Elite Cricket is pleased to announce that we will again be conducting a special 2 day Pathway to Next Season coaching event on 12th and 13 April 2010 at St Ignatius College Riverview including ‘On the Ball’ beginners program (players 5-7 years) and a 1 day Boot Camp at Five Dock Indoor Centre on 16th April 2010.

April 2010 SHP enrolment form

April 2010 OTB enrolment form

April 2010 Boot Camp enrolment form

Our Pathway To Next Season Program will specifically focus on identifying the tactical and technical areas of your game needing improvement. All participants will leave with a detailed report on the areas of their game that require attention and is a great way to wrap up this season and move forward confidently to 2010-11.

Working individually and in small groups over two days players will work with Elite Cricket coaches in the nets, with the bowling machine and in game scenarios to identify what work needs to be done to improve tactical and technical skills critical to their game for next season.

SPECIAL OFFER: The off-season is an excellent time to work on your skills without the pressure of gameplay and all players in the program will be offered the opportunity to purchase a special promotional package to attend over the winter months a series of 5 x High Performance Individual Coaching sessions but only pay for 4 ($300).

APRIL BOOT CAMP

• Five Dock Indoor Sports Centre – 16th April 2010

The program runs from 9am through to 3pm and is limited to 20 places and available for cricketers aged 11+ (preferably representative level)

• Analysis of bowling action by video
• Wicket keepers will work with specialist coach
• Extensive bowling machine batting technique work
• Individual high performance technical and tactical strategies

Cheers Mark

In January at the Pakistan vs Australia Sydney Test,  Elite Cricket, in conjunction with the Sydney Cricket Club conducted coaching clinics for the SCG Trust junior members.

The coaching clinics booked out early and gave the younger members a chance to practice their technique under the guidance of SCC players and Elite Cricket coaches. Coaching “stations” were set up on the 4 tennis courts and the players participated in batting, bowling and fielding drills.

Elite Cricket and the Sydney Cricket Club will be running coaching clinics at future fixtures at the SCG and these are sure to be particularly popular during the Ashes series.

Cheers

Mark

Elite Cricket took an U16 team to New Zealand to compete in the Nelson Youth Cricket Festival in late January.   The team was made up of players from Northern Districts, Balmain, North Shore, Eastern Suburbs and Armidale and took part in the cricket tournament at the tip of New Zealand’s North Island.

The Elite Cricket XI was unfortunate not to get a win, but learned to adjust to the different (and difficult) playing conditions and competed well against some strong New Zealand teams from Auckland Grammar, Nelson College, Christchurch and an all-conquering Australian team from Endeavour Sports High School.   The team was accompanied and coached by Elite Cricket’s Mark Atkinson and hopes to return in 2011 to continue the “Trans-Tasman rivalry”

Cheers

Mark

Designed for cricketers who are showing an interest in the specialist areas of wicketkeeping, spin and pace bowling, these programs are an ideal way to increase your skills and learn more about the great game of cricket. These intensive, structured programs are delivered by the Elite Cricket High Performance Coaching Team and focus on developing the correct technique to optimise performance and prevent injury featuring video analysis and a customised individual strategy.

The program runs from 9am through to 2pm at St. Ignatius College and is limited to 30 places (10 keepers, 10 spin and 10 pace bowlers) and available for cricketers aged 11+ (preferably representative level).

Specialist Program Feburary 2010

Cheers

Mark

We are excited to announce that we will be running mini “Introduction to Cricket” Programs at Sydney Olympic Park in January as part of their KIDS IN THE PARK PROGRAM.  These sessions run for 90 minutes and offer the chance for cricket novices aged 5 – 7 years to get a taste of cricket while having some fun!

‘Kids In the Park’ enrolment form

Cheers

Mark

For the first time Elite Cricket and Cricket NSW will join forces to present a 2 day cricket coaching program to be held at North Rocks Park Carlingford on January 14th and 15th.

Jan 2010 CNSW-EC SHP enrolment form

Players will participate in a program of enjoyable, yet challenging age and skill appropriate development activities including:

• Attacking and defensive batting
• Pace, swing and spin bowling
• Short catching and out-fielding
• Wicket-keeping
• Modified games

The program is suitable for players 7 –13 and runs from 9.00am – 3.00pm.

