Senior Players Welcome at Valentine Eleebana Cricket Club

As the senior component of the club starts its 2008/09 campaign the club opens its doors to any seniors thinking about joining a club. This season the VECC hopes to enter teams in the following Newcastle C&S grades
AR3's or AR4's
B grade
C grade
D grade

If you are new to the area or you know someone who is stay tuned for registration days in August. No matter what your talent is you are always welcome at VECC

Plans for new pitch continues

Following a number of meetings in the off season with Belmont Soccer Club and correspondance with Belmont Cricket Club the idea of finally building a pitch at Marks Oval is taking shape. The committee from Belmont Soccer Club is very supportive of the idea as is Lake Macquarie Council in all it is a positive move for the community. More to come at the AGM.

Friday Night Games Come to VECC in 08/09

Registered members will have an opportunity to form their own Friday night team this season at VECC. Included in your registration is the opportunity to join or form your own super 15 team to play in the Friday night round robin competition starting early October. The games will be played on the one field commencing at 4.30pm until day light saving commences then the games will start at 6.00pm.

The competition will be played in a round robin format limited to no more than 10 teams. Each team will consist of 8 players anyone from Super 8's to honarary seniors can play. The overall 2 highest teams will play in a grand final in late February.

This season the VECC is committed to providing more opportunities for players to enjoy cricket. There will be a BBQ & lots of fun this is a chance for parents to play with sons & daughters in a fun atmosphere. More information will be available early September. You can show your interest by registering when you sign up in early August.

Valentine Public School Pitch & Practice Nets Complete

Well it has taken over 12 long months since Phil Jones & myself started the campaign to turn Valentine Public School into a cricket showpiece. I am proud to say it is finally complete & ready for the 2008/09 season. The VPS Cricket Centre will be home to the under 10's & 11's cricket teams on the weekend & the training facility for the super 8's under 10's, 11's, Milo & Crick Hit Programs. There are many people to thank for their committed contribution over many long weekends. I personally cannot thank Phil Jones enough for his contribution. Other members old & new who helped included Neil Best, Glen Schrader, Chris Bonner, Dave Hiscock, Paul Gray, Elliott Best, Troy & Debbie Potts, Greg Mahoney, The James clan & a few I am sure I have missed. Together with a fantastic principle in Grant McCallum we have shown what working together can achieve stand proud everyone we have completed the impossible.

Valentine Eleebana Cricket Club blogsopt

Welcome to the offical Valentine Eleebana Cricket Club blogspot.



Although in its early stages at the moment it by the time the 2008/09 season rolls around this, together with the offical Valentine Eleebana Cricket Club website (http://www.vecc.com.au/) which will provide the hub of communication and reading throughout the season & beyond. Rather than opting for long and busy newsletters the VECC Blog will be a weekly diary a rundown on what has gone on the previous weeks in junior and senior ranks. Stars of the week will be featured and efforts acknowledged.



At the moment the hardworking VECC committee has already been at work planning for a huge summer. If you are reading this for the first time and you are considering moving to the VECC there is no time like the present to say you are interested.



As the season progresses this will be a great place for coaches & managers to place comments, start discussions or just ask for ideas on various issues encountered throughout the season.



Whilst the website will provide comprehensive photos and information the blog will provide the rundown and diary of the season, hopefully this will be the place for now and the future.



Enjoy the blog, comment and add your thoughts. The only rules are no bagging or troublemaking comments, be supportive and constructive. Essentially if you would not like it said to you then don't say it.



Much more to come, for now enjoy.