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Table of Contents
SECTION 1: NSW – THE LEADING CRICKET STATE IN AUSTRALIA
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................... 2
Our Vision...................................................................................................................... 3
Our Aspiration ............................................................................................................... 3
Cricket NSW Strategy ................................................................................................... 3
Our Values .................................................................................................................... 3
Cricket: NSW‟s favourite sport .................................................................................... 5
NSW Blues .................................................................................................................... 7
Lend Lease Breakers ................................................................................................... 9
Cricket NSW Academy ...............................................................................................11
Sydney Thunder ..........................................................................................................13
Sydney Sixers..............................................................................................................15
Clubs ...........................................................................................................................17
Schools........................................................................................................................19
Coaching .....................................................................................................................21
Umpiring......................................................................................................................23
Community Engagement ...........................................................................................25
Facilities ......................................................................................................................27
Partners ......................................................................................................................28

SECTION 2: PROPOSAL FOR WAGGA WAGGA COUNCIL

High Level Proposition ...............................................................................................30
Cricket in Murrumbidgee ...........................................................................................31
Match Content ............................................................................................................33
Request from Council ................................................................................................35
Leaving a legacy – local facilities fund .....................................................................36
Contacts ......................................................................................................................37

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Cricket NSW Proposal for Wagga Wagga City Council
Our Vision
To be Australia‟s Favourite Sport in Australia‟s Biggest State

Our Aspiration
To be the Number 1 State for the production of Australian players, attendance,
fan passion, team success, participation and investment in the game

Cricket NSW Strategy
 1   Grow cricket‟s fan base– especially via the Sixers/Thunder

 2   Be the No.1 producer of talent in Australian Cricket

 3   Inspire the next generation of players, fans and volunteers

 4   Energise cricket in NSW

 5   Grow Investment in the game

Our Values
 1   Excellence

 2   Ethics

 3   Energy

 4   Engagement

 5   Enjoyment

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Cricket: NSW’s favourite sport
The Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder compete in Australia‟s domestic
Twenty20 Big Bash League. Both teams have the highest TV ratings of any
Sydney based sporting teams (TV average per game – FTA and STV)

1,000,000
  900,000
  800,000
  700,000
  600,000
  500,000
  400,000
  300,000
  200,000
  100,000
        -

With a renewed focus participation is growing rapidly in NSW and the ACT

                                                                                        314,655
 310,000
 290,000
 270,000
 250,000                                                                              269,000

 230,000
                                                                            230,451
 210,000                                                          225,153
 190,000
                                                    192,433
 170,000                        182,142
                      170,492             174,772
 150,000    170,206

At the elite level NSW is most successful state, province or county in the world
Cricket NSW are currently the holder of 6 of the 12 national men‟s and women‟s titles;

      Sheffield Shield                                           Under 18‟s Women‟s
      Women‟s National Cricket League                            Under 15‟s Women‟s
      Under 19‟s Men                                             Imparja Women‟s

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NSW Blues
Number 1 producer of talent in Australian Cricket

Recognised as one of the leading sporting teams in Australia, the Blues represent
NSW in the Bupa Sheffield Shield and Ryobi One-Day Cup competitions.

The squad is one of the strongest in the country featuring a number of players
with International experience, including Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin, Doug
Bollinger, Pat Cummins, Steve O‟Keefe, David Warner, Steven Smith, Mitchell
Starc, Trent Copeland, Nathan Lyon and Shane Watson.

With significant young talent waiting in the wings Cricket NSW will remain the
powerhouse of Australian Cricket for many seasons to come.

                     Number of Sheffield Shield Titles
 50
 45
 40
 35
 30
 25
 20
 15
 10
  5
  0
          NSW           VIC        WA          SA          QLD         TAS

      Other Titles
      Domestic Limited Overs
      1984/85, 1991/92, 1992/93, 1993/94, 2000/01, 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05,
      2005/06
      Domestic Twenty20
      2008/09
      Champions League Twenty20
      2009 (inaugural champions)

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Lend Lease Breakers
Australia’s most successful female sporting team

The Lend Lease Breakers are the most successful team in the history of the
Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) with 16 titles in 18 seasons, including
the last nine in a row. The Breakers have also played in every WNCL Final Series
since the competition‟s inception in 1996/97.

They were the first team to complete "the double" by winning both the Women‟s
T20 and WNCL competitions in the same season (2012/13).

The Lend Lease Breakers are well represented in the National squad by Alex
Blackwell, Alyssa Healy, Erin Osborne, Ellyse Perry and Sarah Coyte.

