Official Opening of New Club Facilities

The highlight of the past weekend was the official opening of the Charman Family Change Rooms and the Peter Weeks Umpires Room. Guests included The Mayor of Onkaparinga Lorraine Rosenberg, Local Federal MP Amanda Rishworth, recently retired International Umpire Darrell Harper and Patron of the Umpires and Scorers Association and former state player Neil Dansie.

Thanks to Port Adelaide Women’s team who acted as a Guard of Honour (along with our girls team) for the official cutting of the ribbon.

The Women’s Committee would like to thank President Harvey Jolly for his work in MCing the occasion and his efforts in writing the grant applications.

On behalf of the Club we would like to thank Sharon and her group who set up and made the food for the guests.

Joraslafsky Earns Round One Rising Star Nomination

Southern District off spinner Tom Joraslafsky has earned the first Rising Star nomination for season 2011/12 thanks to his tight performance with the ball.

At Bice Oval, Tea Tree Gully captain Matthew Weaver won the toss and elected to send the home team into bat. Openers Daniel Irvine (23) and Simon Roberts (14) got the Stingrays off to a steady start before Brenton Maiolo came and went adding just one run to the score. Josh Barrett (45), Nick Bowen (23) and Shaun Tanner (24) were the only other batsmen to reach double figures and add any substance to the Stingrays total as the other batsmen struggled around them. Tea Tree Gully’s Adam Somerfield, Tim Cronin and Brad Evans all led with the ball. Southern District were eventually bowled out for 136, giving their bowlers a small total to work with.

Tea Tree Gully were required to commence their run chase late on day one. Joraslafsky took an early key wicket, snagging dangerous opener Tim Evans for seven runs. Joraslafsky’s off spin bowling again came in to play late in the innings as he took the wickets of Brad Evans, West End Redback Jake Haberfield and Callum Graeber. Joraslasky’s tight bowling (4/32 from 15.5 overs) ensured the Bulls were restricted to 98 runs and Southern District’s total was defended.

Commencing in season 2006/07, the Grade Cricket Rising Star Award was introduced to acknowledge the outstanding performances of some of the young players within our Grade Cricket Competition. Each round, a player under the age of 23, having played less than 20 A Grade matches is selected as the Grade Cricket Rising Star for that Round. From these nominations, a Grade Cricket Rising Star of the Year is selected. This player will be awarded the Jason Gillespie Medal at the Bradman Medal Presentation at the end of the season.

Hard Wicket Upgrade Complete

The much needed upgrade to our hard wicket nets has been completed. The new facility will provide a fanatastic coaching venue for all our club to use. The facility has 3 new hard wickets, drop down net at the rear to help maintain the cricket balls, pull out nets, longer run up for fast bowlers, an over hanging net to restrict the balls being hit out of the net and they are fully lockerable.

The club wishes to thank the Department of Recreation and Sport, City of Onkaparinga and the South Australian Cricket Association for supporting the upgrade in the facility.

The club would also like to thank club members who have contributed to the completion of the project. Senior players including Nick Bowen, Scott Heywood, Shaun Tanner, Corey McIvor, Deon Laubscher plus club committee member Paul Charman. We also thank juniors and their parents who have assisted in watering and general clean up of the area.

The club has invested significant funds into the upgrade and we expect that the facility to be respected by all that use it.

The practice wickets are a shop front to our club for new junior members and we believe the upgrade will provide a professional look to our club as well as serve our cricketers and coaches well.

Stingray at Champions League T20

Gary Putland will represent the Stingrays when playing for the Redback's in the Nokia Champions League tournament commencing in India on Friday 23rd of September.

The Redbacks will start their campaign against the Western Warriors on Sunday in Kolkata.

All players and members of the Southern District Cricket Club wish Gary and the Redbacks every success in the competition.

2011 Ray Sutton Squad Named

 After a significant talent identification process which commenced in February this year and then followed by the 10 week Gary Putland Youth Cricket Academy skill development program the club has named a squad of 15 players. The players will represent the club against other Grade Cricket Clubs in the Ray Sutton pre-Christmas competition.

The coaching staff have been impressed by all players who have been involved in the GPYCA, their attitude and willingness to learn was outstanding.

Because of this impressive outcome all players are invited to attend the Southern District Cricket Club Under 14 trainings commencing at Bice Oval on Monday September 19th and Wednesday the 21st to continue your cricket development.

The Ray Sutton Squad for season 2011-12 is
Ben Layton
Tyson Levy
Tom Murphy
Quinn Thurtell
Ethan Alderman
Nick Scanlan
Sam Whitebread
Ryan Jefferies
Darcy Sharp
Oli Douglas
Nick Dowling
Liam Coleman
Bill Northhill
Josh Neiderer
Zed Zurek

For those players who have missed the Ray Sutton team bad luck, as mentioned it is not the end of your cricket it is just the start, the club looks forward to working with you to help you develop your cricket. For the younger players there is the SACA Under 12 Cup Carnival later this year.

