The BHRDCA have been very active over the past months with zoom meetings ensuring that we are in readiness for an October 2020 start for both the seniors and juniors.
I will be organising a delegates meeting for the 3rd/4th week of July when we have the all clear from the appropriate authorities in July where we can interact with each other.
Topline Cricket are once again sponsoring the BHRDCA for the 2020/21 season, Jim has sold the business to Lal Jayasinghe who is a Level 3 High Performance Coach with 32 years of International experience behind him.
Attached is a pre- season coaching flyer that Lal is offering for all age groups, can you please forward this onto the appropriate club persons so that they can be made aware of this offer.
I will be in touch again over the next couple of weeks with specific dates/details. Tom Anderson
Hi all The Victorian State Government has just announced the details of the Victorian Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package. From our experience it appears to be a grant well worth applying for. This short-term $1,000 survival program is designed to support the ongoing operational viability of clubs throughout the COVID-19 shutdown period and beyond, ensuring organisations are equipped to recommence the delivery of their activities to the community following the lifting of restrictions. FUNDING AVAILABLE Financial support will be provided to assist the organisation remain operational during the eligibility period, and to support readiness to return-to-play in adherence with Victorian Chief Health Officer restrictions and advice. For more information, see: https://sport.vic.gov.au/our-work/return-to-play WHAT CAN BE APPLIED FOR? Funding can be used for:
Please note that equipment and uniforms are not eligible to be applied for. Wanting to apply? If you are unaware or unsure of our terms, please note that we work on a ‘success fee’ basis to complete the grant application i.e. we will only charge your club if the application is successful. No charge for the work undertaken if the grant application is unsuccessful or for any other work / advice. Our fees are 20% of the first $1,500 of a grant won plus 15% of the remainder (+ GST). Please note that this grant will close on the 15th June or sooner if funds are exhausted, so we would recommend that you act as soon as possible to maximise your likelihood of success. Yours Sportingly, Omee Garcia, Grant Professionals 03 7019 8718 |
Park Orchards CC seeking Senior Coach
BHRDCA Nominated for Community Cricket Association of the Year
The BHRDCA was delighted to be nominated in this category under the recent Cricket Victoria ‘Sport for All’ awards.
Whilst not winning the award, to be nominated is great recognition for our association, clubs, players, umpires, many volunteers, sponsors and all involved in the BHRDCA.
We were nominated based on our collaborative approach, prepared to look at new ideas, open your minds to outside your own bubble, support CV programs, a mindset of being prepared to listen to the club’s needs, work well as a team’ amongst other traits.
These awards are the pinnacle of the community cricket season and we will certainly ‘tap into’ CV to better understand where best practices lie and how we can bring those to the association and our member clubs.
Below is a letter of acknowledgement from Andrew Ingleton, Cricket Victoria CEO.
It’s competition time at the BHRDCA – have you got a Legendary story at your club?
Competition time at the BHRDCA
Posted by Box Hill Reporter District Cricket Association on Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Community Sporting Clubs | Thriving Through Crisis Workshops – thanks to sponsor Club Builder & Grants Professional
The Thriving Through Crisis workshops are designed to get community sporting leaders talking constructively about the current COVID-19 crisis and more importantly, how to survive and thrive through it. We will talk about what clubs need to be doing to secure the organisation and its membership in the short term (right now); what clubs can be doing over the next two to six months to capitalise on opportunities as they arise – and they will; what clubs can be doing six to nine months from now (and beyond) to ensure that they come out of this period stronger than ever.
Sessions
| Group | Day | Date | Time | Booking Link |
| 1 | Wed | 8/4/20 | 18:00 | Full |
| 2 | Thu | 9/4/20 | 11:00 | Full |
| 3 | Thu | 9/4/20 | 15:00 | Full |
| 4 | Sat | 11/4/20 | 11:00 | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/102062351240 |
| 5 | Mon | 13/4/20 | 18:00 | Full |
| 6 | Mon | 13/4/20 | 19:30 | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/102064732362 |
| 7 | Tue | 14/4/20 | 11:00 | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/102091506444 |
| 8 | Wed | 15/4/20 | 11:00 | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/102095682936 |
| 9 | Wed | 15/4/20 | 19:00 | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/102096509408 |
| 10 | Thu | 16/4/20 | 11:00 | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/102097576600 |
| 11 | Thu | 16/4/20 | 18:00 | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/102100154310 |
| 12 | Sat | 18/4/20 | 11:00 | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/102100154310 |
We are living in amazing and unprecedented times that are providing enormous challenges for everyone in every aspect of daily life.
