Sunday Trial Time change, Cricket Bats

Sunday Trial Time

The Sunday trial times were originally listed as being from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Please note that the times are now Sunday: 1.30pm to 4.30pm.


Your Cricket Bat

As the new season approaches, some of you may be thinking about getting a new bat. If you are, I have a couple of suggestions.

Firstly, the bat should be made of English Willow. English Willow is far superior to any other wood type. Try and stay away from Kashmir Willow. With a good bat, you get value for your shots. With a poor bat, you can play a good shot, and the ball will not leave the bat with any power.

Secondly, bat size, don't ever get a bat that is too big with a view to "growing into it". If anything a bat should be slightly smaller than what you need. The size you choose depends upon how it feels to you, your height and strength.

The problem with a bigger bat is often, if you're not physically up to handling it, you have less bat speed and you will find the ball is past you before you've completed your shot. You'll also lack control and finesse, and not be able to play a range of shots as effectively.

With a smaller bat you are likely to get greater "bat speed" through the ball and the bat speed propels the ball away.

I know a boy (and his father) who last season thought the boy needed a new bat. He used a Size 3, so of course they got him got a Size 5 thinking if he was ready for a Size 4 then he may as well get a Size 5. Champs told him they didn't really think he needed a new bat. He swung it around in the shop and was really happy with it. After he'd knocked it in and had a few net sessions he played a few games and his timing was completely out (as was he cheaply a few times). He's now back using the Size 3, still not ready for the Size 5, and probably won't be until next year at the earliest.

Buy English Willow, and don't get a bat that is too big.

North Harbour Year 6 trial details

The purpose of North Harbour Year 6 representative cricket is to provide the boys with the opportunity to experience representative cricket, encourage player development and ensure player enjoyment.

I am currently arranging approximately eight (8) games for the squad against other regional teams and other Auckland Club teams. The games will be held on a Sunday during the period November to December this year, and February to March 2010. A team will also attend the "Wanganui" tournament in late January 2010.

In this first year of representative cricket I am seeking to select a group of boys that have the potential to be developed over the coming years. The key attributes I am looking for are therefore:

* Talent and potential,
* Positive attitude and enthusiasm,
* Good technique

The trials are to be held at the Massey University, Albany, indoor net facility which is contained within the Recreation Centre.

The trials will begin with a basic fielding session followed by a general net session where all boys will bat and bowl. The boys will need to wear their whites and have their full gear bag with them.

I'd like all boys to arrive 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the session and take a seat one level above the nets at the back of the training area.

I look forward to seeing you all there.

Saturday October 17th, 10.30am to 12.00pm
Conaugh JacobsGreg Nimmo
Jack Clothier
Jacob Scott
Jarrod Fish
Jasper Edgar
Keegan Russell
Logan Parkinson
Mitchell Bremner
Mitchell Watts
Nathaniel Law
Ryan Quinn
Tom Barham


Saturday October 17th, 12.00pm to 1.30pm
Angus Mckenzie
Benjamin Beecroft
Caleb Hogan
Dylan Stevenson
Greg Vukets
Jonty Hawkins
James Maber
Joey Barnett
Mathew HansonNathan Curran
Ryan SchierhoutThomas Rangihuna
Trent Baker



Sunday October 18th, 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Alex Kelly
Asher Robb
Ashton Howard
Campbell Knowles
Corbin CantelJonathon Kemp
Keiran Young
Max DeweTimothy Henderson
Timothy Morton-Jones
William Cole


Sunday October 18th, 3.00pm to 4.30pm
Adrian Young
Brandon Le Gros
Ethan Schaumkel
Giles La Ville
Grant Celliers
Gray Hardy
Jack Collinson
Liam Brown
Matthew Cox
Nick Francis
Toby Robb
Travis Van Gysen

Once the first series of trials are completed, further trial(s) may be called. Details will be provided in due course.

Craig Beecroft, Convenor

North Harbour Year 6 trialists 2009/2010

The boys listed below have been nominated by their Clubs to trial for the North Harbour Year 6 squad for 2009/2010. A squad of 24 boys will be selected.
The trials will be held in October, with details to follow.

Nominees:Adrian Young
Angus Mckenzie
Alex Kelly
Asher Robb
Ashton Howard
Benjamin Beecroft
Brandon Le GrosCaleb Hogan
Campbell Knowles
Conaugh Jacob
Corbin Cantel
Dylan Stevenson
Ethan Schaumkel
Giles La Ville
Grant Celliers
Gray Hardy
Greg NimmoGreg Vukets
Jack Clothier
Jack Collinson
Jacob Scott
James Keene
James Maber
Jarrod Fish
Jasper Edgar
Joey BarnettJonathon Kemp
Jonty Hawkins
Keegan Russell
Keiran Young
Liam Brown
Logan Parkinson
Mathew HansonMatthew Cox
Max Dewe
Mitchell Bremner
Mitchell Watts
Nathan Curran
Nathaniel Law
Nick Francis
Ryan Schierhout
Ryan Quinn
Thomas Rangihuna
Tim HendersonTimothy Morton-Jones
Toby Robb
Tom Barham
Travis Van Gysen
Trent Baker
William Cole

Craig Beecroft