Ba boom tish, reggie..
Okay, just posting this to start getting the word out to the Clubs that we will be attempting to field an
U21's side in this year's SAMCA comp, which is allegedly going to be a knockout format rather than a round robin set up.
The distinct lack of interest from players in C&CCA in this age bracket has been glaring, and as such, the Coaches & Exec have decided not to pursue an U21's side the last few years, likening the efforts to generate a decent response akin to banging one's head against a brick wall. In essence, the effort of a handful of people did not seem worth it for a predicted poor response. There have been criticisms within C&CCA and indeed SAMCA about our lack of participation at the junior level in representative cricket, so therefore we have decided to throw it out there and see what the response is.
After discussion with The Prez, Club delegates will be asked to take this back to their Clubs to garner as much interest as possible for U21 representation, starting with the AGM shortly, and the topic to be an ongoing agenda item at all delegate meetings thereafter.
We will announce ONE training night once the season starts where the U21 player response will dictate whether we do or don't field an U21's side in SAMCA this year. This way, there shall be NO recourse whatsoever from the couch-bound snipers who sit back & criticise, IF the player response is inadequate.
If the response is positive, we will schedule more trainings in preparation for the first round and we will participate in the 2010/11 SAMCA format.
Given some of the performances of some of our U21 players within all grades of C&CCA last year, I'd expect that the Michael Spry's, Tyson Roling's, Jeremy Borgas's & Pete Graham's of our comp will put their hands up, where leadership opportunities will be there for those who want it - provided enough interest is shown, of course.
So the ball will be in the court of the Clubs and their U21 players. And if any U21's are reading this and are keen to throw their hat into the ring, spread the word amongst your junior team mates through whatever social networks you move in. The vehicle to participate at rep level is there if you want it. It's up to you guys.
Stay tuned for more communication on this as the season gets closer.
. Magpies is on 47 different boards and committees so is busy. The Enfield boys are prob still spewing at me for not walking on an LBW appeal. Oh yeah.... Carey's out chasing men apparently 
