Sutherland has clean sweep in junior shields; Gee in semis
Sutherland finished the preliminary rounds of Cricket NSW Junior Shields with a bang last Sunday. All six Sutherland teams had wins.
The most important win was in the Gee Shield (under 13s) as Sutherland had to beat Central Coast to qualify for the semi-finals. Central Coast won the toss and sent Sutherland in. Sutherland scored steadily to be 5 for 169 after the allotted 60 overs. Five batsmen made good contributions to the score with opener J Haslam picking up 23, together with keeper H Smith who scored 29 and middle order batsmen J Brown (32), captain J Biviano (31) and B Drury (23 no).
Central Coast innings began disastrously as they lost their first 6 wickets cheaply and never recovered. When the weather stopped the game after 33.3 overs, Central Coast had only managed 7/77. Wicket takers for Sutherland were N Ellis with 3/2 from 5 overs, N Chamberlain with 1/5 off 4 overs and E Shewan with 1/19 off 7 overs. Sutherland’s fielders Smith and Agar also pulled off two run outs. With Sutherland winning the game on run rate it thereby qualified for the semi-finals of the competition.
Although Sutherland’s Moore Shield (under 14s) team finished third in the overall competition, it was second in Division 1. However under the rules of the competition only the top teams in each of the four divisions qualify for the semis irrespective of the position in overall table. Therefore, Sutherland missed out on the play-offs.
Overall placings and results of round 5 last weekend for Sutherland teams were as follows:
Creak Shield (under 11):
Sutherland 5/121 (N Marciante 47, A Roberts 43) defeated Canterbury Wests 73 (J Hess 3/8). Sutherland was 2nd in Division 3 and 7th overall in competition.
Cawsey Shield (under 12):
Sutherland 4/143 (E Grinham 46, T Smith 46) defeated Central Coast 7/126 (K James 34). Sutherland was 2nd in Division 3 and 5th overall in competition.
Gee Shield (under 13):
Sutherland 5/169 off 60 overs (J Biviano 31, J Brown 32) defeated Central Coast 7/77 off 33.3 overs (N Ellis 3/2) on run rate. Sutherland was 1st in Division 3 and 3rd overall in competition. Sutherland therefore qualified for semi-finals next year.
Moore Shield (under 14):
Sutherland 3/103 (A Whatley 38) defeated Illawarra 99 (A Jones 43, J D'Imperio 3/25). Sutherland was 2nd in Division 1 and 3rd overall in competition, but with four divisions Sutherland missed out on semis.
Weblin Shield (under 15):
Sutherland 8/177 (D Hunt 30, D Smith 36, A Thorogood 40) defeated Central Coast 3/66. Sutherland finished 13th overall.
Watson Shield (under 16):
Sutherland 169 (M Burg 56, M Fearnside 3/26) defeated Northern District 74 (L Eustace 31, N Lardner 4/11, A McRae 4/10). Sutherland finished 12th overall.
Want to know how to umpire in cricket at any level?
Tuesday February 5th 2008 sees the start of the next NSW Cricket Umpires Training Course.
The course is designed for anyone interested in Umpiring and is a 4 night course covering all Laws with an optional Examination on night 5. The examination, if passed, makes an Umpire eligible to join the NSW Umpires and Scorers Association and put him or herself forward to stand in Grade or Shires Cricket.
However, the Course is also excellent for any School Teacher, Junior Club Coach, Parent or Cricketer wishing to develop the knowledge and confidence to Umpire a game of Cricket.
For further details contact David Townsend, Education and Development Manager, Umpires - Tel: 9339 0942; Mobile: 0425 841 393; www.cricketnsw.com ; www.nswblues.com
Soccer – Sydney FC’s holiday clinics
With the Christmas School Holidays just around the corner, Sydney FC is again hosting the club's fun School Holiday Clinics for children aged between 6-16 years. The clinics cater for footballers of all skill levels with a focus on fun and enjoyment with the emphasis of the coaching centering around progressive skill drills and small sided games.
Clinics will be run over two weeks: Week one from January 14 -17 for 6-10 year olds and week two from January 21-24 for 11-16 year olds at Macquarie University and Centennial Park. As an added extra, each child who registers for our January clinics will receive one complimentary junior ticket to the team's final home Hyundai A-League match on 20 January 2008 against fierce rivals, Melbourne Victory.
Dates: Monday 14 - Thursday 17, January 2008 for 6-10 year olds; Monday 21- Thursday 24, January 2008 for 11-16 year olds; 9am – 1pm daily
Each child will receive a Sydney FC training kit including shirt, shorts, socks, certificate of participation, show bag and football. No lunch or food will be provided. Cost $220. For any further enquiries please contact Chris Tyrrell at christophert@sydneyfc.com or on 02 9387 4233.
Sharks summer holiday basketball camp
The Sutherland basketball Association will be holding a summer basketball camp for juniors aged 6 – 17 from Monday January 21 to Thursday January 24 (last week of school holidays).
All levels will be welcomed (beginners, intermediate, advanced). Participants will be divided into classes (age and ability). For further details and enrolment form go to www.sutherlandbasketball.com.au
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