                           Number of WNCL Titles
 14

 12

 10

  8

  6

  4

  2

  0
         NSW         VIC       WA        SA        QLD       TAS        ACT

      Other Titles
      National Championships
      1930/31, 1931/32, 1932/33, 1936/37, 1937/38, 1950/51, 1958/59, 1961/62,
      1962/63, 1974/75, 1983/84, 1989/90, 1993/94

      Women‟s T20
      2012/13

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Cricket NSW Academy
The talent factory of Australian Cricket

The Cricket NSW Academy is a State-wide program responsible for the
identification and development of talented male and female cricketers.

Male Programs will run in the U/13 – U/19 age groups with the Female Programs
catering for players from U/13 – U/18‟s. The Academy will also support invited
players to continue their development after graduating from underage squads.

The Cricket NSW Academy aims to offer a clear and consistent program that is
always preparing players for the next challenge in their career. Providing the
same opportunities to players living in the Sydney Metro and regional areas of
the State, young cricketers are provided with access to the highest-calibre
coaches, sports science staff and elite facilities, as well as mentoring from elite
players.

Cricket NSW already has an outstanding record with talent identification and
development, with current NSW and Australian players such as Michael Clarke,
David Warner, Patrick Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Ellyse Perry, Sarah Coyte, Erin
Osborne and Alyssa Healy having all graduated from Academy Programs.

NSW is also a significant exporter of playing talent with an additional 42 players
currently contracted by other states. Hence the title of „the talent factory of
Australian cricket‟.

 Fast Facts

     In excess of 240 players and 100 coaches are involved in the NSW
      Academy Program
     The Academy Program supports boys and girls from the Under 13 age
      group through to the Under 19 level plus open age level

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Sydney Thunder
Sydney Thunder is the team that unifies the Thunder region of NSW

Highly visible within the local community, the Sydney Thunder is community
minded, accessible and proud of the region that they represent.

The Thunder plays its home games at ANZ Stadium and The Showgrounds in
Homebush. The Sydney Thunder represents the hundreds and thousands of
people in the most populous fan catchment area in the country.

It is a fan base that sees Sydney Thunder possess the highest average TV
audience of any Western Sydney-based sports team, and an average crowd of
approximately 15,000.

Sydney Thunder‟s activity is also very active at the community level, with
initiatives such as the Thunder Nation Cup, a community cricket tournament
engaging multi-cultural communities across eight local government areas.
Thunder Local Hero is a schools program that engages approximately 26,000
primary school students.

The Thunder is fast becoming part of the fabric of Sydney‟s summer and an
active contributor to the state‟s sporting culture.

 Fast Facts

     The KFC Big Bash League is the most watched sport on Australian
      Television with average viewership of more than 900,000 people across
      the competition
     The Sydney Thunder are captained by “Mr Cricket” Mike Hussey who will
      again join the side for BBL04

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Sydney Sixers
The Rock Stars of the Big Bash League
The Sydney Sixers are Australia‟s premier KFC T20 Big Bash League team,
winners of the first ever BBL and subsequently the Champions League T20
championship.

Playing at Sydney‟s famous SCG, the Sixers bring the party to the summer period
with big hits, big fun and big entertainment for men, women, boys and girls of all
ages.

The Sydney Sixers feature the highest average audience of any Sydney sports
team on TV as well as an average crowd most Sydney professional sporting
teams would be envious of.

Featuring a line-up of some of Australia‟s best known cricketers, including Brad
Haddin, Steve Smith, Brett Lee, Mitch Starc and Moises Henriques, the Sixers
have one of the most consistent sides on the field.

The Sydney Sixers aim to deliver a consistent experience from Stadium to
community, bringing the fun and excitement of match day to Fan Days, T20
clinics, Members days and community events.

  Brand Essence
        Self-assured
        Bold
        Brave
        Entertaining
        Colourful

 Fast Facts

 The KFC Big Bash League is the most watched sport on Australian Television
 with average viewership of more than 900,000 people across the competition

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Clubs
The heartbeat of cricket in New South Wales
With more than 1,300 cricket clubs across the state, cricket is truly NSW‟s
favourite summer pastime. Cricket offers a simple pathway within the club
system from learning the basics of the game through to playing a range of
enjoyable formats.

