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SJ Blues Cricket Club Newsletter

December

2009 Senior Training Tues & Thursday 5.00 – 6.30pm Junior Training U16/17 Mon & Thur 5.00-6.30 U13 & U14 Tues 4.30 – 6.00pm U11 & U12 Wed 4.30 – 6.00pm In2Cricket (5 – 10 yrs) Byford, 5.00 – 6.00pm Commencing Oct 20 Serpentine, 5.00 – 6.00 Commencing Oct 22 Grounds Briggs Park Mead St, Byford Mundijong Oval Cockram St Mundijong Serpentine Oval Lefroy St Serpentine

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Club News Merry Christmas to all club members and their families.

Have a safe and enjoyable festive break and we look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.

One on One Coaching This has been progressing very successfully with positive results to show for on the field. Many thanks to those senior players who have given up their time to pass on invaluable knowledge and tips to our young players, who are the future of the club. With the Christmas break soon upon us one on one coaching will take a break until training resumes in February. Please feel free to contact Brad Chalmers on 9458 6400 (WK) or 040 525 3303 to arrange coaching for your child.

Senior wicket keeper Rory Murphy passes on some advice to U13 keeper Liam Davidson.

Club captain Brad Chalmers working in the nets with U11 youngster

Jaxsen Goodall

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Senior News

Results & Summary 2nd Grade Round 4: Leeming Spartan 134 (M Falkingham 2/9, B Oldroyd 2/10, M Grygorcewicz 2/25, C Carter 2/27) def SJ Blues 84 (B Oldroyd 25) Round 5: SJ Blues 131 (B Chalmers 61, M Wood 23) def Hilton Palmyra 73 (M Fisher 4/9, B Oldroyd 2/6, M Wood 2/16). Round 6: Phoenix 166 (M Fisher 3/31, C Carter 2/26, M Falkingham 2/27, B Oldroyd 2/30) def by SJ Blues 8/190 (M Grygorcewicz 87, B Oldroyd 26, C Carter 26, M Wood 25). Round 7: SJ Blues 6/189 (B Chalmers 59, M Wood 46, M Grygorcewicz 27, M Paterson 26) def Maddington 7/186 (I Wood 2/12, M Falkingham, 2/28, B Oldroyd 2/45). Round 8: CBC 7/181 (B Oldroyd 3/25, D Babich 2/38) def by SJ Blues 7/229 (M Wood 93, D Babich 56, T Lindsay 27) Well done to the whole team for winning 4 out of the 5 One Day Matches and to Mitchell Grygorcewicz who recorded his highest score for the club against Phoenix.

5th Grade Round 4: SJ Blues 9/151 (R Smith 40, C Hall 35 n.o.) def East Fremantle 8/137 (A Atwell 3/28, B Kelly 2/7). Round 5: SJ Blues 8/137 (R Hicks 24, P Van Luxemborg 23) def Armadale 75 (B Sparnon 5/16, R Hicks 3/9, B Kelly 2/20). Round 6: Southern River 8/244 (M Hillyard 3/28, B Kelly 2/19, R Hicks 2/31) def SJ Blues 120 (D Babich 35, R Hicks 29) Round 7: Hilton Palmyra 137 (S Baron 3/28, A Atwell 3/30) def by SJ Blues 211 (D Fulford 73, C Hall 36, R Hicks 28). Round 8: SJ Blues 9/162 (R Smith 46) def Cockburn 131 (B Kelly 2/16, S Baron 2/26, R Hicks 3/33, B Sparnon 2/9) Well done to the whole team for winning 4 out of the 5 One Day Matches and to Bryan Sparnon who recorded his first 5 wicket haul in the game against Armadale.

