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NEWSLETTER No. 2
QJC UNDER 15
CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014
Hosted by
TOWNSVILLE CRICKET INC.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT THIS IS PASSED ON TO YOUR UNDER 15 COACH
AND MANAGER.
To all zones representative;
This is the second of 2 newsletters setting out the details for the 2014 QJC under 15
State Championships to be held in Townsville between the 15th to the 19th December,
2014.
As stated above it is essential that your under 15 coach and manager receive this
Newsletter.
All teams will be accommodated at the James Cook University (JCU), Halls of Residence.
If you have not already done so, please advise by email the following:
1. Mode of travel to Townsville and expected time of arrival and, where appropriate,
flight details. Please note: you will need to organise your own transport
from the airport to the accommodati on upon your arrival and from
endeavour Park to the airport on your date of departure. The company we
are using for player movement during the week is Campbell's Coaches and
their phone number is 4789 0370 or contact Wayne Campbell on 0419 767
405 or email campbellscoaches@bigpond.com
2. Expected time of departure and, where appropriate, flight details. You
should make all arrangements to depart from Endeavour Park at the
end of the Carnival.
3.
Number and gender mix of your team including details of coaches ,
managers and scorers planning to stay at JCU. Please send all Team
Player List Details and Diet Requirements to myself as soon as possible.
Phone numbers and email address is only required for the team officials.
Name and Date of birth is only for players and is required for MyCricket should
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there be any issue with duplicate names and for supply to the photographer.
Please identify any female members. This information is required by organisers
to complete accommodation allocation (separate area has been made
available for female participants).
4. Should there be any replacement players to those in the Team Player List Details
and Diet Requirements please email it to me immediately.
We hope that the information outlined herein goes a long way towards answering any
queries you may have and assists you to plan for the championships. If you need further
information please contact me by email or phone - at the contacts listed at the end of the
newsletter.
Again, please ensure the Coach and Manager of your Team, receives a copy of this
newsletter.
David Eaton/ Fred Frost
Championship Co-ordinators
Townsville Cricket Inc
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 4
2 COMPETITION ................................................................................................................. 4
3 CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES VENUES ........................................................................... 4
4 CHAMPIONSHIP BOOKLET ....................................................................................... 5
5 CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW AND FIXTURES .................................................................. 5
6 CHAMPIONSHIP MERITORIOUS AWARDS ............................................................... 5
7 QJC PLAYING RULES 2011...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
8 UMPIRES .............................................................................................................................. 5
9 MATCH BALLS ........................................................................................................... 5
10 GAME PLAYING TIMES ............................................................................................... 6
11 PHOTOGRAPH ROSTER.......................................................................................... 6
12 MEDICAL I FIRST AID ...........................................................................................6
13 ACCOMMODATION I MEALS ................................................................................... 8
14 TRANSPORT TO AND FROM SURFERS PARADISE & CHELTENHAM OVAL. ..... 9
15 LAUNDRY....................................................................................................................... 9
16 SHOPPING I PERSONAL SUPPLIES ....................................................................... 9
17 OPENING I CLOSING CEREMONIES..................................................................... 10
18 COACHES AND MANAGERS MEETING ................................................................ 10
19 SCORE BOOK ......................................................................................................... 10
20 CONTACT DETAILS ............................................................................................... 11
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Introduction
Townsville Cricket Inc (TCI) is proud to have been awarded the hosting of the QJC 2014
Under 15 State Championships and will do everything in its power to make your visit and
cricket a memorable experience.
The particulars outlined herein detail generally what is proposed in relation to the
accommodati on, team transport, and, day to day administration and running of the
competition.While more detailed information will be issued on or before your arrival at
Townsville, please feel free to contact me by email or phone if you have any specific queries
you want answered before you leave home.
All teams are asked to advise details of your expected arrival time at JCU on the Sunday
afternoon . Travelling teams are asked to outline what commitments you have made in
relation to your departure from the Townsville on the Friday evening following the completion
of the Championships. As mentioned above, you should plan your departure to leave
directly from Endeavour Park in the Murray Sporting complex . It is requested that all teams
arrive prior to 3.00pm on the Sunday as we have a very busy schedule of sorting
accommodation,photographs, Captains Meeting, also a Coaches and Managers meeting
and evening meal.
Large water containers will be provided at all grounds. It is expected that each player will
have a personal water bottle. As we are playing in the middle of summer it is
recommended that every player have their own sunscreen cream.
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Competition
The Championships will be contested by twelve regional teams:
Cricket Far North
Mackay - Whitsunday
Darling Downs & SW Qld
Brisbane North
North Queensland
Wide Bay
South East Queensland
Townsville
Central Queensland
Sunshine Coast
Metropolitan South West
BEARS
The draw with field allocations is attached to the back of this newsletter.
