in2Cricket's Season of Fun

Water Balloons A Hit As We Look to 2013/14  

Our in2Cricket players look set for a bumper 2013/14 after a fun-filled end to a fantastic season with Gordon Juniors.

Players brought along balloons filled with water which were used for a special drill - and to drench the head coach much to the delight of all!

My thanks to all the boys and girl, siblings and parents for making it a really great season. We had more than 130 players registered for Milo in2Cricket at our club's centre at Beauchamp Park in Chatswood this season. Each week the players and parents turned up with big smiles for a morning of fun while learning the skills of cricket. These are skills vital to building the confidence of the boys and girls as they advance into Under 9s and beyond.

One season highlight was Bring Your Sister Day where a huge number of girls came along to experience the cricket fun. It was great to see sisters, mums, grandmothers, aunties and friends all there. It is worth noting that Kirsten Levy, one of our regular coaches and a Gordon Women's player, suggested the idea of the day. Well done, Kirsten.

Another highlight was everyone giving so generously for the club's Pink Stumps Day. Our fabulous in2Cricket community raised $232.15 for the McGrath Foundation.

I look forward to seeing all our 130 smiling boys and girls - plus many more - in September when the 2013/14 season kicks off.

Again, my thanks go to all the wonderful parents for getting involved this season. Being a part of your child's cricket experience makes them enjoy themselves even more.

 

Enrolment for 2013/14

You will soon be able to enrol for next season's Milo in2Cricket season with the Gordon District Junior Cricket Club to help develop your child's love of the great game. Details will appear soon. When open, you will be able to enrol by clicking on the Milo in2Cricket tab at the top of the page. Do not fill out a Junior Registration form if you want to register for Milo In2Cricket next season. In the meantime, please read the information below and I look forward to seeing you in September 2013.

 

FAQs and other important things

 

Where?

  • Beauchamp Oval, Nicholson Street, Chatswood

 

Parking?

  • Is limited so please factor this into travel times etc.

 

What Time?

  • 7:45 for an 8am Start 

 

What if my child does not have their Gordon Shirt and Shorts?

  • Be at the Pavilion at Beauchamp at 7:30 and my wife Claire will help you. 

 

Do we need to bring cricket gear? Bats, balls etc?

  • No. All gear is provided. 

 

Wet Weather?

 

What to bring?

  • Each child must have a hat. (Special hats and other goodies to come.) 
  • Water Bottle
  • Wearing sunscreen

 

Do parents need to stay?

  • It is preferred if parents can join in the fun.

 

How will I place children into the groups/teams?

  • The groups are picked on age and I do my best to put friends with friends (as requested on registration form). This is not always possible due to group size and some friends not yet registered. There are no good, bad or whatever teams. They’re all fun teams.
  • In2cricket is not only about playing the game, but being able to expand our children's social skills. Please stay with the groups listed for the first week. PLEASE - do not email or call re changing teams.

 

How many teams?

  • This depends on numbers but going on last season we expect at least 12 teams. All will be named after current NSW cricketers. I will endeavour to keep the teams even but with late registrations the numbers vary from team to team. I have also kept the younger kids' teams smaller so they can have a bit more supervision.

 

See you in September 2013. 

Mark Ham

Gordon Cricket Club In2Cricket Coordinator