The 2008/09 season will see the beginning of the Northern Rivers Female Development Squad. The squad will provide the opportunity for female cricketers across the region to gain access to a high level of coaching to improve their skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Brian Hansen will be coordinating the 5 week program in which the squad will have the chance to complete a number of training sessions and also practise games. The program will be held at the Strathfieldsaye Recreation Reserve with other venues to be announced for games.

This page will form the main mode of communication for the squad and will be regulary up-dated.

COMMUNICATION FOR SQUAD MEMBERS
24th Sept 2008
Letters are to be sent out today with final correspondance before the program kicks off. The first training session will consist of a brief introduction and then hopefully get straight into a training session. If you have any equipment please feel free to bring it along. Some equipment will be supplied. Also bring lunch and plenty of water. A confirmed schedule will be handed out at the first session with additioal information for the remainder of the program.
Myself and Brian look forward to seeing you there.

21st Oct 2008
Firstly well done to everyone who has participated in the program so far. The Sunday sessions have been very enjoyable with everyone being so positive and the improvement has been outstanding.
This Sunday the bus has been organised to transport us to Cricket Willow (Daylesford) and will be leaving the Strathfieldsaye Recreation Reserve (at the nets) at 9:15am sharp. Parents are welcome to jump on as well and come watch the girls in action for what should prove to be a great day. The bus will cost $5 per person to assist in covering costs.
I know that the shirts were meant to be here earlier but I have been assured that they will arrive ready to be played in for this Sunday. If you could please bring white cricket pants, if you have a spare pair please bring them just in case some girls do not have cricket pants.
I also ask that you bring drink bottles and lunch. There will be drink containers there so that you can fill up your drink bottles. The canteen at the ground will be open but I am not sure whether they will have sufficient food for a good lunch, but I know they have drinks, chips etc so bring a little bit of money if you would like to purchase these.
I look forward to the day and seeing all the skills practised put into action. For any queries please contact me on the details below.


                                              

30th Oct 2008
This Sunday there will be a BBQ for all the players and their parents to finish off the program. Beforehand we will have a quick training session re capping all the skills learned throughout the sessions. All meat will be supplied and the bar will be open with softdrinks available.


Practise Game vs Ballarat Results
Northern Rivers FDS 7/64 (T.Hansen 11*, L.Cain 8*, C.Wilson 8, E.Drake 3/4, A.O'Brien 1/2, S.Cain 1/8)
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Ballarat East Girls 10/58 (E.Drake 14, B.Whittaker 6, L.Cain 3/8, L.Jones 2/6, C.Wilson 1/5, S.Wilson-Skate 1/9)

Players of the day:
Ballarat- E. Drake
Northern Rivers FDS- L.Cain


For any queries regarding the program please contact Travis Colley on 0408 562 704 or email tcolley@cricketvictoria.com.au