Good luck to all players.

Tribute to Club Life Member Zane O'Connor

The club has lost a great friend, supporter and character, Club Life Member Zane O'Connor passed away last week. After a significant illness last year Zane had been fighting to regain good health, during that time he was seen in his red Mitsubishi station wagon watching the home games at Bice Oval and continuing to support our club despite his health.

I remember last year walking with Zane into the change rooms after a significant win and both enjoying the the club song, a moment I know Zane enjoyed.

Club Life Member Paul Charman has put pen to paper to share his recollections and respect for a man who will be sadly missed.

Some brief thoughts on Zane



I first met Zane in the early 1980’s when I started coaching Christies Beach Junior cricket and Alby was playing. Then when I started SDCC Alby played for them and Zane has been a constant at SDCC since then.


I have many memories of travelling to games of cricket with Zane all over the southern area and across Adelaide, mainly in his white Torana a car that was nicknamed Jesus because, despite the fact that the boot didn’t work, the doors and windows stuck and it stopped when it wanted to, Zane managed to fix all its problems with a large screwdriver and a few expletives. There are many other memories of Zane being at every game Alby and later Nugget played as juniors, scoring with his magic red pen, helping with the matting, helping at working bees and holding the fort at games whilst the rest of the parents went to the pub in the afternoon tea break. In later years he scored and managed for the seniors and was a regular at games on Saturdays and club functions.


Most of all there are memories of how proud he was of Alby and Nugget and their cricket. The one thing I have no memory of is ever having to ask him to help because if there was something to be done he simply did it.


Clubs and for that matter communities are built around people like Zane. He was justifiably proud of the significant role he played in the formation and development of SDCC in the early years when things were tough. We in turn are very privileged to have had someone like Zane at our club. Time may have dimmed some memories but as the founder of SDCC I have never known the club to be without Zane so it is going to be very strange to start a new year of cricket without the thought of Zane popping in on a Saturday for a beer and a chat. Condolences to Jean, Alby Samantha and Nuggett.

Zane will be farewelled at the Centennial Park Cemetery on Monday August 8th at 11:30 in the Heysen Chapel.

Vale Zane O'Connor 

Committees in Full Swing with Season Preparations

The Managment Committee, Men's Cricket Committee, Women's Admin and Cricket Committee, Junior Admin and Cricket Committee are all working to ensure all areas of the club are well prepared for the start of season 2011-12.
The Senior Managemnt Committee has met on 4 occassions since the AGM, including 3 monthly Management Meetings and a Strategic Plan review meeting. Key areas such as sponsorship, volunteers, budget preparation, Febluary, SACA liaison, Junior parental involvement, working with affiliated cricket clubs and the anticipated hard wicket renovations were seen  as priorities. A redrafted Club Strategic plan will be drawn up and available to members via the website.

As you can see the Senior Cricket Committee headed up by Paul Charman, with Bob lisle and new recruit Richard Ridley have worked with Senior Coach Abe Moore and Dean Chambers to ensure the men's pres-season is in place.

In a new approach to the running of our Juniors Tania Scott and Bob Lisle have set up a Junior Admin Committee and a Junior Cricket Committee, both committee's have recruited assistance from willing parents. Much has already been achieved. Selection Policy, Codes of Behaviour, Subs and Uniforms, Welcome to Southern District Cricket Club pamphlets are being drawn up. Any one interested in assisting can approach Tania Scott.

The Women's Committee has also been active and similar to the Juniors having set up a Women's Admin Committee and a Women's Cricket Committee. Sharon Rattray and David Kempe have been instrumental in managing this change.

The Hard Wicket Project will commence in the second week of August and subject to weather will be completed in two weeks.

With the new changerooms completed an official openning ceremony will conducted at the first schedule Women's game at Bice Oval.

For your information the Managment Committee is made up of the following people; President/Secretary Harvey Jolly, Treasurer Bob Bache, Febluary Coordinator, Fern Nizzola, Chairman of Cricket, Paul Charman, Junior Volunteer Coordinator Tania Scott, Junior Cricket Director, Bob Lisle, Women's Volunteer Coordinator, Sharon Rattray, Women's Cricket Director, David Kempe, Grounds Coordinator, Jason Riley, SACA Delegate Kuang Tan, Committee Richard Ridley and David Greenshields, Assistant Secretary Davina Malcolm. If anyone is interested in filling the crucial role of Club Secretary please contact Harvey.

As plans for the season are establsihed and the SACA program is completed members will be provided this information via the website and the new addition to our communication strategy the Stingers App's.

Looking forward to seeing everyone as the pres-season begins.

President Harvey Jolly

Game Development Job Opportunity

SACA are looking for a new Game Development officer for the South Central reason. Details and contact info below.

Following recent resignation in the Game Development Department, the Association is now welcoming applications for Cricket Development Officer in the South Central Region.

Reporting directly to the Regional Cricket Manager, the key responsibilities of this role will be to increase participation at all levels of cricket within the regions (Metropolitan and Country) including “in2CRICKET”, support clubs in developing a structure and environment in which cricketers can compete and progress to their highest level (including first class cricket), assisting clubs to recruit and retain volunteers and promote the competition in the wider community.

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate:-

• Ability to manage high workloads and meet deadlines within specific time frames;
• Well developed strategic planning skills;
• Well developed internal consulting skills;
• Enthusiasm and passion for the sport of cricket and a commitment to see the sport develop and improve;
• Excellent oral and written communication;
• The ability to communicate, manage and motivate effectively with a wide range of people;
• Experience in researching, analysing, developing and directing programs including coach education programs;
• Capacity to handle junior sports policy matters;
• Ability in developing, overseeing and reporting on budgets;

• Understanding of a sports administration structure, at a club, association or State level;

• Experience in planning, coordinating and implementing specific associated programs and events;
• Ability to identify talented players at all levels;
• Proven ability to analyse problems quickly and formulate practical courses of action;
• Computer skills, particularly word processing, database, spread sheets and presentation skills

This role presents a unique opportunity to provide direction and co-ordination of people along with the implementation of programs that will positively impact on the participation of cricket in South Australia.

For a job and person specification please visit www.cricketsa.com.au

Applications in Word format only should be forwarded to by e-mail to jfarrell@saca.com.au Telephone enquiries may be directed to Jessica Farrell on (08) 83003836.

Welcome to Season 2011/12

On behalf of the Stingrays coaching staff, Welcome to season 2011/12! The coaches and captains have been busily preparing a pre-season schedule to help us to hit the ground running in round one. We have tweaked the format from the past two pre-seasons to include more core skills sessions, with a greater focus on skill development and strategic/decision making aspects of the game. 

To cut down travel commitments, we are utilising the indoor facilities at the ICA for a significant portion, with only a handful of sessions at Adelaide Oval in September in the lead up to round 1.

You will notice that pre-season sessions are designed to allow most players two core skill sessions per week for between 6-10 weeks. A player specific list for individual sessions is included with the pre-season calendar. This is a guide of who we expect will be attending these sessions.

Players can be added or removed from sessions as per their “want”, so take a moment to look at our expectations, and consider your needs and availability.

It is each players responsibility to contact me on 0419 537 998 or abe@stingrays.com.au by Sat July 30^th to discuss your needs, confirm your starting date for pre-season, and “book in” your attendance at individual sessions.

As a club we are (and should be) measured by the success of our A grade side. Our opponents will be well prepared and hungry for success. We have been building towards A Grade finals for the past few years with success in the lower grades, and it is now time for our very best to fly the flag for Southern District and create some history!

Look forward to hearing from each of you,

Abe Moore

Other Stingray News

We welcome Shaun Tanner to his new role as club captain. Shaun has an important job over the pre-season in helping individual players shape their goals and team roles in each of the three formats of the game.

We also welcome Malcolm Condon to the club as a skills coach this season. Mal is a level III coach, who previously coached University CC after a successful playing career in the Sydney grade comp. More recently he has been involved at Sheidow Park CC. We are also pleased to announce that Bob Lisle, John Roberts, Dean Chambers, Emily Moran and Harvey Jolly will also continue be involved during various stages of the pre-season program.

We will be welcoming a number of new and returning players to the club this season, with more news on this to follow in the coming weeks.

Congratulations to Matthew Overall (U19) and Tom Cotter-Gillies/Rhys Barrett (U17’s) on their selections in SACA youth teams this season.

Congratulations also to Gary Putland who has been drafted into the Adelaide Strikers team for the upcoming Big Bash League. It is a plus that we can continue to support Putts playing in the local side. We look forward to seeing more of Gary following new Redbacks coach Darren Berry’s initiative to support grade clubs.

Matthew Sugg, Patrick Jolly, Josh Barrett and Steven Ford all return mid-late September following seasons in England. Suggy in particular has been dominating the Poms, leading his league in both average and aggregate. The boys enjoyed an ANZAC day trip to Turkey for the Anzac Cove Dawn Service.

There have been a number of changes for the upcoming season including:

-       * A return to 3 separate competitions in the A grade (no double points games)

-      *  A top 8 elimination finals series for the XXXX one-day competition.

-      *  Returning to first class playing hours for A grade (11am start) and 96 overs in a day. B grade revert to an 11:30am start with 90 over days.

