In honour of James Wilson, the cricket clubs that were a big part of his life have joined together to create a day whereby both family, friends and teammates can get together doing something Jim loved.
The T20 match will be played between James former club where he played juniors and learned to love the game, Sunbury CC and his current club Sunshine United CC. The game will be played on James first home ground, the Clarke Oval, Sunbury.
This match will be played in honour of and to celebrate James life, his life in cricket and to share time with his family, friends and current and former team mates. We would also like to see all those who simply love the game of cricket come down and spend a few hours and enjoy the entertainment and activities.
BBQ and drinks will be on throughout the day and there will be some games to help keep all the little ones occupied 🙂
Any help on the day is welcome, hope to see everyone there!
You will have heard that Southern Redbacks batsman, Phillip Hughes sustained a fatal injury at the Sydney Cricket Ground earlier this week.
It is my sad duty to inform you that a matter of hours ago Phillip Hughes passed away.
The word tragedy gets used far too often in sport but this freak accident is now a real-life tragedy. Just shy of his 26th birthday, Phillip has been taken from us far too young.
As a cricketer, Phillip was an incredibly talented and dearly loved member of the Australian, South Australian and Adelaide Strikers squads and a former NSW representative. He also played county cricket in England and IPL in India. Without doubt he was a rising star whose best cricket was still ahead of him.
As a cricket community we mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to Phillip’s family, friends and team mates at this incredibly sad time, and of course to the Australian cricket family and the State Associations. We are thinking of you right now.
I’d like to thank you and our club community around the country for the wonderful show of support given to Phillip and his family. From social media to phone calls to our front desk, the support has been tremendous and I want to thank you on behalf of Australian cricket.
We know that Phillip would encourage you to celebrate the game of cricket with your mates over the weekend. We ask you to do that in tribute to Phillip Hughes. Whether that’s getting creative with writing his player number 408 on the outfield, wearing a black arm band or having a moment’s silence after the toss. Celebrate his great achievements and the contribution he made to our game.
Phillip Joel Hughes played 26 Test matches for his country. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered.
Yours sincerely,
JAMES SUTHERLAND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CRICKET AUSTRALIA
We have planned to hold the following functions this year on selected dates and pricing. This will assist us meeting some running costs of the cricket but also have a great night out together.
Climb on board one of our party buses that are set up like a disco on wheels with perimeter seating, sound system, lighting and smoke machine. Don’t forget the KARAOKE! Our driver and friendly host will pick you up and transfer you to three of Melbourne’s top night spots and drop you back home. Your host will take pics throughout the night ensuring your memories last a lifetime.
This should be a great night bus will pick up at Clarke Oval 8pm sharp and will take us to 3 nightclubs and then return home leaving last night club at……..
Cost is $50.00/head let’s try and fill it bring your friends along.
All money must be paid to Dom by Thursday 13.11.2014 so I can confirm numbers
Royal Hotel Dinner and Live Band20th December 2014
This will be our Xmas breakup and bookings for Dinner to be taken and afterwards there will be a live band at venue. There will be a door prize.
Please confirm attendance by 20th November so I can book for Dinner as we need to get in early.
Hypnotist Show and 2 course Dinner24th January 2015
This will be held at Sunbury Bowling Club.
People will be hypnotised and put through some very funny things that they would not normally do. If you have seen it on TV before you will know what I mean. Bring your friends and family this should be a great night and maybe even embarrassing for some.
Please confirm attendance by 18th December so I can book for numbers as this is long weekend
Cost is $50.00/head drinks at bar prices
Comedy Club and 2 course dinner 21st February 2015
For those who went last year this was a very funny night. I will advise what comedians will be there on night. Food will be main meal and desert
Bus will leave Clarke Oval at 7.15pm sharp as main meal is served at 8pm and return back to Clarke Oval @ 12.30pm
Please confirm attendance by 18th December so I can book for numbers as this is long weekend
Cost is $50.00/head which includes bus; drinks at bar prices
LET’S SUPPORT THE CLUB AND ALSO HAVE SOME FUN TOGETHER !
