal (Junior Association) Other Officers: (Non Voting positions) Jnr. Vice Presidents: B Andrews, K Hoad Honorary Auditor: M Bailey Inter District Weathermen: B Kennedy & Arthur Smart Selectors for Representative Teams: A Byrne, A Garland, M Rose, J Gilbert Inter District Chairman of Selectors: K Robinson North Coast Selector: K Robinson Publicity: Trophy Custodians: Joan Tolhurst & S Meakins Child Protection Officer: S Campbell North Coast Delegates: B Cunningham Coffsac Delegate: S Campbell & P Harris Public Officer: M Rose Sub Committees: Historical Committee: P Crofts, B Cunningham, Joan Tolhurst, S Meakins Code of Conduct Commissioner: Match Committee: S Campbell P Crofts (Chairman), S Campbell Social Committee: Representative Captains: SCG Country Cup Country Shield Inter-District First X1 Inter District Over 40s R Gardner & C Haworth D Harris M Rose & D Rootes D Ellis Life Members: H Lovett*, D Tom*, R Lamberth*, D Easy*, R Cross, A Mainey, J Walker, P Crofts, B Kennedy, Joan Tolhurst, A Smart, K Robinson, B Cunningham Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association Inc President’s Report It is with great sadness that I ask all present to remember fondly several cricketers who are no longer with us. The tragic accident which occurred at the SCG in November 2014 and took the enigmatic Phillip Hughes from world cricket has affected so many people not only in Coffs Harbour, or his home town Macksville, but the greater cricket community on the North Coast of NSW. Peter Symons, player and coach, had given so much to our local sport but passed away in February losing his battle with cancer. Peter left us with a legacy of the many boys that he coached and his love of the game and the spirit in which it should be played. The voice of cricket, Richie Benaud, left us with the legacy of his commitment to the Nine Network and their superb presentation of cricket in all forms. My sincere thanks to Justin Gilbert and Matt Rose for the work they perform as Honorary Secretary and Treasurer in addition to the roles that they play to ensure that their clubs continue to be integral members of the Association. The past season was very demanding not only on a personal health issue but also with the closure of Club Coffs only a matter of weeks after we had installed the trophy cabinets. Hopefully we can find a new long term home for the cabinets as soon as practical. Coffs Harbour hosted the NSW Country Colts Carnival in November which again proved itself to be a financial aid to our Association. With eight teams and support staff being accommodated at Park Beach and Sawtell Holiday Parks we called upon all clubs to assist with catering and daily ground preparation. My sincere thanks to all volunteers who assisted over the three days whether you cooked breakfast, put out boundary markers, assisted with pitch covers during the inclement weather, or canteen duties as your support was valuable to a successful event. Coffs Harbour Cricket also appreciates immensely the work done by our own curators at Fitzroy Oval, Brelsford Park and Richardson Park. Russell Fensom and his crew always provide us with the grounds and wickets in their best possible state each weekend despite the number of other events which take place on these fields. Often maligned by some who are not aware of the political climate within Council, the CHCC Sports Unit provides us with a valuable support service that is continually negotiated, often week by week. The Regional Skate Park will eventually result in the loss of Brelsford Park. As a further hurdle this year the seating in the grandstand is unavailable due to OH&S risks. With the grandstand to be demolished at a later date CHCC will not spend any funds on its restoration. -2- I would like to pass on a vote of thanks to the Coffs Harbour Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association for their contribution to our game week in and week out. It can often be a thankless task but also very rewarding when a match is completed without incident. Congratulations to all our award winners, both individual and team, details of which are in the Year Book which will be available in the near future so I will not elaborate in this report. Congratulations also to our NSW Country Cup Representative team which lost in a semi-final of the competition. This competition is being revamped for the new season and will be played in a T20 format in future. Special mention must go to Alec Baldwin and Jamie Bekis both of whom featured in the NSW Country/ACT under 17 team after strong performances. Jamie was the recipient of the Ken Robinson Trophy as the best performed under 16 player in the CHDCA competition and has just returned from a stint with the Darren Lehmann Academy Squad which performed well in England during July. He has also recently received a John McMahon Scholarship from North Coast Zone. Alec was awarded the Ray Kratz Memorial Award for the best performed Colt (under 21) and also received a John McMahon Scholarship from North Coast Zone. Alec has decided to travel to Sydney for the upcoming season and will trial with Western Suburbs following in the footsteps of Phillip Hughes. I anticipate another busy season in 2015-16 with an agenda full of events both on and off the field. Later this month the NSW under 17 Challenge will be played at Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park. The NSW Country Cricket Dinner & AGM are being held at Opal Cove next weekend. The Association will need the support of every single member to maintain our success in the year ahead. As stated at the 2014 Annual General Meeting I will not be standing for re-election. I have been at the helm for 13 seasons and it is time for me to spend time with family and travel. I wish the Committee well for the new season. Ken Robinson President 17 th August 2015 PRESIDENT KEN ROBINSON RETIRES Above L to R: Brian Kennedy (Life Member of CHDCA) Presents President Ken Robinson with his Life Membership badge on 12 -5-12 Ken Robinson brought a wealth of Sydney first grade experience with him when he arrived in Coffs Harbour in 1986. He was still playing a good standard of cricket in Sydney when finally Bankstown’s loss became Coffs Harbours gain. So on he was a delegate to CHDCA, and later different stints as Publicity Officer, Junior Vice President , Recording Secretary then Secretary for a short period prior to becoming President in the 2002-03 Season a position he held until his retirement at the end of the 2014 -15 season. He has dedicated a lifetime of service to the game in a variety of roles and will continue his involvement in the Umpir es Association and North Coast Cricket. The CHDCA wish Ken best of wishes for the future. COFFS HARBOUR & DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2015 2015 2014 INCOME Balls 10,233.15 16,514 Club Registrations 42,100.00 47,560 Competitions - 20/20 4,499.00 3,020 Functions & Events 12,405.32 13,905 Interest Received 15.49 5 Representative Income Country Cup 3,755.00 2,230 Interdistrict 1,000.00 465 Sundry Income 1,720.00 560 TOTAL INCOME 75,727.96 84,259 EXPENSES Affiliation Fees 50.00 950 Bad Debts 0.00 0 Balls 16,901.60 18,658 Bank Charges 0.00 8 Competitions - 20/20 3,858.00 3,641 Curator Fees 7,200.00 7,350 Depreciation 1,115.00 1,239 Functions & Events 4,536.82 5,604 Ground Fees 17,490.00 19,325 Hire of Plant & Equipment 0.00 440 Honorariums 1,000.00 0 Insurance 1,890.00 2,200 Meeting Expenses 0.00 50 Presentation Night 0.00 34 Repairs & Maintenance 9,488.58 1,055 Representative Expenses Country Cup 3,796.29 1,391 Interdistrict 807.00 275 Umpires Fees 3,950.00 3,555 Sundry Expenses 100.00 0 Trophies 1,501.64