-       *Removal of T20 matches for B/C/D grade from the competition.

-      *  A grade round 1 will be a Sat/Sun match (date TBC)

The club has a new mobile app for iPhone/iPod touch and Android smartphones. Coupled with the new MyCricket app, players and supporters should be able to better keep up to date with news, results, ladders etc. Search for SDCC or stingrays cricket at the app store.

While the club has welcomed many new faces to the committee this season including Bob Bache and Richard Ridley, we still need volunteers for vital game day roles including scoring & managing. If you are keen to help in any of these roles in any grade, please let us know!

More news to come soon…

Stingrays go mobile with iPhone App

Southern District Stingrays today became the first cricket club in Australia to feature a mobile browsing smartphone app at the iTunes AppStore. 

The Sting app features club news and information fed straight from the club website. Users can share content directly to email, Facebook and Twitter direct from the app. "The Sting" includes offline access to laws of cricket, SACA by-laws, SACA grade cricket oval contact numbers and much more.

It is available for download for iPhone/iPod touch from the iTunes appstore and for Android phones from the google market place. A new mycricket app is also available with access to ladders, fixtures and club results.

SACA Youth Squads Announced

Congratulations to Rhys Barrett & Tom Cotter-Gillies have both been included in SACA's U17 youth squad for this season. They Join Matt Overall who has been selected in the U19 squad once again.

Aiden Zammit has been selected to trial for a place in the U15 team, while Ben Layton has been included in an expanded U13/SAPSASA squad.

The club wishes all these lads the best of luck with their development as part of these squads.

Jack Taylor Stars in T20 Debut

Jack Taylor has produced a man-of-the-match performance in his T20 debut for Gloucestershire. Jack outshone Muttiah Muralitharan (1-20) by taking 4-16 including the key wicket of Kieron Pollard. He then smashed 7 boundaries on his way to 38 from 28 balls. Jack had also made his List A debut earlier in the season against Somerset.

Jack spent the 2010/11 season at Southern District as part of the DLCA after University CC withdrew their offer to host him. Jack went on to have the KC Butler medal for the competitions best B grade player wrapped up at Christmas, before propelling the Stingrays into the XXXX One-day cup finals with explosive performances against East Torrens and Glenelg.

The club congratulates Jack on his Debut, and wishes him well for the remainder of the season.

Tanner Appointed Club Captain

Talented all-rounder Shaun Tanner was appointed as club captain at a club management committee meeting during the week. Shaun takes over from Simon Roberts who resigned the position after skippering the club through the past two seasons.

In a smooth succession, Shaun promotion to club captain follows two seasons as Simon's vice-captain, and outright captain of the T20 side. Previously he captained Port Noarlunga to a premiership before returning to grade cricket with the Stingrays. Shaun was a part of the grade cricket team of the year last season, the only spinner chosen in that side.

Jason Riley will continue in his position as B grade skipper after leading his disciplined side to an emphatic premiership win. Club coach Abe Moore has also been reappointed for the upcoming season.

The new season is fast approaching, with spacious new home change-rooms being fitted out and a high quality new hard wicket training facility being built, the club is moving forward on and off the field.

Senior Presentation Evening

The Senior Men's presentation evening was held last Friday wrapping up season 2010-11. With the theme of the evening being TV and Movie Characters our club was suddenly filled with celebrities!!

All batting bowling and fielding trophies were presented with the following players gaining individual recognition for their contribution.

The Club Person of the Year went to Sharon Rattray, Sharon has been a club and competition leader in her coordination and organisation of Women's cricket at the Stingrays. Club President Harvey Jolly said; "Sharon has moved a component of our club to a new level off professionalism, Sharon's contribution to this has been substantial and I beleive is leading the way in Women's cricket administration across the competition.". The award recognises individuals that contribute over and above what is expected, Sharon certainly did this!

SACA recognised 3 of our club stalwarts for 25 years of continous service to cricket, still enjoying themselves, Brian Kerr, Bob Lisle and Harvey Jolly gratefully accepted the the pat on the back for something they love doing

History in the Making

With the excitement and associated nerves of playing in a Grand Final our men’s B and C Grade teams went into battle for our club against Woodville in the C's and Sturt in the B's. Both teams had played in Grand Finals last year with our C Grade winning against Woodville and our B Grade losing after the game was abandon due to rain to top place finisher Northern Districts.