Sunbury Cricket Club is committed to the principles of responsible alcohol management by applying for Level 3 accreditation in the Australian Drug Foundation’s Good Sports program.
Good Sports is the first nationwide alcohol management program of its kind and is run in Victoria by Good Sports with the support of the Australian Drug Foundation and the Department of Health and Ageing. The program was developed following research conducted by the Australian Drug Foundation which indicated that by introducing responsible alcohol management practices, clubs became safer and more viable.
As a requirement of Level 3, the Club has to demonstrate alcohol responsibility and reduced alcohol related harm. The policy includes sections on bar management, the sale of low and non-alcoholic drinks, safe transport, the provision of food when alcohol is served and removing the emphasis on alcohol for player awards, functions and prizes.
We are confident that our involvement in the Good Sports program will continue to improve the environment at the Club. We are working to ensure that Sunbury Cricket Club is a great place to participate and socialise for all members of our community.
The club will regularly monitor to ensure we comply with the program. It is the responsibility of all members to make sure we do the right thing when drinking and enjoying ourselves.
Letter of condolence to Secretary of Sunbury Football Club
Hello Jack,
I trust this email finds you well.
The Sunbury Cricket Club would like to express our sincere condolences to the Sunbury Football Club on the unexpected passing of player James Rizk parents Albert and Marie.
Albert and Marie were well known in the sporting community, Albert as an active and passionate committee member of the Sunbury Football Club and Marie for her volunteer work and involvement, both will be sadly missed.
On behalf of the Sunbury Cricket Club we offer our heartfelt condolences to James, his family, friends and team mates and recognise the valuable support the Sunbury Football Club will provide to James during this difficult time.
Following the appointment of Ray Davis as senior Coach for season 2014/15 we are holding a “Meet the coach day” at Sunbury Indoor Sports on Sunday the 27th of July, 2014 at 1pm.
This is a great opportunity to have a chat to the coach, set some goals and plans so you can improve you game for the coming season. Even if you want to just come along and enjoy some time with your team mates and meet some new players, all are welcome.
Lunch will be provided and drinks at bar prices.
So there are no excuses, get off the couch forget about the AFL and spend some time with some quality people….see you there.
Jason McGann selected in VCCL Team of the Year 2013-14
It is with great pleasure to announce that Jason McGann as topped off a magnificent season with selection in the Victorian Country Cricket League Team of the Year 2013-14.
Jason has been invited to the VCCL Annual General Meeting to be acknowledged as a member of this very prestigious team and to join with the other selected team-mates and the VCCL Board and for a morning tea at the meeting’s conclusion.
The State team was selected from, statistically, the best-performed players across the eight country regions of Victoria during season 2013-14.
All regions were asked to select their own teams before VCCL selectors took responsibility for deciding the twelve best-performed players in the State. The team comprises six batsmen, an all-rounder, a wicket-keeper and four bowlers.
Richie Oliver
(Geelong)
771 runs @ 59.31
17 wkts @ 28
Nick Jewell (C)
(Mornington Pen)
742 runs @ 74.20
1 wkt @ 33
Robbie Jackson
(Albury Wodonga)
901 runs @ 90.1
3 wkts @ 50
Jake Thorne
(Geelong)
871 runs @ 108.88
31 wkts @ 18.68
Luke Carter (VC)
(Murray Valley)
837 runs @ 83.7
23 wkts @ 13.96
Chris Bant
(Grassmere)
750 runs @ 75
Rhys Holdsworth
(Central Gippsland)
36 wkts @ 17.08
Dylan Weeding
(Albury Wodonga)
200 runs @ 20
28/3 = 31 dismissals
Jason McGann
(Gisborne)
388 runs @ 38.8
50 wkts @ 8.82
Jonny Lash
(Bairnsdale)
234 runs @ 17
45 wkts @ 9.4
Mark Butters
(Albury Wodonga)
10 runs @ 10
44 wkts @ 12
Madura Weerasinghe Silva
(Leongatha)
233 runs @ 16.64
41 wkts @ 15.32
The team of 12 players must consist of six batsmen, an all-rounder at no 7, a wicket-keeper at no 8 and four bowlers, at least one of whom has to be a spinner – Madura Weerasinghe Silva in this team.
