Welcome to this week’s Rovers news!

We extend a warm invitation to all juniors and seniors to join us for this week’s training sessions.  We’re excited to have you at Endeavour Park and cant wait to see you there!

Attention parents of juniors we invite you to participate in the fitness session scheduled for Wednesday.  Its a great opportunity to stay active alongside your kids.

For any updates regarding change in venues or potential weather-related cancellations, please stay tuned to your WhatsApp group or our Facebook page. 

Stay connected through our social media channels and participate in our club events.

Let’s make this season a memorable one!

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!!

Registrations are now open for the 2023/2024 season.

Receive a $50 discount on your registration by signing up before Sunday 27th August.   Your early registration is crucial in helping us manage player numbers effectively, determining the required number of teams and junior coaches, submitting team nominations and organising preseason training.  We kindly request your support in this matter by completing your registration promptly. 

• Parents of junior players who are unsure about their tier should consider registering in the same tier as the previous year.
• For families planning split payments, please reach out to the committee via email before registering so we can provide assistance.
• New to the club?  Feel free to send an email to the committee, and we will be more than happy to guide you in selecting the appropriate tier for your registration. 

Below you will find the relevant links for your convenience. Thank you for being a part of our club! 

Seniors
Register | PlayHQ 

Juniors – Tier 3
Register | PlayHQ

Juniors – Tier 1 and 2
Register | PlayHQ

WOOLWORTHS CRICKET BLAST

Get into Woolworths Cricket Blast.  Fun and active program for kids ages 5-10 of all abilities.

QLD CRICKET MASTERCLASS

Queensland Cricket are running our second masterclasses in early September to continue to develop and educate coaches in the region leading into the season.
 
This master class will be led by Coaching and Talent Specialist & former Cairns Grade Cricket Guru LACHLAN FORD & is a focused SPIN BOWLING MASTERCLASS.
 
All interested parties are encouraged to attend, at our batting class we had a mixture of former players, parents and regional coaches.
 
Similarly – Trent Keep will invite a select number of spinners to attend and undertake remedial drills, action development & progressive plans.
Spin Bowling Masterclass
– Date- Saturday 9th September, 2023
– Time- 9.00am -11.00am
– Where- Walker Road Sporting Precinct
– Cost- FREE
 
Registration process for Masterclasses:1.
Click on the following link Community Coaching
2. LOGIN using your Cricket ID or REGISTER following the prompts.
3. Click on ‘Courses’
4. Click on Explore Courses
5. Once on your learning page select or search the following:
 
Coaching Masterclass- Qld
Coaching Masterclass- Spin Bowling in CAIRNS
 
Please feel free to distribute to anyone within your club or association that you think may find these sessions beneficial.
Any questions, please reach out to Trent at
Trent.Keep@qldcricket.com.au
0439943703

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN!!

Keep working on your cricket during the school holidays in preparation for the start of the season in Term 4.

Sign up for Coach Phelps AP Cricket Academy which is scheduled to take place at two different locations over the September school holidays.   To register for this academy, please refer to the flyer below and follow the provided instructions. 

LEARN TO SCORE

Great opportunity to learn how to score using the book from a member of the Queensland Cricket Scorers Association. 

CFN UNDER 15 MALE REP TRIAL INFORMATION

August 5th, 2023
To all CFN Junior Cricket families,
 
The following contains extremely important information for the Male Under 15 CFN Rep Trials for 2023.
 
The Cricket Far North Male Under 15 Rep team trial for 2023 will occur on Sunday 3^rd September, 2023, at either Griffiths Park OR Endeavour Park, Cairns, from 9am to 3pm (venue TBC).
All Males cricketers that are 15 or under as of 1^st September, 2023 are eligible to attend the trial.
 
This rep trial is considerably earlier than in previous years. This is due to a change in rep pathway being provided by Queensland Cricket.

• The North Queensland Cricket Alliance (NQCA) Stage 1 rep carnival is currently scheduled to occur on October 20, 21 and 22 in Mackay, consisting of Male Under 15 teams from CFN, NQ, MW and CQ.
• From this, a Stage 2 rep team, The Northern Flames (a combination of CFN and NQ) will be selected to compete in an 8 team State Competition currently scheduled for 8^th to 11^th December (venue TBC).
• In order for CFN to have a team to compete in October, the rep trials MUST occur before the September school holidays. Hence, Sunday 3^rdSeptember will be the Male Under 15 CFN rep trial
• At this stage, there still may be some changes to the Stage 1 venue and date. This is a work in progress with QC and QJCA. Forthcoming information regarding the stage 1 event will be available soon.

 
What you need to know.

• The CFN Male Under 15 Rep trial will occur on Sunday, 3rd, September, 2023 (irrespective of any potential date changes for stage 2 carnivals)
• Trial time is from 9am to 3pm
• Venue will either be Griffiths Park or Endeavour Park, Cairns (confirmation coming soon)
• Players must nominate on the form below and return it to cfnjdoc@gmail.com by Friday 1st September, 2023
• All male players, 15 or under, as of September 1, 2023, are eligible to trial
• All players are to wear their club cap, club shirt with club travel pants or playing pants
• All players must bring their cricket spikes as well as a set of rubber soled shoes for any synthetic work
• All players must bring along their own playing equipment
• All players must bring along their own water for the day, their own food for lunch and own sunscreen
• If, for any reason, any player cannot attend the trial, they must inform the CFN Male JDOC asap well before the trial date. Any player that nominates and fails to attend the trial will not be considered for selection.
• Upon selection in the team, all players are to attend all CFN training session in the lead up to the carnival
• Training session times for selected players are TBC and will be communicated as soon as possible
• This form should be distributed to all junior cricketers that under 15 for this coming season

 
Player Name:    
Club:                     
Date of birth:    
Bowling style:
Batting position:
Fielding position/s:

From:
Ben Vikionkorpi
CFN Male Junior Director of Coaching                          
E: cfnjdoc@gmail.com
M: 0438190517