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25.01.2022 This season there are Sixers Girls Cricket Leagues all across the Greater Hunter - Newcastle, Central Coast, Maitland and the Upper Hunter. Find your local league at www.playcricket.com.au

23.01.2022 Important decision in upgrading and improving the amenities at this iconic cricket venue in Maitland. Matt Trappel @Paul Brownlee

23.01.2022 INTRO TO CLUB MARKETING Wednesday 19th August | 5:30PM-6:00PM (AEST) Ideal for all Cricket Club & Association Administrators and Volunteers Learn to leverage all the tools available to create an impactful marketing plan for your club this season.... In this bespoke 30-minute session we share with you the key aspects that make up an effective cricket club marketing plan. Find out what resources are available to you and how to best use them to recruit new players to the game. Leave ready to create and act on your marketing plan. And hear some of the simple steps other clubs have taken to stand out from the crowd! Register on the link below: https://cricket.eventsair.com/intro-to-club-marketing

21.01.2022 Greater Hunter Clubs and Associations! The Local Sports Program is now open (closes 7th October). The maximum requested amounts available are: Sport Development: $2,000... Sport Event: $5,000 Sport Access: $5,000 Sport Facility $15,000 The minimum requested amount available is $500 for all project types. Please do not hesitate to contact your local Cricket NSW Greater Hunter team for support with your grant application :)

21.01.2022 Its fantastic to be able to support the small local clubs in my Hunter region who provide more than just Cricket to their communities. Cricket like no other sport brings these small towns and villages together as a family to share the experiences of our great game. Thank you to Gresford Vacy Colts Junior Cricket Paterson Cricket Club Dungog & District Junior Cricket Association Clarence Town Cricket Club and Seaham & District Cricket Club for your support and deliver of of cricket. Thanks to Woolworths and Cricket Australia for providing these banners to these clubs to promote their cricket offering by competing in the Maitland Junior Cricket (MDJCA) and Maitland & District Cricket Association competitions.

20.01.2022 Congratulations to all the Basil Sellers Scholars, in particular, Greater Hunter players Alisha Bates (Central Coast) and Toby Gray (Newcastle). Its fantastic reward for all your hard work on and off the field.

20.01.2022 The Cricket NSW Greater Hunter team would like to congratulate Helene Goadbsy who is a very deserving recipient of a Distinguished Long Service Award as part of the 2020 NSW Community Sport Awards. Helene has served the Greater Hunter Cricket region with dedication and distinction since 1990 when her son began playing Under 10s in Singleton. She took on the Singleton District Cricket Association Secretary role that year and still today undertakes this position. She has als...o served as representative Secretary and Official Scorer for the Singleton representative teams. Also in 1990 she joined the Hunter Valley Junior Cricket Council (HVJCC) Executive Committee and became Secretary of that organisation 2 years later. Helenes tenure at HVJCC has included not only the Secretary role but roles as Treasurer, Recorder & Cricket Carnival Convener during her time and she continues today to serve on the Executive of the HVJCC today. In addition, Helene joined the Hunter Valley Cricket Council (HVCC) in 2011 and took on the role as Treasurer a role she continues to currently fulfil. In addition, Helene has undertaken the role of Assistant Secretary at this organisation since 2017. Helene has also served as a delegate for the HVCC & HVJCC to the Central North Zone. Helene continues to volunteer her services to the game of cricket with passion and commitment despite her sons no longer participating in the game. She is a true ornament to our game in the Hunter Valley region. Helene has demonstrated tremendous leadership in cricket throughout the Hunter Valley region over the past 30 years she is now one of the most highly respected volunteers and administrators and continues to direct and assist others as she volunteers and represents Singleton District Cricket Association, Hunter Valley Junior Cricket Council & Hunter Valley Cricket Council. The game of cricket in the Hunter region is for the better for the services, leadership, direction & commitment shown by Helene Goadsby.

