Twin Centuries in Junior Ranks

Twin hundreds in the round vs Woodville were the highlights of a round that saw all junior sides post wins to start the season. Brad Miller (U16 White) found his way to 103* with his team narrowly missing an outright result. This followed Ethan Grzyb's 103 last weekend in the U14 Whites.

In the U16 Reds, skipper Ben Layton led the way with 50 to guide the team to a comfortable 6 wicket victory. The side took 20 wickets for the match, with Josiah Grzyb finishing with 6/33 and eight wickets for the match. The U14 Reds also posted a win with Josh Spall making a fifty and new Stingray Josh Hillier taking 4 wickets.

Next round we take on Kensington in what stands to be a good test.

Big Opening Day for Juniors

Congrats to U14 white opener Ethan Grzyb who kicked off the season with a bang yesterday, posting 103 runs against Woodville. He combined with partner And stingray debutant Joel Stidston for a 160 run opening stand. The side finished the day 6/217. A great team effort saw the U14 reds roll the peckers for just 99 before knocking off half of those runs for the loss of one wicket. Braydon Gaitor led the way with three wickets in his SDCC debut. The U16 whites stunned Woodville by taking all ten wickets for just 25 runs. Brad Miller finished with four wickets, well supported by Dillon Burns, Cooper Semple and Darcy Sharp. Miller then backed up his good work making 91* and leading the team to 6/190 and within reach of an outright result. The U16 reds ripped out the Peckers for just 88 on a difficult wicket at St Claire. Connor Lock took 4 wickets with the support of Josiah Grzyb and Tyson Hughes who both took two wickets. Some excellent catching and disciplined bowling highlighted the innings. In reply the Young Stingrays are 4/64 with skipper Ben Layton 41no. Highlights of this game can be found on the link below. http://vimeo.com/77313158

U16 Trial Match Day 2 Summary

Day two of the trial match saw Team Bob chasing 189 from 70 overs for victory. Alex Hodge set the foundation for the innings with a well constructed 34 littered with aggressive running and some fine straight drives. He combined with Isaac Tierney to take Team Bob to 3/69 before he was caught short of his ground, well thrown out by Brody Trembath in the deep. Isaac Tierney and Skipper Josiah Grzyb guided the team to a commanding 4-101 before Grzyb was unlucky to be run out backing up after a deflection from the bowler. Two supporting partnerships with Bailey Williams and Matthew Bakker saw the team to 7/146, with Tierney in full control of the innings, before a flurry of late wickets saw the team bundled out for 164, with Tierney stranded on 81*. Lachlan Ferguson was the pick of the bowlers with 2/31 from 13. Ferguson bowled with excellent control and pace, with batters battling to see off each of his spells. Dillon Burns also bowled economically (1/24 from 12). They were well supported by Lachlan Sharman (2/9), Ambrose Willoughby and Brody Trembath. Whilst creating several good opportunities, the spinners once again found it difficult to find consistent areas on the O'Sullivan's beach hard wicket. In the match spinners took a collective 3/157 from 38 overs. We return to the ground Saturday for a 1 day trial match before the season kicks off next Saturday.

U16 Trial Match Day 1 Summary

Our newest stingray recruits shone brightest today on day one of the two day internal trial. Batting first, Team A(be) put the opposition to the sword early, with Liam Hennessy and Lachlan Ferguson guiding the team to 100 for 2. Both batters dealt harshly with anything short or over pitched. Hennessy eventually fell just before lunch for an entertaining 63.  After a middle collapse which saw the team slump to 8-150, Encounter Bay's Dillon Burns made a dogged 34* with the help of Lachlan Sharman to see the team to a par score of 8-188 at close of 70 overs. For Team B(ob) Josiah Grzyb, Tyson Hughes and Bailey Williams were the pick of the bowlers, well supported by Darcy Sharp and U14 Joel Chapman who both chipped in with key wickets. Day two resumes Wednesday at O'Sullivan's beach oval from 12:30pm.

U14 Training Cancelled Wed Oct 2nd

Todays training for U14's (Thu Oct 2nd) has been cancelled due to weather and wet conditions at Bice Oval. The next training session will be Monday Oct 7th from 5-6:30pm (daylight savings begins this weekend).

Information about next weekends intra-squad practice match will be available next week. The match will be held at O'Sullivan's beach oval from 12:30pm, SACA umpires will be officiating, the U16's will also hold an internal trial on the ground opposite. 

Registration night will be held next Wednesday night (Oct 9th). Subs can be paid and clothing collected on that night.

All questions and enquires to Eric.

Kind Regards,

Eric & Abe

Junior information update 2013/14

The Junior committee would like to welcome you to season 2013/14.
We have a few things we need to update you with.
The junior committee is responsible for the following area's within the junior cricket at SDCC.
Administration, Finances, Uniforms, Assisting coaches, Social functions.
The best form of communication is via email, you can contact me at steve@stingrays.com.au.
This year we would like all members to complete the registration form, we will provide this at the rego day, also please familiarise yourself with the Player code of conduct and selection policy.
This years fee's are as follows, Standard $220 or Early bird $200 payable before 16th November. Subs are our main source of income and cover things such as: training facilities, equipment, ground hire etc.
There will also be a $10 ball fee per game, payable to the team manager.
Uniform, This is what we expect!, training-stingrays or black shorts, any stingrays related shirt white, or plain white shirt. Red stingrays hat or white broad brim hat.Game day-arrive in either stingrays training shirt or new playing shirt, white playing pants or training shorts, red stingrays hat or white broad brim hat. 
the uniform must be clean.!!
Not acceptable-any other cricket club items, coloured tops, board shorts or caps.
Registration day will be on the 9th of October at the club, both grades are training on this day,there will be a free BBQ, we will be set up from 5 to 7. Payment can be made via EFTPOS, BSB or Cash. We will also have team wear available for sale. We will only take payments from this time on.
As the season starts to unfold we will need your help, the following jobs all come down to the volunteer, Scoring, umpiring, ground set up, match day tea's, selling raffle tickets, we will need your help in these area's.
In the coming weeks we will be holding a scorers/umpiring workshop.
If you have any questions please contact us.
Thanks again and we look forward to an exiting season ahead.

Regards the Junior Committee.

Two Day U16 Trial Match & Teams (Bice Oval)

A two day internal trial match will be held (conditions permitting) at Bice Oval on Tues Oct 8th and Wed 9th. Should you be unavailable for all or any part of this match, please notify Abe ASAP so replacements can be organised.

Team A(be): Blake Nicolle; Liam Hennessey; Lachlan Ferguson; Brody Trembath; William Greenshields (VC); Ambrose Willoughby (C); Nic Catanzariti; Eric Spargo (wk); Dillon Burns; Brad Samarcq; +1

Team B(ob): Alex Hodge (wk); Ryan Jefferies; Cooper Semple; Isaac Tierney (VC); Josiah Grzyb (C); Brad Miller; Bailey Williams; Matthew Bakker; Tyson Hughes; Darcy Sharp; Quinn Thurtell

Injured: Tyson Levy; Nicholas Scanlan; NA Darcy Smith

SACA Camp: Ben Layton; Tom Murphy; Connor Lock

 70 overs each.
 1pm warm-up.
 1:30pm 1st session.
 3:35pm Tea.
 3:55pm 2nd session.
 6pm close of play.

U15 slows 12 max (day or spell)
U16 slows 16 max (day or spell)
U15 quicks 12 over max (6 per spell)
U16 quicks 16 over max (6 per spell)