There are many ways in which Cricket NSW supports the club cricket community;

      Provision of competition management systems
      National Community Facilities Funding Schemes
      Delivering PlayCricket campaign via the www.playcricket.com.au website
      Development and support of MILO in2Cricket and T20Blast programs as
       key feeder programs for clubs
      Fostering linkages with schools via the school ambassador program
      Providing coach education and accreditation
      Development of volunteer/umpire resources and recognition programs
      Developing policies and strategies to promote inclusion
      Delivering the Toyota Good For Cricket raffle with all proceeds returned to
       clubs

 Fast Facts
 There are more than 1,300 cricket clubs across New South Wales with over
 90,000 cricketers taking to the fields each weekend over summer.

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Schools
Ensuring cricket has a presence in the playgrounds of NSW schools

One of Cricket NSW‟s core objectives is to ensure that Australia‟s favourite sport
has a positive impact across all levels of education.

The programs and competitions offered by Cricket NSW are designed to help
schools foster ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty and strength of application.
Furthermore the programs aim to identify and consolidate a strong sense of
loyalty to the school and a strong school spirit for students, staff, parents and the
general community. Cricket NSW is also 100% committed to making cricket
equally a sport for boys and girls.

The primary school programs on offer provide teachers with a number of options
to get their students involved in cricket, ranging from a taste of the sport through
a MILO in2CRICKET Skills Program to a day participating in a MILO T20 BLAST
School Cup. There are also many options open to Secondary Schools including
coaching programs, Introduction to Cricket courses and MILO T20 BLAST School
Cups.

Fast Facts

Cricket is extremely popular in schools with more than 150,000 participants
across New South Wales in season 2013/2014.

 160000                                            150,661

 140000       126,795   130,166

 120000                                 104,872
 100000
  80000
  60000
                                                                34,345   33,811
  40000
  20000
      0
              Club/Community                  Schools               Indoor

                                  2012/2013       2013/2014

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Coaching
Ensuring a quality experience for all players

Efficient and effective coach accreditation, education and talent identification is
vital to the development of cricketers throughout NSW as well as ensuring junior
players all over the state have a safe and enjoyable experience.

Coach Accreditation

Cricket currently has four levels of coach accreditation available to potential
coaches.

1. The Introduction to Cricket - is an online program featuring interactive lessons
   that provide the basics of coaching. An essential survival guide for MILO
   in2CRICKET coordinators, junior team coaches, school teachers or volunteers
   managing sides.
2. The Cricket Australia Community (Level One) Coaching Course - is directed
   towards coaches at under-age and community cricket level who wish to
   broaden their knowledge of the technical skills of the game and develop an
   understanding of appropriate and effective ways to conduct sessions.
3. The Cricket Australia Representative (Level Two) Coaching Course is designed
   for coaches involved at levels of the player pathway that feed into high
   performance levels of cricket.
4. High Performance (Level Three) courses - Cricket Australia is responsible for
   the organisation and conduct of the Level 3 coaching courses. Cricket
   Australia conducts one High Performance (Level Three) Course each year.

Coach Education

Cricket NSW conducts educational seminars throughout NSW to assist coaches
at all levels to improve their knowledge, skills and understanding. These
seminars, covering a wide range of topics, are conducted by current and former
NSW and Australian players and coaches.

 Fast Facts

 There are over 12,000 accredited cricket coaches in NSW with 10,000 Level 1
 coaches supporting junior sides all throughout the state

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Umpiring
The umpiring motto - We lead, others follow

The NSW Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association was formed in 1913 with the
predominant objective of improving the standard of umpiring and the status of
umpires at all levels of the game.

In pursuit of this objective the Association has developed a sophisticated system
of training and examination for umpires and scorers.

It has also established an infrastructure of Affiliated Associations and branches
throughout the state. This means that training and examination facilities,
although controlled centrally, are administered locally and available to existing
and potential umpires and scorers in all areas of NSW.

The Umpires and Scorers Association

With a membership of close to 1300, the Association has representation at all
levels of cricket. Rod Tucker is a member of the ICC Elite Umpire Panel, Gerard
Abood and Greg Davidson are members of the Cricket Australia National Umpire
Panel and Simon Lightbody, David Taylor, Ben Treloar and Tony Wilds are all
members of the Cricket Australia Emerging Umpire Panel.

Training Programs

Comprehensive training courses are organised during the autumn to winter
period throughout NSW. An Annual State Convention for umpires and scorers is
conducted prior to the commencement of each season as a way of preparing

Umpiring is a great way to stay involved in the game, as many will tell you “it is
the best seat in the house!” Umpiring and scoring welcomes men and women of
all ages who have a love for and an interest in cricket.

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Community Engagement
Ensuring Cricket is a sport for all Australians
Cricket NSW is committed to ensuring cricket is a sport for Australians from every
race, gender, culture, economic background and religion. Sport is widely
recognised as a powerful tool for social cohesion and change. As Australia‟s
favourite sport, cricket is leading the way in offering diverse programs to diverse
communities.

