2016/17
Central Highlands Cricket
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INDEX
Under 13 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week – 2016/17 Draw
3
Under 13 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week – Coaches
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Under 13 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week – Playing Conditions
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Under 15 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week – 2016/17 Draw
7
Under 15 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week – Coaches
8
Under 15 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week – Playing Conditions
9
Under 17 Kirton Shield – 2015/16 Draw
11
Under 17 Kirton Shield – Coaches
12
Under 17 Kirton Shield – Playing Conditions
13
Administration Procedures
15
Policies
16
Extreme Heat Guidelines
20
2016/17 Central Highlands Pathway
22
Contacts
23
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Under 13 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week (AJ Martin Shield)
2016/17 Draw
Round 1
Monday 2nd January 2017
Pool A
Grampians
v Ballarat Blue
Maryborough
v Gisborne Green
Pool B
Castlemaine
v Ballarat Gold
Grenville CA
v Gisborne White
Venue
North Park, Stawell
Carisbrook Rec Reserve
South Muckleford
Skipton
Round 2
Tuesday 3rd January 2017
Pool A
Gisborne Green v Ballarat Blue
Maryborough
v Grampians
Pool B
Gisborne White
v Ballarat Gold
Grenville CA
v Castlemaine
Sankey Oval, Gisborne
Carisbrook Rec Reserve
Round 3
Thursday 5th January 2017
Pool A
Ballarat Blue
v Maryborough
Gisborne Green v Grampians
Pool B
Ballarat Gold
v Grenville CA
Gisborne White
v Castlemaine
Russell Square Field
Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh
Friday 6th January 2017
Final 1
st
1st Pool A
v 1 Pool B
Final 2
2nd Pool A
v 2nd Pool B
Final 3
rd
3rd Pool A
v 3 Pool B
Final 4
4th Pool A
v 4th Pool B
Kyneton Showgrounds #1
Skipton
Russell Square Oval
Sankey Oval, Gisborne
Russell Square Oval
Russell Square Field
White Flat
Alfredton 2
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Under 13 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week
Coaches Contacts
Ballarat Blue
Ballarat Gold
Maryborough
Brad Pegg
M: 0400 144 547
Email: [email protected]
Harli Givvens
M: 0434 394 419
Email: [email protected]
Darren Hunt / Wayne Pritchard
M: 0428 559 503 / 0427 902 044
Email: [email protected] /
[email protected]
Gisborne Green
Anthony Paton
M: 0412 742 704
Email: [email protected]
Gisborne White
Matt Pyers
M: 0419 534 044
Email: [email protected]
Grampians
Grenville
Castlemaine
Geoff Phillips
M: 0438 540 590
Email: [email protected]
Drew Uren
M: 0428 518 801
Email: [email protected]
Tim Gingell
M: 0466 011 880
Email: [email protected]
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Under 13 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week (AJ Martin Shield)
Playing Conditions
Hours1
1st Session
Lunch
2nd Session
Overs2
Pitch
Boundary
10am – 12.30pm
12.30pm – 1.00pm
1.00pm – 3.30pm Drinks/coaching break (4 mins) – Overs 10, 20 & 30
40
Synthetic
50m maximum
Maximum 13 per match (11 bat/11 bowl & 11 field at any one time.
Players
Players can be interchanged throughout)
Under 13 at 1 September 2015
Central Highlands players available for selection
Wides as per the Laws of cricket will apply (not one-day wides)
Any high full pitched ball (regardless of pace) which passes or would
have passed above waist height of the batsmen standing upright at the
crease shall be called & signalled No Ball by either Umpire.
Bowling3

Maximum 6 overs per day

Maximum 4 overs per spell
Minimum 30min break between spells
Retire at 40 runs (return after fall of last wicket in order of retirement) Batting3
if players are retired prior to 40 runs they are registered as out
Helmet compulsory
Fielding3
No fielders within 10m of batters end stumps (except wk/slips/gully)
Wicket-keeping3
Helmet compulsory
Ball4
156g 2-piece leather
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Result
Win = 4 points
Draw/Tie = 2 points
Loss = 0 points
Rules: Unless otherwise stated in the rules, the Laws of Cricket and the Bylaws of Cricket Victoria
shall apply (see Cricket Victoria Handbook)
1 Lunch break to be taken at the completion of the 1st session regardless of time. It is
recommended that the home team supply lunch for both home and away teams.
2 Compulsory closure
No official 2nd innings
Where the team batting 2nd passes the score of the team batting 1st play shall continue until
one of the following occurs:

The team batting 2nd is dismissed

The team batting 2nd receives it’s full allocation of overs
No official 2nd innings
Interruptions to Play
 Half the scheduled overs (per innings) constitutes a match
 Normal conditions shall apply if time lost is less than 30 minutes
 Overs shall be reduced by 1 (per innings) for each full block of 8 minutes lost over
the 30 minutes outlined above
3 ‘Maximum overs per spell’ and ‘minimum 30 min break between spells’ do not apply to spin bowlers
‘Minimum 30 min break between spells’ applies to pace bowlers in the following situations:
 After ‘maximum overs per spell’ have been bowled consecutively
 After ‘maximum overs per spell’ have been bowled in 2 or more increments without
30 minutes break between these increments
4. U13 Coaches/Managers may stand next to the square leg umpire to assist the fielding team/
captain for the first three games of Junior Country Week. They may assist with field placing
and bowling changes. The time taken to assist must not impede the playing of the game. They
are encouraged to use this to guide the captain not captain themselves. If any coach is
deemed to be hindering the flow of the game or affecting the concentration of the fielders or
batters they will be asked to leave the field of play by the umpires.