Our B grade had unfinished business, feeling robbed of the opportunity to play last year they were focussed on getting the best out of each other and doing the club proud. With significant rain falling over the week leading into the match our B Grade opening batsman and curator Brenton Maiolo did a magnificent job in managing the weather and pitch preparation to present a fair cricket wicket. Sturt won the toss and elected to bat, again an endorsement of the pitch, Southern skipper Jason Riley was also looking to bat if the toss fell his way. Sturt started positively with some assertive stroke play against Jarryd McCormack and Matthew Sugg. With adjustments to length and bowling a tempting line Matthew Sugg soon helped Southern grab control, his first wicket saw dangerous opening batsman Watson caught brilliantly at short cover by Brenton Maiolo low to his left, this was followed two runs later by an edge to first slip and a clean as a whistle take by veteran Jason Riley. The Sugg impact was not over and a further feather nick to keeper Steven Ford saw Sturt top order undone and Matthew Sugg with three valuable wickets. Jarryd McCormack who had kept the pressure on batsman after a nervous start created more havoc and immediately took the fourth wicket without Sturt adding a run, at 4 for 22 Sturt attempted to dig in and re-establish their innings. Sturt skipper Matthew Burr, supported by Stagg put on 26 before Patrick Jolly tempted Stagg with a wide delivery and an edge well taken again by Jason Riley saw the fifth wicket fall. Tom Joraslafsky then got in on the action and with flight, (not much spin) deceived the Sturt Skipper into miss hitting the ball to cover, Paul Roberts accepted the gift and Sturt were 6 for 56. The Southern momentum didn't stop there Patrick Jolly chimed in again with a regulation edge to Steven Ford, 7 for 57. While on a tactical roll, Jason Riley had one more trick up his sleeve and turned to Scott Heywood, questions were asked by knowing spectators but the skipper new better and showed faith in his fellow stalwart, Scott didn't let him down immediately removing Wilson, 8 for 70. Southern had the smell of blood and were looking to wrap up the innings, again the skipper turned the screws and engulfed the batsman with 6 fielders close to the bat striving to get to the 9th wicket before tea, Tommy J did the rest, this time using the well prepared wicket to gain turn and bounce the inside edge was collected and Brenton Maiolo won the raffle and accepted the catch, 9 for 71 and an extra half hour to bowl. Again Scott Heywood did the job, with a smile and a healthy repour with umpire Uthenwauld and a number eleven throwing the defensive technique book out Scott wrapped up the inning with a very plumb LBW, Sturt all out 84. Bowling figures included; Sugg 3 for 31, McCormack 1 for 16, Jolly 2 for 8, Joraslafsky 2 for 24 and Heywood 2 for 5.

With some 36 overs still remaining on day 1 openers Paul Roberts and Brenton Maiolo need to make a strong statement, the wicket conditions had not changed and Southern batsman needed to play the Sturt side out of the game. That's just what they did openers posted a 47 run partnership before Paul fell LBW to Barnhurst for 27. This brought all-rounder Matthew Sugg to the crease to join Brenton Maiolo, together they held their nerve and worked the ball into gaps, running between wickets well and controlling the pace and accumulation of runs. Sugg judgement of line was excellent and anything on leg stump was eased away for 1, 2 or 4. In a twist of faint Southern reach 1 for 84 at last ball bowled and need to come back on day 2 to complete the mission.

Aware of not giving Sturt any chance Sugg and Maiolo started the day as they had finished day 1, a strong resolve to play Sturt out of the game. This they did, with Sturt all but conceding by bowling various non bowlers just before drinks. Brenton Maiolo attempting to outscore his partner skied a ball to mid-wicket and was caught, a solid 54 and job well done. At this point Sturt captain Matthew Burr extended his hand as a sign of conceding defeat and with Sugg not out 56 the Grand Final victory was Southern's.

After a full day and an hour on the second day captain Jason Riley and his players had outclassed respected rivals Sturt and had secured club history by winning our first B Grade flag.

In a well convened post match ceremony Jason Riley thanked Sturt for the game, recognised a band of volunteers for supporting his teams bid for finals glory and recognised his team’s season and every player’s contribution.

Congratulations and well done to our B Grade team!!!

C Grade Summary

In the C's the story was different, we lost the toss and were sent in. With an early loss of Rhys Barrett, Brendan McCormack and Tom Phillips worked hard to get the Stingrays back on track, but at 30 we lost our second wicket with Tom Phillips out for 11. This brought Kuang Tan together with Brendan McCormack, the experienced pair steadied the ship and put on 41 before Brendan McCormack fell for 34 after over two hours at the crease. Kuang Tan (20) followed immediately after and suddenly Southern were 4 for 71 and both experienced players out. Unfortunately the remaining batsman could not gain any traction and wickets fell in pairs with Chad Franceschini (9) and Corey McIvor (8) both being dismissed with the score on 89, then followed Deon Laubscher (4) with the total on 96, skipper Steve Kerr (2) out a run later. The final two wickets fell, at 102, Jamie Robshaw (7) and then on 106 all out, Sean Williams (4), Daniel Rogers remained 0 not out.