Females Programs

Cricket NSW is proud of its history as the most progressive and successful state
for women. The Lendlease Breakers have dominated the WNCL since inception
and Cricket NSW continues to develop programs and initiatives to significantly
grow female participation at all levels. Initiatives include girl‟s only programs
including a new T20 Blast Girls initiative and a new competitive league for girls,
the Breakers Junior Cricket League.

Multicultural (Mosaic Cricket) Programs

Cricket NSW works closely with a range of organisations who are cultural
engagement specialists to create and deliver tailored programs and events. For
example our Development Managers across NSW offer programs that are tailored
for students in Intensive English Centres and schools where there are children of
non-English speaking backgrounds.

Indigenous (Imparja Cricket) Programs

Thirty four teams, over 500 players and supporters converge on Alice Springs
each year to participate in Cricket Australia‟s national Indigenous tournament,
the Imparja Cup, hosted by Northern Territory Cricket. Cricket NSW has men‟s
and women‟s teams who compete. Additionally Cricket NSW delivers regional
blitzes to remote communities across NSW.

All Ability Programs

Cricket NSW‟s „All Ability' strategy ensures that there is equal opportunity for all to
engage with cricket. Working with a range of specialist disability providers, such
as the Bradman Foundation and Special Olympics to ensure that cricket is
available for everyone. Specialist staff are trained to deliver programs in schools
and Clubs to support people with special needs.

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Facilities
Providing quality playing environments

Cricket NSW understands the importance of quality facilities for community
cricket clubs to be a viable and strong part of their local community.
Consequently we are committed to collaborating with all levels of Government to
create safe, inclusive and fit for purpose environments for players, participants,
spectators, officials and volunteers.

Cricket NSW is working with Cricket Australia to develop Preferred Facility
Requirements to provide guidelines for clubs and Local Government to meet
appropriate standards for all levels of cricket.

Cricket NSW is creating a directory of preferred suppliers who are recognised as
best practice providers including construction of cricket nets, sightscreens,
wicket covers, rollers and sports field construction. It is our intension to share
this directory and subsequent information with local government and the cricket
community to ensure that cricket facilities are state-of-the-art and sustainable.

Synthetic turf surfaces are becoming an important consideration for sports as the
demand on existing facilities increases and our population grows. Cricket
Australia in conjunction with the AFL provides relevant information through the
establishment of Official Licensed Manufacturers which supports the CA-AFL
program.

 Fast Facts

 Cricket NSW has a significant community facility grants program that Councils,
 Cricket Associations and cricket Clubs are eligible to apply for. Season
 2014/2015 will see a particular emphasis to support projects that create or
 improve synthetic training nets and playing facilities.

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Partners

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Proposal for
Wagga Wagga
   Council
   Bringing elite content to
Robertson Oval, Wagga Wagga

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High Level Proposition
1. Cricket NSW is committed to growing participation and enhancing the profile
   of cricket in one of NSW and Australia‟s proudest sporting regions.

2. Cricket NSW is committed to enhancing the grassroots infrastructure in the
   Murrumbidgee region

3. From 2014/2015 we would like to partner with Wagga Wagga City Council to
   host the following:
       1 Sheffield Shield Match (2014/2015)
       2 State Challenges / or equivalent (2015/2016, 2016/2017)

4. Cricket NSW is seeking the support of Wagga Wagga City Council for the
   following:
       a. Preparing Robertson Oval and facilities to cater for First Class Cricket
       b. Basic event hosting requirements (waste management, traffic control
          and other typical event requirements)

5. To support the delivery of the fixtures and tournaments Cricket NSW proposes
   the establishment of a working group with representatives from Cricket NSW,
   Wagga Wagga City Council and Wagga Wagga District Cricket Association

6. Rather than seeking event sponsorship Cricket NSW would like Council to
   consider a $15K per annum contribution to a grassroots facility reserve.

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Cricket in Murrumbidgee
With over 11,500 participants in the region Wagga Wagga has been
identified as having national priority
Kids

 The Murrumbidgee region has 116 Primary and 29 Secondary Schools.
 Cricket NSW Game Development department engages schools in a range of
  cricket activities that include competitions, gala days, skill development
  programs, leadership and coach education

Clubs

 The Murrumbidgee regions clubs clubs coordinate 16 Milo in2CRICKET
  centres providing an introduction to cricket for 5-8 year old girls and boys
 167 junior club teams provide competition cricket for 2500 children during
  the summer season
 179 senior club teams provide close to 2500 senior cricketers with
  competition cricket in a range of two-day, one-day and T20 formats

Communities

 Wagga Wagga has a rich history of providing both International and First Class
  cricketers and is the city where Australian Cricket players Geoff Lawson,
  Michael Slater and Mark Taylor grew up and played their junior cricket.
 17 dedicated Female cricket teams with 250 participants compete in club and
  representative competitions
 A T20 BLAST mid-week twilight competition was introduced in 2013/14 for 8
  – 12 year olds.

