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Ballan Cricket Club website
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www.ballancricketclub.com
We are a Level 2 accredited
Good Sports club.
Proudly sponsored by;
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Our local distributor is Snaith Transport, Ballan.
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KIDs voucher program
Helping eligible families cover the cost of getting their kids involved in organized sport and recreation.
​Click on Get Active Victoria logo below.
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​Looking After Our Kids
Safeguarding Children and Young People
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Milo in2 cricket in Ballan.
Now
Woolworths
Junior  Blasters
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Check our Woolworths Cricket Blast page
2019/20 Premiers
2nd Grade
New Members Welcome for all grades
& socially
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contacts at the bottom of this page.
KB Quote: At the One Day C Grade Semi to the opposition Keeper as he (KB) comes on strike.
'Looks like the weapon might get these runs'
(and he nearly did!)
New Style Stubby / Can Holders
$10.00 each
2nd XI Captain for 2021/22
We have another welcome to the leadership group at the Ballan Cricket Club for this season.
Max Burton has taken the reigns as 2nd XI Captain from Troy Connor for the upcoming season.
Max has been involved with the club as a player since 2018/19 and always gives his all both on and off the field. Although only playing 20 games with us, he is a well-respected player and person who the rest of the team and club look up to.
Max, along with Mary, keenly follow both kids, Sarah and James, with their cricket in the junior’s competitions.
This season also sees Max assisting the Junior Coaches
Having taken on the leadership role, Max will be looking at giving his best to his team and club.
Once again welcome Max.
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BALLAN SENIOR COACH
​FOR 2021/22
​Ballan Cricket club welcomes Noel Heafield back to the senior coaching role for the up coming season. 
Noel is taking over from Mick Loughnane who is stepping in as chairman of selectors.
As our current President, Noel has decided to take on the role again and hopefully follow on from Mick's successes with the team over the past few years.
Since Noel joined the club in 2008 he has played 116 matches taken 120 wickets and made 3479 runs at an average of 37.01.
Noel has also been a Premiership coach and player for Ballan, Dual Club Champion, member of the 'Team of the Modern Era 1970-2015', BCA Batting average winner 2013/14 and Bernie Davey medalist 2014/15.
Again we wish both Noel and Mick the best for the upcoming seasons and look forward to seeing them both out and about at the club. 

