Cats Whisper
Newsletter Date: September
2015
Welcome to the 2015-16 Season
In This Issue
 Welcome to the 2015-16
Season
 Captains Appointments
 Junior Coaches
 Achievements
 Club 500
 Sponsors Page
 Go Fund Me
 Coaches Corner
 Player Profiles (Senior
and Junior)
2015-16 Committee
(President)
Peter McMenamin
(Junior
President)
Darren Santer
John Kerr
(VP)
(Treasurer)
Zaac Latter
(Secretary)
Shamus Robertson
Blake Emblem
Tom Fleet
Brian Farrell
Vacant…
The time of the year we all love has come around again: the start of cricket
season in only weeks away! Welcome everyone to the 2015/16 season, which is
the clubs 25th anniversary and promises to be a HUGE year for the Broadbeach
Robina Cricket Club, the mighty Cat’s. I wish to extend my best wishes to all
players, members, parents and supporters within the Cats Cricket family (new
and existing) and hope that the season brings you success but more importantly
great enjoyment.
There has been lot of work done during the off season to ensure the club strong
both on and off the field. Peter Hill has been retained as club coach and will be
supported by Tom Fleet (while he recovers from a season ending knee injury)
senior coaching group including Shamus Robertson, Ryan Armstrong and
Darren Santer. Other players and external resources will be used from time to
time.
 Help Wanted
Glenn Denniston
Volume 1, Number 1
On the playing front, there are some really exciting announcements with new
and returning players. Alex Smeeth is returning from the UK. For those who
don’t know, Alex is a class player and was part of the back to back 1st grade
premierships in 2011-12 and 2012-13. The club also welcomes back Luke
Presley from WA. New players to the club this year include Reece McDonald
from Southport and Michael Spargo from Dolphins. Reece has been one of the
leading players in the Gold Coast competition for over a decade. Michael has
QCA first grade experience as well as representing Australia at indoor cricket.
Most of the senior squad has already indicated they are returning and with
players like, Army, Fitzy, Bakes and Joel, the club couldn’t be in a stronger
playing position. This along with the emerging young talent coming through the
junior sides, the on field performances will continue to impress.
The synthetic in the training nets have been completely re-surfaced and those
that have used them so far have provided extremely positive feedback.
Additional lighting has also been installed.
A number of social events are being planned for the season and these will be
posted on facebook, web site and through this newsletter as the dates are
confirmed.
Glenn Denniston
BRCC President
Contact Us
[email protected]
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2015-16 Grade Captains Appointed
Grade captains have been appointed for the coming season:
1st Grade – Ryan Armstrong
2nd Grade – Regan Sheehan
3rd Grade – Jason Coxy
4th Grade – Jeremy (Jezza) Smith
5th Grade – Dave Harden
6th Grade – Tommy Rossitter
Over 40s – John Fish
2015-16 Junior Coaches
Milo – Richard Kerr
U10’s – To be confirmed
U11’s – Tom Fleet
U12’s – Michael Kerr & Matt Layden
U13’s – To be confirmed
U14’s – Vince Serci/Darren Santer
U15’s – To be confirmed
U17’s – John Kerr/Blake Emblem and TBC
Achievements

Harry Kerr – Selection in the QLD U17’s side

Josh Kann and Harry Kerr – Selection in the Gold Coast Tavernier’s
squad

Shamus Robertson – Gold Coast Opens representative Coach

Ryan Armstrong - Gold Coast Opens representative Selector

John Kerr - Gold Coast U17’s representative Selector
Club 500
We are running a Club 500 club for sponsors and supporters. For $500 members
will receive the following benefits:

2 x Sponsor/supporter days including
o
3 hr drink package
o
Nibblies/Finger Food
o
Opportunity for sponsors to do a 5-10 min presentation

1 x Club polo

1 x ticket to golf day or sportsman’s lunch (your choice)