On Day 2 of the program players will be able to meet a member of the RTA Speedblitz Blues, who will give coaching advice and sign autographs.

Cheers

Mark

Elite Cricket is excited to announce the venues and dates for our January 2010 School Holiday Program.  Simply click on the links below in red for application and enrolment details

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Jan 2010 School Holiday Program enrolment form

Elite Cricket’s School Holiday Program is not just a school holiday activity but specifically designed to increase cricket skills and match performance.

The program is suitable for ages 7 – 14 and will be conducted from 9am to 3pm in both 2 and 3 day formats across the range of venues listed below.

• Cooper Park, Bellevue Hill – 6th, 7th & 8^th January
• St Ignatius College, Riverview – 11^th & 12^th January
• Shore Sportsground, Northbridge – 13^th, 14^th & 15^th January
• Greenway Oval, Cherrybrook – 18^th, 19^th & 20^th January
• Tryon Road, Lindfield – 21^st & 22^nd January

THE ‘ON THE BALL’ BEGINNERS PROGRAM

Jan 2010 ‘On The Ball’ enrolment form

‘On the Ball’ is for girls and boys from 5 -7 years, who have perhaps never played cricket or who have just begun their cricketing career. In these sessions run from 9am to 12pm and are a great way to have fun and learn about the game of cricket.

• Cooper Park, Bellevue Hill – 6th, 7th & 8^th January
• St Ignatius College, Riverview – 11^th & 12^th January
• Shore Sportsground, Northbridge – 13^th, 14^th & 15^th January
• Greenway Oval, Cherrybrook – 18^th, 19^th & 20^th January
• Tryon Road, Lindfield – 21^st & 22^nd January

Cheers

Mark

1 Day Boot Camp + Games enrolment form

Please note our December program is ***SOLD OUT***

Limited to 22 places this program is specifically for those cricketers with good cricket skills and fitness and who are self-disciplined, highly motivated and aged 12 years or above.

HIGH QUALITY COACHING PLUS GAME PLAY

The coaching component will challenge participants to an intensive one day coaching program to further enhance their existing skills and players will have the opportunity to choose specific training in their preferred disciplines with expert coaching in Wicket keeping, Batting, Pace and Spin Bowling.

• Analysis of bowling action by video
• Extensive bowling machine batting technique work.

On Day 2 players will meet at Riverview and participate in 2 games of 20/20 cricket.

We have 3 dates available for this exciting new program:

• 17 & 18 December ***SOLD OUT***
• 11 & 12 January
• 25 & 26 January

Cheers

Mark

Elite Cricket is excited to announce the venues and dates for our December 2009 School Holiday Program.  Simply click on the links below in red for application and enrolment details.

1 DAY BOOT CAMP AND T20 GAMES ***SOLD OUT***

Boot Camp + T20 Games enrolment form

Limited to 22 places this program is specifically for those cricketers with good cricket skills and fitness and who are self-disciplined, highly motivated and aged 12 years or above.

HIGH QUALITY COACHING PLUS GAME PLAY

The coaching component will challenge participants to an intensive one day coaching program to further enhance their existing skills and players will have the opportunity to choose specific training in their preferred disciplines with expert coaching in Wicket keeping, Batting, Pace and Spin Bowling.

• Analysis of bowling action by video
• Extensive bowling machine batting technique work.

On Day 2 players will meet at Riverview and participate in 2 games of 20/20 cricket

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

School Holiday Program enrolment form

Elite Cricket’s School Holiday Program is not just a school holiday activity but specifically designed to increase cricket skills and match performance.

The program is suitable for ages 7 – 14 and will be conducted from 9am to 3pm in both 2 and 3 day formats across the range of venues listed below.

• Lindfield Oval, Tryon Road – 14th, 15th and 16th December 2009
• Cooper Park, Bellevue Hill – 17th and 18th December 2009

THE ‘ON THE BALL’ BEGINNERS PROGRAM

‘On The Ball’ Program enrolment form

‘On the Ball’ is for girls and boys from 5 -7 years, who have perhaps never played cricket or who have just begun their cricketing career. In these sessions run from 9am to 12pm and are a great way to have fun and learn about the game of cricket.

• Lindfield Oval, Tryon Road – 14th, 15th and 16th December 2009
• Cooper Park, Bellevue Hill – 17th and 18th December 2009

Cheers

Mark