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We are a Level 2 accredited
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Proudly sponsored by;
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Our local distributor is Snaith Transport, Ballan.
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Quick Links
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. 
Click on photo or heading above to access link
Check our Woolworths Cricket Blast page
2019/20 Premiers
2nd Grade 
New Members Welcome for all grades
& socially Join our Centurions Supporters 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
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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New faces in Senior roles for 2022/23
Ballan Cricket Club welcomes and congratulates two popular members of our club into the most senior roles of President and Senior coach. Firstly in the President Role is David Leach who started playing for Ballan in 2019. David joined our general committee last year and has also been looking after our U11 teams along with Jenny Bates. He always puts his hand up to help out where he can including as Rec Reserve Rep. Not only is David great behind the scenes he is also well represented on the field and continues to play well with our 2nd XI. A well respected member of the club David is very approachable and should do well. He taking the reins from Noel Heafield who decided to step down to Vice President this year after 4 seasons as President. The Senior Coach role has been filled by Mark Kennedy. Again a very popular club member and 1sts player who, as David has, joined us in 2019 and been on the committee from last season. Mark is keen to do well with the boys and wants the team to support each other throughout the season and through individual games whilst enjoying the game. Mark has played for Ballan with 42 matches to his name as a top order batsman and a handy lower order bowler as well as being super keen in the field. We wish them both the best for the current and upcoming seasons.
Here is the team so far for this upcoming season. Thanks so much to all those who have put their hand up this year, both to those continuing on and for those who are new. Many hands make light work!
Ballan Cricket Club Season 2022/23 President – David Leach Vice President – Noel Heafield Secretary – Bronwen Davenport Treasurer – Jack McGregor Junior Coordinator – Anthony McIlwaine Ballan Recreation Reserve Representative – David Leach Uniform Officer – Ben Loughnane Website Officer and Club Photographer - Chris Thom Female Cricket Officer - Bronwen Davenport Grants Officer – Jenny Bates Child Safety Officer – Todd Britt Sponsorship Officers – Troy and Cindy Connor General Committee Members - Glenn Easterbrook, Michael Vallance (KB), Anthony McIlwaine, Todd Britt, Stuart Grigg, Lachie Snaith, Mick Loughnane, Hayden Micallef, Ben Loughnane, Mark Kennedy, Chris Thom, Troy Connor Coaching Staff and Captains Senior Coach – Mark Kennedy 1st XI Senior Captain – Hayden Micallef 2nd XI Senior Captain – Max Burton U17s - Jack McGregor, Ben Loughnane U15s – TBC U13s – Anthony McIlwaine, Max Burton U11s – Jenny Bates, Ashley Smith, Stuart Grigg Blasters – TBC 2021/22 BCA U13 2 XI Premiers
back; Anthony McIlwaine (Coach) Maxine Farrell, Sarah Burton, Clover McIlwaine, Charlotte Wallace, Oscar Britt, Angus Tranter, Max Burton (Coach) front; James Bayard, Jai Singh, Beth Davenport, Eamon Grigg & Jackson Letcher.
Pink Stumps Day at Darley
(12th Feb) 
Well done Sarah Burton & Clover McIlwaine
Some inspiration for all junior cricketers!
After some injuries in the opening rounds of the U15 Girls YPL, the Highlanders were struggling to have a full squad for the remaining games. A massive thank you to Clover McIlwaine who went from a supporter on Monday to a sub on Tuesday, assisting the team in the field for the next four games, including contributing to a great run out and helping the team get a win against against Metro West Spirit - the eventual YPL Champions. Clover fitted into the team seamlessly, staying with them on campus and attending all squad meetings. Well done Clover, you are always prepared and ready for any opportunity!
A huge congratulations
to Sarah Burton for her efforts at the U/15 Female Youth Premier League (State Championships) playing for Central Highlands over the past week and a half. The team played 7 games in a mixed format of T20 and One Day games, throughout the tournament. After losing the first game then drawing the second, they went on to win the next 5 games (including defeating the competition leader). The Highlanders finished second overall for their pool, just missing out on a spot in the grand-final. This was Sarah's first time competing at this level and at 12 years old was one of the youngest members of the team. Not overawed by any of this, Sarah put in some amazing performances throughout the competition, making runs and taking wickets with her spin bowling that got better every game. Sarah was continually challenged by her Coaches, Captain and the opposition. She embraced these challenges and excelled. She even opened the batting in one game and set the perfect platform for her team to build on. She dominated in the field predominantly at short cover (her favourite spot) and displayed the competitiveness, skill and team focus that we have the pleasure of seeing every week at our club in our U13s and u15s mixed teams. Well done Sares, dream big. 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.
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. |
Quick Links
U15 players needed
 Click on Play Cricket Logo for more info on Woolworths Cricket Blast.
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 
2021/22 Senior Captain
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.
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 Mick 0429 163 702 or Noel 0431 705 654 Please supply your email address for invoicing (If you have one) | |||||||||||||||||
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.
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.
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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
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Wallace Recreation Reserve
Myrniong Primary School
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BCC Sponsors
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Major Sponsor
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Partner Sponsors
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Snaith Transport
LPG Gas | Ballan VIC. Get LPG Gas Bottles in the Ballan area. Snaith Transport is the local Elgas Distributor in Ballan VIC.
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BCC Contacts for 2021/22;
President : David Leach 0409790338 presidentballancc@gmail.com
Vice President: Noel Heafield 0431705654
Secretary : Bronwen Davenport 0422003346 sec_ballancc@hotmail.com
Treasurer : Jack McGregor 0484830988 treasurerballancc@gmail.com
Junior Coordinator: Anthony McIlwaine maccamth@hotmail.com
Postal Address : P.O. Box 402,
Ballan, 3342
President : David Leach 0409790338 presidentballancc@gmail.com
Vice President: Noel Heafield 0431705654
Secretary : Bronwen Davenport 0422003346 sec_ballancc@hotmail.com
Treasurer : Jack McGregor 0484830988 treasurerballancc@gmail.com
Junior Coordinator: Anthony McIlwaine maccamth@hotmail.com
Postal Address : P.O. Box 402,
Ballan, 3342