19.01.2022 Registrations on PlayCricket are live from the 1st August. Make sure your club can be found! https://mycricketsupport.cricket.com.au//205762760--How-to

15.01.2022 It may be cold and windy today but spring is almost upon us and the Cricket season will be commencing. Cricket is a sport for Boys, Girls, Men & Women of all ages with a format suitable for you. To find your local club go to www.playcricket.com.au Its fantastic to see the clubs in the Maitland Junior Cricket (MDJCA) and Maitland & District Cricket Association in City United District Cricket Club Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Tenambit Morpeth Cricket Club Raymond Terrace Distr...ict Cricket Club Port Stephens Pythons Thornton Cricket Club Northern Suburbs Cricket Club Kurri Weston District Cricket Club Western Suburbs Cricket Club - Maitland displaying their Woolworths promotional banners thanks to Cricket Australia. Get online and register at your local club today to play Australias Favourite Sport and remember you can use your latest Active Kids Voucher for players under 18 years of age. See more

15.01.2022 A fantastic day in Scone with 77 girls from Scone Grammar School participating in a girls-only gala day at the Bill Rose Complex. The girls had a brilliant and exciting day playing cricket and learning new skills. With the support of @Scone Junior Cricket we look forward to seeing many of these girls playing in the Sixers Girls Cricket League on Friday evenings during Spring. Registrations for the girls league are now open at www.playcricket.com.au

14.01.2022 Is your club looking to make cricket the must-do sport for girls? Be sure to attend this fantastic webinar on Wednesday 9th September at 6pm to hear from other community clubs who will share their tips :) https://cricket.eventsair.com/making-cricket-the-must-do-fo

13.01.2022 Cricket Australia National Junior Coach Webinar Host Mel Jones, will be joined by Justin Langer & Matt Mott to chat specifically around coaching junior community teams. The session will cover everything from creating a better understanding of how young people operate in todays world to how the junior sporting landscape has evolved over the last decade. Matt and JL will introduce Australian Crickets new Junior Coaching Principles, and share how they relate to developing positive cricket environments for all players. Cricket Australia Australian Mens Cricket Team Australian Womens Cricket Team Registration and more detail available at https://cricket.eventsair.com/the-national-junior-coach-web

13.01.2022 COVID-19 & RETURN TO PLAY WEBINAR Tuesday 18th August | 5:00PM-5:30PM (AEST) Ideal for All Cricket Club & Association Administrators and Volunteers Come along and learn how to apply the various checklists, guidance and playing conditions to your programs, training sessions and competitions. We understand that the material can be complex, so were here to break it down for you and answer any burning questions you may have.... At the same time, well also share where your club can find a range of signage and hygiene products to help ensure that youre meeting your state/territory government regulations. To register click on the link below: https://cricket.eventsair.com/return-to-play

12.01.2022 Applications are closing on 29 July for the Grassroots Sport Fund. Eligible clubs and associations can receive up to $1,000 to help support the return to community sport. Go to www.cricketnsw.com.au/support/grants for more details.

11.01.2022 Very rewarding day yesterday & great to have played a part for Cricket NSW in enabling this fantastic facility in Scone to be built for the betterment of cricket for the entire Upper Hunter region & beyond. Special thanks Michael Johnsen and Upper Hunter Shire Council for their support.

09.01.2022 Everyones cricket journey starts somewhere. No better time then now to start or continue yours this season. Go to www.playcricket.com.au to find your local club and register today.

09.01.2022 Congratulations Helene from all at Cricket NSW

08.01.2022 Fantastic news for this iconic facility that has been many years in the making. Particular thanks needs to go to the hardworking and dedicated volunteers at the City United District Cricket Club and Maitland City Council for pursuing this project. Thanks to Cricket NSW Cricket Australia and Australian Cricketers Association for supporting the project to achieve this outcome. #ACIF

