Cricket hits Cancer for Six

Berridale's Junior team participating in the six-a-side competition is comprised of , Andy Bartell, Josh Mugridge (captain), James Cahill, Jake Hedger, with Tim Gregory, Lachlan Jones and Declan Gregory in front.

Cooma Monaro Express 5/2/13

The Monaro District Cricket Association hosted their annual six-a-side cricket tournament on the weekend and used the tournament as a fundraiser for Ricky and Rhianna Ponting's charitable Foundation "Biggest Game of Cricket" for kids with Cancer.

More than $1000 was raised on the day and at last weekend's players poker tournament which will go to supporting families in their time of need.

Alex Bruce, Jack Parkin, Ben Hearn (captain), Sam Burgess, Adam Walters and Jake Riley (kneeling) make up the Berridale White Tales cricket team.

Many thanks to all the players who played in the tournaments and dug deep and a special thanks to Commonwealth Bank, Woolworths Cooma and especially Rhianna's grandfather Bill Rushton who came along and tossed the coin to kick off proceedings and donated a signed pair of Ricky's gloves to raffle on the day.

Ricky Ponting's grandfather-in-law and local identity Bill Rushton is ready to toss the special coin to start the six-a-side competition on Nijong oval. He is with team captains Ben Hales and Ben Hearne and organiser Stuart Wood.

With the tournament having to be postponed a week due to last weekend's poor weather it was a slightly smaller field than normal with sides from Canberra, Merimbula and Berridale competing for the title of six a side champions for 2013. The Merimbula Knights as defending champions played terrific cricket to make the final but it was the STC Puma's from Canberra who were eventual 2013 champions with Cooma's own James Taylor proving he hasn't lost his touch with an outstanding 50* in the final to get them over the line.

Canberra's Southside Teachers' Cricket Club Pumas captain Brendan Geeves, James Taylor, Rowan Venables, Steve Jobson with Niven Turner and Matt Williams won the competition.

JT took out the Best Batsman award with another Cooma local Brendan Geeves taking out player of the tournament and Michalego's Matt Williams named as best bowler. Special mention goes to the Berridale Young Guns who proved they can mix it with the big boys and putting a few sixes over the boundary to show they will be a team to watch out for in the future.

Bill Rushton, grandfather-in law to famous cricketer Ricky Ponting sits with some items to be auctioned to raise funds for the Ricky Ponting Kids with Cancer Foundation. Included in the items is a pair of cricket gloves signed by the sporting hero Ponting.

MDCA 6 a side 2013 Rescheduled

Hi folks just a note to confirm that we have rescheduled the Monaro District Cricket Association Six a side tournament to this coming Sunday 3^rd February. Apologies to all it inconvenienced on the weekend but the weather last Saturday and Sunday made the grounds unavailable so we’ve just moved it back a week. Most teams have indicated they are still keen and in fact without it being a long weekend and with a big weekend of cricket in Cooma we might get a few extra teams than what we might of last Sunday anyway. The venue and times and format all still stay the same.

 

If you could drop me a note or text to confirm your teams availability and registration that would be much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you on the weekend.

6-a-side 2013 - Team Registrations Now Available

Please find below some information for a Six a side Cricket Competition being hosted by Monaro District Cricket Association on Sunday 27^th January 2013. This is our annual Australia Day 6 a side competition and in 2012 we had 13 teams and we are hoping for 16 teams in 2013. With $1000 prize money up for grabs and a minimum of 3 games for each team it promises to be an action packed day of cricket for you and 5 mates.  

Please note this year we will also be fundraising for the Ponting Foundations Biggest Game of Cricket www.biggestgameofcricket.com.au raising funds for kids with Cancer.

If you are interested in registering a team ($150 entry) please don’t hesitate to contact me on the details enclosed or fill in the attached registration form. Captains of clubs teams ask about our special deal for 2 teams.

 

Sunday 27^th January 2013

$1000 Prize Money, Min. 3 games each, Nijong Ovals, Cooma

BBQ & Canteen available

Captains Call 9:00am - Start 9:30am – Final 5pm - Presentations 6:30pm Cooma Hotel

REGISTRATION FORM – Team Name……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Team Contact and Phone number………………………………………………………………………………………………………

TEAM REGISTRATION - $150 Includes, games,  trophies, insurance,

Payment Details -All payments by Electronic Transfer payable to Sports Business Consulting

Or by Cheque to Sports Business Consulting, Murray Lane, Cooma NSW

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO                                                 ENQUIRIES

Sports Business Consulting                                                          Stuart Wood 

Murray Lane, Cooma NSW 2630                                                Ph: 0422 496 400

stuart@sportsbusinessconsulting.com.au

Jindabyne Win 2012 Premiership

Cooma Monaro Express 27/3/12

Jindabyne Cricket Club claimed their first A grade premiership title on the weekend romping to a 133 run win against Coffey’s Cricket Club. The win caps off a stellar season for Jindabyne who took out the minor premiership of the Monaro District Cricket Association competition.

Jindabyne went into the grand final against Coffey’s at Rotary Oval on Saturday as favourites and did not disappoint. Coffey’s won the toss and sent Jindabyne in to bat first on a good wicket and set a very competitive total of 200 runs. Luke Hayes and Steggles Fitzgerald started slowly for Jindy in the face of some tight bowling from Sommerville who stuck to a tight line and extracted impressive movement off the deck and through the air.

Coffey’s bowler Hayden was the first to break through removing Fitzgerald for eight in the fifth over. Hayes was the next to go off the bowling of Sommerville for seven followed by Shortland who was out on a duck leaving Jindy struggling at three for 37. Dunn fell soon after on 22 having played a lone hand in the top order. Mick Bottom then set about resurrecting a precariously placed Jindy innings.