Business listed and promoted
o
On club TV
o
Through Cat’s Whispers Newsletter
o
On Clubs Web Page
o
¼ Page Advertisement in the Cat’s Whispers Newsletter
As an incentive, players who introduce 3 x club 500 sponsors will receive 50%
off their fees and for 5 x sponsors 100% of their fees will be refunded.
Help Wanted
The club is looking help in the following areas:

Committee member

Media/Communications

Coaches – U10’s, U13’s and U17’s
If anyone is able to help, please contact Glenn ASAP for more information.
Mobile: 0421050115
[email protected]
New Life Members
At the AGM in July, Andrew Robson and Jason Cox became Life Members of the
Broadbeach Robina Cricket Club. Both gentlemen have given outstanding
service to the club over a number of years both on the field as players and off
the field on our club committee. They have participated in and supported our
various social and fundraising events and they are always willing to help when
jobs need doing. They are great role models for our younger players and are
outstanding ambassadors for the club in the Gold Coast Cricket community.
Cat’s Sponsors Page
GO Fund Me
One of the biggest challenges for community sports groups like BRCC is funding.
It’s becoming ever harder to secure major sponsors.
To help keep the fees low, the club has set up a fundraising campaign through
GoFundMe. Family, friends, co-workers, etc can donate as much or as little as
they like. So far the update has been slow, so please donate, share and
encourage everyone you know to help the club.
Thanks to the following who have donated so far: Kim Ryall-Manley, Blake
Emblem, Tom Fleet, Darren Santer, Richard Kerr and Clare Manley.
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Coaches Corner – Peter Hill
Pre- Season Drills for all
1. Hit cricket ball up and down on bat
Hit cricket ball up and down on bat for as many times as possible during the
minute. Make sure you hit the ball at least 30 cm off the bat. Make drill more
difficult by walking around two cones 10 metres apart… then do it jogging…
2. Hit ball against wall Bradman style
Stand 3 metres away from wall, hit tennis ball against wall with cricket bat as
many times as possible in the minute. Make drill harder by using a golf ball…
harder still by wearing an eye-patch on one eye… harder still by using a stump.
3. Tossing and catching a squash ball… using a toilet roll!
Get a used toilet roll (by used I mean the cardboard inner tube… not used toilet
paper!), balance a squash ball on top and toss 30 cm into air before catching in
the toilet roll. Repeat drill as many times as possible in the minute – make it
harder by catching a tennis ball… harder still by using an eye-patch over one
eye (try both eyes covered and working out if you have a better eye).
4. Use the classic ‘hit ball in sock’ backyard drill
Hang a cricket ball in your garage, veranda or clothes line. Hit as many times in
minute as possible. Make drill harder by using a narrow bat, then a stump
(there is a commercial version of the narrow bat drill available but I reckon you
can make your own!)
Senior Player Profile – Jason Cox
Nickname – Coxy, TGM, ET, FIGJAM (added by the editor)
Age - 39
Occupation – Builder
How long have you played/been at BRCC - Joined in 1994 as an 18yr old
Best Bowling/Batting – 8 for 18 (including a hat-trick) in England , 133 v
Southport Labrador
Best player played with or against and why – Martin Love cause he was
playing test cricket at the time and I got him 3 times from 3 attempts playing
for south east Qld in the QCA one day comp
Favorite moment at the club and why – Winning as captain the first 3rd
grade flag for the club then backing up and winning second grade as captain the
following year when I had a few that doubted I could do it. Watching first grade
on the hill with their first was pretty good too.
Tell us something about yourself that most people would not know - 4th
In Aust. for pole vault, played in the state big band at school (Valved
trombone), won 1st prize at the show for a wedding cake making comp (Think
that's enough ammunition for now lol).
Junior Player Profile – Matt Manley
Nickname – Bubsy (thanks to Steve Baker)
Age - 13
School and Year/Grade - TSS year 8
Best Bowling/Batting – bowling 5/11 (8)/batting 56
What do you want to achieve from cricket – to play professionally
Favorite cricketer and why – Steve Smith because he makes runs and is a
good captain
What do you want to do when you grow up - play professional cricket
Tell us something about yourself that most people would not know "Brussel Sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables"