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25.01.2022 all NWMCA Junior clubs A number of clubs have reported problems registering junior players. There is an error in MyCricket whereby player’s detail is showing as parents information... Please note the error message on you MyCricket Admin home page NWMCA cannot correct these errors You will need to contact MyCricket support to fix the problem 1800 CRICKET [email protected] Other than that.....how good was it to see the kids out on ovals Friday evening and Saturday morning! Cheers Bill Maddern NWMCA Admin

25.01.2022 Junior cricket has been given the go ahead! We have partnered with St Francis Football Club to bring the community free junior sport. More details on training... and start dates to come. Expression of interest for under 10's, 12's & 14's coaches. Please email [email protected] We are looking forward to see everyone faces and some new faces

24.01.2022 On behalf of the NWMCA Board, Administrators, all affiliated clubs and players and members, we pass on our sincere condolences to our Senior Vice President, Brian Moloney and his family on the passing of Brian’s wife Cathy, this morning (Friday 28th August) Words are not enough. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Brian and family in these most difficult times

23.01.2022 UMPIRES FEES 20-21 Confirming umpires fees for this season - no change from last season See attached photos... This info is on our website - under the Rules and Policies menu Lots of other information there too!!!

23.01.2022 Hi all NWMCA Clubs Just another challenge for us....only SENIOR books (Two Day, One Day Saturday and Sunday, Veterans) and Junior All Girls scorebooks will be available for pick up on Wednesday The 14s/Senior Women's T20 and 16s books will not be available till later in the week (we have a very few books in stock so if you are keen....contact us)... If you are not playing this week, and want to wait till books are available to pick up balls, we are okay with that - if you need balls for practice matches etc and are happy to make a return trip next week for books, by all means come in on Wednesday If your coming in Wednesday - 5.30pm to 7.30pm Cheers Bill Maddern, Allan Taylor NWMCA

22.01.2022 Welcome to season 2020/2021 in the NWMCA. It has been a difficult time for everyone in dealing with the issues surrounding COVID-19. The Board is pleased that we are in a position to play cricket this year and we congratulate all clubs who have worked hard in preparing for the coming season.... We would like to remind everyone that we need to be vigilant in adherence to the COVID plans that each club has formulated and that have been provided to your local government as part of the Return To Cricket plan. All clubs and players MUST follow the Covid-19 match day rules - no exceptions. Make sure everybody is across the rules, as it will be a different game this year. (Copy of Covid rules attached - also refer to the front of scorebooks and our website under Rules and Policies) Although restrictions are easing, Clubs need to be aware that every captain will need to complete a report on the opposition clubs adherence to COVID rules and regulations. This is done by completing the Captains report in MyCricket. Even if no umpire is allocated to your game. There will be consequences for clubs failing to complete the captains report. Clubs must also be aware that non adherence to these rules and regulations may result in serious outcomes. Please keep in mind that Playing Cricket during the pandemic is a privilege not a right. We wish all clubs ever success for the coming 2020/2021 season On behalf of the Board Peter Bryceson President NWMCA

21.01.2022 As things continue to improve, the chances of upcoming #SummerOfCricket are looking more and more positive . We're looking for & who want ...to practice and train with the BEST! Parents, please #Register your kids so they can #stayActive and ! . Register Online Below - http://bit.ly/U10Chargers - http://bit.ly/U12Chargers - http://bit.ly/U14Chargers . . For any Questions & Enquiries, please get in touch with Dildar Sidhu Judgebir Singh Manu Bansal . . We can't wait for the #Season to start so we can see you out in the field !. . . . #instacricket #instateam #instanews #instagame #instatime #GameOn #GameOnBoys #Australiacricket #CricketKids #cricketlover #follow #cricketaustralia #ClubCricket #cricketmatch #cricketfever er #cricketmemes #Australia #cricketlife #cricketseason2020 #ChargersCricketClub #cricketlovers #juniorcoach #JuniorCricket #U12Cricket #U14Cricket #U10Cricket See more

21.01.2022 The National Junior Coach Webinar Former Australian cricketer and current Cricket Australia Board member Mel Jones hosts Australian Team Coaches Justin Langer & Matthew Mott, in a discussion on all things related to junior community cricket coaching. This session will cover everything from creating a better understanding of how young people operate in today’s world to how the junior sporting landscape has evolved over the last decade. ... Matt and Justin will introduce Australian Cricket’s new Junior Coaching Principles, and share how they relate to developing positive cricket environments for your players. Finally, the panel will present how Australian Cricket is working to make junior coaching easy and fun for everyone. If you are coaching a junior cricket team this season, this is a night not to be missed! Featuring Australian International Cricketer & lead commentator for Fox Cricket Mel Jones Australian Women's Team Coach Matthew Mott Australian Men's Team Justin Langer When? Tuesday 22nd September | 7:30PM - 8:30PM (AEST) REGISTER NOW! https://cricket.eventsair.com/the-national-junio//Register

20.01.2022 NWMCA is looking for two or more teams to play in our Sunday One Day comp (Musgrove Shield) 35 overs per side starting 1.00pm Sunday - first game likely 15th November We currently have 10 teams, which makes fixturing a bit difficult in a shortened season... Perhaps move a team from Saturday comp to Sunday comp (especially if grounds are not available on Saturday, or if playing on your main ground makes managing your teams in the current environment a little easier) Players are able to double up - that is, play Saturday (in any grade) and then play Sunday Please advise as soon as you can Cheers Bill Maddern NWMCA Admin

20.01.2022 **NWMCA Club Face Mask and Buff Special** Help your club members follow the Cricket Victoria COVID Plan with club branded Face Masks or Buffs. From a basic colour to the most out there design imaginable, we can do it!... Low minimum qty orders. Free delivery. No artwork or setup fees. Pricing for NWMCA Clubs starts as low as $7.00 each excluding GST. Face Masks are dual layered, interlock, 320gsm fabric with 4 way stretch and are super comfortable. Buffs are single layered, interlock 160gsm fabric with 4 way stretch which are perfect for sport Contact [email protected] for more information. (Phil is a past President of the NWMCA and always supports the NWMCA through representative team uniforms etc. Support those who support you!)

20.01.2022 Well done PVHCC

19.01.2022 Strathmore Cricket Club are looking for 3 or 4 Under 14s players for a Friday night team If you are interested, or know somebody looking for a game, contact the club directly

18.01.2022 All NWMCA Clubs Update from CV today includes following - strongly recommend coaches or other club reps attend CV webinar Wednesday evening Unfortunately this clashes with our own club meeting - try and send somebody to both... Messages re NOT training must be heeded ________________________________________________________________________________ Coaching in a COVID-19 Environment Webinar This Wednesday from 7:30pm, Cricket Victoria will host a coaching webinar covering; The COVID-19 protocols that coaches need to adhere to Case studies and learnings from regional coaches who have been training to date Opportunities that the new protocols may provide from a coaching and skill acquisition standpoint You and/or your contacts can register here; http://cricvi.co/CoachWbnr As a reminder, Cricket Victoria are continually working closely with DHHS and SRV on making sure Cricket is complying with Government regulations. It is imperative that no club should be conducting organised training in any way in metropolitan Melbourne. Clubs must adhere to the Government regulations. Cricket is getting closer in metro Melbourne and we don’t want to jeopardise the start of the season in anyway. It was great to see a couple of country Associations getting cricket up and away, but as we have been saying regularly, Cricket in a Pandemic is a privilege not right _______________________________________________________________________________ Regards Bill Maddern NWMCA Admin

17.01.2022 NWMCA Clubs Musgrove A Fixture - Sunday Re-drafted and published - additional team (Shakti Lions) added in to Musgrove A... This unfortunately leaves a bye - space for one more team.... One Day fixtures - Saturday With 7 additional teams added since Friday, working through the One Day fixtures. 3 more competitions to do. There are a few issues needed to be sorted out with Council, hopefully today (Monday) Fixtures will be published as soon as possible Again, we have an odd number of teams and will have a bye somewhere. Anybody thinking about entering a Saturday team, please advise asap Cheers Bill Maddern NWMCA Admin

