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Junior Gulls

Training Program

The Scarborough Cricket Club fields four junior teams in the WACA district competition. Squads are selected for under 13's, 14's, 15's and 17's at the start of each season.

The WACA district competition is the highest level of junior club cricket in WA so positions in the squads are competitive. The SCC has had considerable success at junior level, most recently with premierships in the Under-15s in 2003 and Under-13s in 2000.  

A more important measure is that our senior teams are predominantly made up of ex-juniors. Of the 2006-07 and 2007-08 1st Grade premiership teams, 23 of the 24 players were former Scarborough juniors.  

Many players have progressed through the Scarborough juniors to play first class cricket, such as Justin Langer, Rob Baker, Michael Dighton, Beau Casson, Clint Heron, David Bandy and most recently, Theo Doropolous and Liam Davis, who also played for Australia at Under-19 level.

Simon Branston, Marcus Stoinis and Michael Johnson played for WAs Under-19s in 2007/08, with Marcus and Michael progressing to the Australian team that played at the Under 19s World Cup in 2008.

Any junior player can be considered for an SCC squad but selection generally comes from community club cricket in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association (NWMCA).

Squad Selection

Scarborough Cricket Club has four 'feeder' clubs:

• Hamersley Carine Junior Cricket Club
• Scarborough Junior Cricket Club
• Sorrento Duncraig Junior Cricket Club
• Whitfords Junior Cricket Club

In any season each of these clubs will have a designated 'talent identification officer' responsible for advising SCC on suitable players for junior squads.

CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

Junior Coaches and Officials  

• Remember that young people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.
• Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake or not coming first.
• Be reasonable in your demands on player?s time, energy and enthusiasm.
• Operate within the rules and Spirit of Cricket and teach your players to do the same.
• Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience.
• Avoid overplaying the talented players; all young players need and deserve equal time, attention and opportunities.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players.
• Display control and respect to all those involved in cricket. This includes opponents, coaches, umpires, administrators, parents and spectators. Encourage your players to do the same.
• Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
• Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest cricket coaching practices and principles of growth and development of young people.
• Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player?s skill development.
• Respect the rights, dignity, and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, or religion.

 

Parents

• Do not force an unwilling child to participate in cricket.

• Remember, children are involved in cricket for their enjoyment, not yours.

• Encourage your child to play by the rules.

• Focus on the child?s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.

• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.

• Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful play by all participants.

• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

• Respect officials? decisions and teach children to do likewise.

• Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials, and administrators. Without them your child could not participate.

• Respect the rights, dignity, and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, or religion. 

Players

• Play by the rules.
• Never argue with an umpire. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the umpire during a break or after the game.
• Control your temper - verbal abuse of officials, and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in cricket.
• Work equally hard for yourself and your team mates.  Your team?s performance will benefit and so will you.
• Be a good sport.  Applaud all good play whether by your team or the opposition.
• Treat all participants in cricket as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another player.
• Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
• Respect the rights, dignity, and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, or religion.