Current & Past News Items

Hi All,

I would just like to thank everyone so far for their recruitment. We are starting to see new blood turn up and it’s great to see our members and players recommending new players to us.

Your club would like to reward you for referring new blood to the Hawks so you can also benefit. This is what we are calling the Hawk’s Referral Program.

How it Works

For every new player you get signed up to the Hawks, you will receive a $25 Hawks Drink and Food Voucher that can be used over the bar and canteen. This voucher can be used on soft drinks, food or alcohol and you will still earn your My Fiji vouchers. It’s just like cash!

Simple as that!

But, conditions do apply.

To be eligible to receive this voucher you must be an existing member of the Hawks having being a member in the 2009/10 season.

The new player must pay their fees up front.

The new player can’t have played for the Hawks in the past 2 seasons.

All pretty simple! This applies to Juniors and Seniors!

So get out there and let’s get your club stronger than ever with some new talent and thinking.

Well done on those that have already done a good job…but more can always be done!

Thanks

Conrad.

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Hey guys, The turn out for the last Sunday afternoon training session was good. We can all see our skills improving.

John has started forming team lists based on  those that have been turning up and have notified us of their availability during September. However, we need to know availability of all players for the trial intra club practice games coming up on the 11^th of Sept and also the Yandina Game held over the weekend of the 18^th and 19^th. Please check the website for details and get back to myself and / or John ASAP please.

Regular night training starts this TUESDAY NIGHT from 5pm. First in best dressed as far as batting order goes etc. – Get their early to help John setup and you’ll be first up! – Please make sure you attend training – we can’t put team lists together without knowing who is playing this season.

No more training sessions on Sundays – all on Tuesday and Thursday nights from this date forward everyone. (seniors)

Juniors – please check the website for information about what night you are training. Please contact Brenda if you need any more information.

Sign on – Went ok guys. We’ve had a few new players turn up for Juniors and Seniors - which is great!! – We are actually seeing money come in from a lot of the players which is good. However – it could be better. I would appreciate it that each and every one of you made an effort to pay your fees over the next couple of weeks during training (after or before).  – The sooner we get money in – the sooner I can ensure we start making improvements to your club which the committee has planned.

Sponsors – Also, good to see some of you actually making an effort and organising some player sponsors quite easily. That’s great news. Hopefully a few more of you are able to do the same and save big time. – As I sent out, if you can push your sponsor up to a higher level – your club is looking to reward you. – Remember, sponsors make your club better. So do your best to help your club. – More information on the hawk website.

6-a-side – We are running the 6-a-side in September this season. 12^th of September to be exact. Please get back to Paul Baird as soon as you can if you can play or if you are putting a team in. I have put a team in, Presidents VII, if you want to play for my team J - let me or Paul know. Otherwise, there are another 5 team spaces!!! I believe at the moment – please get back to Paul ASAP.

That’s about it from me. No more training information emails. During the season I will be giving summaries of the weekly games (with help from the Captains) – and notifying you of any good deals or important news. Otherwise, keep up to date by visiting the website at least weekly.

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For those of you that missed the wine night advertised on here...you missed a good night out! All for $40...amazing...
See the review below from our number 1 food expert in the club Mister Wade-Parker.

On Monday the 23^rd of August the Hollywood Plaza Tavern held its’ latest food & wine dinner featuring Redman’s wines from the Coonawarra region of South Australia.

 The menu chosen by Executive Chef and Hawks Masters player Damien Byrne was as follows:

Appetiser - Eggplant sandwich, Tortilla cone with salsa, Ricotta pillow with chilli jam which was served with an Ommoo Sparkling Shiraz.

A great way to get the evening underway and the Sparkling Shiraz was a pleasant surprise instead of the usual champagne starter.

Entrée - 5 Spice Pork Hock served with Exotic Mushrooms and Oyster Sauce with Candied Chilli & Palm Sugar. Wine served Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Dish of the night, beautiful flavours and the wine choice I thought that would overpower the dish worked extremely well with the Asian flavoured Pork

Main – Roasted Eye Fillet, steeped in fresh herbs with bone jus, Shiraz paint, Horseradish flavoured mashed potato & stuffed mushroom cap. Wine served Redman Shiraz.

