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REGISTRATION and FEES
We have a 3 step process setup for this season.
1. If you haven’t done so already, please fill out the player interest form located so we have all your details up to date.
2. We are asking everyone who wishes to play this season to pay their fees upfront. For information on payment methods and amounts, see the payment page for details. Payments made prior to October 3 will be rewarded by being included in the order for playing shirts.
3. Finally, and importantly, review the details at the player rego page and complete your registration for this season. If you haven’t filled out the last one, then we cannot register you with the association.

TWENTY20 MATCH – Saturday 3rd October 2009
We have arranged for two Twenty20 matches to be played at Artarmon Reserve, Burra Rd, Artarmon on the 3rd October. Kicking off at 10:00am, two sides will be picked and everyone will get a go at batting and bowling to get some match practice. We will follow that up with a second game in the afternoon so that everyone does get a run.

TRAINING
We have finished up the Saturday afternoon training sessions, and now are only training at Gladesville Indoor Cricket centre from 7pm on Wednesday evenings. This will then move to Monday evenings at Northbridge Oval once daylight savings commences in October.

PLAYER AVAILABILITY
We run pretty much all administration for the club through MyCricket. You will be sent emails, SMS etc regarding player availability. Within the next week you will be issued with a username and password to enter your availability as the first round of the season is on the 10th October. The earlier you enter the details, the easier it is for the selection committee to select you. If you do not fill this out, then it will be assumed you are unavailable.

If you have any questions with regards to the information above, then please do not hesitate to contact us, and someone from the NCC Executive will be in touch.

Go the ‘Bridge

This is your last chance to signify your intentions to play for the ‘Bridge this season. After training the club will also be providing a light meal and some soft drinks. In order to assist with the catering, please reply to this email so that we can get an idea of the number of people who will be attending.

Training will run from 2pm – 4pm at Willoughby Oval as per normal with net sessions, fielding and coaching available to you. If you haven’t already turned up to a training session and want to be picked in the first round then you must turn up to this session. If you are unable to attend, then there is a good chance that you will miss selection in the opening rounds as preference will be given to those who have attended training and completed the registration process.

The registration day is important for the club to collect the final information regarding all players prior to the season commencement. We use the MyCricket administration system for all club communications, including Player Availability and Selections, so by assisting us in getting your correct details into the system will help the club provide a strong platform for you to enjoy your cricket this season.

Also for information regarding playing fees for this season, head over to our payment page. As per last season, payments can be made via Direct Credit to the NCC bank account, or via PayPal. All players who pay the full season amount of $275 before the 3rd of October will be provided with a Northbridge playing shirt.

Don’t forget also that we are still running Wednesday evening training at the Gladesville Indoor Sports centre from 7:30pm up until the commencement of Daylight Savings.

See you all on Saturday!

Cricket practice takes on a new look at Northbridge this season. Ben Munro (Former Northern District 1st Grade all rounder and NSWCA Coach) has been appointed Club Coach/Player Manager to help you make your training more focused and fun.

We want to meet you and see you into the season. The preseason training program involves weekend and midweek sessions so that everyone has a chance to make it along. As a minimum, we encourage all aspiring players to attend at least three preseason trainings in September so that names are put to faces and players get to know each other in readiness for Round 1 (on October 10). Please see your training schedule below!

Pre-season Program

1. Willoughby Park #2 (Allan Hyslop Oval) – ‘Welcome in’ Sessions (All players)

Dates: Saturday afternoon – September 12*,19 and 26*
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Address: McClelland Street/Warrane Road, Willoughby
Includes player registration, outdoor timed net sessions, fielding drills and free coaching.
*Sept 12 – Player Registration Day (for all players aspiring to play this season)
*Sept 26 – BBQ and Announcement of Round 1 teams (for all players aspiring to play Round 1)

2. Gladesville Indoor Sports Centre – Optional Midweek Net Sessions (All players)
(before Daylight Saving starts)

Dates: Wednesday evenings – September 16, 23, 30 and October 7
Time: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Address: Unit G 22 College St Gladesville
Includes 3 nets, timed sessions and free coaching.

In-Season Program

3. Northbridge Oval – Outdoor Training (All players)

Dates: Monday evenings October 12 to March 8
Time: Every Monday night from 6pm to 8pm
Address: Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge
Includes 4 nets, timed sessions, fielding and free coaching.

Remember you must register your interest to play with us first via the Player Interest Form. 

We look forward to meeting and seeing you ALL on Saturday Sept 12 at 2pm (lock it in your diaries now!)

Go the Bridge!

Click here to be taken the photo gallery for season 2008-2009.

A great effort from all teams this year. The final standings for each team are below:

A Reserve :: Main Ladder – 2nd place, One Day Ladder – 1st place
B Grade :: Main Ladder – 9th place, One Day Ladder – 9th place
B One Day :: Main Ladder – 9th place
C Grade :: Main Ladder – 9th place, One Day Ladder – 9th place
C One Day :: Main Ladder – 3rd place

* B Grade team was withdrawn mid-season.

What a great day for a great club. The 90th Year Gala Day was a fantastic day enjoyed by all players, friends and family. A big thanks to David Allan both for catering the day and also for providing many of the photos in the gallery.

A big thanks to Andrew Rolfe for providing the photos. All fours shots shown were for 6! 

This ‘Virtual Hall of Fame Board’ can be accessed here.

The NCC would like to once again pass on its sincere thanks to Neil and Peter for their efforts in putting this additional virtual board together.

The NCC Committee is attempting to get an accurate idea on participation levels for a number of up and coming activities for 2008-2009 including some key 90th year events as well as the T20 competition. To assist us with confirming the viability of these activites we are asking ALL players to complete the questionnaire on our website.