ADELAIDE TURF CRICKET ASSOCIATION Inc. (Founded 1932) ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENT SEASON 2005/06 *nth AustraTCiatzlQ;ril:hetAssetintiuxt c;ilutuxyurattb. APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF JUNIORORCOUNTRY CRICKET ASSOCIATION. We. the. undersigned Presiikrit and Secretary ofthe 40-dí'.~_~ ............ Cricket Association hereby apply far regisa'aticn kith the South AustralianCricketAssociationin accordance will, the rules knitted un the back hereof. We agree, that during the pet:ud of sue" regir- tration, or any renewal thereof, our Associntion shill he hor:nd by the said rolesWe enclose herewith a copy of our Constitution and Rules. The Clubs :orating our Association are as follow: I.....Ti....nte./ .. ..... ... ........l y_.. 0 2.,. Ifi.4e-ru í. ;.Qcok.v,..1C4yeto. The approximate total membershipofthese 5. /{12r,att.ck AgoGi.....,... ... Clubs is 6.....M(,?-ä.j.,.naÑLrr-w.l 20.. 7./ ;.....Cfi gr..... !.....Oed'42e.f . S .....44!4-0 Oid k r 9. 10 For and on behalf of the above- nanrekAssociation. 1.4.44 Secretary's address 24 President. C.f:N7e..? Attar!ti ta Slt(h / g,e(.p_A°'. ...!k.-....re Kt-. .. ... Date. .'"`...r.SC3 Registration granLed at a meeting uf lha Cricket Committee held 011...... ..................,.,...,....... :........Secrecary SAC:.A. OFFICE BEARERS, LIFE MEMBERS AND CLUBS 2005/06 President B.S.FRY Vice - President R.W.WIGLEY Chairman A.W. SINCLAIR Honorary Treasurer A.N. READ General Manager R. DARLING Board of Management R.BARBER, R. GORDON, D. HEYZER, T. SARGENT, P. SMITH Auditors NRM BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING SERVICES Life Members J.F.CARNE, W.J.M.EWING MBE., D.T.BARTLETT, M.J.DOLEY, C.W.BRITTON, G.T.GOULTER, L.B.TAYLOR, J.A.RAWES OAM., J.T.GUN, G.KOLENBERG, N.W.KEEN, R.W.WIGLEY, S.T.LANE, R.K.COLE Honorary Life Members S.PARKINSON, M.BROCK, A.CROCKER, R.WILES, J.GALLINA, G.GOW -SMITH Affiliated Clubs Adelaide HOS Hope Valley RCP Adelaide University Ingle Farm District Rostrevor OC ATCUA Kensington District SHOC Athelstone Kilburn Southern District Brighton Marion SPOC CBCOC Mercedes OC Stint District Concordia OC Modbury United Districts Elders /USA Old Ignatians Unley Hinders Park Old Scotch Walkerville Hinders University PAOC Western Youth Fulham Para Hills Woodville Rechabite Gaza Payneham Woodviile South Gepps Cross Pembroke OS Glenunga Penfield Golden Grove Pooraka Grange Port Districts Hectorville Pulteney OS 1 PRESIDENT'S REPORT Just when it appeared that everything was The appointment of Peter Smith to the board running smoothly and it would be safe to re- at last years A.G.M. has been a big bonus. enter the water we were struck with the Peter's background in sports administration as resignation of Andrew Ramsay. The well as an experienced umpire has been of unfortunate timing made the appointment of a inestimable value to the Association. Peter new G.M. as soon as possible critical for the along with the other members in Chairman Association to be able to complete the season. AndrewSinclair,DavidHeyzer,Ron Barber, Aaron Read (Treas.), Tim Sargent The board appointeda sub - committee of and Rob Gordon are working tirelessly with Andrew Sinclair, Tim Sargent and Rob Rick to ensure the association continues its Gordon to narrow the field of some 30 forward progress. applicants downto three, who were interviewed by the board who unanimously The success of our senior and U/21 teams in appointed former test cricketer Rick Darling the C.U.S.A. cup as well as the appearance of to the position. Taking office at an unenviable the U /15 South in their Grand Final enhance time Rick has worked hard to come to grips the position of our Association. I think the with the position. I feel sure by the coming opportunity afforded C.U.S.A. by the S.A.C.A. season he will be well in command of the for the senior team to play the Grand Final on situation. Adelaide Oval would be a dream for many players, not only A.T.C.A. players but a large In many ways it has been a difficult season for number of S.A.C.A. players who miss out on many clubs with a number of teams having so that opportunity. many draws because of the weather. I know from personal experience that washouts and Congratulationstoallteamsthatwon other disruptions make a huge impact on clubs Premierships and toallplayers who won finances and it is imperious that clubs and the awards enjoy the moment and look forward to A.T.C.A. endeavor to play as much cricket as next season. possible. To finish my report it has been encouraging to The repayment of the original rescue levy to witness the expansion of our Junior Program, the clubs by the Association came at an something that is very dear to my heart. To all opportune time and was an excellent show of the coaches, managers, scorers and parents, good faith by the board and