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Providing a World Class Talent Pathway in NSW and the ACT 1 Providing a world class talent pathway for Cricketers in NSW and the ACT
Providing a World Class Talent Pathway in NSW and the ACT 1
Providing a world class talent pathway for Cricketers in NSW
and the ACT
Providing a World Class Talent Pathway in NSW and the ACT 2
Providing a world class talent pathway to deliver the next generation of Australian Players
Cricket Australia, Cricket NSW and Cricket ACT are embarking on an exciting new partnership that breaks new ground in Australian cricket, aligning resources and programs with the ambition of providing a world class talent pathway. The pathway focuses on the production of male and female players for Australian Cricket and consists of a range of components:
x Exposing players with first class potential to national carnivals
x Introduction of State Challenge competitions from Under 13 to Under 19
x Expansion of the Academy program to include more players and more coaches
x Introduction of the Overage Academy to support the next generation of state and BBL cricketers
x Providing a clearer pathway for the development of coaches and umpires The partnership will result in significantly increased opportunities for the best players and significantly increased investment in the NSW/ACT talent pathway by CNSW and CA.
1. Overarching Objective
A simple goal – world class talent development
This will be achieved via the provision of more opportunities, more coaching and more competition
for talented young male and female cricketers, coaches, umpires and administrators.
2. National Carnivals
Increasing opportunities for the best cricketers At all Cricket Australia National Carnivals (except U15 girls) there will be two sides competing from NSW and ACT
x NSW Metropolitan
x ACT/NSW Country There will be 3 sides from NSW/ACT at the U15 girls (including a Cricket NSW Academy Squad)
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3. Staffing Structure
Using a one team approach to deliver outstanding results
High performance and administrative staff from Cricket NSW and Cricket ACT will act as “one team” to deliver the program. This will ensure the following:
x All players in the pathway receive similar coaching and playing experiences
x Efficiencies in delivery
x Alignment for communication and stakeholder engagement
4. The Revised Pathway
4.1 Female Pathway
The revised female talent pathway is illustrated below – starting younger, with more training in
preparation for competition (State Challenges).
Under 13
Under 12
Under 18
4 teams 60
Players
4 teams 60
Players
Under 15
NSW Metropolitan
Selected from the State Challenge two sides from NSW and ACT to compete at Under 18 National Championships
ACT/NSW Country
Sides will be selected from the Under 15 Country Championships and Metropolitan Cricket NSW Academy Squads will compete in the Under 15 State Challenge, 3 sides will then be selected to compete at the National
Championships NSW
Metropolitan ACT/NSW Country
New, to begin in 2015-16
New
Cricket NSW Academy Squad
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4.2 Male pathway
The revised male talent pathway is illustrated below – starting younger, with more training in
preparation for competition (State Challenges).
Under 13
Under 14
Under 15
Under 16
Under 17
Under 19
4 teams 60
Players
Schools Carnival
4 teams 60 Players
8 teams 102
Players
8 teams 102
Players
4 teams 60
Players
New
New
New
Improved
NSW Metropolitan
Selected from the State Challenge two sides from NSW and ACT to compete at National Under 17 and Under 19
Championships
ACT/NSW Country
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5. Expansion of the Academy Program
5.1 More Players
The additional funding that is being provided for the program will allow for a significant increase in
the number of players that are involved in the Cricket NSW Academy programs:
5.1.1 Academy Squads
Regional NSW
x Male - Eight squads in Regional NSW (managed by Zone Academy Coaches)
x Female – Six squads in Regional NSW (managed by regional Female Academy Coaches)
Metropolitan Areas
x Four squads in the Sydney Metropolitan (managed by Metropolitan Academy Coaches)
x One squad in the ACT
5.2 More access to elite coaching
A significant additional investment has been made into the coaching structure by CNSW and CA to
increase the calibre and number of coaches.
5.3 More coaching sessions
The volume of training activity in the Academy program will increase .
5.4 Strength and conditioning programs
The revised talent pathway will provide enhanced strength and conditioning programs for players.
Of particular focus will be the development of physical programs for players originating in regional
NSW.
6. Establishment of State Challenges
To support the objective of providing more competition for players, State Challenges will be introduced. The dates, age groups, locations and the number of sides competing are listed in the table below.