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5 Cricket Victoria’s Free Balls program to assist Associations supplying one new ball per innings
6 Calculation of Score – Interrupted Matches
Where the innings of the team batting 2nd is reduced (not less than half the scheduled overs),
the score of the team batting 1st shall be determined by the following:
 Total as at the end of the equivalent number of overs completed by the team batting 2nd
Finals Rankings
When determining rankings following the preliminary rounds the following measures shall be used:
 Points
 When Points are equal - Team Average (see below)
o
Total runs scored divided by total wickets lost = Batting Average
o
Total runs conceded divided by total wickets taken = Bowling Average
o
Batting Average divided by Bowling Average = Team Average
Grenville CA & Maryborough DCA
1) Grenville CA & Maryborough DCA are allowed up to 3 overage players at each age level, these
players must apply to RCM/JCW Coordinator for approval. Overage players will be not eligible for votes,
with the names of overage players to be circulated to the coaches of the opposition teams before the
matches. Overage players retirement and over allocations:
U13 – 30 & 4 overs; U15 – 50 & 5 overs; & U17 – 60 & 6 overs
2) If additional players are required for Grenville or Maryborough teams, other associations who have
substantial numbers of players can also be utilised as top up players within Grenville or MDCA squads.
3) Once a player has played with Grenville or MDCA, this player will continue to be aligned with Grenville
or MDCA in future years within JCW/KS competitions, even if they change clubs / Associations.
*Grenville CA and MDCA are provided these allowances due to the small number of teams in their junior
competitions.
Registration of Players
A complete list of players and coaches/managers to be submitted to the Competition Coordinator
no later than 7 days prior to the start of the competition (refer Player Registration Form).
NOTE that both home & away teams must register players on to MyCricket prior to each match.
MyCricket Scorecard
It is the responsibility of the Home team (including finals, first named team) to complete the full
scorecard (i.e. both teams) on MyCricket at the completion of the day’s play by 7pm. Both Home
& Away teams must register each player on MyCricket prior to the start of each match.
Player of the Series
1 Coach from each team to award votes (3,2,1) to the best 3 players for the match.
Voting slips are to be emailed by 7pm of the night of the match to the Competition Coordinator.
Talent Identification
Central Highlands Talent Identification Form to be completed by each coach and emailed to the
Competition Coordinator by 7pm of the night of the last match of the competition.
NOTE -A meeting is scheduled for all Coaches on Friday of finals at 8am – breakfast supplied.
Email / Office
Registration forms, Talent Identification forms, and Player of the Series voting forms, can all be
emailed to the Competition Coordinator on [email protected] &
[email protected] or dropped into office 1305 Sturt Street, Ballarat.
Lunch
It is recommended that the home team supply lunch for both home and away teams during the
lunch break. Coaches should ring opposition coaches to confirm that lunch will be provided by the
home team. Please note that each Association must bring their own lunch to finals on Friday.
MyCricket fixtures/results - Website
MyCricket fixtures and results can be accessed through the use of the Central Highlands Cricket
website. Find the Junior Country Week & Kirton Shield link on the right-hand side of the Central
Highlands website at http://centralhighlands.cricketvictoria.com.au
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U15 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week
2016/17 Draw
Round 1
Monday 2nd January 2017
Pool A
Grampians
v Ballarat Blue
Maryborough
v Gisborne Green
Pool B
Castlemaine
v Ballarat Gold
Grenville CA
v Gisborne White
Venue
Central Park, Stawell (turf)
Carisbrook Rec Reserve (turf)
Newstead (hard)
Linton (hard)
Round 2
Tuesday 3rd January 2017
Pool A
Gisborne Green v Ballarat Blue
Maryborough
v Grampians
Pool B
Gisborne White
v Ballarat Gold
Grenville CA
v Castlemaine
Gardiner Reserve, Gisborne (hard)
Carisbrook Rec Reserve (turf)
Round 3
Thursday 5th January 2017
Pool A
Ballarat Blue
v Maryborough
Gisborne Green v Grampians
Pool B
Ballarat Gold
v Grenville CA
Gisborne White
v Castlemaine
City Oval (turf)
Central Park, Stawell (turf)
Tony Clarke Reserve, Macedon (hard)
Linton (hard)
North Ballarat 2 (turf)
Gardiner Reserve, Gisborne (hard)
Friday 6th January 2017
Final 1
st
1st Pool A
v 1 Pool B
Final 2
2nd Pool A
v 2nd Pool B
Final 3
rd
3rd Pool A
v 3 Pool B
Final 4
4th Pool A
v 4th Pool B
Eastern Oval (turf)
Wendouree (turf)
North Ballarat 2 (turf)
Alfredton turf
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Under 15 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week
Coaches Contacts
Ballarat Blue
Ballarat Gold
Maryborough
Julian Di Stefano
M: 0457 837 463
Email: [email protected]
Laurie Parker
M: 0417 898 877
Email: [email protected]
Mitchell McClure / Mitchell Bench
M: 0407 221 129 / 0409 389 661
Email: [email protected] /
[email protected]
Gisborne Green
Rohan Lyle
M: 0419 358 984
Email: [email protected]
Gisborne White
Brett Thomas
M: 0433 019 170
Email: [email protected]
Grampians
Grenville
Castlemaine
Brody Stewart
M: 0455 499 585
Email: [email protected]
Ben Halloran
M: 0438 428 914
Email: [email protected]
Brian Brasher
M: 0439144092
Email:[email protected]
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Under 15 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week
Playing Conditions
Hours1
1st Session
Lunch
2nd Session
Overs2
Pitch
Boundary
Players
Bowling3
Batting3
Fielding3
Wicket-keeping3
Ball4
Result5
10am – 1pm
1pm – 1.30pm
1.30pm – 4.30m
Drinks/coaching breaks (4 mins) – Overs 10, 20 & 35
45
Turf (synthetic wet weather alternative)
Note: All GDCA/Combined home matches will be played on synthetic
Senior boundary
Maximum 13 per match (11 bat/11 bowl & 11 field at any one time. Players
can be interchanged throughout)
Under 15 at 1 September 2015
Central Highlands players available for selection
Wides as per the Laws of cricket will apply (not one-day wides)
Any high full pitched ball (regardless of pace) which passes or would have
passed above waist height of the batsmen standing upright at the crease
shall be called & signalled No Ball by either Umpire.

