AUSTRALIAN CRICKET JUNIOR FORMATS COMMUNITY & COACH FORUM 1
ADMINISTRATOR & COACH FORUM ADMINISTRATION Junior Formats How we landed here? A refresh. Format Rules Options for Scoring Equipment & Support Junior Formats App COACH WORKSHOP Greg Chappell video & Experts Coaches are vital Pitch & Field Set-Up Match Management Tips Coach Support Level 1 courses The Junior Formats App Player Scorecards 2
WELCOME FROM JAMES SUTHERLAND 3
THERE ARE CHALLENGES FOR KID S SPORT - CRICKET IS UNDER THREAT 01 Multiple sporting options 02 Kids have less interest in sport 77 % 72% 69% 67% 51% 43% Watch TV Internet Gaming Music Sport Reading 03 Challenges facing cricket 04 Research indicates why kids stop playing sport 49% of clubs said the biggest issue they face is player recruitment & retention 49% Not fun Not enough action Too hard Little success Takes too long * SOURCE: Aust Sports Commission Megatrends, Roy Morgan, Associations survey & GEMBA Recruitment and Retention Facilities Volunteers Competing Activities Coaching Administration 4
REVISED FORMATS SUPPORT, SKILLS, STAY The best way to respect the game s history is to ensure the game is relevant in the future. HASSELL BRYCE BURCHER (29.5.1930-26.4.2015) Highett Cricket Club - 14 career hat tricks KIDS and parents are time poor and cricket is one of many choices These formats increase the KIDS SKILLS faster KIDS will have more fun and will STAY in the game Consistency enables better SUPPORT for your volunteers. MORE KIDS BETTER SKILLS GREAT CLUBS STRONGER GAME 5
WE VE BEEN WORKING FOR OVER 3 YEARS WITH THE COMMUNITY ON AN INTEGRATED SOLUTION 2014 Australian Cricket Pathway 2015 Grassroots Engagement Mycricket community Coaching resources Talent program 2016 Pilot Junior Formats 2017 Endorsed Junior format National rollout 6
THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET PATHWAY BACKYARD TO BAGGY GREEN 90% OF PLAYERS Whilst we recognise that 90% of participants exist in the Foundation Level of the Pathway, the Junior Formats will provide the best learning environment for all participants to develop their skills, have fun and enjoy success as they progress through the Australian Cricket Pathway. 7
SEASON 16/17 PILOT ASSOCIATIONS Cairns Townsville Mackay Ipswich Logan Murray Town Bendigo ACT Singleton Newcastle Albury-Wodonga Western Region (Metro) Tasmania x3 8
THE CRICKET COMMUNITY PROVIDED REAL INSIGHT and WE EXPLORED FURTHER THROUGH RESEARCH AND THE PILOT 1. Review Research FAST Kids reporting high levels of fun TIME 2. Skills Testing Pilot formats ACTION More balls in play, balls hit & fielding 15 associations 3. Match Testing 640 teams 6261 innings SUCCESS More runs & wickets 4. Optimum Formats TIME Shorter games with more activity 9
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DETAILED FORMATS RULES SUMMARY The detailed rules summaries can be transcribed straight into Association rulebooks as required and are available for download at:- http://community.cricket.com.au/clubs/junior-formats/format-summary 11
THE STAGE 1 SCOREBOOK The scorebook is designed with simplicity in mind and can be used as an educational tool for new parents, volunteers and coaches as they begin their cricketing journey. In addition to providing a record of the match, the Junior Formats Scorebook incorporates a number of handy features to assist volunteer coaches, scorers and umpires on match day including:- A reminder of the Junior Cricket Pathway (Page 2) A snapshot of the Pilot results for 2016/2017 (Page 3) Umpire Signals and the associated symbols that are required to be entered (Page 4) Ground & Pitch set-up (Page 4) Weather & player management advice (Page 5) Detailed Rules for the particular Stage and game format (Page 6) Skills scorecards for coaches to monitor player development in the particular stage (Page 7) Match day Checklist (Pages 8-9) Resource Information (Pages 8-9) Game Scorecards (Pages 10-50) Team Lists (Pages 51-58) Key Contacts (Page 59) 12
THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT All Teams adopting Junior Formats All New Teams adopting Junior Formats Supply by Club/Participant Available from RCM at Forum Available via Online Ordering (See below) Available via Traditional methods 13
CRICKET AUSTRALIA EQUIPMENT SUPPORT For Season 17/18 Cricket Australia will provide the following equipment to Stage 1 and Stage 2 Teams within new Associations that are adopting the Junior Formats: Portable stumps Provided by Cricket Australia Measuring tape Provided by Cricket Australia All teams adopting either Stage 1 or Stage 2 junior formats (including Pilot Associations) will receive an Australian Junior Cricket Scorebook at the Administrator and Coach Forum. Both stumps and measuring tapes are available to clubs via an online store. Clubs are required to log on and claim their equipment prior to the commencement of the season. The store will leverage the same platform as used for School Ambassador equipment distribution DTY, a third party provider, will distribute the product once the order has been placed by the clubs 14
