BECOME A CRICKET UMPIRE

IT’S YOUR CALL

The Mornington Peninsula Cricket Umpires Association (MPCUA) is seeking to recruit both newcomers and experienced umpires to its ranks for the 2021-22 season and beyond – both female and male applicants are most welcome.

Are you an ex-player who hasn’t been involved in the game for a while – maybe you are a club supporter interested in becoming more actively involved in the game – or perhaps you are simply a cricket lover who wants to take on the challenge of participating directly in the game from the best seat in the house. Umpiring with the MPCUA will help you reignite old cricket friendships and forge new bonds with your fellow umpires.

All new recruits will be provided with full training before the commencement of the season – thereafter, ongoing support, mentoring and constructive feedback will be provided throughout the season.

The Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association (MPCA) has four very competitive divisions, Provincial/Peninsula/District/Sub-District, which encompasses teams from as far afield as Carrum and Seaford to Sorrento and French Island – all matches are played on Saturday afternoons from 1pm with a finishing time of no later than 7pm – attractive match payments are on offer.

For further details or an expression of interest please contact:

Paul Tuff, Director of Umpires – 0417 169 718 paultuff@bigpond.com

Garry Seaborne, Secretary – 0422 432 915 garry.j.seaborne@gmail.com

The Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association is saddened to hear of the passing of our esteemed Life Member and Historian Simon Fiedler and extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Simon.
Simon began his Cricket career at Moorooduc and soon found his way to Mornington by 1969.
Simon’s service to the MPCA extends for more than 50 years and his contribution included being a MPCA Board Member, Country Week Scorer, Historian and Life Member of the MPCA. Simon also spent many hours looking after the Turf wicket and the maintenance of the oval and rooms at Grayden’s Road.
Simon was awarded Life Membership of both the Mornington CC and the MPCA, he also was awarded in 2000 an Australian Sports Medal for Services to Cricket.
Simon’s interest was not only limited to Cricket but was awarded a Life Membership of the Southern Umpires Association and was Historian of the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League for some 30 years. Simon gave up so much of his time to record and maintain the ongoing history of our Association and the local Football Association for many many years.
Simon’s passion was the History of both local football and cricket and a more knowledgeable facts and figures man we have yet to meet. Simon spent countless hours at the Victorian State Library researching old newspapers to complete his comprehensive reports.
Simon will be sadly missed by many.
RIP Mr Fiedler.

The Balnarring Cricket club is seeking applications for the position of club coach (playing or non-playing) for the 2021-22 Season

Balnarring Cricket Club has a long and proud history dating back to 1880. We are affiliated with the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association and are a family friendly club with a prominent presence within the community.
Our rooms and nets have been redeveloped in the past 5 years, and there are plans underwayto resurface the ground.
We currently have 4 senior sides, 10 junior sides and plans to form a women’s side.

KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
– Possess exceptional communication skills across all ages and genders
– Be able to build a strong relationship with key stakeholders on and off the field through demonstrated enthusiasm, responsiveness, trust, accessibility and a physical presence at the club
– Be highly motivated, driven and passionate about cricket, cricket coaching and club culture
– Be willing to promote and help grow participation numbers
– Be well mannered and articulate
– Be able to structure training sessions to help players maximize their sessions
– Provide individual and team coaching

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

– Expected to deliver 2 training sessions per week that cater to a wide range of levels, abilities and fitness levels
– Assist in match day warm up and preparation
– If not a playing coach, must be prepared to attend games on Saturday’s to watch player performance
– Mentor senior captains and leadership group
– Assess player performance
– Assist in selection of all senior teams
– Help facilitate the transition of players from the junior program to the senior program
– Attend club functions and presentation nights
– Attend committee meetings as needed to update the committee on any aspects related to the coaching role and player issues
– Attend junior matches (particularly the under 16’s) where possible to assess players who arecoming through to seniors

QUALIFICATIONS
– Level 2 coaching certificate preferable
– Working with Children’s Check (mandatory)
– Level 2 First Aid Certificate (not mandatory, but preferable)
REMUNERATION
The role is a paid position, and remuneration will be discussed with the successful applicant
All applicants are required to provide the following
-Coaching Credentials
-Playing History
-Accreditation Level
Please send expression of interests to

Balnarring CC Secretary: martin.porter@earthlift.com.au – 0414 814 560

The MPCA Semi Finals Start this weekend Saturday 6th March

and Grand Finals Saturday 13th March 2021.

The MPCUA is looking for cricket knowledgeable people to assist

in umpiring these finals.

If you can assist on either of these dates please contact:

Paul Tuff      0417 169 718

Ian Benson   0401 038 099

admin@mpca.asn.au

MPCA Board based on guidance from the Senior Pennant and recent correspondence with Cricket Victoria, the decisions have taken into account the potential for further disruption to take place due to Covid-19 outbreaks and potential circuit breaker lockdowns or worse, which may ultimately affect the Finals being played again for the second time, it was felt that it was important to try to protect the Finals series as much as we could by getting the home and away season fixture as it stands under way and also in some ways over as quickly as possible.
These are frustrating and very difficult times due to the uncertainty around further lockdowns being imposed and their unknown duration hence the following decisions were decided upon, obviously subject to restrictions being lifted tomorrow, allowing the playing of cricket to recommence this coming weekend.
Seniors
Round 12 will be treated as a Wash Out round and 6 points will be awarded to each team.
Teams that have not already entered teams or wish to change teams, clubs have till 10.00am tomorrow, 17th February to do so, then this Round will be locked.
Round 13 will be played this coming weekend, 20th February as fixtured.

Jack Peacock
Has been rescheduled to this coming Sunday, February 21 at Baxter. Grounds & times remain unchanged.

Juniors
Round 9 (Under 12s/Under14s) will be treated as a Wash Out round and 6 points will be awarded to each team.
U12s & U14s Teams that have not already entered teams or wish to change teams, clubs have till 10.00am tomorrow, 17th February to do so, then this Round will be locked.
Finals will commence this coming weekend as fixtured, Semi Finals:- Under 16s Friday 19th, Under 12s Saturday 20th & Under 14s Sunday 21st.
Fixtures will be updated shortly.

Under 10s
Round 10 will be played this Friday night the 19th Feb as fixtured.

Girls
Round 7, scheduled to be played tonight, will be treated as a Wash Out round and 6 points will be awarded to each team.
Grand Final will be played 23rd February, further details will be advised shortly.

Trust this clarifies all fixturing arrangements

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING CRICKET THIS WEEKEND

Following the Premiers announcement today and the reintroduction of Stage 4 Restrictions coming into effect at 11:59pm tonight, Friday 12^th February 2021 all MPCA competitions scheduled to be played on Saturday 13^th February through till Wednesday  17^th February 2021 have been called off.

Games affected include:

Under 12’s Saturday morning

Senior’s Saturday afternoon

Under 14’s Sunday morning

Jack Peacock Grand Final Sunday

MPCA Girls Tuesday evening.

A decision will be made as to the status of these games in the coming days and will be advised to all clubs as soon as possible.

Please Click on links for Fixture

Jack Peacock Provincial

Jack Peacock Peninsua

Jack Peacock District

Jack Peacock Sub District