17.01.2022 All NWMCA Clubs In line with changes to wearing of masks, the NWMCA Covid rules have been updated - rule A.15 has now been amended - no requirement for umpires or players off field to wear masks Covid rules docs online versions have been updated... You may like to amend the rules in your scorebooks Scorers table As you probably understand, social distancing protocols remain in place It is strongly recommended that the AWAY team brings it's own score table and chair for their scorer. This enables scorers to socially distance, and helps to keep us all safe Relevant scorers tables can be purchased from Bunnings for $35 to $40 per table #staysafe #returntocricket

16.01.2022 The Fielder is BACK - new and invigorated, including PADDY’s PREDICTIONS. A big welcome to all the new Clubs, teams and Players Will you get a mention in the Fielder?... Best of luck to all.. get out there and SMASH IT!

15.01.2022 NWMCA Clubs You are likely to have received an email from a company promoting sales of C-19 Bio-Safety Officer Bibs Two things to note:... 1. The NWMCA is in no way linked to this company, or the email sent out. 2. A Bio-safety officer bib is NOT required by the NWMCA If a club wants to purchase some safety bibs, that is up to that club to deal directly with the provider Cheers Bill Maddern NWMCA Admin

15.01.2022 The Fielder Week Two ... a little late, but better late....

15.01.2022 Cricket Australia Grassroots Cricket Fund applications are now open Community cricket clubs will be able to apply for grants up to $2,000 from the Grassroots Cricket Fund, in a bid to make running their clubs easier. To determine your eligibility and to understand some of the finer details, such as what you can apply for, please look at the Grassroots Cricket Fund Guidelines and Terms and Conditions. there is an opportunity to purchase Covid safe type equipment... Lots of information and links to guidelines and application here https://www.community.cricket.com.au//grassroots-cricket-f #staysafe

14.01.2022 My partner said she's leaving me because of my obsession with cricket. I have to say, her decision has me stumped.My partner said she's leaving me because of my obsession with cricket. I have to say, her decision has me stumped.

14.01.2022 LAST CALL FOR ALL GIRLS REP CRICKET NOMINATIONS Hi all NWMCA Clubs Last call for player nominations for All Girls Representative cricket teams... Cut off is COB Friday 25 September. Nomination form can be downloaded from NWMCA website http://nwmca.vic.cricket.com.au//player%20nomination%20for email the completed form to Shellee Hereora at [email protected] or call Shellee on 0466993830 if any questions Cheers and #staysafe

13.01.2022 Take a look at the steps for the Return to Cricket Roadmap

13.01.2022 JUNIOR PLAYERS WANTED!! The Donnybrook Cricket Club were delighted to field our first Junior sides in the Club's 44 year history in the 2019/20 season with the NWMCA. With our rapidly growing community we are sincerely anticipating offering Under 14's in the 2020/21 season as well as Under 10's & 12's. If you are interested or know of anyone wanting to play junior cricket we would love to see you.... TO REGISTER: https://www.playcricket.com.au/club-finder/club-details

13.01.2022 Hi all NWMCA Clubs Wednesday evening we held a on-line meeting for clubs potentially playing in our Open Age Grades (Saturday and Sunday) the slide pack used as the basis for the meeting is now on our website... http://nwmca.vic.cricket.com.au Go to the CLUBS menu item Meetings will be held for our Female Cricket Section (Tuesday 20th) and Junior Section (Wed 21st) - they will cover some of the same information, however, information will be tailored for the particular sector (dates, rules etc) If any club has any feedback from last nights meeting can you please get that to us by Saturday 17th Other issues - send us an email ([email protected]) Cheers Bill Maddern NWMCA Admin

