1. The Federal District Cricket Association Coaching and Representation Programme 2012 – 2013 Graeme Mills 8 October 2012

2. ClubFDCA Cricket Victoria Region Breakers Player Participation Coaches Coaching Fitness and health Balance Community How we can develop FDCA Sea Eagles Cricketers Leadership Cricket Victoria Pathway Paid up member at an FDCA Affiliated junior cricket club Players are nominated by his club or invited by the FDCA to attend trials. Invitation by the Cricket Victoria Region 15 South East Metro Working with Children clearance, Complete the Online Cricket Vic coaching accreditation Volunteer parent or senior club member. Are volunteers who have at least completed The Community Coach Accreditation (The old level 1). Weekly training sessions that include improving skills, fitness and team building Trials and Selection process, Good knowledge of the rules and Embrace the Spirit of Cricket Compete in the VMCU Carnival Avoid and reduce injuries, makes sure the players are able to compete to the best of their capability across all levels. Make sure the boys are integrated into the cricket clubs and that they have commitment and support for their academic,social and cultural growth. Everyone is included and valued as a player or volunteer for their contribution. Encourage the boys to take on leadership responsibilities and actively demonstrate the qualities

3. Fri 17 OctThe FDCA league startsClubs to put forward player nominations DateActivityComments NETS / Skills / Centre Wicket FDCA All Stars - Trial matches Squads to be announced (15 players) Team practice / Nets session Practice match - DDCA Sun 21 Oct Sun 28 Oct Sun 18 Nov Sun 25 Nov Wed 28 Nov Sun 2 Dec Sun 9 Dec Mon7 JanVMCU Carnival starts7 th – 20th January 2013 Sun23 DecPractice match - SDCCLGround to be confirmed Sun16 DecPractice match / Nets sessionVenue to be confirmed Ben Kavanagh or Doug Denyer Announce 24 players/age group via the website At three local grounds – 30 over matches Communication via the FDCA website Venue to be confirmed Ground to be confirmed FDCA Representative Programme - 2012 / 2013 VMCU Carnival Melbourne Cup DayTue 6 Nov NETS / Skills / Centre WicketSun 11 NovBen Kavanagh or Doug Denyer FDCA Rep shirt and Cap PresentationMon 17 DecMSC – Mc Naughton Room Contact: Graeme Mills, Mobile: 0438 100 797, e-mail:getmills@bigpond.com