2021/22 Senior Captain

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Ballan Cricket Club would like to welcome Hayden Micallef as our new 1st XI Captain for the 2021/22 season. Hayden will be undertaking this role in his 12th season playing for the Ballan seniors. A three time Premiership player, he has played 107 games scoring 1672 runs and taken 92 wickets during his time with us. Hayden's best bowling figures are currently 5/20. H also won the 2nd XI Champion player for the Ballan club in 2014/15. Hayden has taken over the reins from Michael Snaith. Hayden is very keen to take on the Captain's role and we wish him all the best for the upcoming seasons.
Junior Blasters Coordinator needed
Ballan Cricket Club is seeking a Junior Blasters Coordinator.
This is the program that introduces young,kids aged 5-10 years old, to the basics of cricket in a fun and engaging way that will help them progress to team competitions, if they want to, from 9 onward.
No need to invent the program yourself as the program outlines; game ideas,and support are all available including a short free course to get you started. Parents are required to pitch in also. All resources and equipment are supplied.
More information about the program, training and resources is available with the link below.
www.communinty.cricket.com.au/clubs/participation-programs/woolworths-cricket-blast
Maybe just do it because your own kids are there, but it's also a great place to start if interested in developing coaching skills. No previous skills or experience required.
Program generally runs only part of the season, usually October to December each year, so a short term commitment.
Pleas send enquiries or expressions of interest to sec_ballancc@hotmail.com or call Troy on 0417 144 068.
Expressions of Interest to sec_ballancc@hotmail.com
Government Grants for Ballan Recreation reserve
From Moorabool Shire Council FaceBook page July 1 2021
Ballan Cricket Club, Ballan Football Netball Club and the local community are big winners today with local MP Michaela Settle announcing two State Government grants. Council will receive $98,740 to construct a netted outdoor cricket training facility consisting of three synthetic pitches at Ballan Recreation Reserve. The second grant, of $21,588, will be used by council to install safety nets behind the North end goals at the reserve. The funding is from the Victorian Government's Community Cricket Program and Local Sport Infrastructure Fund. Cr Paul Tatchell and Cr Ally Munari joined Ms Settle at today's announcement.
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This guide has been established to support Clubs and Associations under the current Victorian Government COVID-19 restrictions to return to playing cricket in a phased approach.All Cricket Clubs and Associations have an obligation to strictly adhere to the following protocols at every training session, with the focus to be ‘Get there Safely, Conduct Training and Leave Safely’.
PERSONAL HYGIENE & EQUIPMENT
  • Stay away if you or someone close has been unwell in the lead-up to returning to training.
  • Regular hand-washing (20 seconds minimum with soap) and use of hand sanitizer is strongly encouraged.
  • Cough/sneeze into the crook of your elbow or a tissue and avoid touching your nose/eyes/mouth.
  • Shaking hands and celebrations involving contact with another person (including high-fives) are all strongly discouraged.
  • No shining of any cricket ball with saliva at any time.
  • Sharing of practice balls, personal equipment and other incidentals (e.g. water bottles, towels) between players is prohibited.
  • Clubs are strongly encouraged to clean all door handles, taps, towel dispensers/hand dryers and toilet seats if used at a session prior to the next scheduled session taking place.
  • Players to attend training sessions in appropriate training apparel and asked not to shower and/or change clothes at the venue (Only toilets will be accessible for the duration of each training session).
  • Ensure plenty of bins are provided and place all used tissues in bin immediately.
CRICKET VICTORIA | COVID-19 RETURN TO TRAIN
PHYSICAL CONTACT
  • Maximum of 5 people per net (subject to the number of nets available at each facility) with alternate nets used as preference (if net setup has 3 or more nets available).
  • Players are strongly encouraged to maintain 1.5 metres social distance from others as much as possible.
  • Clubs are strongly encouraged to avoid warm-up activities where tackling or potential heavy physical contact is likely.
  • Players to attend training by themselves with own means of transport (unless they reside in the same residence e.g. Parent/Child or Siblings). For Junior Players, parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to keep a safe distance away from the training area (e.g. stay in the car or be at least 1.5 metres away (preferably greater) from the training group when active).
  • Clubs and Associations are strongly encouraged to make sure that the weather conditions are suitable for undertaking cricket activities (e.g. avoiding slippery practice conditions after rain, not training during a lightning storm).
  • Plan on having breaks of at least 10 to 15 minutes between teams and groups training at the same venue to minimise crossover.
TRAVEL, COMPLIANCE & COMMUNICATIONS
  • Clubs are strongly encouraged to host any necessary communications (e.g. meetings, planning sessions, Meet the Coach sessions) through an online platform or hold these sessions over the phone.
  • Clubs are strongly encouraged to host training at their home ground location (should access to training nets be required) and to not engage in any practice matches until advised further.
  • Attendees at all training sessions are to have their Name and Contact details recorded by the club, with communications to players made prior to each session including access points and meeting locations.
  • Clubs and Associations should strongly encourage all members to download the COVID-Safe App, record members that have downloaded the app and have a club member undertake the Australian Government’s online COVID-19 Infection Control Training.
  • Further updates will be communicated to Clubs and Associations through the CV Club and Association Newsletter, Cricket Victoria website and Cricket Victoria social media platforms.
  • Sport and Recreation Victoria’s (SRV) webpage also has a whole host of further information on the return to community sport from a Government perspective
 
U15 players needed
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Junior Training Starts this week!
(TODAY Monday 20th Sept U15s cancelled due to weather)
Thanks to all those who braved the windy conditions for our come n try day on Saturday. For those of you who didn't make it, new players are welcome to come n try at training !
Under 11 Mixed
Training - Friday 430-530pm
Eligible players – born on or after 01/09/2010*
Season start - 27/10/21, Wednesdays, 5-7pm
Under 13 Mixed
Training - 4-5:30pm Wednesday then 5-6:30pm when school goes back
Eligible players - born on or after 01/09/2008*
Season start - 15/10/21 (Games - Friday 4:30 - 7:30pm)
Under 15 Mixed
Training - Monday and Thursday 4-5:30 in holidays then 5-6:30pm when school goes back
Eligible players - born on or after 01/09/2006* (mixed)
Season start - 16/10/21 (Saturday 8 - 11:30am)
Under 17 Mixed
Training - Tuesday 5-6:30pm & Thursday 5-6:30 (with senior team)
Eligible players - born on or after 01/09/2004*
Season start - 16/10/21 (Saturday 8 - 11:30am)
*In mixed teams, girls can play up to 2 years older.
It doesn't look like yet we have the numbers to have an all girl's team, but we have a few girls playing in each of our U11s, U13s and u15s AND coaches who have lots of experience coaching girls, so you will be well looked after!
Later on in October, we will start for the littlies:
Woolworths Cricket Blast
5-10 year olds who are new to cricket, game based fun activity sessions
29/10/2021 – 3/12/2021
Friday 4:30-5:30pm
Any questions, just ask! Online registration here: Click Logo

Cricket is Australia's favourite sport - so let's play!
Join the Woolworths Cricket Blast crew or find your local cricket club or indoor cricket centre today