I feel it must give keep up the good work, your contribution to the clubs great confidence in the future of the cricket is priceless. A.T.C.A. My final word to all players, KEEP PLAYING Barry Fry President 2 CHARIMAN'S REPORT Prior to commencement of the season, the Board of represent the ATCA and play on the Adelaide Oval, the ATCA determined to source umpires from an letalonetowin.PaulDuffettof Woodville arrangement involving the South Australian Cricket Rechabites made over 140 runs opening the batting Association( "SACA "),ratherthan from those and then made a considerable contribution bowling. umpires that were members of the Adelaide Turf He was understandably man of the match,so Cricket Umpires Association ( "ATCUA "). congratulations to him. The decision of the ATCA Board was not made I want to in particular congratulate John Rankine on without considerable thought: One motivating factor coachingthe ATCA representativeside.This was the view that an arrangement whereby umpires involves an enormous commitment in taking time to and prospective umpires could umpire in SACA travel to Melbourne and leading the side in the grade competition or in the ATCA, or in both, would CUSA competition. He was ably supported by offermoreattractiverecruitmentopportunities. Andrew Scott of Grange. I congratulate Andrew on Recruitment however was not the sole imperative. his performance in leading the side to victory in the The ability to source new umpires, providing as CUSA Cup. higher quality as possible was and is of concern. The financial position of the ATCA remains sound, I want to recognise the enormous contribution of the although it is always a difficult balance. One very ATCUA and its umpires to the ATCA. Those who large expense in season 2005/06 was the cost of the umpire in the Turf competition do so for a love of the interstate trip, being just over $10,000. The Board of game too. The ATCUA contribution includes all the ATCA is very much aware of this cost. It is aspects of our competition, from By -Laws through to similarly an issue for the Victorian Sub District actual sourcing of umpires. The camaraderie the Cricket Association since every second year one of ATCUA provides to its members is also of great us is sending a side interstate for around $10,000. I value to our umpires, and probably therefore to the can assure members of the ATCA that this cost is players too. being considered by boththe ATCA and the Victorian Sub District Cricket as to whether it is, or At all times the ATCA must provide a competition remains, appropriate. Given the introduction of the under which the players and the umpires want to CUSA competition with its goal being to play on the participate. If any of them do not, then obviously the Adelaide Oval, there must be some concern as to competition suffers. The ATCA Board must therefore whether it is appropriate to continue to send a side consider the impact of its decisions on players and interstate. umpires at all times. The season commenced with the general manager The precise form of the umpiring arrangement for being Andrew Ramsay and concluded with a new Season 2006/07 is, at the date of preparation of this general manager in Rick Darling. I want to thank Report, still being finalized by the ATCA Board. It Andrew Ramsay for his input to the ATCA. In some may involve a closer connection againtothe respects this was recognised through his promotion to ATCUA, but hopefully maintaining some of the becoming the chief executive officer of Northern benefits offered by our enhanced relationship with Territory Cricket. Our replacement GM, in Rick the SACA. Darling, involved the Board having to select from numerous high quality candidates. The position as In season 2005/06 the ATCA sent its representative general manager of the ATCA has now become side to Melbourne in December to play against the attractive, one aspect of course being that the Victorian Sub District Cricket Association. physical place of work is the Adelaide Oval. We Unfortunately the ATCA representative side was welcome Rick Darling and look forward to his future unsuccessful in that match. contribution. The ATCA representative side made the final of the The updating of the By -Laws after season 2005/06 CricketUnionofSouthAustralia( "CUSA ") was very recently completed. Thanks againto competition which was played at the Adelaide Oval. various volunteers, including Peter Smith, Greg Gade The CUSA Cup Final saw the ATCA representative and Ken Greenwood for their efforts in that regard. side win that match. What a thrill that would be to That was a huge job requiring their expertise. It is to 3 be hoped that by posting our ATCA By -Laws on the I thank all on the Board of the ATCA for the website prior to commencement of next season all constructive manner in which they are involved.