One Day D Round 7: Riverton-Rostrata 77 (M Davidson 4/14, B Walkington 2/4, G Coombs 2/5, D Lawrence 2/20) def by SJ Blues 176 (J Wilson 61, G Coombs 48) Round 8: Armadale 7/149 (M Davidson 3/23, B Lawrence 2/38) def by SJ Blues 7/193 (M Davidson 58, B Lawrence 51, A Evans 41) Round 9: SJ Blues def Canning Districts by Forfeit Round 10: Kwinana 91 (G Johnson 5/21, A Evans 3/7) def by SJ Blues 3/375 (A Evans 206, B Lawrence 105). Round 11: SJ Blues 3/175 (D Lovegrove 84) def by Riverton/Rostrata 9/178 (D Lovegrove 3/35, M Whittington 3/25) Congratulations to both Anthony Evans and Brett Lawrence as they shared in a new record first wicket stand of 316 runs against Kwinana. In addition, Anthony recorded the highest score ever by a SJ Blues player.

Both 2nd Grade and 5th Grade are currently sitting third on their respective One Day ladders and are still a chance to make the One Day Final (top two sides qualify). The One Day Finals will be held on the 31st January 2010, hopefully both teams are able to make it and have a chance at the One Day Premiership for the grade.

Up Coming Home Fixtures

All grades are now in one day mode, games start at 1pm on Saturday afternoons. Final session times are 3.40pm to 6pm 2nd Grade: December 19 V’s Thornlie @ Briggs Park Byford January 9 V's Kwinana @ Briggs Park Byford 5th Grade: December 19 V's CBC @ Karoonda Oval South January 9 V's Riverton-Rostrata @ Mundijong Oval **** Due to ground problems this fixture could be moved to Serpentine Oval ****

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One Day D: December 19 V’s Armadale @ Mundijong Oval **** Due to ground problems this fixture could be moved to Serpentine Oval **** January 9 V's Cockburn @ South Coogee Reserve If any parents or junior players want to view some of the action on a Saturday afternoon or catch the last hour of play your most welcome to. Our clubrooms have full bar facilities available to cater for all ages.

Social Functions During the season there are a few important club functions. I would like to ask all senior players, supporters and parents of junior players to make themselves available for these important functions. The club needs your support at these functions to remain viable. Chad Falkingham Memorial Cricket Match: Sunday 29th November 2009 – Briggs Park, Mead Street Byford. Thank you to everyone who participated and made the day so enjoyable. Christmas Function: Saturday 19th December 2009 – Briggs Park, Mead Street Byford All children and parents are invited to attend the clubs Christmas party on December 19th at Briggs Park, Mead Street, Byford, 5.00 to 8.00pm (approx). To assist with catering can you please email your intention to attend to sjbluesjnr@bigpond.com.au

Activities will include Rock Climbing and Indoor Beach Volleyball at the nearby Recreation Centre from 5.30 – 7.30pm. A sausage sizzle will be provided and Santa will make a guest appearance. The bar will be open for refreshments. The seniors will be playing at home so you are welcome to come early and enjoy some entertaining senior cricket.

An evening with Merv Hughes: Saturday 30th January 2010 – Briggs Park, Mead Street Byford. Former Australian test & one day cricketer and current Australian selector will be this year’s guest speaker. Merv is a true character of our game so let’s have a big turnout for the great Australian fast bowler. This promises to be a very entertaining night. All seniors, parents and juniors are most welcome to attend. For details go to www.sjblues.wa.cricket.com.au.

U11 bowler Zaine Atwell lets one rip while father,

umpire & Coach Craig Atwell is a picture of

concentration.

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Quiz Night: Saturday 20th February 2010 – Briggs Park, Mead Street Byford. Following on from last years successful Quiz night, this seasons event promises to be even better. Already there are promises of great prizes to be donated from local businesses. If you own a small business or work for a company that could donate prizes for the Quiz night this would be greatly appreciated. If you are able to assist with prizes please email Rory Murphy, (rory.murphy@australbricks.com.au) who will provide you with a letter from the club. For further information regarding these events keep an eye on the notice board in the club or the clubs senior of junior websites. There is also the annual golf day with a date yet to be determined which will be advertised in the December edition.

Junior News

Can’t make it to the game, let your coach know!! If your child is unable to play then please let your coach know as soon as possible. Most coaches will plan batting and bowling orders during the week leading up to the game. It can be very frustrating having to reshuffle these at 8.05am on a Saturday morning if a player does not turn up and no prior notification has been given.