Succulent, tender beef cooked a tad too much for me but Karyn loved it. The Shiraz was my wine of the night and I took the option of purchasing some on the night with some special pricing from the liquor barn.

All of the wines were introduced by Andrew the Hardy’s Rep and he took the time to speak to diners about the characteristics of each wine type. This was welcomed by those guests that were not wine connoisseurs and are learning the art of identifying and enjoying quality wines.

The forty guests that attended the dinner were treated to an absolutely superb evening, food and wines paired brilliantly and congratulations to Hotel Manager Michael, Damien, Andrew and the team at Hollywood Plaza Tavern who put the evening together. The next wine and food dinner will be held in a couple of months time so stay tuned for an announcement and book in for what will be another wonderful evening enjoying great food and wine at an affordable price (only $40 PP) absolute bargain !!. So Hawks members, see you at the next dinner, can’t wait to see what wines we will taste and what Chef Damien creates.

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I’ve had a few players speak to me about the cost of fees to play cricket at all Gold Coast clubs. Unlike other clubs, as you all should know, we offer Player Sponsorships which allow you to take $300 off your fees so you only pay $60 for the entire season.

This year our sponsorship packages are loaded with value. I know already a few players have easily found sponsors jumping at the opportunity, especially considering the added bonus of running a promotion relating to My Fiji. So this year is easier than ever!

Sponsors are very important to every club environment big or small. They are part of the community and they are helping the community as do we by giving them support and promoting them. Without sponsors at the club we wouldn’t be able to survive. Your fees alone are lucky to pay for the basic running of a club. Such as ball fees, ground fees, ground work, electricity and just general maintenance around the club. Let alone paying for your practice equipment and balls etc.

This season, I’m asking that each and every one of you get involved with helping us find sponsors. Every sponsor dollar goes back into the club. To improve the facilities and just the general running of the club. So you as a player has somewhere to train and play cricket in your local suburbs.

You know some of things we are doing to the club for you as a member, but that may not be enough for you. So I’m offering an even greater incentive for each of you.

SENIOR PLAYERS

If you get a player sponsorship – as you know you will get $300 off your fees (up $100 from last year) so you only pay $60

If you are able to get a business to sponsor the Hawks for $2500 for the season, you will get the following:

-          $350 off your fees (So you pay only $10 for your membership fee to play cricket this season!!!)

-          A carton of Corona or $50 cash in hand

-          A Resort Rewards Holiday Discount Voucher valued at $250 (www.resortrewards.com.au for more information) donated from RewardsCorp

JUNIOR PLAYERS

If you get a player sponsorship (just like the seniors) we will give you FREE fees.

If you are able to a business to sponsor the Hawks for $2500 for the season you will get the following:

-          Full Fees Free

-          1 Free Movieworld Ticket (or theme park of your choice from Dreamworld, Movieworld, Seaworld or Wet ‘n’ Wild)

-          A Resort Rewards Holiday Discount Voucher valued at $250 (www.resortrewards.com.au for more information) donated from RewardsCorp (that one might be for your parents guys – sorry!)

So now you’ve even got more incentive to find sponsors this season. Go out put in some work and you never know your results! You’ll be helping you enjoy another season of cricket and helping the club improve.

All the information you need is attached. Simply give it to your prospective sponsor with a sales pitch and away you go!

Terms and conditions do apply when getting sponsors. Please make sure you consult
with Ian Wade-Parker if you are successful!

GOOD LUCK!

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The club this weekend has purchased 2 new portable flood lights that will be used for short field training on the oval during night training.

This will enable all club members to train even longer at the club under lights. This means we will all have more time to bat / bowl and then do some fielding training to finish the session under lights.

You should all be getting alot more out of training this season!

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Another good training session today. Everyone who turned up were working hard and again showing fantastic skills. Good work guys. Really Positive.

John also ran a number of new drills this training session which were good to see.

Unfortunately, considering we only have one more Sunday session to go and it was also our 1^st of 2 sign ups, I was disappointed with the turn out. Myself and John were hoping to see a few more faces this training session as we are starting to put together the line-ups for the pre-season games in September. Especially considering the turn out from previous training sessions which were good.

We are going by who turns up to training and who puts in the effort. We are starting to form our playing list for each of the grades. Some of our higher grade players from last season may find themselves needing to prove their skills to push up into the higher grades again this season. A few juniors are coming through to shine and a few seniors from last year are showing good skills in the pre-season.

