Page 52 - West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Cricket Club Yearbook 2015-16

TAMWORTH REPORT Under 14 Tamworth Report
On Sunday the 3rd Jan a team of 12 players and support crew left the rain that was to plague Sydney to travel to the Country and Western capital of Australia, Tamworth.
The Competition consisted of Representative teams from Lismore, Tamworth, Nambucca-Bellingen, Hastings, and Manly President’s XI (winners).
Over the course of the next 5 days the boys would play 6 games of cricket in both the 25ov and 50ov format on a combination of Turf and Synthetic pitches.
For many it would be their first experience on turf, against representative teams and 6-7 hrs of cricket on each of the 5 days.....A test match.
The boys played each game in great spirit, and in some games it was just a few over’s of concentration loss in the field, or a reckless shot or two, or three, which was the difference between us and the other teams. Needless to say the boys were pumped for their last game of the tour against Nambucca-Bellingen and a team came away with a well deserved win, smiles and reward for their efforts.
Congratulations on Ben and Zac’s 173 run partnership vs Tamworth, Toms 0/9 off 8 Ovs that setup our win against NB’s and Xander’s courage after wearing a few on the body against Manly.
A Tour that I will remember both on and off the field. Thanks to everyone for pitching in with the washing, coffee runs, scoring, tents and drinks. The social aspect capped off a great week. A Special mention to the Abraham Lincoln Motel who took us all in and looked after all of our needs & some, and of course Jane who managed the group. Bring on Armidale 2017
Andrew Morris - Coach
Comments from the Touring Party
Nick Sparks
Non Cricket Memory - Coming back after the game and swimming and playing cricket. Cricket Memory - Working as a team to put the covers on due to the rain
Ollie Linschoten
I especially enjoyed being in the field and getting lots of wickets with my new cricket mates, also playing cards, backyard cricket and mucking around in the pool made this a great carnival. I had lots of fun!”
Charlotte Linschoten
I had lots of fun hanging out with the mums and dads, especially all the new nicknames we came up with during the carnival. Charlotte - aka Spring Onion
Ben Dunkerley
My highlight on this tour was scoring 88, my personal high score. Congratulations to Zac as well for achieving his score of 87 that same game. I enjoyed spending time in the pool with my teammates and playing some kind hearted yet competitive backyard cricket.
Sam Kirkegard
Cricket Memory - playing on a Turf wicket and getting 2/16 on the last day. Non Cicket Memory - hanging out with the team after the games.
Xander Vink
Bruises: I get knocked down, but I get up again, you’re never going to keep me down.
Quality players: Surrounded by good kids, playing against some great talent, he wants more, and can’t wait to play club again.
Paul Vink
- The willingness of the guardians and siblings to just make things happen - The boys all matured a little.
- The amount of food boys can eat at an all you can eat buffet!
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