Maximum 8 overs per day

Maximum 5 overs per spell (does not apply to spin bowlers)
Minimum 30min break between spells (does not apply to spin bowlers)
No compulsory retirement - if players are retired they are registered as out
Helmet compulsory
No fielders within 10m of batters end stumps (except wk/slips/gully)
Helmet recommended (compulsory up to stumps)
156g 2-piece leather
Win = 4 points
Draw/Tie = 2 points
Loss = 0 points
Rules: Unless otherwise stated in the rules, the Laws of Cricket and the Bylaws of Cricket Victoria shall
apply (see Cricket Victoria Handbook)
1 Lunch break to be taken at the completion of the 1st session regardless of time. It is
recommended that the home team supply lunch for both home and away teams.
2 Compulsory closure
No official 2nd innings
Where the team batting 2nd passes the score of the team batting 1st play shall continue until
one of the following occurs:

The team batting 2nd is dismissed

The team batting 2nd receives it’s full allocation of overs
No official 2nd innings
Interruptions to Play
 Half the scheduled overs (per innings) constitutes a match
 Normal conditions shall apply if time lost is less than 30 minutes
 Overs shall be reduced by 1 (per innings) for each full block of 8 minutes lost over
the 30 minutes outlined above
3 ‘Maximum overs per spell’ and ‘minimum 30 min break between spells’ do not apply to spin bowlers
‘Minimum 30 min break between spells’ applies to pace bowlers in the following situations:
 After ‘maximum overs per spell’ have been bowled consecutively
 After ‘maximum overs per spell’ have been bowled in 2 or more increments without
30 minutes break between these increments
4 Cricket Victoria’s Free Balls program to assist Associations supplying one new ball per innings
5 Calculation of Score – Interrupted Matches
Where the innings of the team batting 2nd is reduced (not less than half the scheduled overs),
the score of the team batting 1st shall be determined by the following:
 Total as at the end of the equivalent number of overs completed by the team batting 2nd
Finals Rankings
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When determining rankings following the preliminary rounds the following measures shall be
used:
* Points
 When Points are equal - Team Average (see below)
o
Total runs scored divided by total wickets lost = Batting Average
o
Total runs conceded divided by total wickets taken = Bowling Average
o
Batting Average divided by Bowling Average = Team Average
Grenville CA & Maryborough DCA
1) Grenville CA & Maryborough DCA are allowed up to 3 overage players at each age level, these
players must apply to RCM/JCW Coordinator for approval. Overage players will be not eligible for votes,
with the names of overage players to be circulated to the coaches of the opposition teams before the
matches. Overage players retirement and over allocations:
U13 – 30 & 4 overs; U15 – 50 & 5 overs; & U17 – 60 & 6 overs
2) If additional players are required for Grenville or Maryborough teams, other associations who have
substantial numbers of players can also be utilised as top up players within Grenville or MDCA squads.
3) Once a player has played with Grenville or MDCA, this player will continue to be aligned with Grenville
or MDCA in future years within JCW/KS competitions, even if they change clubs / Associations.
*Grenville CA and MDCA are provided these allowances due to the small number of teams in their junior
competitions.
Registration of Players
A complete list of players and coaches/managers to be submitted to the Competition Coordinator
no later than 7 days prior to the start of the competition (refer Player Registration Form).
NOTE that both home & away teams must register players on to MyCricket prior to each match.
MyCricket Scorecard
It is the responsibility of the Home team (including finals, first named team) to complete the full
scorecard (i.e. both teams) on MyCricket at the completion of the day’s play by 7pm. Both Home
& Away teams must register each player on MyCricket prior to the start of each match.
Player of the Series
1 Coach from each team to award votes (3,2,1) to the best 3 players for the match.
Voting slips are to be emailed by 7pm of the night of the match to the Competition Coordinator.
Talent Identification
Central Highlands Talent Identification Form to be completed by each coach and emailed to the
Competition Coordinator by 7pm of the night of the last match of the competition.
NOTE -A meeting is scheduled for all Coaches on Friday of finals at 8am – breakfast supplied.
Email / Office
Registration forms, Talent Identification forms, and Player of the Series voting forms, can all be
emailed through to the Competition Coordinator on [email protected] &
[email protected] or dropped into the office at 1305 Sturt Street, Ballarat.
Lunch
It is recommended that the home team supply lunch for both home and away teams during the
lunch break. Coaches should ring opposition coaches to confirm that lunch will be provided by the
home team. Please note each Association must bring their own lunch to finals on Friday.