This left Southern a huge task to defend 106 and retain the mantle of C Grade Champions. Sean Williams struck early with Woodville losing their first wicket when the score was 13, then 2 runs later Steve Kerr stuck to have Woodville 2 for 15. With stumps on day one looming Southern were keen to make inroads to the Woodville batting and bowlers did create 3 difficult chances but unfortunately they were not taken and Woodville were 2 for 25 at stumps on day 1.

With all to play for the Southern lads set about making day 2 theirs, Corey McIvor toiled hard taking the first two wicket of the day having Woodville slightly ahead at 4 for 58. At 4 for 79 Woodville looked well in control but up stepped skipper Steve Kerr and Daniel Rogers, Kerr picked up the next wicket, number 5 and then 3 runs later Rogers made another break through and Woodville were suddenly 6 for 82. Kerr continued to work hard and two more wicket fells one at 94 and then next at 100. With 7 runs for victory and two wickets in hand Woodville looked the goods but again the Stingrays wouldn't give up and Corey McIvor broke through to have the Peckers 9 for 102. What a game and what a finish, with a strong local crowd supporting Woodville and with only a hand full of runs left to defend Woodville proved too strong and scraped over the line in a game that all participants and supporters will remember.

Bowling figures included Sean Williams 1 for 22 of 15, Steve Kerr 22 overs 4 for 35, Corey McIvor 16 overs 3 for 14, Daniel Rogers 1 for 20 of 14 overs and Jamie Robshaw o for 14 of 8 overs.

The Stingrays boys did us proud showing real determination and fight and there is no doubt gaining themselves and our club real respect. The Woodville officials recognised this in post match speeches and while no consolation prize it provides heartening encouragement for next season. The C's have played in 3 grand finals in a row and have tasted defeat and victory along the way, these experiences build character and our club. Recognition must go to Steve Kerr for drawing the team together over the last two seasons, a job well done.

See you on April 15 to celebrate season 2010-11.

Gary Putland Youth Cricket Academy Squad Named

The 2011 intake for the Gary Putland Youth Cricket Academy has been selected. Coaches were impressed by all players that attended and by their enthusiasm for the game. The Southern District Cricket Club would like to thank all players and their parents for attending the trials. There were over 50 players that tried out over the 3 weeks.

We congratulate those players who have been selected and for those that missed out we encourage you to continue your cricket involvement and if still going to Primary school in 2012 we invite you to trial again in February and March next year. While non-selection is disappointing we would encourage you to seek out your local cricket club if you have only played at school as they can provide your next step in your cricket career. We would also encourage you to attend Stingrays Under 14 trainings at the commencement of season 2011/12. Check this website for details in August of this year.

The squad selected for the Gary Putland Youth Cricket Academy for 2011 is;

Ethan Alderman
Jonathon Arnold-Janz
Kealan Boehm
Cameron Bullard
Lachlan Camm
Rastagar Chohan
Liam Coleman
Oliver Douglas
Nicholas Dowling
Jacob Grant
Ryan Jefferies
Ben Layton
Tyson Levy
Lachlan Maguire
Jessie McCarthy
Tom Murphy
Josh Neiderer
William Northill
Nick Scanlon
Darcy Sharp
Cameron Smith
Quinn Thurtell
Samuel Whitbread
Josh Worthley
Zed Zurek

Once again congratulations to these players. A meeting will be called for all players and parents to fully explain the program and the commitment required. We will contact you direct to inform you of the date, time and venue for this meeting.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to give Harvey Jolly a call on 0438 928 369.

McIvor Scores SACA Rising Star Award for Round 11

In just his seventh XXXX Gold A Grade game, Sean McIvor continues to enjoy a magnificent start to his career at the top. The 22 year old currently sits 10th on the leader board for the XXXX Gold A Grade competition bowling tally, with 20 wickets and now with his second five wicket haul for the season.

In a battle for a finals birth, Southern District played host to Glenelg at Bice Oval. Sent in to bat by Glenelg’s Cullen Bailey, the Stingrays were in trouble early slumping to 3/15 before Nick Bowen (50) and Josh Barrett (27) showed some heroics with bat to get Southern out of trouble with a 67 run partnership to take the total to 3/82 before Barrett was dismissed. The Stingrays then lost their next three wickets for just seven runs. Some lower order hitting by Robbie McCard ensured the total reached triple figures, with the home side eventually dismissed for 122 with Tim Fernandez taking 6/35.

In reply, Glenelg lost the early wicket of Edward Senneck to be 1/7 before McIvor took the wicket of Wade Hancock and then the prized wicket of Bailey. Nathan Schollar (43) guided the Seahorses closer to the Stingrays total. Still requiring two more wickets for a Southern District victory, the home teams were unable to hold off Glenelg who were all out for 124 with McIvor taking the final wicket of Fernandez.