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Events

    2014 saw the renaming of Bolton Park ovals to Geoff Lawson, Mark Taylor
     and Michael Slater Ovals as well as renaming Ashmont Oval after the late
     Jack Misson.

    Wagga Wagga regularly hosts NSW Country Cricket Competitions and
     Carnivals. Currently the Colston – Scamell Shield brings over 100 junior
     cricketers, support staff and their families to Wagga Wagga over a 3 day
     period in November.

Elite Highlights

    The ACT Meteors hosted home matches against the NSW Breakers in
     Wagga Wagga at the newly redeveloped Robertson Oval. T20 and 50 over
     matches were held across 3 days including matches under lights.

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Match Content
Over a three year period the following match content will be provided to the
Murrumbidgee Region;
      Season 2014/2015 – Sheffield Shield Game (February 24th to 27th, 2015 TBC)
      Season 2015/2016 – Under 14 State Challenge (January 2016) TBC
      Season 2016/2017 – Under 14 State Challenge (January 2017) TBC

Bupa Sheffield Shield

Background on Bupa Sheffield Shield

A Sheffield Shield match is played over four days and is the premier domestic
cricket competition in Australia.

Previous Representative Cricket at Robertson Oval

These matches, and the associated crowd numbers, are listed below:

      1878 – Wagga Wagga v Australian XI (1st recorded 1st Grade match)
      1932, 1959 and 1971 NSW Country v Marylebone CC
      1979 – WSC World XI v WSC Cavaliers
      1980 – NSW Country v New Zealand XI
      1991 – NSW Country v Indian XI – 3,000 people
      2013 – WNCL Matches NSW v ACT Meteors (3 days)

Robertson Oval prior to the WNCL match between NSW Breakers v ACT Meteors (2013)

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State Challenges

The Cricket NSW state challenges are the pinnacle of the talent pathway for
metropolitan and regional players. The state challenges are a week of cricket
with 8 teams participating in a high performance competition.

In addition to the playing group the challenges are well attended by the families
of those participating resulting in considerable economic impact to the local
economy.

Visitor Numbers for State Challenge

Visitor Group                                                     Number
Players                                                           104
Coaches and Umpires                                               32
Cricket NSW Staff                                                 4
Family Members (assuming 2 per player)                            208
Total                                                             348

Australian representative and NSW Breakers Captain Alex Blackwell presenting a signed
playing shirt to Wagga Wagga Council staff on Robertson Oval

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Request from Council
Establish a Working Group

Support from council is requested to establish a working group to plan and
execute the events. The working group will consist of representative from:
    Cricket NSW
    Wagga Wagga City Council
    Wagga Wagga District Cricket Association

Support to deliver events and competitions

Cricket NSW is seeking the support of Wagga Council for the following:
      a. Preparing Robertson Oval and surrounding facilities to cater for First
         Class Cricket, in particular
             i. Practice facilities – turf practice area to be prepared
            ii. Secure player viewing area established (to be addressed with
                support from Cricket NSW Operations department
      b. Basic event hosting logistics to be facilitated by council (in kind
         support):
             i. Waste Management
            ii. Traffic Management
           iii. Utilities (electricity, water etc)
           iv. Other items identified by the working group

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Leaving a legacy – local
facilities fund
A facilities reserve will be established with Wagga Council into which the Council
will contribute $15K per year for three years. It is expected that several other
groups will match this funding which will be directed at community facilities:

      Cricket NSW
      Cricket Australia
      Wagga Wagga District Cricket Association including Cricket Clubs
      Local Members of Parliament (via Community Building Partnerships)

Cricket NSW will take a proactive approach to support the following;

    Work with the local cricket community to identify and prioritise facility
     development needs
    Leverage funding from community and other government grants programs

Total value of the local facilities fund – in excess $60K per year (for three years)

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Contacts
Cameron French
General Manager – Game Development
0425 297 704
Cameron.french@cricketnsw.com.au

Anthony Brooks
Government Relations and Infrastructure Manager
0404 022 104
Anthony.brooks@cricketnsw.com.au

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