Guys – in short – I know it’s only pre-season – and I’m a player like you – I’ve heard the disappointment when we don’t succeed – to bring success you need to work hard – You need to work on your skills – YOU NEED TO TRAIN.

The committee and coach of the club work hard to ensure you have the environment you need to succeed, we need you start contributing to bring success as well.

I’m hoping to see a great turn out this coming Sunday. – This Sunday again, we have sign on from 10-2pm. – Then Training from 2:30 to 5pm – Please come early to collect your forms (or download from the website) so you can fill them out and pay your rego fees. It would be good if everyone turns up before 2:30 so that we can all get started on time.

On a positive note – really good turn out from the Juniors guys. Well done. Let’s get more down to the club! Spread the word.

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Hi All,

We have been contacted by a talented 22 year old player from England who is looking to travel out to Oz this summer and play some cricket. He has been lucky enough to have contacted us and we are currently in talks with him coming over and playing for the Hawks!

He is of a high standard of cricket in England and is very keen to work on his cricket while over here and see some of the sites on the side. John has informed him that our club is it and he will have a great time playing with us and find our team and our competition of a high standard. So he should enjoy himself while still finding it a challenge.

He is asking for nothing in return other than somewhere for him and his girlfriend to stay and some part time work on the Gold Coast to pay his way. We are currently looking to see what work we can find for him.

Unfortunately no one on the committee is able to help him out here, however, we were hoping someone at the Hawks has a free room available for the summer where he can stay (he will pay rent for him and his girlfriend). If so, can you please contact me and let me know if you are able to assist.

It's always good getting people from different backgrounds and experiences and he will be a great asset to our club this season because of this.

Thanks

Conrad.

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Thanks to Brenda and Ian, Please find attached the Junior information sheet for Season 2010/11.

Please make sure you read the Junior information sheet carefully. This year the Hawks have some exciting new ideas which you and your family may benefit from.

Such as:

Family Discounts

Junior Scholarships

Very Competitive Fees

Plus for all junior players we will be having weekly prizes just for playing each round. Supplied by some of our local sponsors.

SIGN ON DAY IS THIS SUNDAY 22nd and 29th FROM 10am – 2PM at the club – Training will follow as usual after this time.

Please let all of your friends and families know about playing for the Hawks this season!

With all of your help, we will make the Hawks a bigger and stronger club this season and into the future.

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Hi All,

A few of our members are not receiving emails or sms communications from the Hawks. Over the past couple of weeks we have sent many different emails and sms communications out to let our members about the great progress we are having.

If you have not been receiving one or the other, or both! Can you please email your email address and phone number through to Terry. His contact details are on the bottom right of this web page.

Thanks 
Conrad 

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Hi All,

Training yesterday was a really good success. Again really good numbers showed even though I’m aware that there are a lot of winter cricket and footy finals going on. Was good to see.

Also the effort shown by everyone was again really good to see. We are starting to see some of the players step up and try a lot harder this year. Much better skills are being shown by bowlers and batsman. They have been improving each training session.

John’s training session formula is also starting to take shape. The first couple of training sessions were relaxed but yesterday we started to get a taste of the organisation and different drills we will be doing. Was good to see everyone putting their hand up and getting involved in each of the different drills.

John will be improving each of these drills over time, changing them up etc. – which should make for enjoyable and organised training drills.

We have 2 Sunday Sessions left before hitting the September Tuesday and Thursday night session and also our pre-season games. These last few training sessions are crunch time. John has already been starting to list the players and is looking at creating the team line ups. John is still learning who you are – so you are starting fresh in his mind. Show good skills at training and you may find yourself up a grade from last season. J

Should be a great season for the Hawks this season.

Thanks

Conrad.

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Hi All,

A lot was done today at the working bee by a few. A lot of jobs that would have been easy for quite a few turned to a lot of jobs for only a few. Very disappointing to be honest with the turn out. But for those that did up, the club house and surrounds are looking great for the upcoming season!

Barry, Simon and Macca did a fantastic hard job down at the new practice wicket for everyone. It was a warm day in the sun and they worked very hard so it’ll be ready as soon as possible. It’s looking like a great pitch.