08.01.2022 The Grassroots Cricket Fund - Equipment Fund (GCF) is an initiative between Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Players Association (ACA) that injects $30 million back into the game at a grassroots level. The GCF will ensure community cricket clubs around Australia get much-needed investment to reinforce their position as pillars for local communities and continue to produce the next generation of Australian crickets stars. This year, there is $2 million in GCF Equipme...nt grants available across the country. Applications will open THURSDAY Thursday 3 September 2020 - time TBA. This is a first come, first served system. Eligible applicants: Community cricket clubs or associations that operate in place of a club (please contact your local Cricket NSW Contact if youre unsure) Affiliated with CA or CNSW Located in Australia, properly constituted and registered as an incorporated body. Have satisfactorily met reporting requirements on any grants previously received from the GCF Clubs that have previously secured funding from the GCF can make an application to this round Ineligible applicants: Premier clubs Associations Schools and colleges Indoor cricket centres Umpires associations Grants will be prioritised towards eligible applicants involved in the following initiatives in the 2019/20 season: Woolworths Cricket Blast (Junior or Master Blaster program) Junior Girls Team (registered on MyCricket) Adopted & endorsed the Safeguarding Children & Young People Framework If your club can demonstrate the implementation of: One of the above: Eligible to apply for a $1,000 grant Two of the above: Eligible to apply for a $1,500 grant All of the above: Eligible to apply for a $2,000 grant Examples of eligible grant items include: Costs for COVID-19 equipment (e.g. signage, cleaning costs, hygiene stations) Equipment for play (e.g. helmets, pads, gloves, bats) Competition and training equipment (e.g. uniforms, stumps, balls) Portable infrastructure (e.g. portable nets, Flicx pitches) Maintenance equipment Club equipment (e.g. BBQs, shade & shelter, white goods) Examples of ineligible grant items include: Capital building works or fixed infrastructure (Please contact your local CNSW Cricket Manager to discuss these projects) Prizes, giveaways, alcohol, merchandise Administration costs, professional coaching Canteen items Costs incurred before 1 July 2020 Please speak to your local cricket contact to ensure that you meet all relevant eligibility criteria. If funds are not exhausted prior, the fund will close 27 September 2020, 11.59pm. Application outcomes are expected in early October. To make an application to the fund and for more information, please head to the website: https://www.community.cricket.com.au//grassroots-cricket-f.

07.01.2022 SCAM & FRAUD AWARENESS About Phishing Scams Cricket Clubs and Associations continue report instances of being targeted by a criminal activity known as a "phishing scam". Phishing involves masquerading as a particular individual for the purpose of deceptively obtaining financial gain....Continue reading

06.01.2022 Member Protection Information Officer Workshops are now available online. Member Protection Information Officers play an important role in sport. They provide information and guidance on complaints procedures - they are the go to person if you want to discuss problems at your club/association, particularly if you are considering making a formal complaint. WHAT HAS CHANGED? The first phase of the training remains the same. Participants can now attend a specific block of onli...ne training after completing the MPIO online modules training. 1. Register for and complete the seven online modules for Member Protection Information Officer via the Paly by the Rules website https://www.playbytherules.net.au/online/mpio-online-course 2. Attend an online training via Web Delivery (Platform MS Teams). These are staged in two one-hour sessions and you must be available for both sessions. Online training courses in August (Platform MS Teams.) Monday August 10 and Tuesday August 11 2020, 7pm-8pm https://sport.nsw.gov.au//member-protection-information-of Monday August 17 and Tuesday August 18 2020, 7pm-8pm https://sport.nsw.gov.au//member-protection-information-of IM NOT 100% SURE WHAT THE MPIO ROLE ENTAILS? For a further summary of the MPIO role please visit the Play by the Rules Website. It will also provide you with the details for the first part of the training. https://www.playbytherules.net.au/online/mpio-online-course

05.01.2022 Attention All Coaches: This is the best six minute video for all coaches as we head in to cricket season. Regardless of the level you coach this video will remind us of the key things we need to do to inspire our players to love cricket which will lead them to improve. Enjoy! https://bit.ly/3hphMsS

04.01.2022 Applications are closing soon for the NSW Governments Grassroots Sport Fund. Eligible clubs and associations can receive up to $1,000 to help support the return to community sport. More details: www.cricketnsw.com.au/support/grants