Cricket may well be the least of those for some people and that is acknowledged.
Many clubs have had to cancel presentation day, or night, which is a tough call especially when we should be celebrating individual and team success.
Similarly, the BHRDCA presentation night, scheduled for April 3rd, cannot proceed in the current environment.
We do propose to hold this in the future and acknowledge those that have achieved success this season, our valued sponsors and other key stakeholders that are strong supporters of the association. The timing of this is, however, unclear today.
There has been emails sent to our sponsors in the interim thanking them for their support and assuring them that when the sun comes up again, we will be here and we hope our partnership continues. We will continue to promote them where possible via the website and social media. If an opportunity presents to support them then I am sure they would love to hear from anyone within the BHRDCA community, and let them know you are part of the BHRDCA community.
The CoM are planning as we normally would for the pre AGM and AGM although the challenge of how to hold those events is still to be resolved. No doubt clubs will be faced with similar challenges and we will work through the logistics as best we can or consider postponing the scheduled events based on Government advice and rules imposed.
We trust that everyone, and your loved ones, stay safe through the turmoil and we all get out the other side bigger and stronger. With the absence of AFL and many other local sports, it underlines what an important role sporting clubs play in the local community and why so many volunteers give their time to ensure it is a thriving and vibrant environment within each club. It will be a great day when the clubs are populated and buzzing again.
Let’s stay the course together and look out for each other.
Regards
BHRDCA CoM
All BHRDCA Clubs,
As we are aware, the 2019/20 Junior Presentation night was cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) issue being experienced across Australia at present. Nevertheless, we still had a season that saw some great cricket and excellent results and achievements by Clubs, Coaches, Association representatives and players alike.
The BHRDCA CoM is pleased to advise the winners of all 2019/20 Awards (refer link below) and will ensure the presentation of Premiership Pennants & Medals, Trophies and other awards for the 2019/20 season will be made at a time and place to be arranged, when hopefully life returns to normal for all of us in future.
Congratulations to all Premiers & Award winners
BHRDCA CoM
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2385396504893628 HWS GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2383548955078383 BGrade GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2383366915096587 D Grade GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2383293478437264 C Grade GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2383175335115745 E Grade GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2379579008808711 RMS GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2379479295485349 DMS GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2379347182165227 u15 Girls GF HCC
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2377469472352998 H Grade GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2376258152474130 Peter White Shild GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2375034019263210 Random around the ground Day 1 GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2372525006180778 u16a Ron Hennessey Shield GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2372445339522078 U18 GF top grade
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2372428806190398 u14 GF top grade
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2362243117208967 E Grade Semi final
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2362870330479579 D Grade Semi final
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2362665610500051 RMS Semi final
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2362345810532031 D, G & I Grade semi’s
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2341412945958651 Storage King T20 GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2341439829289296 FoV T20 GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2341426202623992 Rebel Sports T20 GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2337406243025988 Div 2 Vets GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2337355003031112 Div 3 Vets GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2337268109706468 Div 1 Vets GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2324452997654646 Kookaburra T20 GF
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2333811873385425 Nunawading vs Koonung 300th & 400th games
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoanneFairy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2308868852546394 Vets C Grade Semi
BHRDCA UPDATE ON KOOKABURRA RAY McINTOSH SHIELD GRAND FINAL
After much deliberation and debate, the decision is not to continue day two of the game.
There has been a lot of information presented this week, and continues to be so. From Federal and State Government, peak state and national sporting bodies, other cricket associations and some of it is conflicting and varying.
The decision not to play is a unified one between the two competing clubs, umpires, host club East Burwood and the Committee of Management.
There is no right or wrong decision in the current environment and everyone has a situation that is slightly different and needs consideration.