MyCricket fixtures/results - Website
MyCricket fixtures and results can be accessed through the use of the Central Highlands Cricket
website. Find the Junior Country Week & Kirton Shield link on the right-hand side of the Central
Highlands website at http://centralhighlands.cricketvictoria.com.au
Turf wickets
To minimise damage to turf wickets and squares, Junior Coord/Coaches please 
Emphasise if possible for players to wear spikes.

Coaches & Umpires to be aware for players to keep off the table area as much as possible.

Coaches & Umpires to be aware to keep spectators off the table area during breaks
(including lunch breaks)
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Under 17 Kirton Shield Draw 2016/17
Under 17 Kirton Shield
Round 1
Venue
Sunday 23rd October 2016
Pool A
Gisborne Green v Grampians
Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh
Pool B
Gisborne White
v Castlemaine
Gilbert Gordon Reserve, Woodend
*Reserve day - Sunday 30th October
Ballarat Blue
v Maryborough
White Flat, Ballarat
Ballarat Gold
v Grenville CA
Eastern Oval, Ballarat
Round 2
Sunday 6th November 2016
Pool A
Gisborne Green v Ballarat Blue
Maryborough
v Grampians
Pool B
Gisborne White
v Ballarat Gold
Grenville CA
v Castlemaine
*Reserve day - Sunday 13th November
Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh
Hedges Oval, Maryborough
Gardiner Reserve, Gisborne
Linton Rec Reserve
Round 3
Sunday 20th November 2016
Pool A
Grampians
v Ballarat Blue
Central Park, Stawell
Pool B
Castlemaine
v Ballarat Gold
Camp Reserve Oval, Castlemaine
Grenville CA
v Gisborne White
Linton Rec Reserve
*Reserve day - Sunday 27th November
Sunday 27th November 2016
Pool B
Maryborough
v Gisborne Green
Princes Park, Maryborough
Sunday 4th December 2016
Final
1st Pool A
V 1st Pool B
Highest ranked
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Under 17 Kirton Shield - Coach Contacts
Team Coach
Ballarat Blue
Adam Eddy
M: 0400 829 062
Email: [email protected]
Ballarat Gold
Brendan Everard
M: 0411 718 740
Email: [email protected]
Maryborough
Ben Robertson
M: 0498 143 054
Email: [email protected]
&
Brendan Evans
M:0400 651 009
Email: [email protected]
Gisborne Green
Rob Hyatt
M: 0427 994 338
Email: [email protected]
Gisborne White
Paul Baker
M: 0411 496 827
Email: [email protected]
Grampians
Grenville
Castlemaine
Jamie Bach
0419 642 830
[email protected]
Leigh Graham
0413 162 211
[email protected]
Trevor Butcher 0419 517 061
[email protected]
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Under 17 Central Highlands Kirton Shield
Playing Conditions
Hours1
1st Session
Lunch
2nd Session
Overs2
Pitch
Boundary
Players
Bowling3
Batting3
Fielding3
Wicket-keeping3
Ball4
Result5
10am – 1.15pm
1.15pm – 1.45pm
1.45pm – 5pm
Drinks/coaching breaks (4 mins) – Overs 15, 30 & 40
50
Turf (synthetic wet weather alternative)
Note: All GDCA/Combined home matches will be played on synthetic
Senior boundary
Maximum 13 per match (11 bat/11 bowl & 11 field at any one time.
Players can be interchanged throughout)
Under 17 at 1 September 2015
Central Highlands players available for selection
Premier Cricket & Sub-District players available for selection
Wides as per the Laws of cricket will apply (not one-day wides)
Any high full pitched ball (regardless of pace) which passes or would
have passed above waist height of the batsmen standing upright at the
crease shall be called & signalled No Ball by either Umpire.
 Maximum 10 overs per day
 Maximum 6 overs per spell (does not apply to spin bowlers)
Minimum 30min break between spells
No compulsory retirement
Helmet compulsory
Fielders permitted within 10m of batters end stumps (helmet compulsory)
Helmet recommended (compulsory up to the stumps)
156g 4-piece leather
Win = 4 points
Draw/Tie = 2 points
Loss = 0 points
Rules: Unless otherwise stated in the rules, the Laws of Cricket and the Bylaws of Cricket Victoria shall apply (see Cricket
Victoria Handbook)
1 Lunch break to be taken at the completion of the 1st session regardless of time. It is
recommended that the home team supply lunch for both home and away teams.
2 Compulsory closure
No official 2nd innings
Where the team batting 2nd passes the score of the team batting 1st play shall continue until
one of the following occurs:

The team batting 2nd is dismissed

The team batting 2nd receives it’s full allocation of overs
No official 2nd innings
Interruptions to Play
 Half the scheduled overs (per innings) constitutes a match
 Normal conditions shall apply if time lost is less than 30 minutes
 Overs shall be reduced by 1 (per innings) for each full block of 8 minutes lost over
the 30 minutes outlined above
3 ‘Maximum overs per spell’ and ‘minimum 30 min break between spells’ do not apply to spin bowlers
‘Minimum 30 min break between spells’ applies to pace bowlers in the following situations:
 After ‘maximum overs per spell’ have been bowled consecutively
 After ‘maximum overs per spell’ have been bowled in 2 or more increments without
30 minutes break between these increments
4 Cricket Victoria’s Free Balls program to assist Associations supplying one new ball per innings
5 Calculation of Score – Interrupted Matches
Where the innings of the team batting 2nd is reduced (not less than half the scheduled overs),
the score of the team batting 1st shall be determined by the following:
 Total as at the end of the equivalent number of overs completed by the team batting 2nd
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Finals Rankings
When determining rankings following the preliminary rounds the following measures shall be
used:
* Points
 When Points are equal - Team Average (see below)
o
Total runs scored divided by total wickets lost = Batting Average
o
Total runs conceded divided by total wickets taken = Bowling Average
o
Batting Average divided by Bowling Average = Team Average
Grenville CA & Maryborough DCA
1) Grenville CA & Maryborough DCA are allowed up to 3 overage players at each age level, these
players must apply to RCM/JCW Coordinator for approval. Overage players will be not eligible for votes,
with the names of overage players to be circulated to the coaches of the opposition teams before the
matches. Overage players retirement and over allocations:
U13 – 30 & 4 overs; U15 – 50 & 5 overs; & U17 – 60 & 6 overs
2) If additional players are required for Grenville or Maryborough teams, other associations who have
substantial numbers of players can also be utilised as top up players within Grenville or MDCA squads.