U12 batsman Dylan Goodall hitting a sweetly timed drive

through the covers

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Junior Player Profile Name: Cooper Jones Age: 11 Nickname: Chook Team: Serpentine-Jarrahdale Junior Cricket Club U12, Mundijong Centrals JFC In Cricket I am a: Wicket Keeper Favourite Cricketers: Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting Favourite Team/s: West Coast Eagles, Australian Cricket Team Hobbies: Motorbike Riding, playing guitar, footy, cricket, mucking around with my mates Favourite Foods: Apple Pie (its yummy stuff) Least Favourite Food: Honey, Cordial, Jam Most memorable cricketing experience: When I dived for a catch on the first ball and grazed my guts on the grass Favourite TV program: Myth Busters, Top Gear, Junkyard Wars, any sport Famous people I would most like to meet: Any Footy or cricket players, any movie or music people When I grow up I want to be a: Mechanical Engineer, Sports person

Junior Player Profile Name: Brendan Erceg Age: 12 Nickname: Erc Teams: Serpentine-Jarrahdale Junior Cricket Club U13, Rockingham-Mandurah District Cricket Club U13, Mundijong Centrals JFC In Cricket I am an: allrounder Favourite Cricketer: Michael Clarke Favourite Team/s: Fremantle Dockers Hobbies: Sport Favourite Food: Lollies Least Favourite Food: anything Mum cooks Most memorable cricketing experience: making it into the Rockingham-Mandurah District Cricket Club U13 team, hitting my first six and scoring 55 not out Favourite TV program: don’t watch much TV Famous people I would most like to meet: Byron Schammer and Michael Clarke When I grow up I want to be a: legend of the AFL

Chook Erc

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If you would like to have your profile appear in next month’s newsletter email your answers/comments as above along with a portrait photo of yourself (if you have one) to sjbluesjnr@bigpond.com. Senior profiles are welcome but contributions may have to be censored.

Know the rules Please make an effort to know the rules that relate to your child’s grade. This can have the following benefits:

It will allow you to help your child understand the game better, particularly when driving home after the game.

It will enable you to enjoy the game and understand what is happening and why

You may be able to assist the coach who cannot see everything that is going on. If you see something that is not right a quiet word in the coach’s ear can be very helpful.

These rules can be found in your sons gear bag somewhere or visit www.peeljca.com.au

Upcoming Junior Carnivals Under 12’s and Under 14’s Rockingham Carnival: This carnival will be held over the Labour Day long weekend with teams representing the Peel region playing against teams from Margaret River, Busselton, Bunbury, Leschenault and Northam over 3 consecutive days. Coaches will be asked for nominations and players and their parents will be contacted as details come to hand from the Peel Junior Cricket Association.

Junior Results & Summary Under 17’s Nov 15: SJ Blues 181/4 (M Whittingham 51*, D Fernandez 43*, I Wood 35) def Mandurah 129/9 (I Wood 2/13, D

Fernandez 2/16) Nov 22: Safety Bay Blue 132 (A Lewis 3/24) def by SJ Blues 255/2 (D Fernandez 56*, S Hill 53*, I Wood 41*, C Carter

40*, T McCarthy 34) Nov 29: Singleton 37 (I Wood 2/4, S Hill 2/6, J Rodgers 2/10, T McCarthy 2/17) def by SJ Blues 113 Dec 06: SJ Blues 174/5 (M Whittingham 52*, S Hill 48, C Carter 30) def Safety Bay White 165/6 (S Hill 2/8, T

McCarthy 2/21) Dec 13:

SJ Blues 175/8 (A Lewis 50, S Hill 36, J Rodgers 36) def Shoalwater 56 (M Whittingham 2/7, S Hill 2/3, C Carter 2/13)

Under 14’s Nov 14: Warnbro Swans Gold 202/6 def SJ Blues 83 Nov 21: SJ Blues 74/8 def by Safety Bay Blue 186/5 Nov 28: Halls Head 188/7 def SJ Blues 82 Dec 05: Safety Bay White 112/9 (R Beedie 2/11, B McPhail 2/13) def SJ Blues 90 Dec 12:

