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Ocean Grove Voice, September 5-18, 2012 - Page 31
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Net set for season Have a hit with Grove
PUTTING A SPIN ON IT: Cllr Jan Farrell can deliver a straight ball to Collendina cricketer Leigh Keast thanks to new practice nets.
COLLENDINA Cobras cricket pre-season received a boost after the refurbishment of the club’s cricket nets were completed last week. City of Greater Geelong provided the Cobras with a $7,000 funding grant towards the project as part of its 2012-13 budget allocation. Cobras Vice-president Neil ‘Wal’ Walter said funding from local council
was a welcome addition to help the club’s boosting junior numbers. “We don’t raise a lot of revenue during the season, so having the council provide some of the costs (towards the nets) is a great help,” Walter said. “We had seven junior teams last season and
along with the senior teams the facility will be used regularly.” Walter said the refurbished nets facility had attracted interest from other Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association clubs. “We have had other (BPCA) clubs enquiring about using the facility including Queenscliff and Ocean Grove,” Walter said. IN OTHER club news
the Cobras have kicked off their pre-season campaign. Walter said the Cobras had good numbers at training after the completion of the nets. Last season, Collendina won the A-Grade premiership against Ocean Grove in the BPCA Grand Final. Meanwhile, the Ocean Grove Cricket Club have commenced their pre-
season campaign with the club hosting two sessions a week at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sport Centre pool on Thursdays and Sundays. From Tuesday September 18 and Thursday September 20 the Grubbers will revert back to their normal two training sessions a week at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve.
OCEAN Grove Cricket Club is holding two junior registration days this month. Young players will be able to sign up on Thursday September 13 from 5.30pm to 7pm and on Sunday September 16 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Both sign on days will be at the Memorial Reserve, in the Avenue. Come and join “The Grubbers”, a family club where boys and girls can enjoy their cricket and have fun while also giving them opportunity to improve their game and potentially play in seniors. Fielding Teams in age groups Under 11, 13, 15 and 17 for players born on or after September 1. Under 11 will play
on Friday afternoon / evenings starting about 4.45 – 5.00pm, Under 13, 15 and 17 play on Saturday mornings. Training will begin the week commencing Monday 1st October and the first game of the season will commence Saturday 13th October (U13, 15, 17). Under 11 start will be Friday 26th October. Enquiries / Expressions of interest for Milo Cricket for children 5– 10 years old can also be made but registrations for Milo will be on a separate day. All enquiries to Paul Madden, Junior Coordinator OGCC, on 0458 500 801 or email paulmadden@nbnco. com.au.