3) Once a player has played with Grenville or MDCA, this player will continue to be aligned with Grenville
or MDCA in future years within JCW/KS competitions, even if they change clubs / Associations.
*Grenville CA and MDCA are provided these allowances due to the small number of teams in their junior
competitions.
Registration of Players
A complete list of players and coaches/managers to be submitted to the Competition Coordinator
no later than 7 days prior to the start of the competition (refer Player Registration Form).
NOTE that both home & away teams must register players on to MyCricket prior to each match.
MyCricket Scorecard
It is the responsibility of the Home team (including finals, first named team) to complete the full
scorecard (i.e. both teams) on MyCricket at the completion of the day’s play by 7pm. Both Home
& Away teams must also register each player on MyCricket prior to the start of each match.
Player of the Series
1 Coach from each team to award votes (3,2,1) to the best 3 players for the match.
Voting slips to be emailed or faxed by 7pm of the night of the match to the Competition Coordinator.
Talent Identification
Central Highlands Talent Identification Form to be completed by each coach and emailed or faxed
to the Competition Coordinator following the last match of the competition.
Email / Office
Registration forms, Talent Identification forms, and Player of the Series voting forms, can all be
emailed through to the Competition Coordinator on [email protected] &
[email protected] or dropped into the office at 1305 Sturt Street, Ballarat.
Lunch
It is recommended that the home team supply lunch for both home and away teams during the
lunch break. Coaches should ring opposition coaches to confirm that lunch will be provided by the
home team. Please note each Association must bring their own lunch to JCW finals.
MyCricket fixtures/results - Website
MyCricket fixtures and results can be accessed through the use of the Central Highlands Cricket
website. Find the Junior Country Week & Kirton Shield link on the right-hand side of the Central
Highlands website at http://centralhighlands.cricketvictoria.com.au
Turf wickets
To minimise damage to turf wickets and squares, Junior Coord/Coaches please 
Emphasise if possible for players to wear spikes.

Coaches & Umpires to be aware for players to keep off the table area as much as possible.

Coaches & Umpires to be aware to keep spectators off the table area during breaks
(including lunch break)
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Administration Procedures
Registration of Players
A complete list of players and coaches/managers to be submitted to the Competition Coordinator
no later than 7 days prior to the start of the competition (refer Player Registration Form).
Home Association Responsibilities
 Contact Competition Coordinator and opposition coach prior to 7.45am on the day of
the match if it is to be:
o
Played at an alternative venue (see ‘Wet Weather’ below)
o
Rescheduled (see ‘Wet Weather’ below)
o
Cancelled (see ‘Wet Weather’ below)
 Ensure change rooms/toilets are accessible (where available)
 Mark out boundary as required
 Provide two complete sets of stumps and bails for each match
 Provide 2 umpires for each U13/U15/U17 match
 * Note: Cost of umpires covered by home association at home association rate
The Batting team will provide the umpire/s with a drink at the drink intervals.
 It is recommended that the home team supply lunch for both home and away teams
during the lunch break.
 Collect Jabaroo Player of the Series votes
 Complete the full scorecard on MyCricket at the completion of the day’s play by 7pm.
Both Home & Away teams must also register each player on MyCricket prior to the start
of each match.
Wet Weather
The following options to be considered in the event of wet weather:
Under 13 JCW
Under 15 JCW
Under 17 Kirton Shield
Option A
Synthetic
Turf*
Turf*
Option B
Reschedule –
Reserve day#
Synthetic (same
day)
Synthetic (same day)
Option C
Cancel
Reschedule Reserve day#
Reschedule#
1.
Date to be
determined by both
associations. If an
agreement cannot
be reached the
match shall be
deemed a draw.
2.
Reserve day for
Grand Final
Option D
N/A
Cancel
Cancel
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Finals
U13 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week/U15 Intersport - Sportz Biz Junior Country Week
All finals matches to be played in Ballarat
 BCA to provide two umpires for each match (cost covered by Central Highlands
Region)
 Each team to provide one complete set of stumps and bails
Under 17 Kirton Shield
Grand Final only
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Venue: Highest ranked association following preliminary rounds
Competing associations to provide 1 umpire each (cost covered by Central Highlands
Region)
Host association to provide two complete sets of stumps and bails
Host association is responsible for entering full scorecards on MyCricket by 7pm.
MyCricket Scorecard
It is the responsibility of the Home team (including finals, first named team) to complete the full
scorecard (i.e. both teams) on MyCricket at the completion of the day’s play by 7pm. Both Home
& Away teams must register each player on MyCricket prior to the start of each match.
