Ropley C.C. Jnr Section 2015
1. The junior section, Ropley Cricket Club mission for 2015 is to provide cricketing
opportunities for all members of the local community; to provide a club where all ages
and all abilities can develop their skills in a friendly welcoming environment.
2. Objectives;
a. Provide coaching and match opportunities for age groups U7 through to U19s via
structured weekly coaching sessions during 2015.
b. Enter the junior teams into leagues appropriate for their age group (U9s / U11s /
U13s / U15s & U19s) and cup competitions for their age groups (U9s / U11s /
U13s / U15s & U19’s).
c. To retain young players aged between 15 and 19 allowing U19 players to play
with, and against their own peer group.
d. To provide a playing opportunity to those that aren’t fully involved at weekends
through midweek cricket.
e. To allow young players to take ownership and responsibility within the club,
specifically through the NatWest T20 league.
f. Provide a stronger bridge between U15 - 19s and seniors by developing a youth
to senior player strategy.
3. Aims;
a. Increase the number of volunteers (coaches, support workers, manager’s
mentors).
b. Increase the number of juniors by strengthening our links with local schools and
other outlying establishments (Brownies, other sports clubs etc.).
c. Support juniors to district / county level and increase number of representatives.
4. The above aims and objectives set out Ropley CC junior sections overall long term junior
coaching strategy for 2015. It supports the clubs coaching aims and ambitions as set out
in its commitments to ECB Club Mark and Hampshire Cricket Board Focus Club
recognition.
5. Age Group Selection Ethos
Ropley junior section supports both league and cup representation for u9s through to
u19s.
“This year’s management and coaching staff are dedicated in delivering a fair and
transparent training and selection process that reflects the ethos of fun, fair play, team spirit
and competitiveness.
We will endeavour to ensure that players who attend training sessions (notwithstanding
those who cannot attend due to school commitments) are all given consideration for team
selection.
Selection will be worked on a balance of picking a strong team and inclusion for all squad
members. This will mean that squad rotation will be utilised in league matches if there is a
surge in availability.
We will study form and player contribution both during matches and training and will work to
ensure that individuals, when selected to play, feel included and part of the team. Coaches
will counsel players in decisions made, this will include tactical thought process and players
are positively encouraged to ask questions, if clarification is required.
The coaches will actively maintain two way communication with players during training and
matches balancing the individual’s competence, mind-set, ability and personal expectations
against the needs of the team”.
Ropley C.C. Jnr Section 2015
Roles & Responsibilities
Junior Section Coordinator. Alex Ehrmann.
Winchester Warriors Junior Cricket Liaison Officer. Alex Ehrmann.
Coach Coordinator (ECB Level 2). Andrew Morris.
Child Welfare Officer (CWO). Guy Tillotson.
CLUBMARK Officer. Andrew Robson
Age Group Manager (U9, U11, U13 x 2, U15, & U19s).
U9 – Adam Wheeler: 07703 194527; email: adamp.wheeler@btinternet.com
U11 – Toby Coles: 07756 945555; tec@western-court.com
U13a – Nerys Wheeler 01962 772415 nerys.wheeler@btinternet.com
U13b – Alicia Hardy 07747803086 alicia.hardy@hotmail.co.uk
U15 – Steve Oxenham 07528111495 steveoxenham@me.com
U19 – Andrew Morris 07970048360 morris5714@hotmail.com
ECB Level 2 Coach (U9, U11, U13 x 2, U15, & U19s).
U9 – Adam Wheeler
U11 – Alex Ehrmann
U13a & b – Andy Erskine, Alex Roe, Simon Perkins
U15 – Steve Oxenham, Michael Abbott
U19 – Andrew Morris
ECB Level 1 Assistant Coach & Club Volunteer (U7, U9, U11 & U13s).
U7 – Quentin Sandell & Andrea Adlam
U9 – Andrew Robson & Mark Reed
U11 –
U13 – Andy Erskine & Guy Tillotson
U15/19 – n/a
Young Leader;
Young Leaders are players between 14 and 16 years old who are assisting with junior
coaching and helping with junior cricket and have attended the Winchester Warriors Junior
Cricket Young Leaders Course.
Will Packenham-Walsh
Club Volunteer;
The Club Volunteer assists with junior coaching and/or helps with the organisation of junior
cricket and have attended the Winchester Warriors Junior Cricket Club Volunteer Course.
Phil Austin (Level 2 2016)
Mark Reed (Level 2 2016)
David Forrest (ECB Level 2)
Andrea Adlam
Les Spevok
Quentin Sandell
Youth Ambassador:
Louise Hardy