The ASHES are here! Women`s Big Bash League #WBBL

Volume 16
July 2015
The ASHES are here!
What’s covered?
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ASHES
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Facebook
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WBBL
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JIGSSA Carnival
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South West
Indoor Program
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Indoor Cricket
Gala Day @ WACA
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PlayCricket Week
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Upcoming Events
It’s that time of year where Australia and England go head to
head to claim cricket’s most sort
after trophy! The ASHES urn…
Dad’s Army are currently under
way in their fight to retain the
urn. The first test saw the Aussies defeated however they are
not going to let the first test set
them back. With the ashes 1-1
the Aussie’s are back in the
game. To continue following
Dad’s Army you can catch them
on Gem (channel 90), check out
Cricket Australia’s website
www.cricket.com.au, or follow
them Facebook or Instagram.
Se con d
Te st –
15th
Ju ly
Third
Test–
29th
July
Fourth
Test–
6th
Aug
Fifth Test– 20th Aug.
their Ashes series. They have already completed their
ODI matches which saw them take out that competition.
They still have a Test and T20 Blast format to go. To
follow the Southern Stars progress check out
www.cricket.com.au/SouthernStars,
www.facebook.com/OfficalSouthernStars, follow them
on Twitter- @SouthernStars or on Instagram@ S o u t h e r n S t a r s .
Match dates include 21st & 23rd July, 11th, 26th, 28th
& 31st August.
Let’s get behind our Aussies!
Our very own Southern Stars
are currently underway with
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Women’s Big Bash League #WBBL
We have some exciting news!
The Women’s Big Bash League is finally here
and the Perth Scorchers have their first
three signings! Jess Cameron, Nicole Bolton
& Elyse Villani.
To keep an eye on more signings and the
teams progress once the season has started
check out
Instagram- @scorchersbbl
Facebook– Perth Scorchers
Cricket Australia website–
www.cricket.com.au
Twitter- @ScorchersWBBL
First home game will be on the 11th December while a double header is in store for the
Boxing Day match. To view fixtures full fixtures go to www.cricket.com.au
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Major player signings for WBBL revealed…..
Australia's best female cricketers launch the first season of the Women's Big Bash League
The best female cricketers from around the world will descend on Australia this summer for the first ever
WBBL major
signings
season of the Women's Big Bash League.
Eight of those matches, including the final on January 24, will be broadcast live and free on Network
Ten's ONE, underlining the exciting new era for women's cricket in Australia.
Adelaide Strikers
Megan Schutt
The WBBL will feature eight clubs - aligned with the eight clubs in the men's KFC T20 Big Bash League -
Brisbane Heat
with eight of Australia's biggest names already signed on for the first season.
Holly Ferling
Southern Stars captain Meg Lanning has joined the Melbourne Stars, star all-rounder Ellyse Perry will
Hobart Hurricanes
Julie Hunter
play for the Sydney Sixers, while exciting young quick Holly Ferling has joined the Brisbane Heat. Julie
Hunter (Hobart Hurricanes), Jess Cameron (Perth Scorchers), Rene Farrell (Sydney Thunder), Sarah
Melbourne Renegades
Sarah Elliott
Elliott (Melbourne Renegades) and Megan Schutt (Adelaide Strikers) have also signed on, while the competition is also set to attract a host of international stars from around the world.
Melbourne Stars
Meg Lanning
Perth Scorchers
Jess Cameron,
Nicole Bolton & Elyse
Villani
"Our goal is to see cricket become the sport of choice for women and girls across the nation, whether as
participants or fans, and the WBBL will play a really important part in helping us realise that vision," said
Cricket Australia's Executive General Manager of Operations Mike McKenna.
"Australia has had a professional women’s competition in the Women’s National Cricket League for 19
Sydney Sixers
Ellyse Perry
years and the new competition is a significant step forward for women's cricket in Australia, as we aim to
create a more visible and exciting pathway for talented female athletes.
Sydney Thunder
Rene Farrell
"We want young girls to know that they too can aspire to represent their favourite Big Bash team."
"The national team is gaining an increased profile and the opportunities flowing from the new WBBL will
be enormous, particularly with it being televised.
"Hopefully this is just the beginning of what will be a continued surge in girls wanting to get involved with
cricket."
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JIGSSA (Junior Independent Girls’ Schools’ Sports Association)
Over 624 Year 5 girls from 8 IGSSA schools (Perth College, Santa Maria, PLC, MLC, Iona, St Mary’s, Penrhos & St Hilda’s) participated in a all-day carnival down at Yokine Reserve last term. The girls took part in 4 different sports- Netball, AFL, Cricket and Soccer. It was fantastic to see so many girls getting involved in each sport and having a blast!