Player of the Series
1 Coach from each team to award votes (3,2,1) to the best 3 players for the match.
Voting slips are to be emailed by 7pm of the night of the match to the Competition Coordinator.
Talent Identification
Central Highlands Talent Identification Form to be completed by each coach and emailed to the
Competition Coordinator by 7pm of the night of the last match of the competition.
NOTE -A meeting is scheduled for all JCW Coaches on Friday of JCW finals at 8am – breakfast supplied.
Email / Office
Registration forms, Talent Identification forms, and Player of the Series voting forms, can all be
emailed through to the Competition Coordinator on [email protected] &
[email protected] or dropped into the office at 1305 Sturt Street, Ballarat.
MyCricket fixtures/results - Website
MyCricket fixtures and results can be accessed through the use of the Central Highlands Cricket
website. Find the Junior Country Week & Kirton Shield link on the right-hand side of the Central
Highlands website at http://centralhighlands.cricketvictoria.com.au
POLICIES
Victorian Country Cricket League (VCCL) - Member Protection Policy
All associations affiliated with the Central Highlands Region and VCCL are subject to the VCCL Member
Protection Policy. Part II – Preventative Action (pp. 4 – 8) of this policy outlines the screening
requirements (including Police Check) for all personnel directly involved with the coaching/management
of underage teams. A copy of the VCCL Member Protection Policy can be viewed via the VCCL website
(http://country.cricketvictoria.com.au/bylaws.html).
Rules
Unless otherwise stated in the rules, the Laws of Cricket and the Bylaws of Cricket Victoria shall apply
(see Cricket Victoria Handbook)
Codes of Behaviour
Junior Player Code of Behaviour
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Play by the rules and within the Spirit of Cricket.
Never argue with an umpire. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager
approach the umpire during a break or after the game.
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately
distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in Cricket.
Work equally hard for yourself and your team mates. Your team’s performance will benefit
and so will you.
Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
Treat all participants in Cricket as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair
advantage of another competitor.
Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender,
ability, cultural background or religion.
Participate because you enjoy it, not just to please parents and coaches.
Participate fairly and safely.
Do not engage in practises that affect sporting performance (alcohol, tobacco and drug use.)
Respect and acknowledge the contribution of those who create the opportunity for you to play.
Respect your coach and train and play to the best of your ability and develop your
participation in accordance with the Spirit of Cricket.
Coach Code of Behaviour
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Operate within the rules and Spirit of Cricket and teach your players to do the same.
Remember that young people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.
Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake or not coming first.
Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
Avoid overplaying the talented players; all young players need and deserve equal time,
attention and opportunities.
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age
and ability of all players.
Display control and respect to all those involved in Cricket. This includes opponents,
coaches, umpires, administrators, parents and spectators. Encourage your players
to do the same.
Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a
physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence
training or competition.
Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest Cricket coaching
practices and principles of growth and development of young people. Be honest and
ensure that qualifications are not misrepresented.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender,
ability, cultural background or religion.
Promote a climate of mutual support among your players. Encourage players to respect
one another and to expect respect for their worth as individuals regardless of their
level of play.
Encourage and facilitate players’ independence and responsibility for their own behaviour,
performance, decisions and actions.
Determine, in consultation with the players, what information is confidential and respect
that confidentiality.
Provide feedback to players in a caring sensitive manner to their needs. Avoid overly
negative feedback.
Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your players. This includes verbal,
physical and emotional abuse. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed toward your
players from other sources while they are in your care. (Abide by Community Cricket
Member Protection By-law).
Refrain from any form of harassment towards your players. Treat all players fairly within
the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic
potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status, and
other condition. (Abide by Community Cricket Member Protection By-law).
Be acutely aware of the power that you as a coach develop with your players in the
coaching relationship and avoid any sexual intimacy with players that could develop
as a result.
Avoid situations with your players that could be construed as compromising. Any physical
contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary
for the player’s skill development.
At all times use appropriate training methods which will benefit the players and avoid
those which could be harmful. Ensure that the tasks, trainings, equipment and facilities
are safe and suitable for age, experience, ability and physical and psychological
conditions of the players.
Ensure the players time spent with you is a positive experience. All players are deserving
of equal attention and opportunities. Provide training and game opportunities that ensure
everyone has a reasonable chance to succeed and to improve/acquire skills and develop
confidence.
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Actively discourage the use of performance enhancing drugs, the use of alcohol and
tobacco and illegal substance. (Abide by the Cricket Victoria Anti-Doping Policy).
Recognise individual differences in players and always think of the player’s long-term best interests.
Set challenges for each player which are both achievable and motivating.
Respect the fact that your goal as a coach for the player may not always be the same as
that of the player. Aim for excellence based upon realistic goals and due consideration for
the participant’s growth and development.
At all times act as a role model that promotes the positive aspects of sport and of Cricket
by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a
favourable image of Cricket and of coaching at all times.
Recognise your player’s rights to consult with other coaches and advisers. Cooperate
fully with other specialists (eg. sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists etc).
Do not exploit any coaching relationship or information gained through the VCCL’s
Programs, to further personal, political, or business interests.
Encourage players and coaches to develop and maintain integrity in their relationship with others.
Umpire Code of Behaviour
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Compliment and encourage all participants.
Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than the errors.
Be a good sport yourself- actions speak louder than words.
Keep up to date with the latest available resources for umpiring and the principles of
growth and development of young people.
Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
Place the safety and welfare of participants above all else.
Treat all players with respect at all times.
Accept responsibility for all actions taken. Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by
ensuring players play within the rules. Reasonable care consists of advising the players
of illegal body movements, showing due diligence in detecting infringements and
penalising rule breakers.