13.01.2022 This last cricket season Craig Dodson, a 42 year-old Melbourne based cricket tragic, set a world record by playing 11 games of cricket for 11 different clubs across Australia, while raising funds and awareness for mental health foundation Gotcha4Life. Craig travelled over 10,000 kms, pulling on the whites for a diverse mix of fantastic cricket clubs across Australia. He found himself trapped by a bushfire, travelling 1600 kilometres one day just for a Golden Duck and was give...n a hand by greats of the game like Greg Chappell and Darren Lehmann along the way. It was an epic sporting and lifetime adventure. Craig went through a battle with depression a decade ago and, thankfully, came out the other side. He committed himself to using the tour to raise funds for mental health as well as helping people along the way by sharing his story. In the end Craig’s adventure raised $10,000. Craig has now turned his adventure into a book (with all proceeds going to charity). If you are interested in having a great read about cricket and the people and places of Australia, (all while supporting a good cause), please grab a copy via the link below for only $20: https://inhousebookstore.com.au//a-view-of-australia-from-

12.01.2022 **NWMCA Exclusive Offer** Engaging your club & communities (especially in lockdown) can be extremely difficult, but don't worry Hagle Time Trivia have you covered. Unlike other engagement activities, Trivia engages people of all age demographics, interests, encourages team work & can build a fun and competitive environment.... Hagle Time Trivia, specialises in catering to your specific needs. Hagle Time Trivia is offering all NWMCA clubs a 25% discount on functions booked on/before 15th October 2020. Simply contact, [email protected] or 0438 706 729 to arrange your quote and book a date. For each booking I get through the NWMCA, I will personally donate $15 to the NWMCA Umpires association. (The most under appreciated group of people in the game)

11.01.2022 JUNIORS PLAYERS WANTED ABERFELDIE PARK CC Aberfeldie Park announces that Sanahassa Fernando ( Grade 3 high Performance Coach) and Ruchira Perpera (former Sri Lankan test player) will be coaching Aberfeldie Park CC juniors on a Monday afternoon. ... Any u12s u14s and U16s wishing to play Saturday RED ball cricket for Aberfeldie Park are welcomed to join the club and this includes players who are playing Friday night cricket at other clubs. They can do both! If interested to at a club with undoubtedly the best coaching panel in the competition please call Craig on 0406694590

08.01.2022 The Victorian State Government released the attached press release around some grants for Grassroots Sporting Clubs - Round 2 Clubs who received the $1000 grant under Round 1, will receive an additional $500 - you don’t have to do anything! It will be paid into your bank account over next two weeks If you didn’t apply under Round 1 - have a look under Round 2... https://sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding #staysafe

07.01.2022 Invicium print all our scorebooks and rule books Support those that support your club 15% discount for NWMCA clubs!!!... Covid Safe signage etc #invicium

07.01.2022 NWMCA Clubs We have received the following advice from Cricket Victoria and the VMCU in relation to use of outdoor cricket nets by the community: Late this morning the Premier has confirmed that under the Second Step in the roadmap for Metro Melbourne, nets can be opened for public use. Great common sense clarity and beneficial over the final week of school holidays. This doesn’t mean training can start, but the community (including cricketers) can use public nets in their ...area (see details below). __________________________________________________________________________ Under 2nd Step Metropolitan Melbourne - No training sessions can commence. - A household (or up to 5 people from 2 households) can meet outdoors for exercise or recreation for up to 2 x 1-hour sessions per day within 5km from home / work. This includes using cricket ovals and nets. People using the nets should sanitise hands before and after use, avoid sharing any personal equipment and avoid touching the nets (or communal stumps / bins etc). Masks can be lowered or removed when actively bowling (especially pace bowling) and encouraged for use whilst batting (but lowered to under the nose if causing a dangerous visibility risk under a helmet). _________________________________________________________________________ Note the mask advice for Step 2 will be more stringent wording than for Step 3 onwards and these aren’t training sessions and members of the public will lbe more likely to report in Step 2 and they are may be fined for not wearing a mask. There is also more ‘downtime’ in a 1 on 1 type sessions compared to a full training session so the physical exertion test is harder to argue so mask use is more appropriate in Step 2 that regular step 3 / final step training session. Equipment sharing is allowed when training resumes (not Step 2)