6.1 Male Pathway
Age Group Number of Sides Date Location
Under 13 8 19th – 22nd January Dubbo
Under 14 8 19th – 22nd January Dubbo
Under 15 NSW Schoolboys Carnival
Under 16 4 10th – 12th April Raby
Under 17 4 9th – 10th November Bowral
Under 19 4 18th – 20th November Raby
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6.2 Female Pathway
Age Group Number of sides Date Location
Under 13 4 Beginning in 2015 -16 season
Under 15 3 1st, 2nd November BISP
Under 18 4 18th – 20th November BISP
7. Introduction of Overage Academies
Immediate (1-2 year) results can be achieved for Australian Cricket by introducing a structured high performance plan for an elite group of up to 20 of the leading cricketers in NSW/ACT(both metropolitan and regional) that have been identified to have the potential to play first class cricket within Australia but for whom spots are not currently available in NSW. Identified players will be provided with a tailored development program and complete training sessions under the guidance of high level coaches. They will also undertake group sessions to enhance their game understanding from their current level and expose them to game sense at the first class level.
8. Additional Pathway Benefits
The revised talent pathway also provides a clearer development framework for coaches, umpires
and administrators. This will be achieved in a number of ways:
x Identified coaches will have the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and
understanding through an increase in the number of squad and match coaching
opportunities.
x Additional educational and development opportunities will be provided through embedding
coaches into State Second XI and Futures League matches as well as attending nominated
training sessions in both the male and female senior programs.
x Umpire talent identification opportunities will arise through exposure to higher levels of
cricket and an identified development pathway in matches through the State Challenges.
x With an increase in the number of elite programs, a number of opportunities will be created
allowing high potential administrators to gain experience.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. How is the program going to be delivered? Players will be selected to be part of the program by identification and nomination from the following programs:
Male Pathway
Age Group Metropolitan Regional Under 13 PSSA,DCA PSSA, Zone Representative program
Under 14 DCA, CNSW Metropolitan Academy Kookaburra Cup, CNSW Zone Academy
Under 15 DCA, CNSW Metropolitan Academy, School Sports Carnival
Kookaburra Cup, CNSW Zone Academy, School Sports Carnival
Under 16 Green Shield, DCA, CNSW Metropolitan Academy
Bradman Cup, CNSW Zone Academy
Under 17 Grade Cricket, Green Shield, DCA, CNSW Metropolitan Academy, Lord’s Taverners Schools Competition
Club cricket, Bradman Cup, CNSW Zone Academy, Lord’s Taverners Schools Competition
Under 19 Grade Cricket, CNSW Under 17 program
Club cricket, CNSW Zone Academy, CNSW Under 17 program
Female Pathway
Age Group Metropolitan Regional Under 13 PSSA, Breakers Junior Cricket
League, Cricket NSW Academy Programs
PSSA, Cricket NSW Zone Academy Programs , club cricket
Under 14 PSSA, Breakers Junior Cricket League, Cricket NSW Academy Programs
PSSA, Cricket NSW Zone Academy Programs , club cricket
Under 15 Sydney Grade Cricket, DCA, Breakers Junior Cricket League School Sports, Cricket NSW Academy Programs
Under 15 Country Championships, Cricket NSW Zone Academy Programs, School Sports, club cricket
Under 16 Sydney Grade Cricket, DCA, Breakers Junior Cricket League, School Sports, Cricket NSW Academy Programs
Under 15 Country Championships, Cricket NSW Zone Academy Programs, School Sports, club cricket
Under 18 Sydney Grade Cricket, School , DCA, Sports, Cricket NSW Academy Programs
Under 18 Country Championships, Cricket NSW Zone Academy Programs, School Sports, club cricket
2. What are State Challenges? A key component to the revised pathway is an increase in the level of competition for underage players. These highly competitive matches will allow players to demonstrate their skill and match awareness in front of coaches and selectors for progression through the pathway.
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3. How are the State Challenge sides going to be selected?
Male – NSW Metropolitan Under 17 and Under 19
Overseen by the Senior Manager - Pathway a panel of selectors will select all sides in the program. The selection panel can include the following.
x CNSW Under 17 or Under 19 Coach
x NSW Metropolitan Assistant Coach
x Cricket NSW Male Pathway Manager
x Cricket NSW Academy Coaches
x State Challenge Team Coaches Male – ACT/NSW Country Under 17 and Under 19
Overseen by the Senior Manager - Pathway a panel of selectors will select all sides in the program. The selection panel can include the following.
• CNSW Under 17 or Under 19 Coach • ACT/ NSW Country Team Head Coach • ACT/ NSW Country Team Assistant Coach • Country Selector (approved by Country Committee of Management) • Country Selector (approved by Country Committee of Management)
Male – NSW Metropolitan (Under 13 to Under 16) Overseen by the Senior Manager - Pathway a panel of selectors will select all sides in the program. The selection panel can include the following.