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JUNIOR FORMATS APP Purpose App supporting the roll out of junior formats Audience Parents, Coaches, Administrators & Players Objectives Outline rules of the game Provide parents and others with materials on how to score/umpire Provide coaching material (videos and other content to support the coaching of players in junior formats) Structure: About Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 FAQs E.g. Stage 1 Rules How to Coaching Skills Scorecards Availability: V1.0 Available on the App Store and Google Store now! 16
COACH WORKSHOP 17
GREG CHAPPELL INTRODUCTION 18
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY? The most important assets of a bowler are length and direction. For a young player 22 yards is too far to send the ball. So we find that a special provision has to be made to meet these conditions. If a boy (or girl) can regularly pitch the ball on that one spot he (she) has already laid the foundation of a successful career. The younger and smaller the boy (or girl) is the shorter the distance he (she) should have to bowl, this being increased as he (she) grows bigger and stronger. Clarrie Grimmett, Tricking the Batsmen, 1934 When the opportunity arises for a little practice on the nearby wicket, it is also unwise for a boy (or girl) to tax his (her) strength in trying to bowl the ball 22 yards when he may just as easily pitch the wickets 15 yards apart, thereby conserving his (her) energy, and helping him (her) to be more accurate at a stage when it is imperative for him (her) to learn the value of accuracy in bowling. Sir Donald Bradman, How to Play Cricket, 1958 Shorter pitch is important so bowlers bowl with good technique and batsman can receive the ball on a ground where they can achieve success. Once we start adopting we will have more kids come, get skills that allow them to have success and at the top end we will see more good players coming through the system. Greg Chappell, Queensland Cricket Forum, 2017 The formats have been designed based on evidence of what kids are capable of doing. The games are going to be matched to what their abilities are, so that means we can make the [junior] game look more like the adult game. There's a false idea we need to play the so called 'proper game' presuming that by playing on the big field, with the full-sized pitch, you get the proper game but, it isn't. The proper game is one that fits the size and the abilities of the kids in terms of their physical capacities. Dr Ian Renshaw Lead Researcher (Queensland University of Technology), Queensland Cricket Forum, 2017 19
COACHES ARE VITAL Coaches are central to the success of the formats ensuring the integrity of the game is enforced in every match. They are the face of junior cricket and have a strong influence on a junior player s skill development and enjoyment of the game. Research indicates that the Coach is a major factor in providing an enjoyable experience for the participant. Coaches should involve other parents in match-day field set-up, umpiring, scoring and at training sessions setting out equipment, managing drills, time-keeping etc. This will allow coaches to spend more time focusing on developing a players skills. Coaches can also assist players in the correct wearing of helmets and protective equipment and provide advice on using appropriate equipment (eg. cricket bat size & weight) 20
A CHANGE OF COACHING FOCUS There are implications for the type of cricket being played:- Match Day - Consistent ground set-up as per format - Use of appropriate equipment - Ways of reducing dead time in matches Batting Bowling Fielding - fuller balls being bowled - more vertical bat shots being played - adjusting to slightly faster carry of the ball more off-side shots - more balls in play - more balls to hit less fielders - shorter pitches, more singles being taken running between wickets - ball trajectory will change (flatter arc) - reduced pitch length with improve bowler accuracy & confidence - more area to cover attack, pick-up, throw, catch, back-up, teamwork - involvement more balls to field - field placement decisions for your players to make - wicket-keepers more balls on pitch, more involvement 21
STAGE 1 - U11 S (AGE INDICATIVE) GROUND SET-UP Fill pre-existing stump holes with soil/sand WK Striker s end 16m 40m Bowlers end http://community.cricket.com.au/clubs/junior-formats/frequently-asked-questions 22
STAGE 2 U13 S (AGE INDICATIVE) GROUND SET-UP 45m 18m Format: Time: Players: 9 Pitch: Boundary: Stumps: Batters: Bowlers: Fielding: Dismissals: Max 30 over 180 mins 18m 45m max. circle measured from the middle of the pitch. Portable at bowlers end Retire at 35 balls (assume some players will be dismissed. Wides and No Balls count towards balls faced) 6-ball overs (max. 8) except for last over where 6 legal deliveries must be bowled. Change ends at half way point of innings. No fielder permitted within 10m of the batter except slips, gully, wicket-keeper. All dismissals count http://community.cricket.com.au/clubs/junior-formats/frequently-asked-questions 23
Fill pre-existing stump holes with soil/sand http://community.cricket.com.au/clubs/junior-formats/frequently-asked-questions 24