The centre wicket this season is also already coming together. Another great wicket for the hawks this season.

Linda, Brenda, Ian, John White and Rodger also did a really club job with cleaning up the gear room and club house/bar etc. – it’s looking good and we should be having some really good nights and events at the club house this season.

I would appreciate it if all members, if you see these people around the club, that you say thank you. These are the people that always seem to be the ones doing the work around the club. Your Club. – so please, actually show you care.

There will be another working bee in the coming week to finish off the work outstanding. So please stay alert for that and I would appreciate it if some of our more senior players would show up to help.

Please make sure you visit the website http://www.helensvalecricketclub.com/ for news and events. A lot has been happening over the past 2 weeks.

Thanks

Conrad.

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Hi All, and welcome to the 2010/11 Cricket Season with the Hawks!

We’ve got a brand new committee, new players and new sponsors with fresh talent and ideas coming in to make for a new exciting season for the HAWKS!

As you would have noticed with the emails and website updates a lot has been happening over the past month.

Sign On Day for the Hawks is on 22^nd and 29^th of August from 10am-1pm at Hession Oval.

On this website (under downloads) is the senior registration form and also our pre-season letter for 2010-11 which contains some very important information about this season for you and our club. Please read it carefully!

This information can also be found at our website http://www.helensvalecricketclub.com/ under downloads. I recommend that all of your check out the website regularly.

Also – please spread the word. I’m happy to say that a number of our players have been doing some good recruiting with some new and old players coming out of the woods to join the Hawks! We don’t care about the skill level, we just want guys with good attitudes that will bring some support and fun into the club. From that, success will follow.

My Fiji.com is out MAJOR sponsor for the seniors this year. They are putting up a prize worth over $5000 for the club to benefit from! You could be playing beach cricket in Fiji!

Just for spending $5 in a transaction with the Hawks you will receive 1 ticket. Just for paying your rego this season ($360) you will receive 72 tickets! – As an added bonus if you pay your fees upfront on sign on days we will give you a bonus 25 tickets to go into the draw for your chance to win the trip to Fiji for your family.

The more tickets you have – the more chance you have of winning! You can also earn more tickets by spending with our sponsors!

So get on board with the Hawks this season, support the Hawks, support our sponsors and you could WIN!

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Reduce your playing fees. Play cricket for $60.00.

A scheme that was brought in by the Hawks and now being copied by other clubs – is back and better than ever!

This year we are offering local businesses the opportunity to support us for the season by way of Individual Player Sponsorship Packages.

Your individual sponsor that you introduce to the club (minimum package $500) will enable you to a $300 credit applied towards your playing fees (to a maximum of $300).

You will only have to pay $60.00!!!!

So start talking to your employer, mate who has a small business, local video shop or local restaurant or whoever might be interested in “sponsoring” you.

We’ll support them if they support you and you’ll reduce your playing fees as a bonus.

You can get more info now by calling Ian Wade-Parker on 0414 730480 otherwise pick up your 2010/11 Individual Player Sponsorship Pack (also attached) at sign-on day or download it off our website.

OR do you know if a business would like to sponsor the club for more and receive more? If you would like to view all of our sponsorship packages this year and hand them to potential sponsors visit our website or click this link: http://www.helensvalecricketclub.com/club_files/club_1/downloads/Sponsorship_Packages_1011.pdf.

The more sponsors we get, the better facilities we can provide to our members. Do what you can for the club.

Player Sponsor Advertising Packages ($500) close September 17th.

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My Fiji.com is out MAJOR sponsor for the seniors this year. They are putting up a prize worth over $5000 for the club to benefit from! You could be playing beach cricket in Fiji!

Just for spending $5 in a transaction with the Hawks you will receive 1 ticket. Just for paying your rego this season ($360) you will receive 72 tickets! – As an added bonus if you pay your fees upfront on sign on days we will give you a bonus 25 tickets to go into the draw for your chance to win the trip to Fiji for your family.

The more tickets you have – the more chance you have of winning! You can also earn more tickets by spending with our sponsors!

So get on board with the Hawks this season, support the Hawks, support our sponsors and you could WIN!