Umpires must be impartial and maintain integrity in their relationship with other umpires,
players and coaches.
Avoid situations which may lead to a conflict of interest.
Value the individual in sport. Ensure the players have the opportunity for discussion with
you after the match.
Encourage inclusively and access to all areas of officiating. Aim for excellence based
upon realistic goals and due consideration for growth and development.
Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining the highest
standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of Cricket and
umpiring at all times.
Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards players. This includes verbal, physical and
emotional abuse. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards the players from other
sources while they are playing. (Abide by Community Cricket Member Protection By-law).
Refrain from any form of harassment towards players. Treat all players fairly within the
context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic
potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status, and
other conditions. (Abide by Community Cricket Member Protection By-law).
Show concern and caution towards ill and injured players. You should enforce the blood
rule and apply procedures regarding ill or injured players according to the rule book.
Common sense must be applied in all cases.
In accordance with Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria guidelines, modify rules and
regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people.
Encourage and promote rule changes which will make participation more enjoyable.
Give all young people a ‘fair go’ regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Institute disciplinary procedures when necessary without fear or favour in accordance with
the rules of the competition and the Spirit of Cricket.
Participate in ongoing training, be aware of rule changes, be a member of an Umpires
Association wherever possible and promote the Spirit of Cricket.
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Parent/Guardian Code of Behaviour
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Do not force an unwilling child to participate in Cricket.
Remember, children are involved in Cricket for their enjoyment, not yours.
Encourage your child to play by the rules at all times.
Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game. Positive comments
are motivational.
Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skillful
plays by all participants.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise. If you disagree with an
umpire or coach raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than
question their judgement and honesty in public.
Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your
child could not participate.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender,
ability, cultural background or religion.
Teach your child that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each
game is accepted without undue disappointment.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse.
Be a model of good sports behaviour for children to copy.
Be courteous in communication with administrators, coaches, players and umpires.
Teach children to do likewise.
Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules.
Do not undermine the efforts of coaches.
Encourage junior players to participate in the sport of cricket in a safe manner.
Spectator Code of Behaviour
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Most players (in particular children) participate in Cricket activities for fun. They are not
participating for entertainment of spectators only.
Applaud good performance and efforts by all players. When watching a game
congratulate both teams upon their performance regardless of the game's outcome.
Respect the umpires’ and coaches decisions. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate
procedure in order to question the decision and teach children to do likewise.
Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake during a competition. Positive
comments are motivational.
Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by administrators, coaches, players,
umpires or parents/guardians.
Show respect for your team's coach, the umpire and opponents. Without them there
would be no game.
Encourage players to play according to the rules and the official decisions, and develop
your own knowledge of the rules.
Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, and not harassing
administrators, coaches, players or umpires.
Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules.
Extreme Heat Guidelines
Cricket is a summer sport and as such it is inevitable that at times, matches will be scheduled for play
during extreme heat conditions. All umpires, coaches, team managers and other officials owe a duty of
care to all participants. All reasonable steps should be taken to minimise foreseeable risks which may
result in injury or damage.
An “Adverse Weather Committee” encompassing CHCR Board representative, The JCW / KS
Competition Manager and the Regional Cricket Manager, shall be responsible for making official
announcement of Region wide cancellation of play.
Extreme Heat playing Conditions - Day will be declared an Extreme Weather Day by the Adverse
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The following conditions will be enforced upon the declaration of an Extreme Weather Day. The playing
conditions will be effective competition-wide regardless of any variations in weather conditions, in order
to provide an even playing field for all competing Associations. This will be done to ensure all matches
completed during the day are completed on an even playing field for all teams and that all sides will
abide by the conditions of play for the day. The introduction of Competition wide playing conditions will
alleviate any potential effects that results may have on the Team Percentage for the week which
determines the team’s positions and whom will play in the Finals for each competition.
• Associations have the option of opting to start matches 30mins-1hr before the scheduled start time.
This should be organised between the two Associations and be completed in consultation with the
Competition Co-Ordinator.
• 5 Overs will be bowled from the same end in both Under 13 and 15 matches to save time when change
over of ends occurs.
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Matches will be played as a split Innings format where:
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Team A = Bat for 20 overs (U13 JCW) – 25 overs (U15 JCW & U17 KS)
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Team B = Bat for 20 overs (U13 JCW) – 25 overs (U15 JCW & U17 KS)
At the completion of the first section of each innings, each match ball will be provided to the appointed
Umpire, who is responsible for keeping the balls until the next section of innings. The same ball that was
used for the first section of the innings must again be used for the second section of the innings.
Although each innings will be split into two sections, the commencement of the second section of each
innings play (and score) will continue exactly where it stopped after the first section of the innings.
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Team A completes remainder of overs (20 overs – U13 & U15 JCW, 25 overs – U17 KS)
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Team B completes remainder of overs (20 overs – U13 & U15 JCW, 25 overs – U17 KS)
NOTE: Coaches are not allowed to adapt to Split innings unless Extreme Heat day is declared by
Competition Coordinator through the Adverse Weather Committee.
The match will be considered to be complete under the following:
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Team A’s Score is surpassed by Team B
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Team B loses 10 wickets chasing Team A’s score
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The Total allotted overs are bowled by both sides with Team B unable to chase Team A’s score.
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Reduction of overs
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Matches may be reduced by 5 overs per innings (determined prior to the start of
play) at the discretion of both umpire/s and participating coaches.