In 2009/10, McIvor represented the Seaford Rise Cricket Club and collected 34 wickets for the season. This season McIvor began in the XXXX Gold B Grade, played a couple of XXXX Gold Twenty20 matches before debuting in round six against Sturt. In this match he collected 4/54 from a mammoth 30 overs, whilst he took a further 5/52 against Woodville. Sean follows Josh Barrett who was the rising star nominee for round one.

Febluary

Once again this year the Southern District Cricket Club along with the South Australian Cricket Association and the Beyond Blue organisation brings a focus to the issues of mental health within the community through the FeBLUary initiative.

Fern Nizzola and his sub-committee including joint initiators of this wonderful program Vanessa Kasbergen and Russell Vincent have again put the wheels in motion to raise the communities awareness of mental health.

Events include the annual Police versus a Southern District Foundation Eleven being played on Thursday FeBLUary 10 at Bice Oval, game commences at 5:00 pm, BBQ, canteen and clubroom facilities will be open. Everyone is invited to take part in this great community event.

This is followed on Saturday the 12 of FeBLUary with the Comedy Night, this is a chance to laugh at life and enjoy the company of fellow club members and community supporters of this event. $20 entry to this event that is targeting the over 18 members of our community and again lifting community awareness.

SACA have organised the launch for the state wide FeBLUary program on Sunday the 6th at Adelaide Oval, Russell Vincent will assist with this launch. Visit the SACA website for more information. http://www.cricketsa.com.au/content.aspx?p=284

Russell has gained significant support from a wide range of business's in the Southern area who have agreed to carry Beyond Blue information in their business's. This support helps spread the message and is much appreciated. We would especially like to thank Travel World for their commitment to this event.

All our players will be issued with a blue Stingrays hat for the match on FeBLUary 19 to continue the clubs commitment to the program.

Lend your support and get behind all the initiatives and raise awareness for the issues of mental health and depression.

Febluary gets of to a great start with the annual comedy night on Saturday Febluary 12th at the Bice Oval Club.

Tickets are $20.00 which gives you three of the funniest stand up comedians in Adelaide.

Ben Darsow, Kehau Jackson and Rich Neighbourhood will provide a barrel of laughs for all in attendance.

To book a table give Harvey Jolly a call on 0438 928 369.

Come and enjoy a night of fun!

Stingray Quiz Night

The club will be holding a quiz night on Saturday January 22nd at Bice oval from 7:30pm. The cost is $5 per person and kids under 10 are free.

If you would like to book a table please contact Marg on : 8270 1382 (h) or 0405 299 569 (Mob) or Email – carefreeloans@internode.on.net

Other upcoming events in coming weeks include the FeBLUary launch for 2011 including comedy night, and a one-day match at Encounter bay featuring Stingray A grade Men and Glenelg.

Port Noarlunga Chase Down T20 Smash Title

Port Noarlunga took out the inaugural T20 Smash title by defeating Kangarilla in the final match of the elimination tournament on Sunday. The match featured Stingrays captain Simon Roberts (Kangarilla) and T20 skipper Shaun Tanner (Port) and saw Port Noarlunga chase the very competitive 131 required for victory with an over to spare. Port collected the $500 winners cheque after also beating Seaford and Flagstaff Hill during the opening rounds. Kangarilla made the final by easily accounting for Noarlunga and the Stingrays combined C/D grade side. Games were played in good spirit and SDCC hopes to make the event an annual event on the Southern Cricket calendar.

Other Stingray players returning to their club of origin to bolster those sides included Sean McIvor (Seaford), Brenton Maiolo (Reynella), Pat Jolly (Morphett vale), Josh Barrett (Flagstaff Hill).

Southern District thanks President Harvey Jolly who planned the event, well supported by his army of volunteer Stingrays.

Coaching Tips from CA fielding coach Wade Seccombe

Coaching tips for throwing, catching, keeping and other fielding disciplines can be found online at the StingraysTV YouTube channel. Wade Seccombe is currently the fielding and keeping coach at Cricket Australia's Centre of Excellence in Brisbane. Follow the links from www.stingrays.com.au

Internationally renowned model Lewis Hatchett and a puppy faced Josh Barrett also feature in photos of CA's latest coaching manual 2010 edition. A spokes-person for CA said the book needed to reflect "real" cricket talent, but, when they couldn't find any, settled on JB and Hatch.

Southern T20 Smash

The Southern District Cricket Club in association with the Southern Cricket Association, its A Grade clubs and the Reynella Cricket Club will hold the inaugural Southern Twenty-20 Smash on Sunday January 9, 2011. In a knock out competition starting at 8:45 all eight teams will play Round 1 where only the winners will progress to the Semi-Finals.

Southern District has named a supplementary squad of C & D grade players for the match.

C. Franceschini, A. Moore, T. Phillips, K. Tan, J. Robshaw, R. Barrett, D. Laubscher (+), D. Miller, S. Kerr, R. Button, V. Nizzola, T. Cotter-Gillies, S. Williams,

The program for the day is;

8:45 am,
Game 1 Reynella v Southern @ Reynella Oval
Game 2 Morphett Vale v Flagstaff Hill @ Bice Oval
Game 3 Port Noarlunga v Seaford @ Christies HS Oval
Game 4 Noarlunga v Kangarilla @ Woodcroft College Oval

12:30 pm
1st Semi Winner Game 1 v Winner Game 4 @ Reynella Oval;
2nd Semi Winner Game 2 v Winner Game 3 @ Bice Oval

4:30 pm
Final Winner 1st Semi v Winner of 2nd Semi @ Bice Oval

The day looks like being a cracker with all the Southern cricket fraternity involved, catering will be available at Reynella and Bice Oval along with bar facilities.

A small entry fee will be charged at Bice Oval to support the event. Prize Money of $500 is up for grabs which will be presented at the completion of the final at Bice Oval. all players and officials have been invited back to Bice Oval for a complimentary BBQ.

COME ALONG AND SUPPORT WHAT LOOKS TO BE A GREAT CELEBRATION OF CRICKET

Southern Name BankSA Shield Squad

An initial squad of 12 players have been anounced to represent Southern District in this seasons BankSA shield. Southern has traditionally used this competition as a pathway to help prepare junior players for senior cricket, using a mix of form players already representing the club at senior level and those deemed to have potential to debut in the coming years.

Rhys Barrett (Capt); Sam Overall; Sean Williams; Thomas Cotter-Gilles; Huw Stone; Jack Gwatking; Tom Phillips; Sam Phillips; Jack Clark; Daniel McNicol; Lachlan Garrett; Mitchell Millen

Several places remain up for grabs in the squad, with local club cricketers and eligible Stingray players jostling to fill the final positions that will see the side play 7 matches across 10 days.

The team will train from 3pm Tuesday 4th of January, coached by Lewis Hill and managed by Joel Garrett. Any enquiries can be made to Rose Miller (Junior Coordinator).

Stingrays Sweep Port to End 2010 on a High

Southern District recorded an unusual sweep in round 7 winning all seven senior mens games against Port Adelaide, followed by a Heroes and Villans Christmas party back at the club. The round featured an A grade one-day match (dual points in two and one-day comps) as well as back to back T20 games for B,C & D grades.

In the A grade the Stringrays bounced back from a loss against Sturt to outpoint Port at Bice oval. Southern Captain Simon Roberts returned to form with a well compiled 46* after Joel Garrett also contributed a patient 37 at the top of the innings as Southern closed at 6/169. Port were strangled early by miserly bowling from Sean McIvor (2/6 off 10) with skipper Roberts chipping in with 3 for 14. Shaun Tanner and Paul Roberts completed the slow bowling onslaught with 2/19 and 2/14 respectively. Port were all out for 121 leaving Southern sitting 2nd at the break. With 6 games still in hand (including a rescheduled match against ET) the Rays will need at least 3 wins to feature in finals for the first time in several years.

The B grade snuck over the line in game two thanks to super over heroics from Jack Taylor and Robbie McCard. Finishing on 112 a piece, the match went to a super over which saw southern 0/8 def Port 1/5. Brenton Maiolo scoring 39 and Jack Taylor taking 2/14. Game one saw Taylor unleash with 72 well supported by Matt Sugg with 26 to finish 5/135 from their 20 overs. Port responded to be all out 101 thanks to Blake Trigg (2/15) and Jibber McCormack (2/37).

Southern Smacked Port in both C grade encounters, easily chasing down Ports 75 in game 1, and resticting Port to just 45 in game 2 chasing 113. The Standout was Brendan McCormack's unbeaten 51 and 2/2 with the ball and a team effort to round off the result.

D grade surprised with strong wins, with "The Chad" Franceschini scoring a brutal 135no in game two as Southern pounded 1/209. Tom Cotter-Gillies took 4 wickets to complete the route. Game one was a more even encounter as Tom Philips continued his good early season form with 43no and Huw Stone and Jack Gwatking scored two wickets a piece.

Southern go into the break on top of the club championship, just ahead of Sturt and no doubt a fast finishing Woodville who have a friendly draw to finish the season.

Barrett Makes Futures Cup Debut

Stingrays Keeper Joshua Barrett made his U23 Futures Cup debut in the recent T20 tournament held in Melbourne. With Graham Manou's understudy Tim Ludermann on Redbacks duty, opportunity knocked for JB who recently returned from representing SA in the U19 national carnival. His selection was recognition of his solid start to the A grade season which saw him collect the rising star award in round 1. The club congratulates Josh on this achievement.