Joined at the crease by Lowe (8), the pair put on 37 for the fifth wicket before Lowe fell in the 22nd over. Oliver then joined Bottom and with some big hitting put on 55 runs in eight overs before being bowled for 40.

Bottom continued to bat well and with excellent support from Williamson who put on 29 took the score to 166 before being caught for an excellent innings of 59. Williamson continued to bat well and with support from O’Brien and Hind saw the overs out, taking the total to 200.

Coffey’s started slowly with Hind causing both openers a lot of trouble but it was Oliver who made the initial breakthrough removing Moon to a sharp catch by Lowe. Hind then removed Fitzgerald next over for a duck.

Coffey’s were two for 11 after eight overs. Sommerville joined Nicholls at the crease and the two hung in for five overs before Akkersdyk was brought into the attack. With some excellent swing bowling he tore through the batting taking five for 26 off eight overs in his best spell of the season. Waller took three for 19 cleaning up the tail to have Coffey’s all out for 67.

Knights take six a side crown

Cooma Monaro Express 31/1/12

In a terrific day of cricket action on Sunday, the Merimbula Knights team walked away with the 2012 MDCA six-a-side trophy turning the tables on last year’s champions Berridale. The Merimbula Knights team captained by Jeremy Fernando, went through to the finals just on percentage as the highest placed losing team, however they played terrific cricket in the two finals to secure their well deserved victory. With 13 teams competing and a healthy crowd of family and friends watching on the cricket action was fast and furious as fours and sixes were hit and wickets fell at a cracking pace throughout the day.

Highlights of the day included some strong junior performances from the Merimbula Knights and, the Berridale Post Young Guns including taking out the long distance throwing and junior sprint competitions. The day saw local Daniel Jacobs regain his title in the seniors MDCA sprint after the first final finished in a three way dead heat.

Earlier in the day the highly fancied Jindabyne were upset by Michael Lehrman’s Custard Arms team and Wolfies Wobblers upset the CSG team led by Zac Smith. Sam Williams was terrific with bat and ball for the Lime Milkshakes team whilst the Expats team led by Brendon Geeves were unlucky to just miss out on a place in the finals on percentage run rate differential
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Some big hitting, tight bowling and good sportsmanship were the order of the day as each team played their round robin games before fiercly contesting the finals. The awards for the day’s best batsman went to Michael Lehman, whilst best bowling also went to Sam Williams. Ben Hearn was awarded the player of the tournament collecting plenty of runs and a number of wickets.

The cricket action returns this weekend with normal fixtures across the Monaro as well as the quarter finals of the MDCA Super 8’s cricket competition at Snowy Oval this Tuesday and Thursday evening. The MDCA would like to thank all the teams for taking part and acknowledge its supporting partners, BDM, Saphire Coast Physiotherapy, Cooma Monaro Shire Council, Capital Dial a Pizza, Commonwealth Bank, Cooma Hotel, Coffeys Hotel, Alpine Hotel, Australian Hotel, Berridale Post Office and Berridale Real Estate.

 

MDCA BDM Super 6's Team Registrations Available Now

Proudly Sponsored by BDM Australia

Please find below some information for a Six a side Cricket Competition being hosted by Monaro District Cricket Association on Sunday 29^th January 2012. This is our annual Australia Day 6 a side competition and in 2011 we had 14 teams and we are hoping for 16 teams in 2012. With $1000 prize money up for grabs and a minimum of 3 games for each team it promises to be an action packed day of cricket for you and 5 mates.  If you are interested in registering a team please don’t hesitate to contact me on the details enclosed or fill in the attached registration form. 

Sunday 29^th January 2012

$1000 Prize Money, Min. 3 games each, Nijong Ovals, Cooma

BBQ & Canteen available

Captains Call 9:00am - Start 9:30am – Final 5pm - Presentations 6:30pm Cooma Hotel

REGISTRATION FORM – Team Name……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Team Contact and Phone number………………………………………………………………………………………………………

TEAM REGISTRATION - $150 Includes, games,  trophies, insurance,

Payment Details -All payments by Electronic Transfer payable to Sports Business Consulting

 Or by Cheque to Sports Business Consulting, Murray Lane, Cooma NSW

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO                                                 ENQUIRIES

Sports Business Consulting                                                          Stuart Wood 

Murray Lane, Cooma NSW 2630                                                Ph: 0422 496 400

stuart@sportsbusinessconsulting.com.au

Stars set to shine in Cricket Super 8's

In an exciting development for cricket in the Snowy Mountains, next week will see the launch of the inaugural MDCA Super 8’s Cricket Competition. The tournament which will run from November to February will be open to cricketers and non-cricketers of all ages who want to come on down and have a go at a fast and furious style of cricket.

Most matches will be played under the shining stars and floodlights at Rotary oval in Cooma on Tuesdays and Friday evenings. With up to 32 teams and 256 players participating this promises to be a fun inclusive competition with plenty of cricket action. The games will be 45 minutes per innings with two games played per night between four teams of 8 players.

The Super 8’s rules include modified batting and bowling conditions to accommodate all abilities with coloured soft style balls and coloured clothing encouraged. With a family festival atmosphere where everyone is welcome to bowl a ball and swing a bat the Super 8’s are set to become a popular fun night out.  BBQ and Canteen facilities will be available and all kids will receive a giveaway and the best dressed Super 8’s side will receive a prize.

Businesses are encouraged to register a team of 8 workmates and their families, to have a great night out and possibly win some prizes or the trophy as MDCA 2011/12 Super 8’s Champions. The first MDCA Super 8’s night is to be hosted by the Coffeys Cricket Club on Friday 18^th November from 5:30pm – 9pm at Rotary Oval. To register a side either call Stuart from Sports Business Consulting on 0422 496 400.