This would be a magnificent result given that the boys missed out on points received from their first 2 wins in Under 12C before moving to Under 12B. We wish the boys all the best but can safely say that we have a core group of fantastic cricketers and great young men who we hope will one day be the flag bearers of the Nunawading Cricket Club.

Cricket Victoria are running a girls only competition next month and are looking for clubs to nominate either a complete team or individuals to join a team in a 4-week mini-comp next month.

See attached flier for further information.

If your have daughters, relatives or friends who may be interested, please let me know or contact Shane as noted on the flier.

Thanks,

David
Ph: 0438 569822

12_Under_Girls_Comp_-_Inner_East_Emus_poster.pdf

Well what another exciting week in junior cricket with some excellent on field performances across all age groups, Milo in full swing and thebig Asian Noodle Night this Friday.

Under 14s
The Under 14s had a solid week with the bat despite the best attempts of the weather to intervene. Ash and Jack still putting in solid performances and looking to cash in with the ball in week 2 of their game against Heatherdale. We can’t wait to have these guys back full time with Nunawading next season.

Under 12s
The under 12s have been training hard and Derek, Paul and Pennie (no not a 1960′s musical trio) are seeing some excellent results. This week saw the lads rack up over 200 runs from their 44 overs with contributions from just about everyone. Combine this with the fact that Jack is having his rostered game off and you can see what a team achievement this is and testament to the development of these boys. The younger brigade of Abe, Josh, Aiden and Zach are really gelling with the veterans Riley, Michael, Cam, Robbie and Patrick. Lucas is getting better each week and Ben is a stalwart at the club now. The boys will be looking to defend this in the field and I’m confident they will chalk up consecutive wins.

Ankylbyters – Buccaneers
You all would have seen Rob’s follow up to the weekly update last week in which he was very thankful for the support of Claire, Paul and Wayne. The fact that we have so many great parents who help out at training and games then stay around for the Friday night BBQs and even play in the odd 20/20 intra club game is indicative of what a tight knit club we are. The results are evident with the continued development of the kids on the field. Rob assures me that the results are not just indicative of this but of the genuine enjoyment of the game from the kids. You are all well aware of my fun first focus and this is great to hear. Keep it up lads and let’s make the most of the rest of the season.

Ankylbyters – Blackbeards
This week the Blackbeards (and the club) welcomed two new players to the team. Dane and Jamison Travers debuted against Elgar Park last Friday and were presented their caps by coach Daniel in front of the team and all the parents. Both boys did really well with the bat and then in the field with Jamison even having a crack at wicket keeping in his first game. We also welcome Dane and Jamison’s mum Hilary to the club and I look forward to introducing you all to her in the coming weeks. A big special mention to Matty Cowell for his great work with the bat and courage on the field. Not much gets past Matthew and in his efforts to save runs for his team he hurt himself in a desperate dive for a catch. It nearly stuck and if it had it would have been the greatest catch in the history of Ankylbyters cricket. He did stop the boundary . Also great leadership from Michael Cowell. A good day from the Cowell boys all round.

Miloin2cricket
Milo in2cricket is going strong and we welcomed a new family this week and it was great to see Paul upstairs afterwards. These kids are the next wave of players through the club with some already having siblings in other grades of cricket. Let’s make sure we give them plenty of support. Daniel will be working with the Milo kids over the next few weeks with the view of taking over the program next season.

Training This Week
This week’s training will be another Claire Maharaj special BOOT CAMP. Neither Daniel nor I will be in attendance this week so if you can help out Claire, Rob and Pennie it would be greatly appreciated.

Photos
If you have taken any photos of junior club action please e-mail them to Dave Cowell at dgcowell and he will load them on the junior club web site.

Achievement Certificates
You may notice that the expiry date on our achievement awards is 31 December 2011. I am in contact with Jan from marketing at McDonalds to get some updated ones so if your child receives an award hang onto it and I’ll swap it over for a current one when the new ones arrive.

Club Shirts & Caps
I still have plenty of club shirts in sizes 9, 10, 14 & 16 so if you need a new one or want to get the jump on a bigger size for next season whilst they’re reduced in price please see me. Reduced price is $15.00 per shirt or $25.00 for two. Caps are free with registration or to new players however replacement caps are $5.00 each. Please see me if you need a replacement.

