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Seniors
West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Cricket Club
Seniors
Welcome to the West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Cricket Club. Our Club was established in 1930 and the 2023/24 season will be our 93rd
Awards & Recognition
Since 2015, we have been awarded 15 x major Cricket NSW, Cricket Australia, SportsNSW and McGrath Foundation awards. The most recent awards are:
‘Inclusion & Diversity Initiative of the Year’ – 2023
On 16 May 2023, Cricket Australia named us as the national winner of the prestigious ‘Inclusion & Diversity Initiative of the Year’. This is for:
“…outstanding delivery of diverse and inclusive experiences by finding clever ways to engage and grow offerings’.
‘Women and Girl’s Initiative of the Year’ – National winner – 2022
In May 2022, Cricket Australia awarded us this prestigious award that:
“…celebrate the amazing work of volunteers from across the country and provide an opportunity to recognise the best of the best from across the season.”
Community Cricket Club of the Year – NSW
We won this prestigious recognition in 2017, 2019 and again in 2021. We were also the runner up in the Sport NSW Community Club of the Year 2017 Awards.
Also in 2019 we were nominated by CNSW as their nomination for the Australian Cricket Club of the Year for the ‘Sport for All’ recognition – finishing as runner-up.
CNSW commented in their recommendation:
“WPHCCC has been a great example of bringing people of the community together. The Club has proven that hard work and great volunteers can achieve fantastic outcomes for the cricketing community! The Club encompasses a number of attributes that we believe contribute to what is a great cricket Club.”
Community contribution
We are proud of our community contribution. In 2021 we were awarded the prestigious ‘Pink Stumps Award’ for being in the top 7 supporters, nationally, of the McGrath Foundation having raised just on $56,000 for this great cause since 2011.
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Key dates & playing details - 2023/24 season
This season (2023/24) we are expecting:
- Registrations (on-line) open – Sunday 18th June 2023
- Starting:
- Pre-season training – starts Saturday 29th July
- 1st game – Saturday 9th September (T20 Comp) – to be confirmed
- 1st Competition game – Saturday 23rd September – to be confirmed
- Holiday break – Saturday 23rd December 2023 (last game) – to be confirmed
- Resuming – Saturday 6th January 2024
- Finals in late March 2024.
Pre-season training
Pre-season training starts on Saturday 29th July 2023 at the WPH Sports Club nets (103 Newline Road) and finishes on Saturday 2nd September 2023 – the last weekend before the season starts.
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When and how do I register?
When can I register?
On-line Registrations are open on Monday 19th June 2023. Only registered players will be considered for selection.
How do I register?
Register via our website – Register here
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How do I get merchandise?
It is mandatory to wear Club playing shirts and caps / hat.
All clothing (playing shirts, training shirts, caps & hats) are bought via our website – Order merchandise here
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Season format
The season is played along the following lines:
- The T20 Competition is likely to run between 9th & 16th September 2023 (dates to be confirmed)
- The normal competition starts on Saturday 23rd September 2023 (date to be confirmed)
- Games start at 1.00 pm and generally finish at around 6.00 pm – the requirement being that a minimum of 70 overs in a day must be bowled
- 14 x Rounds are played on Saturday’s with a Semi Final (1 Vs 4 and 2 Vs 3) and Final in each Grade
- Competition is played up to and including Saturday 16th December 2023. We then have a break over Christmas and then restart with a one-day game on Saturday 6th January 2024
- The Semi Finals will likely be played on 9th & 16th March 2024 with the Final played on the following weekend – Saturday / Sunday.
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2022/23 Season - snapshot
Last season (2022/23) saw us enter 14 x teams in A1, A2, B1 (2 Teams), B2, C1, C2 (2 Teams), C3 (2 Teams), C4, D1 (2 Teams) and D2 Grades.
Congratulations to our 6 x Semi Finalists: A1, A2, B1, B2, C3 Red; D2 Grades.
Congratulations also to our 1 x Premiers: B2. Plus our 3 x Runners-up: A1; A2; C3 Red.
More Information...
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After the Game
After the game we encourage everyone to come back to the upgraded WPH Sports Club (103 New Line Road).
Everyone is welcome, including the younger players who can have a cool drink in the general Club area.
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Code of Conduct
Introduction
WPHCCC has adopted a “Code of Conduct” policy across the Club. The Code for Seniors has been adapted but the intent is the same – let everyone play and enjoy their cricket.
The Code is our way of acknowledging the importance of the Preamble to the MCC Laws of Cricket – ‘The Spirit of Cricket’.