The girls participated in a modified T20 Blast format game allowing each team to play against two different schools in
their given timeslot. It was great to see girls who haven’t played cricket before enjoying themselves and getting right
into it! The girls hit 6’ers, took some incredible catches and danced away to the music!
Thank you to all the staff that helped out on the day. Without your help it would not be possible to run such a fantastic
event. Looking forward to being involved in next year’s carnival.
Sam Devine interviewing the PC girls.
South West Indoor Cricket Program
The South West Game Development team has been working hard to promote
and create an Indoor Cricket League for Females in their local area. Their
major focus was to create a program that would help transfer Indoor Cricketers into an outdoor cricket league with girls linking up to clubs in and around
Bunbury & the District Cricket Association.
With constant promotion in local high schools they were able to create a
South West Indoor Female League with more than 40+ girls from three local
high schools (Bunbury Cathedral Grammar, Bunbury Catholic College & Newton Moore High School) coming together on a Thursday evening for Indoor
Cricket matches. The program ran throughout Term 2 and will continue into
Term 3.
Each week they saw and continue to see improvement in the girl’s skills and
the standard of matches has increase with every match played. It is fantastic
to see so many girls enjoying and participating in such a great program.
Exciting times for female cricket in the South West and let’s hope these girls
can be pioneers for future generations of female cricketers in the future…..
From little things big things grow!
Girls from the South West Indoor Cricket
League
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Indoor Cricket Gala Day @ the
WACA
Girls from both Striker
Leeming & Bouncer
Indoor Centre’s having a
ball
Throughout Term 2, Striker Leeming & Bouncer both held
an Indoor Cricket Competition for U10’s, U12’s & U14’s. As
a reward for all their hard work and participation in these
competitions the WACA hosted a T20 Blast Gala Day for 80
Bouncer & Striker Leeming boys and girls.
The afternoon was a success with the kids enjoying in a T20
Blast format of cricket playing against the different centre’s.
Simon Mackin was our special guest and did a fantastic job
answering questions, signing autographs and participating
in each of the games. In total there were 5 games going
with one of those games being all girls. It was fantastic to
see the girls out there having a good time just as much as
the boys.
Simon
Mackin
playing
crazy catch
Thank you to all those that came on the day and those that
helped make this event so successful!
Girls ONLY Indoor Cricket @
Striker Leeming
During Term 2 Striker Leeming hosted a Girls ONLY
Indoor Cricket Competition which saw 10 regular girls
coming along each Tuesday afternoon. These girls
learnt many new skills and developed a better understanding and love for the game. The girls improved
out of sight and were thoroughly enjoying games each
week. It was fantastic to see them having blast and
wanting to learn and play more.
We look forward to seeing those girls being involved in
cricket this upcoming season!
Girls from Striker Leeming
PlayCricket Registration WEEK!
It’s almost time for clubs to open their doors!
Find out how you can create your own cricket moment…… Head to
www.playcricket.com.au to find out where your closest club is!
PlayCricket Registration Week is between 1st-9th August, 2015
Give in2cricket (5-7 year olds), T20 Blast (7-11 year olds) or Club Cricket (u10’s +) a go today!
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Upcoming EVENTS!!
Girls ONLY Indoor Cricket ’Come & Try’ Afternoon
Are you wanting to try something new? Continue your love for cricket? Why not come down to the free ‘come & try’
session near you. We are holding two sessions, one at Revolution Sports & the other at Striker Leeming. Come down
and join in the fun, with some special guest appearances!
Where: Revolution Sports, 37 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park
When: Monday 17th August, 2015
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Where: Striker Leeming, 55 Farrington Road, Leeming
When: Friday 21st August, 2015
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Register online at
http://eventdesg.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=meain&EventDesgID=13425&OrgID=21706
Or alternatively bring completed form with you on the day (email [email protected] for registration
form)
Any queries contact Janelle– 0419 156 710 or Elle– 0419 279 602
Girls ONLY Gala Day
What: Interested in playing cricket this summer? Come down to the Gala Day closest to you and experience some different formats of Girls ONLY Cricket. No prior cricket experience required, grab a group of your friends and come on
down. You will have the opportunity to meet a Scorchers player, win some prizes and of course have plenty of fun!
South Gala DayWhen: 9th September
Where: Trinity Playing Fields
Time: 5:15-6:30pm
North Gala DayWhen: TBC
Where: Windermere Oval, Joondalup
Time: TBC
*** Keep an eye and ear out for the North Gala Day date ***