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The Helensvale Pacific Pines Cricket Club is proud to announce that Pacific Pines Meats are the new Major Sponsor for junior cricket this season. The club welcomes the financial support and thanks the proprietors Jason and Rebecca for their commitment to junior cricket. All Hawks junior players will proudly wear the Pacific Pines Meats logo on their club playing shirts this season. Their financial contribution will enable the club to further develop junior cricket in the Helensvale Pacific Pines area. Season 2010/11 will see junior numbers at the Hawks increase and we will also open a new cricket playing facility in Pacific Pines which our under 14’s will call home. I urge all our members to support our new sponsor and officially welcome them to the Hawks.

Ian Wade-Parker & Brenda Pearce

Junior Co-Ordinators

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Please see below the Pre-Season Game Schedule for the Hawks.

Please note that we are currently reviewing team line-ups for the pre-season games which will also determine our starting line-ups for the season, especially for the seniors. It is important that all senior players turn up to pre-season training over the next 2 Sundays and also trainings during the start of September.

Training and pre-season schedule

Every Sunday in August (2.30 till late)

Midweek training is every Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. commencing Tuesday 31 August.  

Saturday 11 Sept - intra club practice match at Hession Oval (1^st / 2^nd grade)

Saturday 11 Sept - intra club practice match at Rugby Park (3^rd / 4^th grade) (If Available – will confirm)

Sunday 12 Sept - 6 a side day at Hession Oval

Saturday 18 Sept - Practice match versus Yandina (40 ov at Hession 10.00am)

Saturday 18 Sept – Intra-Club Game at Rugby Park (If available – will confirm)

Sunday 19 Sept - Practice match versus Yandina (T20 at Hession 10.00am)

Sunday 19 Sept - Masters Practice match versus Under 15’s 30 ov  at Hession 1.30pm

Monday 20^th Sept – Under 17’s Practice match versus Avondale College (NZ) (40 overs at Hession 10.00am)

Saturday 25 Sept - Free weekend / No games / Grand Final Day at Hession

Sunday 26^th Sept – Practice Match Masters versus Under 14’s 35 overs Flooded Gum Park Pac Pines 10.00am

Saturday 2 / 9 October – First round

Please note that the schedule may change slightly with the intra club games due to Rugby Park not being available. If not available, will look at alternative fields.

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The Hawks have organised a brand new incentive to reward our members, sponsors and supporters called the "Hawks My Fiji.com Competition".

This promotion is all about giving back to those that help us keep our club running. The promotion has been organised in such a way that will help support our club but also our sponsors.

The committee this year has worked hard putting this together with My Fiji.com (provided by Randall Deer one of our members and our major sponsor for 2010/11) and we believe it will help bring in fantastic revenue in for the club. This revenue will be returned to the club by improving the facilities and the playing environment. But we need your help supporting the promotion and the Hawks!

How it works is simple - for every $5 transaction spent at the Hawks (includes Rego Fees, bar and raffles etc.) will earn its members 1 ticket into the draw to win a fabulous My Fiji.com family holiday valued at over $5000. No buying of raffle tickets. You get a FREE ticket just for spending $5 in one transaction with the club! If you spend $10 in one transaction, you get 2 tickets! And so on…Simple!

Our sponsors will also have access to promote and use this fantastic promotion to increase their sales and reward their customers (transaction value to qualify for tickets will differ between sponsors). Again, you just need to transact with our sponsors! Easy!

As an added bonus this promotion is tied into our McGrath Foundation Day. Which will make for a fantastic day and promotion for the club this season! Again – we ask that our members support this day.

So please - get involved this year with the Hawks and our sponsors and you could find yourself playing cricket on a beach in Fiji!

Please click the attachment to view our sign on poster this season. – For more information, please keep up to date by viewing the Hawks Website. http://www.helensvalecricketclub.com/

Good Luck!

P.S. Sign On Days this year are being held at Hession Oval at 10am-1pm on Sunday 22^nd and 29^th of August. Training will follow after this time. More information about the fee structure etc. this season will be coming on email later this week. Otherwise, if you can’t wait, the website has all the information you need. Seniors and Juniors are up to date.

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Hi All,

Another good training session yesterday with a good number turning up and working hard. Really hard some of you. You all look really keen this season. Good to see.

Also the skill level already showing in the 2^nd week of training is at a high standard. If this is anything to go by, it should be a good season for the Hawks.