Milestone Games
Jayden “Westy” West and Tom “Suds” Wharton reach the milestone of 50 Ankylbyters games this week. We will recognise this after the game during our Asian Noodle Night celebration so please make sure you stick around for this. This is a fantastic achievement.

This Week’s Games:

Asian Noodle Night
Our Asian Noodle Night will be held at the club after play and Milo this Friday 17 February. We have two teams at home and one team just down the road at Kalang Park (Laburnum). Please notify myself and Luisa Mackie if you are able to provide a delicious Asian dish for the evening. Please let us know ASAP via e-mail as we have not had many volunteers as yet and we’d hate you all to leave hungry.

We will also require assistance with serving and cleaning up so please help your club. This is the last of our themed nights for the season so let’s make it a great one and as usual, your assistance is required and as always, appreciated.

Coaching tip of the week - Fielding keeps you in the game at all times. Make sure you concentrate on every ball when fielding, walking in with the bowler and always encouraging. Make sure you back up any wayward returns to the bowler or keeper and don’t forget our number one rule when fielding. DO NOT LET THE BALL GET BEHIND YOU.

Parents tip of the week - Please ensure your child wears jockey underwear as opposed to boxer shorts in order to retain the protector (box).

How can you help the club? Recruit potential players for next season. Remember to always look for prospective players should your children’s’ friends be looking for a new sport to play and recommend our club to them and their parents. Bring them down for a sneak peek this season.

Senior Finals
There is a chance that some of our senior teams will play finals so stay tuned for details on how the juniors can play a part at these games. Our 5th XI contains several dads of current juniors such as Nigel Maharaj (Oliver & Kieran), Captain, Simon Keele (Jacob), Marty Hodgkins (Ethan) and yours truly.

David Cowell Snr is strutting his stuff in the thirds whilst Derek Clark (Cam) took 5 wickets on Saturday with the 3rd XI. Glenn “Max” Mackie (Ryan and Luke) has been getting around in both the 2nds and 3rds. Paddy Mitchell is clubbing runs left right and centre in the 4ths and his boy Jacob is a third generation Nunawading player behind grandfather Dave and dad Paddy.

The West Boys Patrick and Jayden are sons of club legend Mal – retired – but continually harangued to return to the field. Maybe next season Westy or at least when Patrick makes his senior club debut.

Season 2012/2013
The season is nearing and end and we ask you to consider yours and your child’s intentions for next season. Being such a small club player retention is critical which is why recruitment of new players is essential to our club. Next season, with returning players and Milo graduations should see us with the following.

• 1 x Friday Night Under 14 B
• 1 x Friday Night Under 12 B
• 2 x Ankylbyters

With a few more players coming to the club we may also be able to field an Under 12 C (non-competitive) Friday night team.

Happy Cricketing.

Cheers Darren Wharton Director of Junior Coaching 0417 367 426. dmmtwharton Please Remember Our Generous Club Sponsors

Well we’re back in the swing of things now with a few training sessions and a couple of weeks of hard, competitive cricket under our belts and the Asian Noodle Night just around the corner.

Under 14s
The under 14s are still going strong under the guidance of coach “Muppet” and Rob Robinson at East Burwood. We’re down to just Ash Bawa and Jack Peters as the only two Nuna boys but these lads represent our club with pride and passion. Having said that it is our expectation to be able to field an Under 14s side in our own right next season (on a Friday night) so it will be great to have Ash back in the fold Jack continues on his way and 14s will not be new to him next season.

Under 12s
I was fortunate to spend some time with the lads on Friday and Pennie and Jack have the boys playing great cricket. Line and length bowling and batting in partnerships have been the season focus for this team and a total of 124 was going to be hard for Park Orchards to chase. Jack has brought a few things back from the rep team which he implemented last week and the kids gelled really well. A big thanks to Paul Aspin and Riley Jones who came along for week 2 when Riley was rostered off. Sue Daniels continues her hard work as scorer but I’m sure would love a spell so she can sit back and watch Jack. If you know how to score and would like to give Sue a game off let Paul Aspin know.

