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Junior Training's about to start

Following on from the success of our inaugural season in 2007/08, Moonee Valley has entered two teams in the Victorian Women's Cricket Association one-day grades.

And we're already training on Wednesdays at 5.30pm at the Ormond Park pavilion.

We still need more players to round out our roster - either experienced cricketers or first-time players, as many of our inaugural pioneers were - so please canvass around for some recruits. Everyone's welcome - age or experience aren't a bar.

Anyone interested in joining us should phone Charlie Walker on 0409 237 543 or send an email to mooneev@club.cricketvictoria.com.au

To see our advertisement for a playing coach for our women's teams, click here.

Pre-Season Training Schedule

Senior coach Lou Raffaele (right) has set our training schedule for the pre-season, and you can find the details by checking the news pages or clicking on the newsletter link below. We're down at Ormond Park on Sundays, using the new nets, and senior sessions are also on from 5.30pm on Tuesdays.

Lou plans at least one more practice game session, with two matches at Fairbairn against Haig Amateurs on Sunday, September 28.
 
For more details on the training schedule, click on the NEWS PAGE link at the top of this page.
Remember: White shirts/tops are compulsory.

Pre-season Seniors newsletter: - click here

Lou Raffaele has been reappointed coach of the Moonee Valley Cricket Club after taking on the role in 2007/08, while Mark Gauci has been appointed First Eleven captain for the fourth year.

The Club has also conducted interviews for its other key roles, and is progressively announcing the successful applicants.

Our Chairman of Selectors for 2008/09 is Mark "Junior" Cini, who has been at Moonee Valley for more than a decade and has played more than 100 games. Mark brings excellent analytical skills to the position of Chairman, and knows the players and their capabilities.

Club President Charlie Walker said Mark was an excellent choice as Chairman of Selectors, and would bring a fresh outlook to the selection table.

Daniel Phillips has been reappointed as captain of the Second Eleven - the fourth year in which he has held this role.

Dino Sapuppo is captain of the Third Eleven. Dino previously held this position in 2006/07, and has proved to be a formidable opponent on the field.

Brett Curran is captain of the Sixth Eleven - the third year he has led this team. A taste of finals last season has Brett and his crew hungry to go further.

Paul Comino again takes on a key junior development role as captain of the Ninth Eleven. Some young players still in junior ranks got valuable experience playing with Paul in the Ninths last season, and he will again be in charge of helping them settle in to senior ranks.

Following further interviews, the Club expects to be announcing the successful applicants to captain the Fourths, Fifths and Sevenths shortly. We will be interviewing for the positions of captain of our women's teams in mid-September.

The Club is still looking for new players for next season. Anyone interested in joining Moonee Valley should ring Charlie Walker on 0409 237 543 or Lou Raffaele on 0433 456 436.

Graeme “Charlie” Walker has been elected president of the Moonee Valley Cricket Club, after seven years as Junior Co-ordinator and 12 years involvement with our juniors.
Charlie has taken on the top role from Sandro Capocchi, who did not renominate after two years in the role due to work commitments.
Sandro nominated Charlie for the presidency when names were called at the May 28 annual general meeting.
The financial report from Treasurer Peter Fenaughty showed a healthy profit for the Club, which in 2007/08 fielded 24 senior and junior teams – making us one of the four biggest clubs in Melbourne.
Club vice-president Jim Polonidis and Secretary Richard Cooney were re-elected unopposed to their positions, demonstrating stability and an orderly succession plan for the Club’s administration.
Assistant Treasurer for the past two seasons, Paul Comino, has stepped up to the Treasurer’s role to round out the four-member executive.

The 2008/09 committee following on from the AGM is:
President – Charlie Walker (right).
Vice President – Jim Polonidis.
Treasurer – Paul Comino.
Secretary – Richard Cooney.
Sponsorship Manager – Kim Johnston.
Assistant Treasurer - Phill King.
Junior Co-ordinator – Kevin Gardiner.
Equipment Manager – Daniel Phillips.
Canteen Manager – Peter Fenaughty.
Funds Manager – Jenny O’Brien.
Merchandising & Clothing Manager – Steve Malone.
 

***The position of Events/Function Manager is still unfilled, and applications have been invited.
For contact details, go to the NEWS banner on top of this page, and find Club Office-bearers and Officials from the drop-down menu.
Comments from the President - see here

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The Moonee Valley Cricket Club is a section of the Moonee Valley Sporting Club .

Last updated: September 2, 2008

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