We have another training session this Sunday at 2:30pm. It would be good to see some more of our senior players there this Sunday, as well as juniors. John would like to meet you and we would like to start getting a basic idea of our team line-ups for the trial games this September.

We’ll have our September schedule organised and sent out this week to everyone so watch out for that.

More important information is to come this week, so keep checking the website and your email.

Thanks

Conrad.

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Hi All,

Great turn out for the Training on Sunday. Great number and a good effort put in by all. Was a good starting session. John and I were impressed with the turn out.

Next training session is at the same time Sunday 2:30pm till late. Come down, meet the coach, do some fielding drills and get some bowling/batting started. Then have some drinks to catch up with all of the players.

We have 3 Sunday sessions left before we start getting into our pre-season games. Information on those coming later this month.

Next week, it would be good to see a few more 1st graders, 2nd graders and Juniors coming down. We had a good number to start with, but we can do better.

See you all next Sunday.

Thanks

Conrad. 

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Welcome to the new season! 

My name is John White and I have been appointed as senior coach for this season.  I am looking forward to both playing and coaching at my new club.  I previously spent a few seasons at Mudgeeraba C.C. and before that many more seasons with two or three different clubs in England. 

Throughout the season I hope everyone can challenge themselves to attend training and to improve on what they achieved last season.  If you train you will improve and reach some of those goals.  Expecting to reach finals this season is a minimum requirement at all grade levels.

Looking forward to both an enjoyable and successful season!

John White

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Hello All,

As you may or may not know Ian Wade-Parker has stepped down as President for the 10/11 season and I have been voted in. Ian continues to be a member of the committee and I welcome his continued involvement with the Hawks.

At first I was hesitant to fill the shoes of the leaders of past committees of the Hawks. They have done a fantastic job rebuilding the club.  Now I have had a chance to work closely with this year’s focused committee I am confident the club is on the correct track for the right growth and thus success.

I believe we are making great progress  by recruiting a new coach who will  be able to deliver what we have been missing from previous seasons. Organisation, positive feedback and clear goals for our playing group are some of the areas that will be addressed.  I know a lot of you  within our playing group have identified these areas which has been hurting us on and off  the field.

Our new coach John White, comes to us for the Mudgeeraba Cricket Club where he has been involved with their successful grades and coaching for many years. He has many years’ experience as a player and captain, having played senior cricket for the past 27 years.  John has also played Dolphins QCA and to a high standard in England and is employed as a school teacher. In talks with John he has many great ideas in the ways that we can implement organised and structured training sessions. Under Johns leadership, we will be appointing a Batting Coach and Bowling coach who will spend more time with one on one player development. We will also appoint a net captain each training night to ensure batting drills are under taken and net time rotation is well organised. At training from now on, each and every one will be driven towards a purpose of improving his skills and working as a positive group. Pre season practice matches have been organised for all teams and the dates, times and venues will be announced soon.

Our more talented  juniors will also be asked to be more involved with our senior grades to help their cricket development. Previously our coaching staff have not been able to manage this, however with John’s organisation skills and ideas we believe it’s not only possible but required. Juniors will be encouraged to play senior cricket for their development as well.

During the off season we have installed our own turf training wicket for our players to train on. Very few clubs on the Gold Coast have this facility available to them. The club is throwing more time and money into preparing this wicket to ensure again our preparation for game day is 100%. We have in place plans for new net lights as well as other ground improvements. Season 10/11 also will see a new ground added to our roster. A new synthetic wicket block will be completed prior to the start of the season at Flooded Gum Park, Pacific Pines.

The club house is also going through some changes. By the start of the season we will have much larger changing rooms. Our home team’s change room will be air conditioned and will also have its own private outdoor area at the back of the club house. Our club rooms will be almost double the size of the visitors so playing at home will be a major advantage.

We are also looking at changing the bar area to be more social, extending the outdoor areas and further work is planned moving forward!! This season the wheel returns, every Saturday night $50 will be up for grabs if you are in the clubhouse. As you know it will jackpot each week it is not claimed so you need to be at the club Saturday nights to win. Other social events will be introduced as the season kicks off – Stay tuned for those new ideas!!