• Cricket NSW Male Pathway Manager • Cricket NSW Academy Coaches • State Challenge Team Coaches
Male –ACT/ NSW Country (Under 13 to Under 16) Overseen by the Senior Manager - Pathway a panel of selectors will select all sides in the program. The selection panel can include the following.
• Country Selectors • Zone Academy Coaches (Consulting with Regional Coaches)
• State Challenge Team Coaches
Female – NSW Metropolitan
Overseen by the Senior Manager - Pathway a panel of selectors will select all sides in the program. The selection panel can include the following.
x Cricket NSW Female Pathway Manager
x Cricket NSW Academy Coaches
x Team Coaches
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Female – ACT/NSW Country
Overseen by the Cricket NSW Female Pathway Manager a panel of selectors will select all sides in the program. The selection panel can include the following.
x Cricket NSW Academy Regional Female Coaches
x Cricket ACT Female Pathway Manager
x Team Coaches
x Country Selector 4. How are the National Championship sides going to be selected?
Male Pathway
NSW Metropolitan
Overseen by the Cricket NSW Talent Manager a panel of selectors will select all sides in the program. The selection panel can include the following.
x Cricket NSW Senior Manager – Pathway
x Cricket NSW Male Pathway Manager
x NSW Metropolitan Team Coaches
ACT / NSW Country
Overseen by the Cricket NSW Talent Manager a panel of selectors will select all sides in the program. The selection panel can include the following.
x Cricket ACT High Performance Manager
x Cricket NSW Senior Manager- Pathway
x ACT / NSW Country Team Coaches
x Country Selector (approved by Country Committee of Management) Female Pathway
Overseen by the Senior Manager - Pathway a panel of selectors will select all sides in the program. The selection panel can include the following.
x Cricket NSW Female Pathway Manager
x Cricket ACT Female Pathway Manager
x Team Coaches
x Country Selector (approved by Country Committee of Management)
x State Selector
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5. What is the Eligibility criterion for ACT/NSW Country? Male Pathway
Players that have played in the Kookaburra Cup or the Bradman Cup are classified as “country origin” players. The Country Origin criterion only applies for the Under 19 competition. At the Under 17 level players will be eligible for selection in the ACT/ NSW Country side if they play cricket in the country regions of NSW and ACT. Female Pathway
Where a player is currently playing Women’s cricket determines whether a player is eligible for either NSW Metropolitan team or ACT/NSW Country team. 6. Who is going to coach the sides?
Male Pathway
Coaches will be selected from the CNSW/CACT Coaching Pathway by the NSW Blues Coaching staff, CNSW Senior Manager - Pathway and the CACT High Performance Manager with Male and Female Pathway Managers. These coaches will be appropriately accredited and experienced as to provide the best development opportunities for each individual cricketer.
Female Pathway
Coaches will be selected from the CNSW/CACT coaching pathway by the Cricket NSW Female Pathway Manager and the Cricket ACT Female Pathway Manager. These coaches will be appropriately accredited and experienced as to provide the best development opportunities for each individual cricketer.
7. Where has the funding come from?
Funding for the program has been provided by Cricket NSW and matched by the Cricket Australia. In total there will be an additional $500,000 invested into the development of young male and female cricketers in New South Wales and the ACT. 8. Will there be a Levy on players for State Challenge Competitions? There will be a levy on players who take part in the State Challenge; players will be levied according to the location of State Challenge and what is being provided. You will need to make your own way to the State Challenge location.
Age Group Location NSW Metropolitan Teams ACT/NSW Country Teams Under 13 - male Dubbo $300 (accom, meals, uniform) $300 (accom, meals, uniform)
Under 14 - male Dubbo $300 (accom, meals, uniform) $300 (accom, meals, uniform)
Under 15 - female Blacktown No levy $55 (cap, accom, breakfast, lunches)
Under 16 - male Raby $100 (lunches, uniform) $250 (accom, meals, uniform)
Under 17 - male Bowral $100 (lunches, uniform) $100 (lunches, uniform)
Under 18 - female Blacktown $100 (lunches, uniform) $250 (accom, meals, uniform)
Under 19 - male Raby No levy No levy
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9. More Information
For more information please contact:
Cricket NSW David Moore – GM Cricket Performance
02 8302 6016
Cricket ACT Andrew Dawson – High Performance Manager
0410 628 001