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Championship Games Venues
The following venues will be utilised for the Championships:
•
Tony Ireland Stadium - corner of River Way Drive and Ross River Road,
Kirwan
• Endeavour Park (3 Ovals) - Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale
• James Cook University - James Cook Drive and then left into Buchan Road
(parking is available at the fitness centre accessible off Joseph Banks
Avenue)
• Wanderers CC, Hugh Street, Pimlico
• Brothers CC - Golflinks Drive, Willowbank Estate, Kirwan
• Wests CC - Harold Street, West End
As all games are to be played on Turf pitches, players must wear spikes.
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While there is some shade surrounding a number of the ovals, spectators should bring their
own shelter or umbrellas for use during the week. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide
shade canopies for spectators.
Areas will be provided for scorers and teams to locate themselves during the days play. Each
team will be allocated a shade canopy table and chairs.
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Championship Booklet
The official QJC Year 2014 Championship Booklet will be distributed at the Coaches and
Managers meeting for later distribution to their teams. The booklet contains the official
championship rules, draws for all games, the list of registered players, and other general
information.
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Championship Draw and Fixtures
The Official Draw is attached.
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Championship Meritorious Awards
Meritorious achievement awards will be presented at the closing ceremony in recognition
of:• Batting scores of 100 and above
• Bowling of 5 or more wickets per innings
• Hat tricks
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QJC Playing Rules 2014
QJC Championship Playing Rules are contained in the official QJC Year 2014 Championship
Booklet, which will be supplied to Coaches and Players on arrival. Matt Williams from Qld
Cricket will email a copy of the 2014 QJC Playing Rules to all Zones closer to the time.
Please familiarise yourselves with the rules now rather than waiting for the Championship
Booklet to be handed out on the evening before the first game.
Clarifications of any rules or championship arrangements will be addressed at the
Coaches and Managers meeting to be held on the Sunday evening, with the QJC
Representatives and the Umpires Coordinator.
The QJC Representative is Adam Kehl.
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Umpires
Umpires will be sourced from the Townsville Umpires Association and other associations
within the NQCA region. If any zones are aware of a qualified umpire who may wish to
participate in this championship please contact Fred Frost and those detail will be passed on
to the umpires co-ordinator.
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Match Balls
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Match balls required by each team for the Championships will be distributed on a game
by game basis by the umpires. If any match balls are lost or damaged replacement
match balls will be available.
Kookaburra 156g balls will be used.
10 Game Playing Times
Following are playing times for each day. However, it should be noted that they may be
altered slightly when the daily travel itineraries are finalised, to take into account the time
required to travel between JCU and the playing venues.Monday- Thursday Start- 9.1Oam
Lunch 12.40 to 1.20pm
Stumps 4.50pm
Friday
Lunch 12.00 to 12.30pm
Stumps 4.00pm
Start- 8.30am
Please note that the earlier starting time on the final day is to allow for an earlier finish to
accommodate the Closing Ceremony, and the departure itineraries for various zones.
11 Team Photograph
Team photos will be taken at the JCU campus on Sunday afternoon after teams arrival at
JCU. Photographs will be taken near the accommodation venue and team should
ensure that all players are tired in their playing strip and official zone caps and
officials are suitably attired in their management shirts. Team management will be
advised at time of arrival of the location and timing of their team photograph.
12 Medical I First Aid
Teams are asked to bring their own First Aid Kits. Given the disbursed nature of the
venues it will not be possible to have a central first aid post.
13 Townsville Medical Services
There are general health facilities on or near the JCU campus.
For most health services you need to make an appointment and some services
charge a cancellation fee if you miss your appointment.
SERVICE
DETAILS
The Townsville Hospital
Accident and Emergency Department - front of the hospital
24-hour
and
100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas
emergency
services
Phone: 4433 2916
Web: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/townsville/Services/emergency.asp
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Doctor to Your Door - after hours, mobile doctor service
Phone: 1300 968 736
Web: www.townsvillehomedoctor.com.au/index.php
A medical centre for JCU students and Townsville residents, JCU
Health General Practice is located on level one of the Clinical Practice
Building on the JCU campus.JCU students with a Medicare card and
student card will be bulk billed for the appointment. International
students with OSHC insurance with Allianz Global or Medibank will
JCU Health have their invoices sent directly to their insurer.
