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| DDCA Under 14 Representative Squad | updated December 13, 2013 |
Firstly, a big thank you to all lads who tried out for the DDCA Under 14 Representative Squad for the VMCU Junior Carnival from Monday 6th January 2014 to Sunday 19th January 2014. The DDCA congratulates the following players who have been selected -
Berwick - Lachlan McDonnell, Adam Shilliday & Joshua Siritunga
Cranbourne - Luke Dinger & Axel Wulf
Dandenong West - Bailey Howarth, Riley Siwes, Joshua Smith
Lynbrook - Ethan French & Daniel Van Hees
Narre North - Bradley Sheean
Noble Park - Shyam Srinivas
North Dandenong - Jackson Collard & Riley Shaw Team Manager - Allison Sheean - 0412 737 989 Assistant Coach - Jason Shaw - 0413 840 743 The DDCA home matches for Under 12, Under 14 & Under 16 matches will again by at KM Reedy Reserve (HSD's grounds), Pound Road, Hampton Park (Melways 96 B5) Club Secretaries are to confirm selection with their players and request that they attend a pre-Carnival function at Reedy Reserve on Sunday 5th January at 12.00pm. At this function, all players will receive a DDCA shirt, shorts & cap, before attending team meetings with their respective coaches. Following the team meetings, all players and their families are invited to remain for a barbecue lunch supplied by the DDCA. Any player that cannot attend the function on Sunday 5th January is to advise Under 14 Coach, Andrew Chapman. Under 12 & Under 16 squads are due to be announced soon. | |
| DDCA v VSCA @ Melbourne Stars Family Day - Sunday 15th December 2013 | updated December 13, 2013 |
We can now update clubs with the DDCA side to play a Twenty20 game against the Victorian Sunday Cricket Association (VSCA) at the Melbourne Stars Family Day at the Casey Fields Complex this Sunday (15th December). The DDCA congratulates the following players who have been selected - Berwick - Bathiya Perera Coomoora - Rob Johnston Hallam Kalora Park - Mitchell Cox Lyndale - Jaime Brohier, Ciaron Connolly (Wicket-keeper) & Dale Tormey Mordialloc - Chathura Athukorala & Monto Perera Parkfield - Steve Spoljaric Springvale South - Nathan King, Jack Sketcher & Craig Slocombe (Captain) Club Secretaries are to ensure that players are aware of their selection and that they are requested to be in attendance at Casey Fields on the day by 1.30pm. ANY PLAYER THAT IS UNAVAILABLE IS TO PERSONALLY RING DDCA SELECTOR, NEIL SHAW ON 0404 480 443 OR CRAIG SLOCOMBE ON 0426 508 409. The game will commence at 2.30pm on Casey-South Melbourne's main ground (Casey Fields No 4 Oval). With the extreme traffic conditions expected, players should use the car park ajacent to the netball courts at the back of Cranbourne's two grounds and walk to the Casey-South Melbourne grounds. The DDCA will utilise the Rugby ground changerooms on the East side of the complex (next to the Casey-South Melbourne practice nets). Our T20 game is in addition to a promotional match between the Melbourne Stars BBL team and a VCA All Stars side that will precede our match at 10.00am. Melbourne Stars Captain, Cameron White will toss the coin at our match and each team might also have a guest player from the Dandenong Women's Cricket Club. There are plenty of other family-orientated activities planned for the day and details will be set out in a brochure at the following link
MELBOURNE STARS BROCHURE
This will be a big day for our region and Melbourne Stars fans and no doubt the DDCA representative team would appreciate a lot of support. | |
| DDCA Under 21 Update | updated December 8, 2013 |
Congratulations to the DDCA Under 21's who defeated Southern Districts & Churches Cricket League (SDCCL) at Keysborough Reserve on Sunday 8th December in Round 3 of the VMCU Under 21 Neil Wright Shield Competition. Final scores were - DDCA 2/151 off 22 overs (Mitchell Cox - Hallam Kalora Park - 105 off 65 balls, Ben Hillard - Hallam Kalora Park - 22 off 58 balls & Nathan King - Springvale South - 16 off 9 balls) defeated SDCCL 5/149 off 40 overs (Jye Driscoll - Berwick - 4/20 off 8 overs). The DDCA now advance to the semi-finals against Diamond Valley Cricket Association on Sunday 12th January at either Malvern or Kew (venue to be advised). The winner of this semi-final will meet either Box Hill Reporter CA or Eastern CA in the final on Sunday 2nd February at Windy Hill. | |
| DDCA Jim Beitzel Under 16 Squad Update | updated December 4, 2013 |
Now that the Region Under 16 (Southern Pioneers) team has been selected, the DDCA is looking to finalise it's VMCU Junior Carnival Under 16 squad. Selection try-outs will continue on Sundays, 8th & 15th December, at the Sydney Pargeter Complex (Endeavour Hill's ground), Power, Road, Endeavour Hills from 9.30am. Clubs are to ensure that those Under 16 players that did not make the Pioneers squad are in attendance, along with any other Under 16 players (as at 1st September) whose ability could warrant representative selection. The DDCA Under 16 Coach, Peter Mathison (0437 981 782) is especially interested in looking at an increase in batsmen & spin bowling attendees. Players are to wear either shorts or tracksuit pants, together with a club shirt & cap. | |
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| DDCA Under 12 Mitchell Shield Squad | updated November 4, 2013 |
The following players have been selected to try out for this season's Under 12 Mitchell Shield Squad to play in the VMCU Junior Carnival from Monday 6th January to Sunday 19th January 2014 - Berwick - Jordan McDonnell, Johanne Siritunga & Sarinda Samarasekera Berwick Springs - Ashvin Adihetty, Rivin Rajapaksa & Trent Symss Cranbourne - Justin Lambden Hampton Park - Ashley Chandrasinghe & Kevin Seth Lynbrook - Jonathan D'Rozario Narre North - Hans Bell, Seth Saramarasekera & Riley Shaw
North Dandenong - Yash Pednekar Parkfield - Dakotah Binney Training will be held on Sundays 10th & 17th November at the Springvale Indoor Centre, 546 Springvale Road, Springvale South (opposite Harold Road) - Melways 88 J4. The sessions will commence at 10.00am through to 12.00pm and players are to wear a club shirt and either tracksuit pants or shorts. Any named player who cannot make the training session should contact DDCA Under 12 Coach, Rodney Keyaerts on 0466 698 168. On Sunday 24th November, training will revert to outdoors at Greaves Reserve (Dandenong West's ground), Bennet Street, Dandenong - Melways 90 A6. Any prospective Under 12 player not named above may attend the training sessions at Greaves Reserve to also try out for the squad. Club Secretaries are requested to ensure that this information is passed on to the appropriate people at their clubs.
