Mitcham Primary School participates in Terms 1 & 4 in the South Australian Cricket Association.
Teams are made up predominantly by year level but depending on numbers some mixed year level teams may occur. Girls and boys from years 2 - 6 may play.
CRICKET COORDINATOR
Michelle Gabrisch - Email: michelle.gabrisch115@schools.sa.edu.au
- If your child is injured or unwell and cannot participate in the sport at any time, please contact the Sports Coordinator ASAP, and notify your child’s coach and team manager.
COACHES & TEAM MANAGERS
Each team requires a coach and a team manager, usually a volunteer parent. Please consider volunteering for one of these positions. If a team does not have a coach or team manager that team will not be able to participate in the cricket season.*
Subject to availability a coach may be outsourced. If this occurs, an additional coach's fee will be payable at the end of the term. This comes at a cost of $15 for each coached session and $10 for each game on the weekend.
TEAM SIZES & PLAYERS
Please ensure that all forms are returned prior to the due date. This not only helps ensure your child has a place on a team but also provides the coordinator time to ensure team sizes are not too large and allows more game time for your child. There will be no preferences to placement; this is a great way to learn invaluable teamwork skills and meet new people.
MATCH TIMES ON SATURDAY MORNINGS
| Grade | Time |
|---|---|
| Master Blaster Junior Year 2 | 8.30 a.m. (75 minutes) |
| Master Blaster Senior Year 3 | 9.45 a.m. (75 minutes) |
| B Grade Junior Year 4 | 8.15 a.m. or 10.15 a.m. (approximately 2 hours) |
| B Grade Senior Year 5 | 8.15 a.m. or 10.15 a.m. (approximately 2 hours) |
| A Grade Year 6 | 8.30 a.m. (approximately 3 hours) |
MATCH DAY AND PRACTICE VENUES
Practice sessions will be held at the Mitcham Primary School oval at the discretion of the coach. Matchday venues are as follows:
| Grade | Venue |
|---|---|
| Master Blaster Junior and Senior | Kingswood Oval or Unley Oval |
| A & B Grades | Various locations and Mitcham Primary School |
EQUIPMENT
All equipment is provided by Mitcham Primary School.
UNIFORM
| Grade | Uniform |
|---|---|
| Master Blaster Years 2 & 3 | Mitcham Primary School Sports Top & Navy Blue Shorts, Broadbrim Hat |
| A & B Grade Years 4-6 | Mitcham Primary School Sports Top, White Long Pants, Broadbrim Cricket Hat (white/off white), and a Box |
REGISTRATION AND FEE PAYMENT
The cricket fees are $120.00 (covers Terms 1 & 4)
This covers the cost of buying equipment, registration, medals and umpires.
Note* Teams without parent volunteers for coaches will pay extra to cover coaching costs.
HOT WEATHER POLICY
If the predicted temperature on the Bureau of Meteorology website (www.bom.gov.au) at 12 noon on the day before is forecast 36 degrees or above, all scheduled matches will be cancelled.
If the predicted temperature on the Bureau of Meteorology website (www.bom.gov.au) at 12 noon the day before is 34 degrees or above, all practices will be cancelled.
If there is lightning or hail, matches and practice will be cancelled immediately. If rain falls during practice the outdoor activities will be curtailed and the children will be taken to a sheltered location. Practices may be cancelled the previous day if all children can be notified. Coaches are responsible for contacting players and families. If coaches are unable to cancel practices at short notice, they will retain the responsibility for supervising the players until they have been collected or can dismiss them at the usual time and in the prearranged manner if parents have been advised of the earlier dismissal. Parents are encouraged to monitor the weather conditions and have children collected early if the weather makes it impossible to practice.
* The Sport Coordinator endeavours to organise coaches, umpires and accommodate your child’s needs when putting teams together.