 ***Moonee Valley CC 40th anniversary celebration: January 28Moonee Valley Cricket Club is holding a gala function to celebrate our 40th anniversary on Saturday, January 28. It's a dress-up affair for current and past players, partners and supporters, and is being held at Happy Receptions in Union Rd, Ascot Vale.
***For more information on the event, go to the "40th anniversary & past players" drop-down tag on the black line menu at the top of this page.
Some holiday reading....
We’re now at the half way mark of the season, and we’re at the crossroads with a number of our teams in terms of the chances of finals action. To play in finals and to give ourselves the best possible chance to perform well, we need to want it, and to be on top of our game. At the start of the season you were all asked individually what you wanted to achieve. Overall you all informed that you wanted to improve as players, develop as a club, and above all – play finals. For many of you that opportunity still exists, but it will not come without application and effort. To be on top of our game, we need to work hard and train hard. However, our numbers at training, particularly in the month leading up to the break, were well short of acceptable for players who want to play finals and make a meaningful contribution – and this has been reflected in performances and results.  You can only put it down to lack of commitment when players find excuses not to attend training, nor to support the Club with their attendance at functions. Numbers at the Christmas party were another example of this lack of commitment.
Cricket is a team game. Players need to work together and support each other to achieve results. Yet a check through MyCricket shows precious few partnerships in any grade above 25, let alone partnerships of substance. We look at our teams on selection night and pass comment that they look strong on paper. Yet they are coming up short against teams we expect to beat. Is it because those other clubs are playing together as a team by doing the hard work off the pitch, training hard and getting in form? We are far better than that, but it is the performances, not words, that count. It remains clear that we have the players, the talent and ability. What we need now is the application and effort. If not, the season and all that hard work thus far will fall by the wayside. In short the season starts here and must start now. Let’s start now by making a sustained effort to get to training at least once, or preferably twice per week. By utilising our time at training to the maximum, working hard with the bat, ball or in the fielding drills we will lift our game and our results. The Club is so much more than just turning up to play cricket. By supporting our Club by attending functions and helping out what often seems to be a painfully thin band of Club members who take on most of the off-field tasks. To the players who are regularly at training and helping out, this message is not for you. We appreciate your efforts. For those who are not in this category, please take note. A lot of people make New Year’s Resolutions at this time of year. As a Club and a group of players, now is the time to instead show a bit of resolve. “Remember if you want the rainbow ………….. you gotta’ put up with the rain”. The work starts now.
Vic Hodge Charlie Walker
Coach, MVCC President, MVCC
SIMON TEES UP TRAINING TOPS Vice President Simon Thornton has organised our new training tops, and our players can all look smarter as we go through our sessions as a result.
 The smart grey tops have been subsidised at $20 each, thanks to contributions by our sponsors, Income Solutions and Complete Stainless Steel.
Thanks go to our Sponsorship Manager, Evan Blythe for his work in facilitating this. Thanks also to our contacts at the two companies - Firsts batsman Steve Nickelson with Income Solutions, and First Eleven captain Mark Gauci at Complete Stainless Steel.
Our Club policy of requiring players to wear a white or predominantly white top at training has now been broadened to include a grey Club training top as an alternative to the white.
*Shown here modelling the new shirts are (L-R) Simon Thornton, Craig Pridham and Mark Gauci.
Anyone wanting to buy a training shirt should see Simon Thornton or Charlie Walker at training.
Our Christmas Cheer at the Club 
The Cumming Clan were prominent at the Christmas function: L-R: Allan, Libby, Under 10 player Jack, Madeleine,
Doug and Libby's brother David Corrigan.
The Moonee Valley Cricket Club Christmas party on Saturday, December 17 was a fun affair. Held at the pavilion, an enthusiastic crowd celebrated the holiday shut-down - although the Eighths and our Under 16s still had matches on the next day.
Thanks to Tien Ha and her helpers Mary and Victoria for their sterling work decorating the rooms and organising the meal, Peter Fenaughty for cooking the roast, Danny Terzini for organising the big raffle and its 31 prizes, Stephen Tassos for keeping an eye on the finances, Peter Smith and Paty Taylor for running the bar and Simon Thornton for stocking the bar and running the raffle draw.
First prize of $500 was won by Kevin Gardiner, and second prize of $250 by Helen Cafari.
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JIM SPINS HIS MAGIC AT MOONEE VALLEY
Former Australian leg spinner Jim Higgs took Under 14 training at Moonee Valley on December 1, and our young players took away a lot of excellent advice to put into practice.
Jim came to visit us courtesy of Matt Hogg, from our Under 14 coaching panel, and we appreciate the time and effort.
Jim Higgs is shown here with Matt Hogg and his two sons, who play at Moonee Valley - Archie (left) and Charlie.
For more pictures of Jim's visit and more detail, click on the link HERE.
Our training details at Ormond Park - resumption after Christmas break
Our seniors resume training on Tuesday, January 3 after the Christmas break. The first games back are on Saturday, January 8.
Here's our cricket training schedule at our home ground at Ormond Park, in Pattison St, Moonee Ponds - beside the freeway.
The dates and times are:
Seniors - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.30pm.
Under 16s - Tuesdays 4.30-6pm
Under 14s - Thursdays 4.30-6pm
Under 12s - Wednesdays 4.30-6pm
Under 10s - Mondays 4.30-6pm
Milo In2Cricket - Fridays - 5.30pm
For more details, ring Charlie Walker on 0409 237 543
****** Membership fees and payment options for 2011/12 - Seniors and juniors. FINAL PAYMENTS NOW DUE. To find out amounts and how to pay, click here
Main Club contact details:
Peter Golding - Club Secretary 0419 009 721
Simon Thornton - Vice President 0417 570 779
Charlie Walker - President 0409 237 543; 9370 1802
Tanya McDonald - Junior Co-ordinator 0432 165 672
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Last updated: January 3, 2012
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