Gary Putland Youth Cricket Academy

Congratulations to the following successful players who have been inducted into the GPYCA for season 2012/13. A copy of the program booklet and information can be found for download from our junior page on the Stingrays website.

Nic Catanzariti;  Lachie Camm;  Joel Chapman;  Tobin Dolman;  Oliver Douglas;  Ashley Goodison;  Jacob Grant;  Matthew Harris;  Tyson Hughes;  Ryan Jeffries;  Connor Lock;  Lachie Maguire; Tyson Miller; Tom Murphy; Ryan McCurrach; Josh Neiderer; Zach Reekie; Blake Nicolle; Dylan Rosser; Lachlan Sharman; Darcy Sharp; Jordan Steer; Liam Stirling; Mitch Taylor; Sam Whitbread; Deacon Trembath;


A copy of the GPYCA booklet for 2012/13 can be viewed HERE


Trials the GPYCA are held in March/April of each year. More information about the program can be found below.

The Southern District Cricket Club extends an invitation to talented cricketers attending Primary School in 2012 to trial for the Gary Putland Youth Cricket Academy. Gary Putland is a product of Southern District Cricket Club youth programs. Being first selected in the Ray Sutton team, representing South Australia at the state SAPSASA level and then progressing through Under 14’s and Under 16’s and into senior cricket. Gary has represented South Australia at U/17, U/19, state second eleven, Sheffield Shield Cricket, domestic one day cricket and domestic Twenty/20 competition. Gary was also chosen to represent Australia at the national U/19 team level. He is currently a state contracted player with the Redbacks.

 “ Through my local club I was provided the start of my cricket career, from there I was given the opportunity to play and train at the Stingrays. My cricket has steadily improved and I am now representing South Australia and the Redbacks. I look forward to meeting those players who are successful in making the academy. ”

Gary Putland Redback and Stingray cricketer.

The Gary Putland Youth Cricket Academy will provide an elite group of young cricketers the opportunity to have individual cricket coaching with qualified elite coaches to improve on their natural ability.

Trials will be held at Bice Oval, Christies Ave, Christies Beach over a three week period.

Trials Dates 
Week 1 - 9:00 am Sunday, February 26, Bice Oval Registration from 8:30 am
Week 2 - 9:00 am Sunday, March 4, Bice Oval
Week 3 - 9:00 am Sunday, March 11, Bice Oval

At the completion of the three weeks of trials a squad will be named to take part in the Gary Putland Youth Cricket Academy. For more information contact;

Harvey Jolly 8382 5657 or Eric Bain 0405 022 900.