(Updated 06/11/13 @ 3.04pm)
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| DDCA Under 21 Neil Wright Shield Squad | updated November 4, 2013 |
Congratulations to the following 15 players who will represent the DDCA in the annual Under 21 Neil Wright Shield Competition - Berwick (3) - Corey Bevan, Jye Driscol & Tanner Stanton Cranbourne (1) - Jordan Cleeland Dandenong West (1) - Walid Ghauri Hallam KP (4) - Mitchell Cox, Jordan Hammond, Ben Hillard & Ryan Hillard Mordialloc (1) - Tim Wighton Narre Warren (1) - Mitch Shirt & Nick Shirt Parkfield (1) - Jack Jones Springvale South (3) - Nathan King (C), Dylan Quirk & Ryan Quirk The first match for the Under 21's is on Sunday (10th November) against Diamond Valley CA at Prahran's ground - Toorak Park, Orrong Road, Armadale - Melways 58 J7 commencing at 11.00am. Any player that is unavailable, should inform Under 21 Coach, Peter Lindsay on 0402 818 522. Other preliminary rounds are - - Sunday 24th November - versus South East CA (ex-CMCA) @ Casey-South Melbourne's ground at Casey Fields No 4 Oval - Melways 134 E7 @ 11.00am - Sunday 8th December - versus Southern Districts & Churches CL @ Keysborough Reserve - Melways 89 D9 @ 11.00am
The DDCA has a very good record in the Neil Wright Shield, including runners-up last season and we wish the squad well.
No doubt the lads would appreciate your support.
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| Twenty20 Competition | updated October 4, 2013 |
The DDCA Twenty20 Competition will commence on Wednesday 23rd October with 24 teams competing for the $2,400.00 prizemoney.
Tthere will be four groups of six teams playing five preliminary rounds (Wednesdays 23/10, 6/11, 20/11, 4/12 & 18/12), with the top team in each group playing off inthe semi-finals on Wednesday 15th January 2014.
The two semi-final winners will advance to the grand final on Wednesday 29th January 2014.
The draw for the competition can be found through the following link -
TWENTY20 DRAW 2013/2014
All match details will appear on MyCricket also.
The rules & format are available through the Rules menu on the left hand side of this website.
Good luck to all clubs.
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| Alan Wookey Medal Vote Count Night - 2013/2014 Season | Mar 3, 2014 7:00PM |
The 2013/2014 Alan Wookey Medal Vote Count to determine the Fairest & Best Turf 1 player, as adjudged by the umpires, will be held on Monday 3rd March 2014, commencing at 7.00pm.
The venue will again be The Dandenong Club, corner of Stud & Heatherton Roads, Dandenong (Melways 90 G3).
Ticket costs have been maintained at $35.00, which covers a two-course meal, with drinks at bar prices.
Six tickets will be forwarded to each Turf 1 club before the end of February, with payment through the usual monthly accounts system.
Other clubs wanting to attend the night, or Turf 1 clubs needing extras tickets, will be able to request them from DDCA Executive member, Neil Evans on 0414 997 292.
Club Secretaries are requested to note their diaries.
(Updated 08/12/13) | |
| Junior Presentation Night - 2013/2014 Season | Apr 2, 2014 7:00PM |
The 2013/2014 Junior Presentation Night will be held on Wednesday 2nd April 2014, commencing at 7.00pm.
The venue will again be the Dandenong Cricket Club, Shepley Oval, Pultney Street, Dandenong (Melways 91A H11).
Ticket costs have been maintained at $5.00 each, which covers the usual pie or pastie plus a soft drink.
Tickets will be forwarded to clubs before the end of February, with payment through the monthly accounts system.
Club Secretaries are requested to note their diaries.
(Updated 08/12/13) | |
| Senior Presentation Night - 2013/2014 Season | Apr 4, 2014 7:00PM |
The 2013/2014 Senior Presentation Night will be held on Friday 4th April 2014, commencing at 7.00pm.
This season, introduces a new venue for this event - The Cranbourne Golf Club, Golf Club Road, Cranbourne North (Melways 129 J6).
Ticket costs have been reduced to $70.00 per head (previously $75.00) and this covers a three-course meal and beer, wine & soft drink.
One ticket per senior team will be forwarded out to clubs before the end of February, with payment through the normal monthly account system.
An advice to clubs closer to the night will cover the method of obtaining extra tickets or the disposal of surplus tickets.
Club Secretaries are requested to note their diaries.
(Updated 08/12/13)
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