Player’s Code
- We play to win but we play by the rules and spirit of the game at all times
- If someone is scoring runs against us you don’t have to “give it to him”. Positively encourage our bowlers and fielders to get him out.
- Respect – your Captain, team-mates and opposition. Decisions made by the Captain will always take into consideration what is best for the Team rather than an individual. If any player has an issue with decisions, our Director – Seniors, should be approached to discuss the issue
- Sledging is off limits.
- If someone in our team is acting like a moron “call” the behaviour.
- Never argue with umpires. Leave it to your Captain to question difficult decisions
- No tantrums. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is unacceptable behaviour
- Don’t be a victim and take it out on others. When (it will happen!) you get a bad decision ‘cop it’ and get on with the game. The Umpire is / was probably one of your mates
- Umpires make mistakes. If there is a lack of consistency the Captain can ask for the Umpire to be replaced with proper respect. Never challenge the Umpire’s integrity
- “Walking” when “Out” is your decision. If you don’t walk then fine, but don’t carry on like a victim when you get a “bad one”
- Non-attendance at games after being selected is not on – let your Captain know well before the game. It is your responsibility not the Captain’s.
- Differences in race and ability/disability are irrelevant – treat everyone with respect and dignity
- Please be aware that Juniors role model your behaviour. Things like smoking, bad language, and temper are given legitimacy by your actions.
Captain’s and Umpires Code
- Captains are Leaders. You cast a “long shadow” – please be aware of it
- Act on unsporting behaviour, from both sides, and promote respect for all opponents.
- Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive – you set an example.
- Anyone participating as an umpire, is, according to the Laws of Cricket, deemed to be an umpire. Accordingly, there are responsibilities imposed on them by the Laws: o Firstly, the person must act as a qualified umpire – conducting themselves in a dignified way, give decisions in an unbiased and impartial manner and not become involved in lengthy conversations with the players on the field. o Secondly, the players are to show proper respect to that person and the decisions given as they would a qualified umpire.
Penalties
- People who choose to play for our Club do so knowing our expectations on behaviour. Should there be breaches of our Code the Club’s Disciplinary Committee will look at issues referred to it as necessary.
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Child Safety & Protection
Our Club is a strong supporter of the Cricket Australia standards where children are involved. Checkout our dedicated section of the website on Child Protection & Safety for a detailed explanation – here
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Contacts
Position
Name Telephone Email
Director – Seniors
James Makin
0459 699 393
Deputy Director – Seniors Rick Turner
0439 875 942
Treasurer
Peter Lees
0419 637 519
Secretary
Ross Anderson
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End of season
In the first week of May we have our Presentation Night – usually at Castle Hill RSL. It is a big night and a great opportunity to remember past achievements and even sometimes atempt to rewrite history. It is the highlight of the year with a big turnout and a fun night/morning!
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Playing Conditions
This season will revert to ‘normal’.
Two day games
- Matches start at 1.00pm on Saturdays. We would like you to be at the game by 12.30 pm at the latest
- A minimum of 70 overs are bowled which usually takes us through to around 6.00pm.
One day games
- Matches start at 1.00pm
- Each side faces 35 overs.
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Selection Guidelines
Top 4 grades
The top 4 grades (A1, A2, B1 & B2) will be graded based on performance (typically previous season stats), ability, a view to the future development of the player within the Club and team balance (i.e., ensuring there is a good spread of batting & bowling resources to allow teams to be competitive).
The A1 and A2 grades will typically be comprised of a squad of approximately 24 full time players. All players in this squad are expected to be available for either team as selected throughout the season.
The intention is to have a 1-squad mentality and create competition for positions throughout the season. The selectors will endeavour to ensure the club’s best players are placed in this squad.
Remaining grades
Grades C1 and below will be selected on similar criteria, with the addition of:
- Player ratings from Association
- Allowance for playing with mates
- Assessment of player ability by the selection committee – A Grade standard players for example need to play in the right Grades
- Player goals (e.g., develop younger players in a more challenging grade, play older players in less challenging grades).
Other guidelines:
- Fathers & sons are encouraged, particularly for groups new to seniors
- As we have a good number of older players (say 45+ years), efforts will be made to spread the older players with higher ratings across lower grades to balance experience.
- While we encourage keeping mates together, we are keen to ensure all players integrate into the Club. We promote knowledge sharing from experienced players as well as foster an environment where players may occasionally need to fill-in with other teams throughout the season.
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Umpiring Notes
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