Ankylbyters – Buccaneers
I cannot speak highly enough of the job Rob has done with these kids not just game days but at training as well. Rob has a real passion for the boys and his work with them is evidenced by the results they are posting and the development they are showing. Reuben, Matthew, Jacob, Ben and Josh just to name a few are really showing improvement and development whilst enjoying the game which is the most important thing. Rob has some great help from Claire and other parents which is why this team is firing on all cylinders. Keep up the great work guys.

Ankylbyters – Blackbeards
Another big week from these kids who just keep posting numbers week in, week out. Finn is setting the world on fire and Suds racked up his 4th 20+ score of the season. Jayden’s bowling is top notch, Ryan and Jacob work hard. Ethan is following in his dad’s footsteps with accurate bowling and the Cowell boys are another chip off the old block with Michael and Matty putting in hard each week. Noah and Hudson are best mates who thrive on playing together and are future leaders of the team. Daniel and Nicole have got that team working well together.

Milo in2cricket
Milo is back and the kids had some nice shade to work in. These kids are the next wave of players through the club with some already having siblings in other grades of cricket. Let’s make sure we give them plenty of support. Daniel will be working with the Milo kids over the next few weeks with the view of taking over the program next season.

Photos
If you have taken any photos of junior club action please e-mail them to Dave Cowell at dgcowell@live.com.au and he will load them on the junior club web site.

This week’s games:

Post Game BBQs
Remember even if you are playing away we’d love to see you back at the club for the achievement certificate presentations. This week the cricket (Australia v Sri Lanka from Perth) will be on the TV. We’d love to see as many back at the club as possible for a meal and a few
drinks at our very affordable bar prices. Friday nights is a great event at the club and also helps subsidise our low registration and apparel costs. Please support when you can.

Coaching tip of the week - Always watch the ball when batting. Start watching it whilst it is in the bowlers hand, as he comes in to bowl and continue to track it until it meets your bat with your head over it.

Parents tip of the week - Please ensure your child wears a predominantly white shirt for cricket training and has a hat sunscreen.

How can you help the club? Whenever you are doing some grocery shopping if you could just add box of icy poles or icicles for after training or games on a Friday.

Asian Noodle Night
Our Asian Noodle Night will be held at the club after play and Milo on Friday 17 February. We have two teams at home and one team just down the road at Kalang Park (Laburnum). Please notify myself and Luisa Mackie if you are able to provide a delicious Asian dish for the evening.

We will also require assistance with serving and cleaning up so please help your club. This is the last of our themed nights for the season so let’s make it a great one and as usual, your assistance is required and as always, appreciated.

50 Game Players
Next Week (Friday 17 February) sees two of our Ankylbyters play their 50th games. This is a great achievement and there will be recognition of this after the game. Jayden West and Tom “Suds” Wharton play their 50th games of Ankylbyters both starting when they were 6 with players who would now be in Under 14s. This is a great achievement and I look forward to the club recognising this on the night.

Sportsman’s Night
Thanks to all junior parents who attended the recent Sportsman’s Night at the club. We had a junior table which lacked one Director of Coaching who was having a lovely dinner when some time after 9.00 pm (after a nagging thought in the back of his head all evening) realised he had completely forgotten to attend (despite paying). Special Guests David Schwarz and Rodney Hogg provided great entertainment over the night and a great time was had by all. The next senior club event is the Trivia Night so stay tuned for further details.

Senior Finals
There is a chance that some of our senior teams will play finals so stay tuned for details on how the juniors can play a part at these games.

Happy Cricketing.

Please note that:

1) There is only 1 Under 10 game on Friday Jan 27. All available players are to head to Wellington Reserve, Mackie Rd Mulgrave for 5 pm start.
2) Milo In2Cricket will resume next Friday, February 3.
3) Under 12s are playing Park Orchards Away, no change

My apologies, the session is TUESDAY the 17th.

Dave

Can you please confirm the date is is on Tuesday 17th or Thursday 19th as its not clear…

If its on Thursday Robbie will be attending the training session…

Roy

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Sent: Wednesday, 11 January 2012 7:12 AM
Subject: RE: Ringwood District CC Coaching session at Nuna

Sorry for my delay in response however I have been away and only now just back in e-mail contact.

If there is sufficient interest in this offer I will ensure I am on hand to facilitate any junior involvement in this session so could you kindly confirm your expression of interest ASAP and I will then advise the club of any expected junior attendance and subsequently make sure I am then available to attend as well.

