SCC “Meet the coach day” Sunday 27/7/14

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.

Sunbury Cricket Club  Season 2014/15

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.

Cheers

Marty Kelders

SCC Secretary

Sunbury Cricket Club Inc.        

Annual General Meeting 2014/15

 Notice to all members:

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, 23^rd 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.

 Yours faithfully,

 Marty Kelders

SCC Secretary

SCC Presentation night 2013/14

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:

SCC Presentation night 2013/14 at Sunbury Bowling Club

This is it, the night of nights for the 2013/14 season. Come along and congratulate all award winners and celebrate a great season of cricket.

Please contact Scotty on 0418 564 462 to confirm catering numbers and table setings before 19th April.

When: 7.30pm Thursday, 24th April 2014. (night before Anzac day)

Dress: Red carpet..tie and jacket optional. This is a chance to show your style!

Dinner: 2 course meal. Special guest host and entertainment

Cost: $40 per person

Sunbury defeated Woodend at Clarke Oval and will host this seasons GDCA McIntyre Cup Grand Final.  In what will be a tight contest the inform Sunbury team come up against premiers from two seasons ago Riddell who soundly accounted for Bacchus Marsh on the week-end. Capt / Coach Jason McGann has had a stella year having taken 50 wickets in the home and away season and winning the competition bowling average and points aggregate. We all know that to win a grand final is a team effort so it is up to the whole team to stand tall and redeem last years painful loss.

There were mixed emotions as there often is at this time of the season at all cricket clubs.

At Sunbury unfortunately our U14 team lost to Gisborne Redbacks in the Grand Final played at Clarke Oval. Sunbury batted on the first day posting 121 runs which proved not enough against the strong  Gisborne batting line up. As the game was in the balance late in the  innings Sunbury missed a couple of difficult chances and was unable to peg back the initiative.

Sunbury Coach Daniel Boyd addressed his team after the match saying he was very proud of the teams efforts during the season having won nine games straight, exceeding all expectations. Dan thanked Team Manager Kelly Gray for her outstanding contribution throughout the season.

Sunbury CC 3rd XI went down in a tight battle against the much favoured East Sunbury team in the E grade semi-final. Set 220 runs to win East Sunbury passed the score in the second last over. In tight matches such as these it is a matter of one half chance that can be the difference in the result.

So a top effort by our team for the season and a bright future for the club considering the contribution from young players such as Dylan Douglas, Nathan Marshall and Bryce Williamson.

Our U16 are playing off in the Consolation Final against Rupertswood Gold at Rupertwood. In a low scoring affair it is proving a tight battle that is due to resume this Saturday morning. Sunbury require only 13 runs to win however with only a couple wickets in hand. Get down to Rupertswood to watch the nail-biting finish early on Saturday morning.

Irrespective of the result in this match the Sunbury U16 team has unearthed some real talent for the future. Dylan Landt, Kyle Corcoran and Jordan Pearson have already made valuable contributions at senior level this season and should continue to improve into next season and through hard work and perseverance become fine Sunbury players.

There is much anticipation and excitement surrounding  the Sunbury CC 1st XI this weekend as our team tackle a highly rated Riddell outfit in the GDCA McIntyre Cup Grand Final at Clarke Oval. This is a huge opportunity for our team to win our sixth GDCA senior grade (A Grade / McIntyre Cup) premiership and go down in history as one of our greatest teams to wear the Royal Blue.

So forget about all those things that are boring me as a write like household maintenance, AFL games between two interstate teams and Aunty June’s Sunday afternoon tea. So don’t give me any lame excuses, grab your Royal Blue shirt and cap, get down to the Clarke, have a chat to your current or ex team mates and show your support. Come and watch our team write their own history, Go Sunbury!

Yours in cricket,

Marty Kelders

SCC Secretary

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Yours in cricket,

Marty Kelders

SCC Secretary

Sunbury finish top of Mc’s ladder – we are off to the finals!

In a massive weekend of cricket for Sunbury followed by two great wins from our U14 and U16 teams, our 1st XI win outright against a hapless St. Anthony’s, our 3rd XI clinch a spot in the finals doing the same thing.

Unfortunately our 4th XI was on the other end just missing out on the four by percentage as Ashfield win outright against Riddell and handing United ten points in the process.

All eyes are now looking toward this weekends matches.

At Clarke Oval,  Sunbury 1st XI host Woodend in the winner take all McIntyre Cup semi-final. Sunbury will start as firm favourites but history tells us that once the battle commences it’s even money.

SCC’s all conquering U14 team will host Gisborne Redbacks in the morning also at Clarke Oval in the Grand Final which will be a big thrill for these guys playing on the premier ground in the district in front of a crowd of Royal Blue.

Dom Douglas’s 3rd XI travel to Langama Park to battle against the highly fancied East Sunbury XI in the E Grade semi-final. Anything can happen in these matches, if our guys can get a couple of early wickets the pressure will be on.

SCC’s U16′s will visit Rupertswood in the consolation Grand Final. There are some real stars of the future representing our club in this seasons U16′s as shown by the majority of the team also performing well in the senior 3rd and 4th XI’s.

So get right behind our teams this Saturday and Sunday, there is no reason why you can’t see some of all the 4 games and give our team the support they deserve. There really is no excuse, so don’t worry about the lawns, that can be mowed in April, call a plumber to fix the leaky tap and washing the car is a waste of time, it’s going to rain mid week anyway.

Grab your club shirt and cap and join the Royal Blue army!

Yours in cricket,

Marty Kelders

SCC Secretary

Check out the upgraded SCC Website!

Please make sure there are plenty of finals photos so we can upload and share them with all followers of SCC!

Yours in cricket,

Marty Kelders

SCC Secretary