Junior registration - Sunday, August 30

Junior registration day: It's on this Sunday, August 30
Our junior registration  day is being held  at the Ormond Park pavilion on Sunday, August 30, with a sausage sizzle and all the information you need for our young stars of the future to sign up for season 2009/10 - in what is now our 14th year of junior cricket at Moonee Valley.

Junior Co-ordinator Kevin Gardiner (left) - one of the committed parents at our Club - said the registration will run from 11am to 1pm. While it's not compulsory for players from past years or new players to attend, the day gives us an excellent opportunity to get information to players and parents and give them some indication of what we expect from the season.

Kevin said the Club expects to field four Under 16 teams this season, as well as three Under 14s, four Under 12s and at least three Under 10s. Moonee Valley will again run its Friday evening Milo In To Cricket program for the youngsters.

New players are welcome.

Kevin said it was again intended to field one team in each age group in the highest possible grading, while the other teams in lower grades would enable up-and-coming cricketers and friends to play together and develop their skills.

While the local competition no longer had junior girls teams, Moonee Valley has successfully integrated girls into mixed competition and will provide opportunities for girls again this season. The North West Cricket Association this season plans to follow Moonee Valley's example and nominate grades in each age group where mixed teams can compete.

Kevin is also calling for applications from parents or other interested people for the positions of team coaches and other junior officials.

Anyone wanting more information about our junior registration day can ring Kevin Gardiner on 0417 536 896 or email him at kevingardiner@hotmail.com or click here for a print-ready flier.

Fill in your forms and bring them along

To help streamline the registration day, parents or intending players can print out their forms now, fill them in and bring them along on the day.
Forms that are ready now are:
NWCA junior registration form (you don't need one if you're already registered for cricket at Moonee Valley)
NWCA clearance form (you need it if you're coming from another club)
Family information (to help us know our families and preferences)
Higher age group permission (you need it if you're playing in an age group higher than the one you're eligible for)