05.01.2022 All NWMCA clubs We have received the following email from Cricket Victoria. There are still some issues to work through before we can talk about a return to play roadmap When we know more, we will share with you all... #staysafe Peter Bryceson President NWMCA Hi Association Secretaries and Presidents in the metro area of our South West Area, Just alerting you that Cricket Victoria representatives are meeting with Sport & Recreation Victoria and VicSport today. A key consideration is how the latest restrictions determine the roadmap for a return to cricket (including training, wicket preparation, use of masks and travel restrictions) - specifically in metro Melbourne. As you can appreciate, we want to make sure that any advice and guidelines coming from Cricket Victoria is correct. Please be assured that when we have clear information regarding the possible return to training and playing cricket, we will pass it on as urgently as possible. We expect to be able to provide an update to you in the coming days. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to reply to myself/Dan Trevillian/Paul Milo and we will ensure that any specific queries you have are being considered. Regards Chris Harris Area Manager - South West Cricket Victoria

05.01.2022 We have had a number of questions from clubs, officials and players and supporters about when we can train, when will the season start, and what will the season look like. All of this relies on moving to step 3 on the State goverment road map to a Covid normal. We covered all of this in our September update. ... But it is summarised in the pics attached If we move to Step 3 early (say October 19), then the season will still start in Mid November as listed We will be having meetings (online) with clubs to talk through more issues and detail as follows: Senior clubs. Wednesday 14th October 7.30pm Female cricket clubs (Womens and Girls). Tuesday 20th October 7.30pm Junior clubs Wednesday 21st October 7.30pm Invites will issue soon All of our previous update videos are on our YouTube channel - search for NWMCA Victoria - yes they are a little long....but what else is there to do in lockdown You can catch up on all the update videos here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8wKxOJuja8-AYTlUo-Xf5g

05.01.2022 NWMCA Clubs As we all try to understand the easing of restrictions and the roadmap changes, please find attached a Boys Representative Cricket update from Frank Rechichi, Vice President Juniors #staysafe... Cheers Bill Maddern NWMCA Admin

05.01.2022 Dukes balls packed and on their way...let’s hope we get to use them this season

04.01.2022 Hi NWMCA Clubs There have been some changes to the Sunday Musgrove Group C and group A fixtures Kealba Green Gully could not find a ground for their 3rd X1 on Saturday so have moved to the Sunday comp (Group C)... Jacana have added a 3rd Sunday team - also now in Group C There have been some minor changes to Sunday Group A fixtures to fit in with the changes to Group C fixtures Musgrove A, B and C are published as amended Moving teams from Saturday to Sunday has delayed the Saturday fixtures - re-configuration of those fixtures will be done in the next few days Regards Bill Maddern NWMCA Admin

04.01.2022 The Sunshine YCW Cricket Club are seeking boys and girls for the upcoming 20/21 cricket season. While we don’t have a fixed start date, we are registering everything as normal for when restrictions ease. For more information please contact us.

03.01.2022 A friend of mine has just retired from Cricket Umpiring. His wife says he doesn’t lift a finger now.A friend of mine has just retired from Cricket Umpiring. His wife says he doesn’t lift a finger now.

03.01.2022 Following wet weather over night and this morning, the NWMCA advises the following in relation to All Girls Junior competitions this evening, Monday 23/11 Catherine Morrow Under 14 All Girls - all Round 1 matches cancelled NWMCA Shield Under 14 All Girls - report to grounds... Jill Boundy Under 10 All Girls competition - report to ground

03.01.2022 Here it is folks - the latest update from NWMCA Includes planned dates to return to cricket - TRAINING and PLAYING Lots of things still to be sorted, but we look to be on track...start counting the days, and fingers crossed ... https://youtu.be/X9aznjmm0J8