As senior coach, Jason has led our club to consecutive GDCA grand final appearances and this past season has been adjudged GDCA Kevin Sullivan Medalist and Captain of the GDCA Team of the Year 2013-14.
We are all very proud of what Jason has been able to achieve at Sunbury in the past two seasons. He has thoroughly deserved all the recognition for an outstanding season during 2013-14. Jason is a fine example for our young players to follow and an inspiration to all because every time he enters the field of play wearing his Royal Blue cap he plays his heart out for his team and club.
Jason is already looking ahead to another strong performance next season having made his commitment to the Sunbury Cricket Club for season 2014-15.
Jason McGann pictured during presentation of the Kevin Sullivan Medal during GDCA Presentation Night.
At last nights committee meeting Ray Davis was officially appointed senior coach for the coming season 2014/15.
Ray impressed last season displaying leadership and a real passion for the game in his first season with our club. Ray was the stand out candidate with a point of difference being the analysis and program which he presented the committee together with his genuine commitment to the club.
Jason McGann will remain at the club and together with new recruits we look upon building on last seasons performance.
Join me in congratulating Ray in his appointment and wishing him every success for season 2014/15.
We will be holding a “Meet the Coach” day in the coming weeks so keep posted to this site and on the SCC Facebook site.
The Annual General Meeting of the Sunbury Cricket Club will be held on Friday, 30th May, 2014 commencing at 7.30 pm. at the Sunbury Bowling Club.
The election of the Committee of Management will take place.
Positions:
(a) President;
b) Secretary (Public Officer);
(c) Treasurer;
(d) Senior Vice-President;
(e) Assistant Secretary;
(f) Ordinary committee members;
NB. The number of Ordinary members will be determined on the night.
Nomination of Committee Members
A nomination form for any committee position may be downloaded via the link : AGM Nomination form
All completed nomination forms are to be received by the SCC Secretary no later than close of business Friday, 23rd May, 2014, by hand, mail to P. O. Box 35 Sunbury, 3429 or sunburycc.vic@gmail.com
All members are urged to attend the meeting to ensure a successful beginning to the 2014/15 season.
What a great night was had by all at this seasons gala event, Presentation night 2013/14. Hosted by Sunbury Bowling Club in their newly refurbished function room members were treated to an entertaining night of music and a fine three coarse meal.
President Scott Yardley recognised the Committee and Coaching panel for their efforts in at times was a busy season which included the move across to the Bowling Club and the hosting of the GDCA McIntyre Cup final at Clarke Oval. The Sunbury Bowling Club were thanked for their patience and understanding as we continue to build our new partnership. Partners of the Committee were presented a small gift as a special thank you.
Highlight of the night was the Life Membership presentations to Paul Webber and Scott Yardley.
Dean Surkitt recounted and spoke of the enduring cricket career of Paul which begun at Sunbury in 1986 as a young 16 y.o. player winning a first grade premiership to his current day ability to bat at No.3 also at the highest level. Paul during his career at Sunbury spanning over four decades is the all time games record holder and had also Captained and Coached our club at different times.
Travis Botten paid tribute to Scott reflecting on the previous difficult times the club faced in which Scott was always there pitching in where needed. As a young player Scott volunteered his time helping out by running the nets and in more recent times has served as Secretary and President where passion for our club is never in short supply. Scott is a well accomplished Batsman over many seasons and was Captain of the most recent 1st XI and U16 premiership teams.
Congratulations to all award winners on the night:
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