General
Practice
Open: Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (Mondays and
Wednesdays open to 6.00 pm)
Phone: 4759 6300
Email: reception@jcuhealth.com.au
Web: www.jcuhea lth.com.au/our-clinics/general-practice
Pharmacy
Alive Discount Pharmacy is the nearest pharmacy and is located on the
ground floor of the Clinical Practice Building on the JCU campus
Web: www .alivepharmacy.com.au.
Dental
services
The nearest private dentist, 1300SMILES, is located in the Medilink
Retail Centre at 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas.
Phone: 07 4725 5800.
JCU Dental is located on the second floor of the Clinical Practice
Building at JCU's Townsville campus. General dental services are
performed by supervised, senior JCU dental students. There is no
charge for patients with a health care card. Appointments are
JCU Dental necessary.
Open: Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Phone: free call 1800 028 998
Web: http:lljcudental .com/
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If you have a Health Care Card you can access the Queensland Health
Oral Health Service Townsville. Appointments are necessary.
Phone: 1300 300 850
Web: www.health.gld.gov.au/townsville/Services/oral
health.asp
14 Accommodation I Meals
All players and team officials taking part in the Under 15 Championships will be
accommodated for the duration of the competition in the Halls of Residence at James
Cook University. A map extract of the relevant parts of the campus is attached to the
back of this newsletter.
Teams with their respective officials will be housed in clusters of rooms, with each
person being allocated an individual room, where possible. Bedding (Sheets and
Pillowcase) are provided. Players should bring a Pillow and any other sleeping/ linen
requirements such as a Doona and Towels.
Teams are asked to arrive no later than 3:00pm where possible. Bus drop-off point is
in the car park off Uni Hall service Road and team should make their way to the dining
hall (building 112) on arrival. All teams will be met on arrival at JCU, and advised of their
individual accommodation allocation - together with other specific criteria relating to what will
be expected during their time at JCU.
A fee will be levied to the zone in the event fire alarms in your area are triggered
unnecessarily. A fee will be levied to the zone in the event that keys to rooms are lost
or not returned at the end of the carnival.
Apart from those teams that have pre-organised an additional nights accommodation,
all teams will be required to vacate their rooms on Friday, 19 December, 2014 prior to
departure for their game.
For those team volunteers who have brought their own vehicle, there will be parking available
on site but no responsibility for any damage will be taken by the organisers or the University.
You will park at your own risk.
Breakfast and evening meals will be served in the Halls of Residence dining hall
which is located in the building adjacent to the accommodation block (building 112).
The dining hall has sufficient capacity to cater for all teams accommodated but
nevertheless a staggered meal roster may be scheduled.
Meal times are as follows:
Sunday evening dinner (14 December): 7 PM
Breakfast - Monday to Thursday - 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Dinner - Monday to Thursday - 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Breakfast - Friday 19 December - 6 AM to 6:45 AM
JCU will be supplying lunches and they will be delivered to each of the grounds and for those
teams playing at JCU for collection by your team Manager from the dining hall.
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All zones are asked to advise me by email as soon as possible the Team Player List Details
and Diet Requirements as to whether any members of your party have any special dietary
requirements. The kitchen staff will address these requirements if they are given sufficient
prior advice.
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Transport t o and from playing grounds.
On each competition day, teams will be transported by coaches to and from the playing
venues (except those playing at JCU Oval). Bus collection point is the car park outside
the dining hall which is accessible from James Cook Drive and the Uni halls service
Road.
The logistics of coordinating the morning and afternoon bus transport for the teams will require
the co-operation of all teams to ensure that games can commence at the required times ,
and also to make sure that teams can be returned to the accommodation in an orderly and
timely manner in the afternoons .
It is expected that teams will be ready for departure from JCU from 7:45 AM - 8:05 AM
Monday to Thursday and between 7:15AM to 7:30 AM on Friday to allow for early
commencement of fixtures.
16 Laundry
There are laundry facilities at JCU. Management from each team will be issued with
a JCU card with some credit on it for use in the laundries located in the
accommodation venue. Teams should limit laundry use to cricket whites and essential
clothing items only. Location and use of laundry facilities will be advised on checkin. Procedures and details of any cost are as follows:
• $2 per wash load;
• $2 per dry load.
Teams are to supply their own laundry detergent. Recharge on JCU cards can be
organised during work hours. To ensure that nothing is lost or misplaced, all players are
asked to ensure that all items of clothing are clearly marked with the respective person's
name.
16 Shopping I Personal Supplies
There is a Woolworths supermarket located 5 minutes walks from the accommodation that is
open during usual trading hours. There is also a coffee shop, BWS, pharmacy, GP clinic, Qld
X-Ray and post office on campus.
Townsville is seNiced by 3 major sporting outlets being Sportscene , A Mart and Rebel Sport
in the event anyone needs source cricket equipment.