As per the BHRDCA rules, Forest Hill CC are Kookaburra Ray McIntosh Shield premiers for 2019/20.
The CoM would especially like to acknowledge the outstanding leadership of respective clubs presidents in Andrew Grealy (HCC) and Ken Thomas (FHCC) this week in gathering as much information as possible, convening meetings and capturing all points of view within their respective clubs to arrive at a decision.
Regards
BHRDCA CoM
BHRDCA & COVID-19 Update
As you are aware, COVID-19 has thrown everyday life into chaos as facts are presented and recommendations made by Government, councils and national sporting bodies.
There are different views on how to manage this for sporting bodies and indeed different plans of action invoked.
A major challenge is the continually evolving information flow and the unprecedented scale of impact to our communities; be that family, work or recreational.
Self isolation, social distancing, reporting immediately if you feel unwell, increased hand sanitisation are constant messages designed to curb the spread and to help manage the virus.
Currently the BHRDCA has cancelled the President’s lunch this Saturday with an announcement on Junior Presentation night in the next 36 hours. An announcement on the Senior Presentation night will be made next week.
We are working with various bodies regarding day two of the Kookaburra Ray McIntosh Shield Grand Final this Saturday at East Burwood. We would like to be able to complete the match but also understand this possibility may be taken out of our hands.
There will be updates as soon as possible, whilst appreciating we are not necessarily the sole decision maker in most instances.
We appreciate your patience in these unheralded times and hope everyone stays safe and can look after each other.
Regards
BHRDCA CoM
Episode 20
Guests:
Pat Lambert – BHRDCA Umpire
Richard Harford – Templestowe CC
Danny O’Shea – East Box Hill CC
All BHRDCA Clubs, officials & players
UPDATE: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Health and Hygiene guidelines for Victorian cricket
As you will be aware, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared COVID-19 Coronavirus at pandemic level internationally.
To reduce the risk of person-to-person transmission of the Coronavirus disease, Cricket Victoria seeks the support of all people involved in the game (whether they be playing, support staff, administrators, volunteers or others) in taking note of the below actions to promote higher levels of sanitisation and individual hygiene.
At this point in time there is no advice that cancellation or postponement of these local fixtures is required, however we urge everyone involved in Victorian cricket to exercise a caution and common-sense approach to their training and match day setups.
The below measures should be put into effect now by all Victorian cricket teams to reduce the spread of all illnesses, including COVID-19:
- Hand sanitiser to be available in team rooms and players/staff encouraged to use it as well as completing hand washing prior to meals
- Players should avoid using saliva as a method of shining the cricket ball
- All players with any form of respiratory or associated illness or symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should self-isolate and report this immediately to medical staff and be quarantined from training and all matches until assessed and cleared. Players and coaches should not attend training while ill.
- Do not share drinks, towels, lip balm, sunscreen with others (bring your own)
- Limit change room and training attendance to staff who have an operational reason to be there
- Limit sharing of cricket equipment (other than the ball)
The best way to protect yourself and your family is to pay attention to good hand and respiratory hygiene.
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing with a tissue, or cough into your elbow, dispose of the tissue into a bin and then wash your hands afterwards.
- Wash your hands regularly, after using the toilet and before eating.
- If you have concerns about your health, please see your doctor.
- Healthcare workers are advised to use appropriate infection prevention control measures when looking after patients.
For the latest advice and further information please visit:
Victorian Department of Health and Human Services website
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19
Federal Health Department website
https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov
Stay safe
BHRDCA CoM
Link: https://livestream.com/mysportlive/events/8997122
KOOKABURRA RAY MCINTOSH GRAND FINAL live stream link.
Watch from wherever you are on most devices.
Congratulations to Simone Hewitt from Laburnum Cricket Club,
our last ANZ Australia Volunteer of the month award winner for March in the 2019/20 season.
Episode 19
Guests:
Leigh Newey – East Box Hill Captain – Special Guest Co Host
Jim – Topline Cricket Sponsor
Aaron Walter – Heatherdale CC Captain
Richard Harford – Templestowe CC President
All Clubs,
Please note MyCricket has been updated to reflect the provisional Grand Final venues for all Senior & Junior grades.