SJ Blues 132 (R Beedie 43, T Ward 24) def by Warnbro Swans Purple 158/9

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Under 13’s Nov 14: Kwinana 62/8 (J Hidding 4/5, B Erceg 2/15) def by SJ Blues 115/3 (N Bealey 26*) Nov 21: SJ Blues 169/2 def Baldivis 62/6 Nov 28: Shoalwater 93/7 (L Coombs 2/11) def SJ Blues 60 Dec 05: SJ Blues 121/4 def by Mandurah 126/8 (J Jennings 2/4, L Davidson 2/14, J Rowley 2/15) Dec 12:

Halls Head 104/5 def SJ Blues 79

Despite losing their last 3 games the side has managed to take positives out of each game. However the team must continue to take lessons learnt from previous games and training sessions into the game situation and apply them.

Under 12’s Nov 14: Warnbro Swans Gold 91/8 (J Liddelow 2/1, J Klinger 2/9) def SJ Blues 83/9 Nov 21: SJ Blues 48/7 def by Halls Head Brown 68/5 Nov 28: Baldivis 78/7 (D Goodall 2/3, J Klinger 2/4) def by SJ Blues 91/6 Dec 05: Halls Head Gold 105/5 def SJ Blues 86/9 Dec 12:

SJ Blues 6/90 def by Warnbro Swans Purple 7/93

The boys have played 9 games to date and have been very competitive in all of them. The overall development of their cricket is progressing well, together with some terrific individual performances from within the team. Let's continue to learn more about this great team game and develop our own individual skills. A sincere thank you for the great support of our parent group - the players value this enormously. To everyone associated with the U/12's and indeed the membership of the Serpentine-Jarrahdale Junior Cricket Club, We wish you a wonderful festive season with your families. U/12 Coaching Group.

Christmas Break - Juniors The last junior games before the Christmas break will be on Dec 19/20 and fixtures will recommence on Feb 06/07. Training will resume week commencing Monday Feb 01. In2Cricket – Byford The last session before the Christmas break will be Dec 15 and will resume on Feb 02. In2Cricket – Serpentine The last session before the Christmas break will be Dec 17 and will resume on Feb 04. The In2Cricket program for this season will finish on Mar 02 at Byford and Mar 04 at Serpentine

Websites www.peeljca.com.au This website contains a lot of valuable and interesting information from fixtures, results, stats, ground locations, rules etc. Please take the time to visit this website especially every Friday evening to check for any last minute fixture changes. Also you may want to have a look at check out these 2 websites: Serpentine-Jarrahdale Junior Cricket Club website www.sjbluesjuniors.wa.cricket.com.au Serpentine-Jarrahdale Cricket Club website www.sjblues.wa.cricket.com.au

Email For those club members who have indicated that they wish to receive newsletters and updates etc by email can you please ensure that you do check your emails regularly. If your email address has changed or does change please email your new address to sjbluesjnr@bigpond.com.

In2Cricket The Byford and Serpentine In2Cricket centre’s recently met in a keenly anticipated match at Briggs Park. A good crowd was on hand to witness these stars of tomorrow battle it out and whilst every

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one tried their hardest for their team the match was played in fine spirit. A very close encounter was finally declared a tie by experienced coach/scorer/umpire Trevor Senior, although inspection of the score sheets was not allowed!! A rematch is planned for Serpentine in February.

Junior Contacts Junior Coordinator, Paul Davidson, Ph: 9526-0553, sjbluesjnr@bigpond.com U17, Kerry Hill, Ph: 9594-1358 U14, Jon Grygorcewicz, Ph: 9399-9170 U13, Steve Bealey, Ph: 9525-1669 U12, Steve Goodall, Ph: 9525-9038 U11, Craig Atwell, Ph: 9526-0969 In2Cricket Byford, Mark Paterson, Mob: 0405-583-458 In2Cricket Serpentine, Trevor Senior, Ph: 9525-3635

Owen Sands (5) shows his classy batting style.

Serpentine V Byford. Trevor Senior (Umpire, Coach, Scorer) keeps a close eye on

proceedings.