Here’s what’s happening this week:

1. Senior Pre-season Fitness Training at EP:
   Date: Tuesday, 8th August Time: 4:30 PM
2. Junior Pre-season Fitness Training at EP:
   Date: Wednesday, 9th August Time: 4:30 PM
3. Senior Fielding Training at EP:
   Date: Thursday, 10th August Time: 4:30 PM

Please note that in case of rain on Thursday, the session will be moved to Cairns Indoor Sports. Make sure to check the whatsapp group or Facebook for updates.

We welcome all members to join these training sessions, and we’d love to see you at EP!

• Further in this newsletter you will find Important information regarding the upcoming rep trials for all U15 males. If you or someone you know is eligible and interested, make sure to keep an eye out for the details.
• Congratulations to our newest life member, Stephen McCulloch! This is a significant achievement, and we celebrate Stephen’s dedication to the club.
• For those looking to purchase kit bags and backpacks, limited quantities are available for sale.  Orders for these items are still open.
• Additionally, there’s plenty of information available on the new Play HQ platform. Make sure to familiarize yourself with it.
• Explore opportunities to become an umpire.

That’s all for now. Stay connected through our social media channels and participate in our club events.

Let’s make this season a memorable one!

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

LIFE MEMBER

Congratulations to newest Cairns Rovers Cricket Club Life Member – Stephen McCulloch.

Stephen had a long playing career with the club and worked tirelessly to always ensure the team had enough players each week.  He was a wicketkeeper/captain, who now continues to contribute as an ongoing sponsor with Archers The Strata professionals.