2021/22
​GAME DAY/TRAINING SHIRTS AND SHORTS.
By Ben Loughnane.
Gday everyone this year we are trying something different and using TNF to create some game day/training shirts and shorts for us.
Go to the link to make your order, on the site you choose your size of the shirt and shorts and if you want to add your last name and number to the shirt at no extra cost. Also you can choose if the shirt is long or short sleeve if you choose long it will cost $4 extra.
Once you have ordered you pay for it there then it will get sent to the club once completed and we will hand it out from there.
The site will close on the 12th of September so if anyone doesn’t have your order in by then you will not be able to.
If anyone has any questions just ask.
​https://www.tnfcricket.com/ballan-online-store​
DEC 13
U12 Blue versus White
Thanks to everyone from the Seniors, 15s and parents that made an effort to support the U/12s Ballan Derby on Friday night. Special thanks to Annette McGregor for running the BBQ and canteen not only for the derby but the entire season we appreciate all of your hard work. Thanks also to Chris Thom for braving the cold and taking photos throughout the entire match. Well done to Ballan Blue on getting the win. It was a great night and everyone had heaps of fun - Mac and Troy
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BCC Baggy Blue Caps
$30.00
Available with your individual Senior player number and the Ballan Cricket Club logo.
Player numbers have been worked out in order from when you first played in the Seniors or as close as we can get.
(Records are a bit scarce)

Contact Peter 0419 597 810
Mick  0429 163 702
or Noel 0431 705 654
Please supply your email address for invoicing
(If you have one)
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Pink Stumps Day at Ballan
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Ballan & District Community Bank – 2019 Community Grants.
(above) Troy and Archie receiving a cheque, on behalf of the Ballan Cricket Club, from Rachel with the Ballan & District Community Bank – 2019 Community Grants.
The grant is for an upgrade to the bowling machine for the cricket club.
Below is are photos of the new bowling machine in action at the cricket nets.
About Us.
The Ballan Cricket Club currently has 2 Senior teams and 4 under age teams competing in the Ballarat Cricket  Association for the 2020/2021 season.
Current teams for this season are: Senior 1st XI - BCA 2nd Grade comp , Senior 2nd XI - BCA 4th Grade comp .
And 4 junior teams;
BCA:U17 2nd XI, U15 2nd XI , U11 Seniors   & U13 2nd XI Spratling.

Our Under 11's play on Wednesday nights starting at 4.30pm.
Under 13's play on Friday nights starting at 5.00pm. 
Under 15 & 17's play on Saturday mornings beginning at 8.30am.

This last season saw another successful season with our Senior 1st XI taking out the Premiership without facing a ball due to Covid 19.  Ballan  finished on top of the ladder after defeating Wendouree in the Qualifying Final . During the following week a decision was made by the BCA to cancel the remainder of the season thus leaving us as the Premiers.

In 2015/16 season, Cam Dunne won the top award for the 2nd Grade competition, with the Bernie Davey Medal, after Noel Heafield won the same award the previous season. 2018/19 saw Michael Snaith bring home the medal once again for the club.
Michael Snaith continues with the role of captaining our senior 1st XI, with Troy Connor taking on the 2nd XI captaincy with his return to Ballan cricket.
Both sides are, again, under the reins of Senior coach Mick Loughnane.

Under 11 coaches are Jenny Bates assisted by David Leach.
Under 13's have Troy Connor and Anthony McIlwaine as their coaches. 
Under 15's  are also with Anthony McIlwaine.
Lachie Snaith has taken on our Under 17 side with help from a couple of other senior players.

The 'Milo" cricket will be back on Thursday nights, with a name change. 'Woolworths Junior Blasters' again as there are a lot of kids who enjoy getting a start to their cricket careers.

 Training will still be at Ballan.

The Centurions supporters club is still continuing with the BCC to bring non playing members ( ex players & supporters alike) together to be recognized as a large and ongoing  part of the club.

Well done to all of our teams for the previous season & good luck for the current season.
  And many thanks to our sponsors and supporters.

Where we are.

The Ballan Cricket Club home ground is at the South end of Cowie St, Ballan. Entry is between the bowling club and the tennis courts on the right just before the railway line. Or via Edols St near the Skate park.

The Wallace Recreation Reserve was a home ground for our U14 Red team in 2012-13.
2015/16 will see it as a reserve  ground along with some potential games at the Korweinguboora Recreation Reserve.

Myrniong Primary School is also shown on the far lower right map for some  U12 games .
Ballan Recreation Reserve
Korweinguboora Rec Reserve
Wallace Recreation Reserve
Myrniong Primary School
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BCC Contacts for 2021/22;

President :                     Noel Heafield              0431705654          presidentballancc@gmail.com
Vice President:             Lachie Snaith               0477865166           
                                                           
Secretary :                     Bronwen Davenport     0422003346       sec_ballancc@hotmail.com   
Treasurer :                    Lachie Snaith                 0477865166        treasurerballancc@gmail.com
Junior Co-Ordinator: Anthony McIlwaine      0439279683       maccamth@hotmail.com
Postal Address :           P.O. Box 402,                                    
                                         Ballan, 3342