04.01.2022 SEPTEMBER GRANT OPPORTUNITIES! Clubs, there are a number of grants presently available to assist with the purchase of equipment, to improve facilities and to support growth in participation. See below: OPEN NOW - Supplemantary Volunteer Grant - closes 20 September (A$1000 to $5000)... - Grassroots Cricket Fund - closes 27 September (up to $2k) - Australian Sports Foundation - Active Kids Grant - closes 30 September (up to $10k) - Local Sports Program - closes 7 October (up to $15k) - Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) - closes 19 October (up to $30k) - Local Sports Defibrillator Grant - closes 21 April 21 ($1250 to $1900) OPENING SOON - ClubGRANTS Category 3 - opens 21 September, closes 12 October ($100k to $300k) For support, please contact your local Cricket NSW Cricket Manager or Club Officer: https://www.cricketnsw.com.au//who-is-your-local-cnsw-cont For further information on the above grants please click on the link below: https://www.cricketnsw.com.au/support/grants

04.01.2022 Thanks to the support of Upper Hunter Shire Council, Cricket NSW, ACA, and Cricket Australia, Upper Hunter cricketers and the wider community have some brilliant facilities ready to go for the upcoming season. In addition to the fantastic 8 lane cricket training facility, a new 2.8m x 28m synthetic wicket has been installed at Bill Rose Complex, Scone by Gabba Sports Netting and Surfaces - gabba.com.au, complete with junior format markings. #ACIF

03.01.2022 The Office of Sport has advised that the final round of the NSW ICC T20 World Cup 2020 Cricket Legacy Fund will open next Tuesday, 21st July. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Incorporated Clubs, and Associations, bodies or other deliverers that are affiliated, recognised and/or sanctioned by Cricket NSW. Clubs must demonstrate they have endorsed Cricket Australias Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.... Councils located in NSW. T20 Legacy Fund Round 3 Categories INFRASTRUCTURE Requests of up to 50% of the total project cost Maximum contribution of up to $200,000 excl. GST Minimum grant is $15,000 excl. GST Eligible projects: cricket nets, pitches, amenities, oval drainage / irrigation, lighting, shade/shelter Ineligible projects: rollers, mowers, pitch covers, bowling machines, portable scoreboards, picket fencing FEMALE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES Requests of up to 50% of the total project cost Maximum contribution of up to $30,000 excl. GST Minimum grant is $2,500 excl. GST Eligible projects: please speak with your local Cricket Manager Ineligible projects: Prize money, food, drink, catering expenses, wages for administrative staff, administration costs REGIONAL EVENT CONTENT Requests of up to 50% of the total project cost Maximum contribution of up to $100,000 excl. GST Minimum grant is $20,000 excl. GST Eligible projects: Cricket Australia sanctioned content, tournaments that drive intrastate and interstate visitation, tournaments that focus on mass participation opportunities for local communities for more than 300 participants, coaches, officials (e.g. Gala Days) Ineligible projects/items: Prize money, awards, catering, administration costs, ancillary infrastructure OTHER INELIGIBLE PROJECTS: Projects that have already received NSW Government funding Projects from applicants that received funding under Round 1 of the Fund, but have not yet completed or acquitted that project. Infrastructure projects that have not received development consent from Council or relevant Government Agency. Projects where contributions from funding partners are not confirmed in writing.

03.01.2022 Thank you to all of the volunteers from the Hunter, Newcastle and Central Coast who attended the Online Registration refresher webinars over the past week. It was great to see the enthusiasm as clubs get ready to take registrations via PlayCricket in only 11 days. If your cricket club requires assistance to ensure you are open for business on the 1st August, please contact your local Greater Hunter Club Officer, Sharyn Beck via email: [email protected]

01.01.2022 The practice nets at the Bill Rose Sporting Complex in Scone are nearing completion. A state of the art facility for the Upper Hunter Cricket community. An 8 lane facility that is long overdue. Thanks to Gabba Sports Netting and Surfaces - gabba.com.au for this magnificent facility along with the Upper Hunter Shire Council, Cricket NSW, ACA and Cricket Australia for supporting the project. #ACIF