NOTE: These will be subject to Local Council approval from Boroondara, Manningham & Whitehorse Councils, which we expect to receive in the next 24 -48 hours
Good luck to all competing Clubs
BHRDCA CoM
Please see attached flyer for the Kookaburra Ray McIntosh Shield Live Steamed Grand Final.
All other venues and Grand Final participants will be included on MyCricket as soon as possible.
Stay tuned for more information to follow – along with the Live Stream link.
Further to the note below, after the inspection of a number of Semi Final venues and the continuing drizzle/rain which has saturated venues today, the BHRDCA CoM has reluctantly called off tonight’s Junior cricket.
Further communication re playing conditions for Friday night, should the current conditions persist, will be advised by Friday 11:00 a.m.
BHRDCA CoM
All Junior Clubs, please note that in light of the extreme conditions apparent & forecast today/tonight, the BHRDCA CoM will determine by 2:00 p.m. today, whether Day 1 of the Semi Finals will be played or not.
- If no play is possible tonite, Day 2 (Friday 6/3/2020) will revert to a One Day match played under One Day rules (Refer BHRDCA Junior Section Rules)
- In the event that Friday is also impacted by weather conditions (which are currently forecast) and the commencement of play is delayed, the match may be reduced to a minimum of 30 overs (15/team) to provide a result
- Any further time lost after that reduction and/or if no play is possible, the two highest finishing teams will be promoted to the respective Grand Final matches next week
Any further announcements re Junior Semi Final conditions will be posted to this Website and via the BHRDCA Social Media channels
BHRDCA CoM
Congratulations to Jason Brooker from Mitcham Cricket Club on receiving the ANZ Volunteer of the month award for January 2020
Congratulations to Jason Seedy from Vermont South Cricket Club on receiving the ANZ Australia Volunteer of the month award for February 2020
Episode 18
Guests:
Steve Flemming – BHRDCA Administrator
Germaine Symon – Laburnum CC Captain
Ben Davis – Blackburn Nth CC Captain
The BHRDCA and Cricket Victoria are pleased to announce that we are embarking on an Indoor Cricket program over the winter months, (Term 2 and Term 3)which is open to boys and girls who currently play in the Under 12 and Under 14 age groups.
Please see attached flyer for details
This is a great way to enhance every facet of cricket as all kids bat, bowl and field, a great way to improve hand/eye coordination whilst having fun.
Team consist of 6 a side and only takes an hour on a Monday night where club plays club wearing your coloured cricket shirts. (eg Nunawading V Blackburn)
At a cost of $80 per player for the 8 week term with equipment provided it is certainly cost effective, the matches will be played at the Box Hill Action Indoor Centre.
This may also be an opportunity for friends of current club players to try their hand at cricket, potentially being a recruit the following outdoor season as indoor cricket can have an electrifying buzz about it.
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to call me on 0450 336 992. Tom Anderson
Topline have an exciting time coming up this winter. It is full of Great Cricket Programs. Great coaches and full on skills sessions
Episode 17
Guests:
Ken Thomas – Forest Hill CC President
Conor Spinks – Kerrimuir CC Captain
Once again weather is threatening to impact our T20 cricket tomorrow.
We have exhausted the Reserve days available to us, so play will proceed as scheduled tomorrow afternoon.
The weather could impact at any time, and where possible the Umpires will ensure both teams receive equal amount of balls faced.
Be reminded to constitute a match, both teams must receive at least 5 overs. The team with the highest score after the 5 overs will be the winner. If more balls are bowled than the 5 overs, it will be the scores of both teams at that point that will decide the match.
In the event that both sides do not receive 5 overs, then if circumstances permit (Umpires will decide) a bowl off will be contested to achieve a result.
If circumstance make a bowl off impossible, the match shall be decided by the toss of a coin under the supervision of the Umpire.
Should no play commence, then the premiership will be awarded to the highest finishing teams of the two combatants.
These conditions are provided in the BHRDCA T20 Rules, which were generated from the Big Bash competition.
We hope that the weather has little impact on the matches, and the games can be played out but please be prepared.
Good luck to all teams.
Michael Van Zuyden (per BHRDCA CoM)
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