The campus is less than10 minutes by car to Stockland Shopping Centre. It is
assumed (and recommended) that the players do not leave the University grounds unless
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they are under the direct supervision of a senior team official.
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Opening I Closing Ceremonies
An opening address of welcome will be given to all team officials on the evening prior to the
first day of play. An official closing ceremony will be held at Endeavour Park at the
completion of play on Friday the 19th December, 2014.
All teams are required to attend the Closing Ceremony to pay due recognition to the
championship winners , and, also to those players presented with awards for
meritorious achievements .
However it is understood if travel arrangements prevent attendance as flight departures
from Townsville are limited and some zones need to travel lengthy distances by coach.
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Coaches and Managers Meeting
The Coaches I Managers Meeting will be held at approximately 6:00pm on the Sunday
evening in the Endeavour Room (upstairs in building 112). The Championship Booklets
will be handed out for later distribution to team members. The five match balls also will be
handed out. Clarifications of any rules or championship arrangements will be addressed
at the Coaches and Managers meeting. The meeting will be chaired by the QJC
Representative, Adam Kehl and also attended by the umpires coordinator.
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Captains Meeting
This year we will also be holding a Captains meeting so could you also please indicate on
your team details the Captain and Vice Captain from your team.
The meeting will be conducted by the Qld cricket representative and will discuss the
role of the captain according to the rules and etiquette of cricket. The Captains
meeting will be held at 6 PM on Sunday evening in the Raintree Room (upstairs in
building 112) and will be chaired by Tony Hampson from Queensland Cricket.
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Score Book
Each participating team is requested to use a carbon-copy type Score Book - with QJC
advising that EASY SCORE Scorebooks are the preferred books for the Championships.
The top (original) copy of each score sheet is to be submitted to the designated
Championship Officials who will collect the sheets for the first innings at the lunch break and
again at the completion of play. The organisers will endeavour to provide volunteers to enter
the scores into Mycricket from a base at Endeavour Park. This will enable the compilation
and recording of results and all statistics necessary for the overall championshi p results,
and players' achievement awards .
At the completion of each day's play, results will be entered into Qld Cricket's online
Mycricket system.
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The website for Townsville Cricket Inc (www.townsvillecri cket.com ) will contain a
page that provides a link to MyCricket and also the current points table and
interesting or noteworthy stories and photographs from the Championships.
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Contact Details
Please address all correspondence to:
The Championship Co-Ordinator
PO Box 49 Castletown Q 4812
For all email correspondence, please address emails to:
David Eaton
djelaw@bigpond.com
Telephone contacts:
David Eaton
0429 772 585
Peter Fry
0439 748 760
Fred Frost
0408 187 551
We look forward to meeting you in December.
Fred Frost/David Eaton
Championship C o -ordinators
Townsville Cricket Inc.
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UNDER 15
DRAW
Venue
Round 1
v
BN
SEQ
Endeavour l
NQ
WB
v
MW
Tony Ireland Stadium
v
FN
Endeavour 2
MSW
v
GC
James Cook University
DDSWQ
v
CQ
Endeavour 3
SC
v
BEARS
Wanderers Cricket Club
Round 2
BN
v
MW
Brothers Cricket Club
SEQ
v
FN
West cricket club
NQ
v
GC
Endeavour 1
WB
MSW
v
CQ
BEARS
Tony Ireland stadium
v
DDSWQ
v
SC
Endeavour 3
Endeavour 2
Venue
Round 3
BN
v
FN
Endeavour 2
MW
v
GC
Endeavour l
SEQ
NQ
v
v
CQ
BEARS
Endeavour 3
Wanderers Cricket Club
WB
v
SC
James Cook University
MSW
v
DDSWQ
Tony Ireland stadium
Round 4
BN
v
GC
Tony Ireland Stadium
FN
MW
v
CQ
Brothers Cricket Club
v
BEARS
Endeavour 1
SEQ
v
Endeavour 3
NQ
v
SC
DDSWQ
WB
v
MSW
West Cricket Club
BN
v
CQ
Endeavour 1
GC
v
BEARS
Wanderers Cricket Club
FN
v
SC
Tony Ireland stadium
MW
v
DDSWQ
James Cook University
SEQ
v
MSW
Endeavour 3
NQ
v
WB
Endeavour 2
Endeavour 2
Ven ue
Round 5
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JCU Campus Extract
Building 500 -Woolworths supermarket, pharmacy , Jamaica blue Cafe, bottle shop, GP
clinic
Building 111-JCU Halls of residence
Building 112 -dining hall and meeting rooms
*- bus drop-off and pickup point
carpark adjacent to building 99 - parent parking available
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