MATCH MANAGEMENT TIPS Ways for coaches to keep your game moving and finishing on time. Complete your team-sheet the night before the game Set up team marquees close to the boundary Make sure the scorers are sitting under shade and close to the boundary to assist with player names and advising ball counts. Involve parent volunteers to assist with marking boundaries, crease lines and shade shelters leaving the coach to work with their team running warm-ups etc. Add a chalk line to mark centre at the striker s end as a reference point for batters Have all your batters padded up ready to go in to bat with the next batter ready to go onto the field (helmet & batting gloves on) Rotate fielders with the next bowler fielding nearest to the bowler s end Encourage fielders to jog between positions ready for the next over When rotating extra players onto the field, swap them with the bowler who just finishing their over. Swap wicket-keepers during a drink break Place team drinks and water bottles together in a carry tray near the boundary The central umpire is the critical driver of the game, the time it is played in and the spirit in which it is played 25
A CHANGE OF COACHING FOCUS The Australian Way tell players WHAT you want them to do, NOT how to do it:- Batting hit the ball to score runs Bowling bowl with fast movement or flight/spin to take wickets Fielding catch, control & throw the ball to take wickets and save runs Training Session tips o Maximising session involvement short lines, small groups o Games and competitive activities to teach (open environment learning) o Creating a positive learning environment o Use nets and centre wicket (game scenarios) o Make sure the pitch length is set the same as on match day o Provide safe training and playing environments for players o Make use of a variety of equipment o Involve other parents to assist at training o Adhere to scheduled start/finish times o Make sure the session is fun and engaging! #DestroyTheSemiCircle 26
PLAYER SKILLS SCORECARD We want all cricketers to have every chance to maximise their cricketing skills and enjoy sustainable success whilst participating in this great sport. Cricket Coaches Australia have developed new junior skills scorecards based on best practice for assessing skills and providing feedback to your players. You can: Download and print a skills scorecard appropriate to the players you coach Rate your players skills by completing a scorecard Share the skills scorecard with the player Contained in the scorecards are the skills that players should be aiming to achieve. Targeted for each indicative age group, follow the ratings on the scorecards to determine where your players are at and provide them with feedback on areas to improve. Consider completing the skills scorecard preseason, during the season and near the end of the season. http://community.cricket.com.au/clubs/junior-formats/coach-support Also available on the Junior Formats App! 27
COACH SUPPORT COMMUNITY (Level 1) COURSE F2F All coaches involved with club or school teams should seek to gain their Community Coach Accreditation to ensure they can provide contemporary training and playing environments for their players. Community Level 1 Courses are provided Free of Charge for Season 2017-18 APPS THE AUSTRALIAN WAY Videos of the basics Player skill development scorecards Activity videos CricFit - Fitness for cricket Fielding activities CA CricCoach - Video assessment tool Download today from the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/theaustralian-way/id1153490690?mt=8 JUNIOR FORMATS APP E.g. Stage 1 Rules How to Coaching Skills Scorecards Download today from the App Store or Google App Store: CRICKET COACHES AUSTRALIA (CCA) WEBSITE http://community.cricket.com.au/coach 28
FREE COMMUNITY COACHING COURSES IN 2017-2018 Australian Cricket along with States and Territory Associations have embarked on an Industry first by offering Free Community (Level 1) coaching courses in 2017-18 to the grassroots cricket community! The initiative will develop coaching skills around Australia, with an emphasis on junior cricket, by making the courses more accessible to parents, volunteers and all budding cricket coaches who devote their time and effort to ensure children of all backgrounds can enjoy the game we love! This will be a first for cricket as the Community coaching course usually costs $120 per person. We expect more than 3,000 people across the country to undertake the free courses during the 2017-18 season. The Community (Level 1) coaching courses will include a module on the revised Junior Formats being implemented across the country and provide access to hundreds of online videos and a mobile App. Coaches will also be reminded of their impact on children through discussions on; The impact of a fun, safe and inclusive learning environment with a duty of care to all players; The important role they play in helping children learn the game and develop their skills WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO SIGN UP? Register as a coach HERE! Complete the Introduction to Cricket course online HERE! Attend a Community Course in your region by selecting a course near you. A full list of all scheduled courses can be found HERE! 29
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