In extreme heat conditions the following should be observed as a minimum:
 Additional drinks breaks
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Drinks breaks will be taken every 10 overs or 30 minutes
 On-field drink bottles
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Drink bottles shall be permitted on the ground (either with the square leg umpire, U13
Coach standing at square leg or in a suitable underground storage area if available).
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Umpires should allow additional drink breaks without concern as to the extra time
taken beyond the scheduled playing time. Any participant may call for additional
drinks at any time while batting, fielding or umpiring, although every effort should
be taken to minimise delays when this occurs. For example, the drinks should be
run onto the ground immediately at the conclusion of an over and batsmen must
be ready to take strike with a minimum delay to the fielding team.
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All players and umpires are encouraged to wear:
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Long sleeved shirts
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Wide brimmed hats
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SPF 30+ sunscreen (applied at regular intervals)
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Sunglasses
 Player rest and rotation
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Coaches encouraged to regularly rotate players (utilise 12th & 13th man options)
on and off the field. Particular consideration should be given to the rotation of fast
bowlers.
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Coaches should consider modifying official batting and bowling restrictions and
should be vigilant in not placing performance pressure on players.
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Batsman who Retire will not be deemed to be out in matches under these
Extreme Heat Conditions.
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All participants should remain in areas of shade when not on the field.
 Emergency contact
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In the event of an emergency dial 000.
Player Eligibility
For the purposes of Under 13 and Under 15 Junior Country Week the following shall apply regarding
player eligibility:
 Players eligible to represent association in which their primary junior club/team is affiliated
 Central Highlands players are available for selection - NEW
 Any player selected in the final state U15 squad are not available for selection for Junior
Country Week.
For the purposes of Under 17 Kirton Shield the following shall apply regarding player eligibility:
 U16 at 1st September – Players eligible to represent association in which their primary junior
club/team is affiliated
 U17 at 1st September – Players eligible to represent association in which their primary senior
club/team is affiliated
 Central Highlands players available for selection
 Premier Cricket & Sub-District players available for selection (as per U16/U17 points listed
above)
Note: Upon application to the Central Highlands Region, and by mutual agreement between
associations, a player may be permitted to represent an association outside of these conditions.
Grenville CA & Maryborough DCA
1) Grenville CA & Maryborough DCA are allowed up to 3 overage players at each age level, these
players must apply to RCM/JCW Coordinator for approval. Overage players will be not eligible for votes,
with the names of overage players to be circulated to the coaches of the opposition teams before the
matches. Overage players retirement and over allocations:
U13 – 30 & 4 overs; U15 – 50 & 5 overs; & U17 – 60 & 6 overs
2) If additional players are required for Grenville or Maryborough teams, other associations who have
substantial numbers of players can also be utilised as top up players within Grenville or MDCA squads.
3) Once a player has played with Grenville or MDCA, this player will continue to be aligned with Grenville
or MDCA in future years within JCW/KS competitions, even if they change clubs / Associations.
*Grenville CA and MDCA are provided these allowances due to the small number of teams in their junior
competitions.
Playing Shirts
Coloured team shirts must be approved by Competition Coordinator & RCM prior to the start of the
representative season.
Teams are encouraged to have player’s numbers on the back of their playing shirts, ranging from 1 to
how many players are on their team sheet. These player numbers will assist in identifying players for
scorers etc.
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Central Highlands Pathway (Male)
Premier Cricket
CV Academy/U19
State Team
Under 18 Cup
Under 17 Kirton
Shield
CV Academy/U17
State Team
Under 16 Dowling
Shield
Under 15 Junior
Country Week
SSV Under 15
Under 14 State
Championships
Club
Cricket
Under 13 Junior
Country Week
SSV Under 12
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As illustrated above, the Victorian Bushrangers Pathway (VBP)
competitions (eg. U14 SC, U16 DS, U18 SC) underpin all underage
Victorian teams and ultimately the Victorian Bushrangers.
Supporting this structure is the Central Highlands Region’s junior interassociation competitions (eg. U13 Junior Country Week, U15 Junior
Country Week, U17 Kirton Shield). The alignment of these competitions
to the VBP in 2005/06 has resulted in a clear pathway for talented junior
players in the region and provides Associations with a genuine role in the
development of these players
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Contacts
Regional Cricket Manager – Central Highlands
Campbell Waring
Address: PO Box 229w, Ballarat West, 3350
Office – 1305 Sturt Street, Ballarat, 3350
Mobile: 0427 839 548
Fax: (03) 53 328 695
Email: [email protected]
2016/17 JCW – KS Coordinator
Name: Kirby Postle
Mobile: 0409 479 712
Email: [email protected]
Central Highlands Secretary
Anthony Martin
Address: PO Box 158
Stawell VIC 3380
Mobile: 0406 683 964
Email: [email protected]
Junior Coordinators
Association
Coordinator
Phone
Email
Ballarat
Ballarat CA
Operations
Officer
Gisborne
Maryborough
Castlemaine
Grampians Pres
Grampians Sec
Grenville
Adrian Harris
0402 806 450
[email protected]
Greg Wakeling
0407 244 467
[email protected]
Craig Shore
Martin Mark
Trevor Butcher
David Turner
Craig Marrow
Adam Couch
0466 529 408
0407 320 355
0419 517 061
0417 501 729
0400 864 887
0423 341 343
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Central Highlands Website
http://centralhighlands.cricketvictoria.com.au
Go to “Rep Cricket” , then “Region Competitions” to find the “Intersport
SportzBiz Junior Country Week” & “U17 Kirton Shield” pages
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