The committee this year is also well organised with a major new incentive for our members, sponsors and local public to get more involved with our club. This will hopefully bring in new recruits to our growing club, more sponsors and more revenue over the bar. All of which allow you to play cricket each year and keep your fees down. I will be encouraging all of you to be more involved this season as the more money we bring into the club the better facilities and club environment we can create! Something I’m very keen on. Love a beer.

This year also brings in a new Junior Co-Ordinator, Brenda Peace, who will be assisted by Ian Wade-Parker. Their focus will be on Junior enrolment, sponsorship and development. Again, we have already started positive work here and we believe our junior intake for this year will increase greatly. Junior Coaches have already been putting their hands up and we expect even more helpers are to come! All of which will only help strengthen our club environment.

Last year was one of our most successful seasons for many a season. We had more 50s, more 100s, more 5 wickets…more wins…more everything – although this can be seen as individual performances – remember cricket is a team sport. For every stat there is a batter at the other end supporting, there is a fielder making a catch or a run out, for every wicket the entire team putting pressure on the 2 players in the middle to make something happen. This wasn’t from good coaching, this was from each of you wanting to play as a team, gel as a team. Knowing each other’s weaknesses and strengths and supporting each other…as a team. Doing the basics correctly. This is how you win. This is what we want from the playing group this season. The rest will come with a good attitude driven by our  better directed coaching, training facilities and a new support team.

I welcome you all back to the Hawks as we embark upon a new cricket season. On behalf of my committee I thank you for your continued support, you are the ones we build the club around. You are the ones that are loyal and are the personalities that every club wants. Those that are there for the club as a whole. We all have differences in personality and backgrounds, but we are all together for one purpose, cricket and getting away from the wife, or well, a few social drinks. Remember this is your club, and with your involvement and commitment,  we will grow on and off the field. – I look forward to a huge season for all members and  teams playing for the Hawks.

My final message. – This season work towards a goal. Pick something – speak to our coach about it and work out how to achieve it within your cricket. It will make for a much more enjoyable season for you.

President Condor – Out.

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Efforts by the  Helensvale Cricket Club to tackle the difficult issue of alcohol management in community sport has resulted in the club receiving Level 1 accreditation as part of the Australian Drug Foundation’s Good Sports program.

Good Sports has been designed to assist clubs with the responsible management of alcohol through an accreditation process requiring the clubs to implement a variety of practices and policies at each level. It is the first nationwide alcohol accreditation program of its kind.

The program helps to break the so called link between alcohol and club profits and in the process guides clubs to a healthier and safer future. It also makes the club a more attractive place to be for a wider range of people in the local community.

Club President Ian Wade-Parker who implemented the program said “that the club offered friendly and safe club facilities that complied with Liquor Licensing’s legal requirements. An important part of that program was to have all our bar staff attend and complete a training course in the responsible service of alcohol. We want people to know that the Helensvale Cricket Club’s focus is sport, not alcohol. We serve alcohol in a safe, responsible manner and drinking is certainly not our reason for our existence. I can assure all members of our community that this is a welcoming and safe place to play and watch cricket”.

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Hawk would like everyone involved in the MyCricket Stat entry of the following club Requirements:

MyCricket - Home Team

1. Team Selections by 9.30 P.M. Thursday Night

2. Match Results put in Soon as possible after game end Saturday Night (No Exceptions)

3. Player scores (Ours Only) preferably after game but no later than 9.00 AM Sunday Morning.

4. Players Scores (opposition Dismissals) preferably after the game but no later than 9.00 AM Sunday morning.

PENALTIES are 1 Match Point   for EACH ERROR or BREACH

MyCricket - Away Team

1. DO NOT go anywhere near match results until end of Match see #5

2. Team Selections by 9.30 P.M. Thursday Night

3. Player scores (Ours Only) preferably after game but no later than 10.00 AM Sunday Morning.

4. Players Scores (opposition Dismissals) preferably after the game but no later than 10.00 AM Sunday morning.

Please Note :-  until Opposition enters the match result then no scores can be entered — In this case, Admin will contact the Association and report the reason as to why we can not enter the Scores. Admin will advise when scores can be entered in this case.

5. Confirm Results by 5.00 PM Tuesday.

End of Match ONLY.    DO NOT confirm  results if ALL data is not entered.

PENALTIES are 1 Match Point   for EACH ERROR or BREACH

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