The MPCA congratulations the winners of the 2015/16 Best & Fairest. A list of the vote count is below.

1. Sub District – Robert Thompson Medallists
Aaron Kaddatz – Dromana
Matthew Whelan – Tootgarook

R Thompson Medal Count

2. District – EG Betts Medallist
Simon Dart – Red Hill

E Betts Medal Count

3. Provincial – W Wedgewood Medallist
Glenn Barclay – Crib Point

W Wedgewood Medal Count

The Rosebud Cricket Club is seeking expressions of interest for the position of 1^st X1 Captain for the 2016/17 season.

Having just won the Sub District 1sts Premiership and being promoted into the District competition, we require the services of a strong leader who will work in with our Senior Coach Jason Mathers to take this promising group of cricketers further.

The Club has 5 Senior Sides and this season all of them made the finals, with 4 going onto play in Grand Finals and 2 coming home with Premierships.
Add to that the Under 16s finishing runners up and the Club is in  a strong position on and off the field.

Remuneration is negotiable with the successful applicant.

Contact Jason Mathers 0413 888 398.

Balnarring Cricket Club is seeking a Coach or Captain-Coach for the 2016/17 season and beyond.

The successful candidate will be driven to achieve on field success, be a strong leader and possess good communication skills.
You will be able to plan and lead training sessions, assist with junior development, improve and assist senior cricketers, build an enjoyable practise and playing environment, and develop a positive culture that will lead to sustainable success.

Established in the 1880’s, the Balnarring Cricket Club is a progressive, family orientated club with a long and proud history.
We currently have new training nets under construction and new clubrooms to commence during 2016.
In season 2015/16 Balnarring CC fielded 4 Senior teams and 8 Junior teams, including the first ever all girl team in our competition, highlighting the club’s willingness to think progressively and embrace new challenges.
The club has a thriving junior program and the coach must have the ability to successfully develop and transition players from junior into senior level whilst developing current senior players.

Remuneration negotiable.

For further information, please contact Bernie Kleinig 0407 556 392 or Matt Wilton 0425 874 362.
Please send applications to: balnarring@club.cricketvictoria.com.au

Boneo Cricket Club is currently seeking applications for a Senior Club Coach (playing or non-playing) to coach the club in the MPCA District completion for the 2016/17 season.

The club is looking for the successful applicant to continue to develop a positive and professional culture within a young vibrant playing group that is ready to take the club to the next level required. 

Competitive remuneration is available to the successful applicant. 

Interested applicants can contact Kyle Wilson on 0417572483 or boneo@club.cricketvictoria.com.au

The Carrum Downs Cricket Club is a Sub-District club in the MPCA.

The Club fields 5 senior teams and 7 junior teams and are currently seeking the skills and services of a coach/captain coach for the 2016/17 season and beyond.

The roles and responsibilities include but not limited to:
– Prepare a comprehensive coaching and game plan for all senior grades.
– Prepare a plan for pre-season training and practice matches.
– Oversee the preparation and development of teams who compete at all levels.
– Planning and facilitating training sessions.
– Working one on one with individuals to identify and improve strengths and weaknesses.
– Communicate the clubs coaching goals to coaches of junior teams who compete for Carrum Downs CC
– Uniting players to focus on common goals, strategies and game plans

Experience is not necessary but is preferred. The job requires a motivated and strong leader to get the best out of some exciting young cricket talent.

The Club has an enviable culture and require a coach who can capitalize and build on an already strong foundation.

Applications can be submitted via phone or email to:
Russell Blackburn
Mob:0418108770
Email: ham.blackburn@bigpond.com

The Hastings Cricket Club are seeking expressions of interest for the position of Captain/Coach for season 2016/17 and beyond.

We are a small, proud family club with 138 years of history. We currently field 4 senior and 4 junior teams in the Sub District division of the MPCA competition.We have a talented, exciting young group of cricketers with our first elevens average age being 23. We also have a talent rich group of juniors, with at least two rep players per age group.

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and maintaining a strong on and off field culture for our young group, liaise with junior coaches and senior captains to develop one club direction and provide positive training outcomes for all players.
The successful candidate will have access to our excellent training facilities and the backing of a strong committee dedicated to sustainable success for our club.

Remuneration is negotiable dependant on experience and player accomplishments.
Applications are to be emailed to: hastings@club.cricketvictoria.com.au

For further information please contact either Jason Slocombe (0447 766 004) or Daniel Esler (0427 072 033).

The Baxter Cricket Club is seeking a non playing Club Coach for the 2016/17 season and beyond.
Baxter is a family oriented club with some of the most modern high class facilities on the peninsula providing a level of play to suit all cricket enthusiasts from social to experienced & competitive cricketers.
The club fields 5 senior and 6 junior teams and has won 3 of the past 7 provincial first eleven premierships.
The club wishes to maintain and build for future success through a passionate, innovative and knowledgable club coach that will maximise existing talent and attract and develop future talent.

Key selection criteria:

• Create positive training outcomes for all players
• Co-ordinate and organise senior and junior training sessions
• Set high standards for on-field performance
• Provide positive off-field leadership
• Coach, Mentor and promote the development of senior and junior players and junior player pathways
• Chair senior selection committee
• Liaise with junior coaches and senior captains to develop an inclusive club culture and direction

Remuneration package offered and negotiable.

Contact club secretary Bob Hope on 0421 054473

Club website: http://baxtercc.vic.cricket.com.au/

The MPCA Provincial Grand Final heads back to MPCA Headquarters this season with Crib Point CC to play Peninsula Old Boys CC.

The MPCA is hosting the event and facilities will include a stall selling food and soft drink, a coffee van and portable toilets for the public as well as separate facilities for the teams.

There will be no alcohol sold at the ground.

Pines CC is seeking new Captain for season 206/17, see attachment for details.

Pines CC Captain 2016-17