Please respond via return e-mail to confirm your child’s attendance.

Just a reminder too that junior training will recommence at 5.00pm on Wednesday 25 January 2012 with games to recommence on the following Friday (27/1/2012) as per the fixtures previously provided by your team managers.

Thanks, Regards and Happy New Year.

Cheers Darren Wharton Director of Junior Coaching 0417 367 426. dmmtwharton

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Subject: Ringwood District CC Coaching session at Nuna

Hi Everyone,

Happy New Year !

Ringwood Cricket Club (successful District club, won 2 First XI premierships in the last 3 years) have offered to send two players to Nunawading Practice on Thursday Jan 17.

Although this is a senior training night, the club will open one net and one of the two players to assist any Pirates players who can attend on the night. The players are:

1) Chris O’Brien is a 10 year player and our current 3rd XI captain. He is a two time winner of the Ryder Medal equivalent at both 3rds and 4ths. He is also one of our bowling coaches.

2) Rob Curley is a young medium paced bowler and handy batsman who is playing just his first season and enjoying good success.

Both of these guys will assist our coaches on the night and are available to work on specific skill improvements.

If you wish your sons to get involved, simply come to practice at 6.00 pm on Thursday Jan 17.

Cheers,

David

Happy New Year !

Ringwood Cricket Club (successful District club, won 2 First XI premierships in the last 3 years) have offered to send two players to Nunawading Practice on Thursday Jan 17.

Although this is a senior training night, the club will open one net and one of the two players to assist any Pirates players who can attend on the night. The players are:

1) Chris O’Brien is a 10 year player and our current 3rd XI captain. He is a two time winner of the Ryder Medal equivalent at both 3rds and 4ths. He is also one of our bowling coaches.
2) Rob Curley is a young medium paced bowler and handy batsman who is playing just his first season and enjoying good success.

Both of these guys will assist our coaches on the night and are available to work on specific skill improvements.

If you wish your sons to get involved, simply come to practice at 6.00 pm on Thursday Jan 17.

Cheers,

David

Just a quick update this week as we enter the mid season break.

A big thanks to all who made the Christmas Party such a success. It was great to see all the kids enjoy a special visit from Santa after a hard day’s cricket.

I’m delighted with the way the club is functioning both on and off the field. I have heard comments from visiting clubs about the hospitality on offer at Nunawading and the friendly environment we have.

On the field I am thrilled with the development of all players. The Ankylbyters are really showing something with both the Blackbeards and the Buccaneers displaying great cricket skills and a fan and friendly approach to the game. This is what it is all about. Rob and Daniel are excelling at teaching these kids what cricket is all about.

The under 12s are really getting into some serious cricket. Bowling and fielding is improving each week and they’re batting out their overs regularly and compiling competitive scores. Pennie, Paul and Derek have done a great job.

The under 14s have really gelled as two clubs into one team. The lads are compiling huge scores and defending them in the field. Some of these lads are just about ready for senior cricket next season.

A big thanks to all parents for the great efforts in getting our afternoon teas and weekly BBQs up and going and our three themed nights (Curry night, Grandparents & Guests night & Christmas Party) have all been hugely supported and brilliantly organised.

I’m so proud of our efforts.

Senior Club

NCC will be holding a Sportsman’s Night at the club on Saturday 4th February. I’d love to see a great representation from the junior club at this event. I will be attending and it will be a great opportunity to show the seniors some support, get them to know us a little better and encourage some of them to our games and training.

The night will be hosted by Des Dowling, with special guests including cricketing great Rodney Hogg. The final line-up of guests will be announced shortly. This email is to ask you to make sure that you are free on that date for a great night of entertainment at Nuna.

Cost is $50, which includes finger-food. Drinks at our very reasonable bar prices.

Sporting memorabilia will also be on sale during the night.

If you want to reserve your seat/table, you can do so right now by contacting Stu on 0417 506 357

Please see the attached flyer.

Resumption

Training resumes at Nunawading on Wednesday 25 January 2012 with games recommencing on Friday 27 January and Saturday 28 January (U14s).

In closing I’d like to wish all Nunawading Families a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous 2012 and I look forward to seeing you all in the new year.

Cheers Darren Wharton Director of Junior Coaching 0417 367 426. dmmtwharton

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