The Cricket Gold Coast Team for the Bulls Masters Challenge in October 2019.
Congratulations
Nic Peterson Capt Southport/Labrador
Kyle Brockley Broadbeach Robina
Kevin Chapman Mudgeeraba Nerang
Connor Brown Mudgeeraba Nerang
Shane Connorss Alberton Ormeau
Corey Galloway Alberton Ormeau
Wade Kilborn Southport Labrador
Bradley Munro Mudgeeraba Nerang
Josh Nelson Mudgeeraba Nerang
Joshua Reid Southport Labrador
Sam Winton Queens
Matthew Yiend w/k Alberton Ormeau
Simon Belston Coach
Kevin Chapman Assistant Coach
Graeme Madden Manager
Andrew Carter Scorer
Under 12’s Update – Thanks to everyone for their efforts at the trials; I hope the boys gained something positive from the experience.
Also, thanks to SLCC for hosting the trials, to those that assisted in the trial process; Nick Stevens, Pat Carty, Zane Beattie, Dean Johnson, Dean Tattle and Trent Walters for all their support of the trial process.
The final squad to take part in the stage 2 trials will be announced via email this coming Monday 23rd September 2019.
NEWS REP FLASH
Information for the 2019/2020 season Gold Coast Junior Cricket Representative program.
Under 12s
Coach – Brendan Callaghan bcallaghan@asas.qld.edu.au 0430 481 281
Manager – Nick Stevens
Scorer – TBC
State Championships – Cairns (TBC)
Dates: Sunday 15th December 2019 – Friday 20th December 2019
Cost: TBC
Development carnival – Brisbane (Ian Healy Cup)
Dates: Sunday 5th January 2020 – Friday 10th January 2020
Cost: TBC
Number of development teams to be sent (TBC)
Stage 1 Trials – nets and skills based (open to all players born on or after 01/09/2007)
Sunday 25th August 2019 Southport Cricket Club 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Sunday 8th September 2019 Southport Cricket Club 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Sunday 15th September 2019 Southport Cricket Club 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Following the Stage 1 trials a squad will be selected and named via email on Monday 16th September 2019 to take part in the stage 2 trials
Stage 2 trials – Intra squad trial games ($30 cost per player)
Sunday 6th October 2019 TBC 9.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday 13th October 2019 TBC 9.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday 20th October 2019 TBC 9.00am – 4.00pm
Following the stage 2 trials the State Championship team and Development team will be named via email on Monday 21st October 2019.
Under 13s
Coach – Nick Perera
Manager – Ben Johnson Benjamin.johnson@pickles.com.au 0439 672 218
Scorer – TBC
State Championships – Gold Coast
Dates: Sunday 15th December 2019 – Friday 20th December 2019
Cost: TBC
Development carnival – Ballina / SEQ (TBC)
Dates: Sunday 5th January 2020 – Friday 10th January 2020 (TBC)
Cost: TBC
A squad of 30 players has been selected (made up of 8 players in the Bronze rookie program and 22 players in the U13s Development program).
Any new players to the association or players that haven’t gained selection into the Bronze rookie program or the U13 Development squad will be able to trial at the New Player Trial day listed below.
New Player Trial Day
Sunday 22nd September 2019 MNDCC 9.00am – 12.00pm
Following the New player trial day, Bronze rookie and U13 development programs being run a squad will be selected and named via email on Monday 23rd September 2019 to take part in the stage 2 trials
Stage 2 trials – Intra squad trial games ($30 cost per player)
Sunday 6th October 2019 TBC 9.00am – 4.00pm 2 x T20 Games
Sunday 13th October 2019 TBC 9.00am – 4.00pm 50 over Game
Sunday 20th October 2019 TBC 9.00am – 4.00pm 50 Over Game
Following the stage 2 trials the State Championship team and Development team will be named via email on Monday 21st October 2019.
Under 14s
Coach – Simon Belston simonbelston87@googlemail.com 0426 479 059
Manager – Connor Reen
Scorer – Andrew Carter
State Championships – Brisbane (TBC)
Dates: Sunday 15th December 2019 – Friday 20th December 2019
Cost: TBC
Development carnival – Sunshine Coast (TBC)
Dates: Sunday 5th January 2020 – Friday 10th January 2020 (TBC)
Cost: TBC
A squad of 30 players has been selected (made up of 8 players in the Bronze rookie program and 22 players in the U14s Development program).
Any new players to the association or players that haven’t gained selection into the Bronze rookie program or the U14 Development squad will be able to trial at the New Player Trial day listed below.
New Player Trial Day
Sunday 22nd September 2019 MNDCC 9.00am – 12.00pm
Following the New player trial day, Bronze rookie and U14 development programs being run a squad will be selected and named via email on Monday 23rd September 2019 to take part in the stage 2 trials
Stage 2 trials – Intra squad trial games ($30 cost per player)
Sunday 6th October 2019 TBC 9.00am – 4.00pm 2 x T20 Games
Sunday 13th October 2019 TBC 9.00am – 4.00pm 50 over Game
Sunday 20th October 2019 TBC 9.00am – 4.00pm 50 Over Game
Following the stage 2 trials the State Championship team and Development team will be named via email on Monday 21st October 2019.
Under 15s
Coach – Guy Diven guydiven@gmail.com 0438 822 258
Manager – Zane Beatie (TBC)
Scorer –
State Championships – Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore)
Dates: 5th January 2020 – 9th January 2020
Cost: TBC
Development carnival – Sunshine Coast (Nambour & Yandina)
Dates: 5th January 2020 – 9th January 2020
Cost: TBC
A squad of 30 players has been selected (made up of 8 players in the Bronze rookie program and 22 players in the U15s Development program).
Any new players to the association or players that haven’t gained selection into the Bronze rookie program or the U15 Development squad will be able to trial at the New Player Trial day listed below.
New Player Trial Day
Sunday 22nd September 2019 MNDCC 9.00am – 12.00pm
Following the New player trial day, Bronze rookie and U15 development programs being run a squad will be selected and named via email on Monday 23rd September 2019 to take part in the stage 2 trials
Stage 2 trials – Intra squad trial games ($30 cost per player)
Sunday 13th October 2019 TBC 9.00am – 1.00pm Centre Wicket
Sunday 20th October 2019 TBC 9.00am – 1.00pm Centre Wicket
Following the stage 2 trials the State Championship team and Development team will be named via email on Monday 21st October 2019.
Cricket Gold Coast has a fantastic record in the local cricket representative competitions. Please find below information relating to the representative grades within Cricket Gold Coast.
Trial Tips
Selectors will be looking to construct, balanced and structured teams.
Players that can contribute in both T20 and 50 over formats.
Batters will be assessed on the following:
- Scoring options to both pace and spin
- Ability to rotate the strike
- Boundary hitting
- Construct an innings
- Play to the game situation
- Running between wickets
Bowlers will be assessed on the following:
- Swing & seam (quicks)
- Flight & spin (spinners)
- Pace (quicks and spinners)
- Variation
- Repeatable action
- Bowl to the game situation
All players will be assessed on Fielding
- Catching
- Throwing speed and accuracy
- Anticipation and movement
- Game awareness
- Run saving
Prepared to Play (attitude and actions)
- Team oriented
- Disciplined
- Adaptable
- Self-starter
- Respect
The above list is a guide only and is not the only criteria.


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