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CLUB HISTORY

The Heatherdale Cricket Club began in October 1965/66 as "Parkview Sports and Recreation Cricket Club". This year we celebrate our 42th Season. Our first Junior team was an Under 14 side in 1969/70. Since our inaugural season we have fielded teams in each age group. And as many as 10 junior teams in the one season. We have had tremendous success, promoting cricket for the youth in our area, which is our main objective. Teaching young cricketers to enjoy the game whilst striking up long term friendships. We have also been lucky to have won our fair share of premierships. (Last season the Under 14a's were premiers). We are pleased of the fact that the Heatherdale Cricket Club Senior Club is predominantly represented by players who have commenced their career with our Juniors.  In fact our ten of our First XI of season 2006/07 started their cricket with the Junior club. The club is committed to the success of our Juniors and are well aware of the importance of their development. The future of the club is in their hands. People who you will associate with during the season commenced their cricket in the Juniors, they include Jon Cadzow (Club Captain/Life Member) Tom Anderson (President/Life Member), Andrew Kovassy (Under 16's Team Manager), Michael Van Zuyden (Junior Co-ordinator/Life Member). During the 80's the Junior club merged with Vermont Uniting Cricket Club. The timing of this event was critical, we found that the area was growing old, and as a result the population of the next generation in the area was diminishing. We were able to maintain a strong base to meet the future head on . Now we find that young families have moved into the area, and have contributed to our strong position we are experiencing today.

This new generation is creating their own history and will continue the tradition of those who donned their whites before them. We are always looking for new players to introduce this great game to. No matter what age and ability. Our philosophy is to give everyone a fair go.

CLUB UNIFORM

All players are required to wear cricket whites. A Club hat will be provided to new members to the club. Our club colours are Royal Blue and White. The club "Baggy Blue" is available for purchase.

TRAINING

Training times are as follows:

Under 12: 

Under 14: 

Under 16: 
Pre daylight savings:
Post daylight savings:

The players are asked to wear a White top to training with dark pants.

 EQUIPMENT & SAFETY  

The club will provide the necessary equipment for match play. Which includes helmets. (Helmets are compulsory for all age groups). We ask you to purchase a protector. We do provide protectors, but for health reasons we ask you to purchase this item. The rules prevent any player to be placed in any danger, which Umpires MUST abide to.

Cricket equipment and apparel can be purchased from any sports store. We recommend "Rebel Sport, 99 Maroondah Highway Ringwood 9870 3111 Quote Member Number 19596".

 GAMES 

All home matches will be played at Heatherdale and Simpson's Reserve.

We are affiliated with the Box Hill Reporter District Cricket Association in all age levels. The Friday night competition is affiliated with the Eastern Cricket Association - Under 14s & Under 16s only. (The first two rounds played on Sunday).

Match Times: Saturday, commencing .

                    Start - 8.30am all grades.

                    Finish -  Under 12 - 11.30am, Under 14 & 16  - 11.45am.

                    Under 16 & 14 Friday 5.15pm to 8.05pm. 

We ask the players to be at Heatherdale on match days at 8.00am Saturdays and 4.30 pm on Fridays. We ask parents to be on hand to help transport the players and assist during the matches (umpiring, scoring support). Please advise Team Managers of availability for each match.

First Games:

AWARDS

Batting, Bowling and Coaches.

Specific criteria apply. If nobody qualifies the Team Managers are consulted to award a trophy.

All Under 12s are presented with a certificate and a participation trophy for their efforts for the season.

An achievement certificate is presented for achieving important specific milestones for games, runs and wickets.

FEES

Club fees:

Under 16: $90.00
Under 14: $80.00
Under 12: $70.00

Family: $130.00

*Again this year there will be only one fundraiser being a chocolate drive, if you do not wish to sell chocolates a levy of $25-00 per player/family will be payable with registration fees.

Payment is required prior to the first match.

Club hats and shirts are available for purchase on Registration Day.

 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES 

See Social Cub page for all upcoming events.

 MATCH DETAILS   - 

Under 16A:   Heatherdale vs 

Under 16C:    

Under 16 Friday:   

Under 14A:  Heatherdale vs 

Under 14B:   

Under 14C:   

Under 14 Friday:  Heatherdale vs 

Under 12A:   

Under 12B:  

Under 12C: