Thursday, September 27, 2012

School Holiday Training Sessions

Our U14 and U16 pre-season holiday training sessions kick off Thu 27th of Sept at 10am for U14 and 1pm for U16 and aspiring BankSA U17 carnival players.

Coaches Abe Moore, Eric Bain, Liam Weston, Deon Laubscher and coordinator Tania Scott will all be on hand. Players should arrive at Bice oval regardless of weather, as indoor backup venues are booked a short walk away if the weather in inclement (CBPS Gym).

Sessions continue Fri 28th, Tues 2nd, Wed 3rd, and an optional Thu 4th of October session will run for interested players.

More information about these sessions and other SDCC junior cricket news can be found on our junior page and by following the links to the Newsletter/Docs links.

2013 Gary Putland Youth Cricket Academy Trial Dates


The Southern District Cricket Club extends an invitation to talented cricketers attending Primary School in 2013 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 and was a key part of the Twenty/20 success last year.

 “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 24, Bice Oval (Registration from 8:30am)
Week 2 - 9:00 am Sunday, March 3, Bice Oval
Week 3 - 9:00 am Sunday, March 10, 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 2013.

For more information contact;

Harvey Jolly 8382 5657 or Eric Bain 0405 022 900 or go to www.stingrays.com.au