Social Calendar 2010-11

Stingrays Major Events

Thursday October 7, First Senior Selection

Thursday October 14, Ray Sutton Capping Night
Sunday October 24, 20/20 Stingrays v Blues,
Saturday October 30, Melbourne Cup Novelty Races
Sunday November 14, 20/20 Stingrays v Prospect, Adelaide Oval, 3:10 Start
Thursday December 2, 20/20 Stingrays v Glenelg
Saturday December 18, Xmas Celebrations
Saturday January 22, Quiz Night
Sunday January 30, XXXX GOLD One Dayer Stingrays v Seahorses Encounter Bay (11:00 AM start)
Saturday Febluary 12, Febluary Comedy Night

SDCC Management Committee advise all events dates are subject to possible change.

Stingrays Spring Clean

Volunteers Make Ready for Season 2010-11

In preparation for the start of outdoor training and first matches an army of Stingray volunteers set about tidying up and setting up the training facilities at Bice Oval.

Working with newly appointed curator Brenton Maiolo and Jason Riley, Management Committee's Grounds Coordinator the team of volunteers manicured the hardwicket nets, placed all turf net poles into place, moved one sight board onto the ground and mowed all surrounds.

All volunteers were thankful for the head start Fern Nizzola provided them by removing much of the winter growth. The club is grateful for Fern's efforts.

The club also appreciated the assistance from the Christies Beach Football Club in uprighting one of the sightboards that had blown over in strong winds, thanks to Mick O'Neill and Rusty Mundy.

This annual ritual marks the start of the season and the handover from football to cricket.

Those that have been to the ground would have seen significant work undertaken by the City of Onkaparinga contractors Belair Turf. In a new initiative they have used a compost based soil mixed with sand to top soil the oval. Added to this Brenton Maiolo and turf wicket consultants TK Services have scarifide and top soiled the centre and practice wickets at Bice and the centre wicket at the Christies Beach High School.

All this work provides the preparation work to ensure our facilities are the best they can be for the season ahead. To all those volunteers that gave their time a big thankyou.

FaHCSIA Volunteer Grant

Volunteers Role Recognised

A successful grant application has provided the Management Committee with a Volunteer Grant which will provide upgrades in equipment to assist volunteers complete their roles within the club. The grant is provided by the Federal Government Department of Family Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

The Club is looking at shade structures for scorers at junior and women's games, a portable PA system, first aid provisions for all grades and a permanent digital projector in the club rooms to assist with presentations, coaching seminars and other club functions.

Volunteers make our club what it is and what it can be, the importance of supporting all volunteers is a constant club priority.

In addition to the above initiatives we are also looking to purchase a new ride on mower and a portable net structure which will be utilised by women and men during trainings on the centre practice wicket.

We thank the Department of Family Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs for their support of our volunteers.

Ultra Car Care Continues as Major Sponsor

Ultra Car Care will continue its partnership with the Stingrays as the Club's Major Sponsor for season 2010/11. This is the third year that Ultra Car Care and proprietor Tony Johnson have supported our clubs efforts.

Ultra Car Care has been a strong supporter of the community, supporting many clubs in the Southern area.

The sponsorship will assist the club meet its objectives including developing junior cricketers, the hardwicket improvement initiative and meet rising costs of water.

The Management Committee encourage members to utilise the Ultra Car Care services. Tony will provide club members with 10% discount when you book your car in for a service or repairs. Just let the reception area know that you are a Stingrays Member, Player, Parent, Supporter and you will receive 10% discount from your total bill.

Ultra Car Care are centrally based on the North side of Sheriff's Rd, not far from the South Rd intersection. Get behind this great supporter of our club and our ongoing relationship will continue to grow.

Puts on the World Stage

Stingray Gary Putland helps the Redbacks to two early victories in the Champions League Twenty/20. Playing firstly against Highveld Lions , Gary bowled steadily taking 0 for 33 of 4 overs, bowling only one wide and contributing with the vital run out of McKenzie. Against the Mumbai Indian's Gary bowled even better taking 1 for 24, of 4 overs, 3 wides, Gary made an early break through and helped tame the Little Master Sachin Tendulkar. What an experience! Gary again featured in a run out, West Indies star Dwayne Bravo.

With IPL recruiters on the prowl all players will trying to put their best foot forward.

In the Redbacks next clash against the Royal Challengers Bangalore

Gary continued to have impact taking 2 for 36 of four overs and he continued his contribution in the field with a well held catch.

With three wins from three games the Redbacks have qualified for the semi finals. We wish Gary and his team mates every success.

Ray Sutton Squad Named

Ray Sutton Squad has been named for season 2010/11

After trials that were conducted in March 2010 for places in the Gary Putland Youth Cricket Academy and the completion of the 10 week program the Ray Sutton Squad for season 2010/11 has been finalised.

To all the lads that competed for places in the squad we thank you for your commitment and dedication. Through this commitment significant improvement was seen in all players and we congratulate you for this.

Coach Eric Bain, Junior Cricket Director Bob Lisle and Gary Putland Youth Cricket Academy coach Harvey Jolly have conducted their considerations and the squad is;

Ethan Alderman
Daniel Bruce
Lindsay Cox
Mitchell Farquhar
William Greenshields
Rory Hanson
Lachlan Hillier
Tom Hynes
Ben Layton
Bryn Loots
Thomas Page
Sam Phillips
Nick Scholl
Isaac Tierney
David Unsworth
Brodie Whitbourne

All lads are invited to Stingrays Under 14 trainings Mondays and Wednesdays where more coaching and information will be provided.

A Capping Night for the Squad will be held on Thursday 14th of October, all players and parents are invited to attend the evening where a light tea is served and all squad players are presented to the club and receive their Stingrays Cap.

The first game will be played on Sunday October 17 at Woodville Oval.

An further question please don’t hesitate to call Eric Bain on 0405 022 900.

City of Onkaparinga Community Grant

President Harvey Jolly and A Grade Captain Simon Roberts gratefully accepted the Community Grant from Mayor Rosenberg at the official presentation evening.

The grant assisted the club to run the Gary Putland Youth Cricket Academy which provided for 24 talented young boys and 6 young girls to further develop their cricket.

The the grant allowed the provision of training shirts, gym hire and indoor net hire and purchase of equipment. The Stingrays provided level 3 and level 2 coaches who all provided over 20 hours of coaching and talent evaluation.

The club is immensely proud of the achievements of Gary Putland who is currently in South Africa representing the Redbacks in the Champions League Trophy. Gary personally spoke to the squad at the start of the program and he has said he is humbled to have his name associated with this Youth Cricket Academy.

The ten week program was completed on Sunday September 12. The club hopes to continue the program next season with trials commencing March 2011.

Gary Putland Youth Cricket Academy

After a very successful Gary Putland Youth Cricket Academy program run over 10 weeks selectors Eric Bain, Bob Lisle and Harvey Jolly have considered the cricketing opportunities of all the lads in the squad.

We would like to congratulate the following players who through their efforts and improvement have gained an invite to Stingrays Under 14 trainings commencing Monday September 20 at Bice Oval, starting at 4:45 pm.

Ethan Alderman, Daniel Bruce, Liam Coleman, Lindsay Cox, Mitchell Farquhar, William Greenshields, Rory Hanson, Kalen Hesse, Bradley Hill, Lachlan Hillier, Tom Hynes, Ben Layton, Bryn Loots, Thomas Page, Sam Phillips, Nick Scholl, Cameron Smith, Darcy Smith, Quinn Thurtell, Isaac Tierney, Brett Tillson, David Unsworth, Brodie Whitbourne.

The Coaching staff believes all these players will continue to benefit by training at the Stingrays practices.

Players who live a considerable distance away have the option to train one night per week, this can be arranged with the Under 14 Coach, Ross Hill.

Under 14 trainings are Monday and Wednesday. An information evening will be held Monday September 27 at Bice Oval after training, starting at 6:15 pm.
Players may also dual register with the Southern District Cricket Club and another club of their choice, this allows the player to play for the Stingrays but also the other club if they do not make the Stingray’s Under 14 team in any given round.

On behalf of all the Stingrays congratulations on gaining an invite to under 14 trainings for season 2010/11.

Clothing Season 2010/11

Club Clothing

Once again this season the club will have available all the Stingrays playing shirts, club jackets, club shorts, singlets, walkout shirts and playing caps.

Prices this season are;

Caps $15:00; Ray Sutton Shirts $40:00; Women's Shirts $75:00; Club Shorts $50:00; Club Polo $40:00; Club Jackets $50:00; Club Singlet $25:00

The club has a stock of white playing shirts in various sizes, at a much reduced price they can be purchased for $15:00

For more information please contact Linda Jolly on 8382 5657.

All clothing will be available at the club on the information nights and on most Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Don't miss out!

Start of Stingrays Season 2010/11

That Time of Year Again

Season 2010/11 is nearly upon us, while it would seem nothing has been happening there has been a great deal of planning and organising in preparation for what is hoped to be a very successful season for the Men, Women and Juniors.

Juniors

At the Junior level Rose Miller along with Bob Lisle have been organising training dates and times and been working with the Senior Cricket Committee headed up by Paul Charman to establish the current player list. A number of meeting have been held to share information and to ensure that all levels of the playing group are informed.

Juniors training times are as follows

Under 14's Starting Monday September 20, 4:45 pm

Under 16's Starting Wednesday September 22, 4:45 pm

Junior Registration & Meet the Coaches Night Monday September 27, 6:00 pm.

This evening will be designed for the coaches and committee to explain the club's concepts and the junior vision for the upcoming season. Players and parents will have the opportunity to ask questions with regards to the concepts been put forward. Clothing for the upcoming season will be on display and for sale and parents can also pay the subscriptions.

This season, Eric Bain will be taking over as the Ray Sutton Coach with Ross Hill in charge of the under 14's who will be ably assisted by Matt Cameron coaching the under 14 whites.Bob Lisle will continue coaching the under 16's.

Women

The Women's Cricket Committe has also been working hard to ensure all is in place for a successful season.

Outdoor training starts on Friday 17th September, 4:45, this will be followed by an information session in the clubrooms and again club clothing will be available for purchase and you can also pay your subscriptions.

This season will see us with an extended coaching panel. Joe Hoad , Marg Hay, Paul Campbell, Robyn LeCornu, Marg Jude and Kempey will be working with teams this season.

Men

Training has commenced on Friday Nights at Adelaide Oval and Wednesday Evenings at CBPS Gym. Abe Moore is keen to continue the improvement shown last year and is looking for all players to commit themselves to making this a successful year. Other Coaches include Dean Chambers, John Roberts, with captains/mentors Simon Roberts, Jason Riley, Steve Kerr, Joel Ashforth, Emily Moran will agian provide fitness and conditioning support.

Outdoor training will commence on Tuesday September 28th starting at 4:45 and contiuing each Tuesday and Thursday from then on. Players will be able to purchase clothes and pay subscription on those nights.

The Management Committee and all the Stingray supporters wish all players, coaches and support personnel every success for season 2010/11. HJ.