Welcome to the official website for Balcatta Cricket Club. Here you will be able to find out everything about the club and updates on news and events.
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The History tab includes information on the history of the club, club player milestones and life members.
The website was developed in collaboration with one of our major sponsors, New Normal. Click on their link in the sponsors section for more information on what they can do for you in the digital world.
The Club fields up to 5 Senior, Colts (Under 21) and two 20/20 sides in The Western Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association (WASTCA) competition. We also field up to 4 Junior sides of various age groups who play in the Central Junior Cricket Association (CJCA).
We have formed a rich club culture and history within the City of Stirling community. You can check out more about the club by clicking on the History tab in the top menu. The History page includes a list of our Life Members and Game Milestones.
The Club welcomes anybody wanting to join and be part of a Community environment, whether as a Player, Supporter or Sponsor.
The Club was awarded the 2018 Australia Day WA Community Citizen of the Year by the City of Stirling.
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Sporting clubs such as ours play a significant role in the community and have a responsibility to our members and their families.
We have chosen to join over 9000 clubs across Australia taking part in the Good Sports program.
Through Good Sports we are committed to managing alcohol responsibly and ensuring smoke free areas, which we believe will help us to provide a healthy, safe and family friendly environment.
Together, we are helping inspire a healthier sporting nation. Speak to our club committee about what being a Good Sports club is all about or visit:www.goodsports.com.au
** KEEPING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE SAFE **
Through the commitment of Cricket Australia, the Balcatta Cricket Club has been endorsed in joining with this commitment in keeping our kids safe in a comfortable and supportive environment.
Our two Child Safety Officers are:
Damian Lepidi and Jenni Santa Maria.
See the attached flyer for more information.
🏏 WEEKEND RESULTS 🏏
** MONASTRA LEADS 3RD XI TO A MONSTER SCORE **
** Saturday, 9 November 2024 **
Round 4 – 1st, 2nd and 3rd XI (in progress)
** Saturday, 9 November 2024 **
Round 4 – 4th XI
** Sunday, 10 November 2024 **
Round 2 – T20 Div 2 XI
Jayden Monastra led the 3rd XI to a monster score of 3/345dec with his 2nd club century with a superb 119. Leon Armenti (82no), Kalpit Pamnani (77) and Glenn Gerde (25no) with some solid contributions with the bat also. Declaring with only 3 wickets down, the opposition, Western Suburbs, are 1/24 at stumps.
The 1st XI had a good start in the field but couldn’t sustain it with Murdoch University Melville finishing with 9/236 at the end of the day. Captain Jerra Smith (4/79) toiled hard with the ball and Marco Krebl (3/31) did his best to try and keep the opposition to a chasable total next week.
The 2nd XI managed a modest total of 141. Brayden Cosson (44), Cameron Belser (33) and Damian Lepidi (21) the main run scorers. Murdoch University Melville are 0/23 at stumps. The 2nd XI has some work to do to get over the line next week.
Batting first, The 4th XI posted a competitive 3/158 off their 40 overs. Troy Rudrum (62no) and AJ Singh (37) the main highlights with the bat. Unfortunately, they were unable to defend the total with North Perth passing the score with 3 down and plenty of overs to spare.
On Sunday, the T20 Div 2 XI had a disappointing loss going down by 17 runs against North Perth. Chasing 118, they were restricted to 9/101 after their 20 overs. The wickets were shared by Matt Hunter (2/7), Alistair Laurie (2/21), Johnny Budalich (2/23) and Jagraj Dhaliwal (2/24). Leon Armenti (17) and Cameron Belser (16) the top scorers but were unfortunately both run out.
The Round this weekend was brought to you by Blackwood Electrical & Communications
🏏 WOOLWORTHS COMMUNITY FUNDED JUNIOR CRICKET PROGRAM 🏏
WA Cricket, along with Woolworths, is running a Free junior cricket program for ages 5-12 years.
This will be held at the club on Jones Paskin Reserve, Jones St Balcatta over the next few weeks.
Please see the attached flyer for dates, times and a link for registration.
** SAVE THE DATE **
🎉 50 YEARS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 🎉
The club is celebrating its 50th year this season and we are planning a big celebration on
Sunday, 2 March 2025 during the day.
Please save this date.
More details to come.....
https://facebook.com/events/s/bcc-50-years-anniversary-celeb/1313374816347090/
🎉🎉 300 GAMES 🎉🎉
Congratulations to club legend Boris Krebl on playing his 300th game for the club. A great achievement. Great stuff Bori!! 👏👏
🏏 WEEKEND RESULTS 🏏
** PERERA HITS SUPERB 100 BUT 1ST XI FALL JUST SHORT **
** Saturday, 16 November 2024 **
Round 4 – 1st, 2nd and 3rd XI
** Saturday, 16 November 2024 **
Round 5 – 4th XI
Opener Heshan Perera scored a superb 110 in the 1st XI run chase of 236 scored by Murdoch Uni Melville last week. Heshan was the anchor of the innings but in the end, the total was a little too much falling short by 18 runs. Kyle Cosson (31) and Ben Panter (26) the other main contributors.
The 2nd XI was unable to defend their total of 141 last week with their opponents passing the score with ease. Matty Hill (4/77) and Johnny Budalich (2/68) the main wicket takers.
The 3rd XI has cemented their spot on top of the ladder and remain undefeated with a 127-run win. They had to put up with fielding all day with Western Suburbs batting out their overs and finishing with 9/218. The wickets shared amongst the bowlers with Chris Giles (2/21), Milan Krebl (2/33), Matt Hunter (2/44) and Jason Pynes (2/46) each getting 2 wickets.
The 4th XI was outplayed by Murdoch Uni Melville losing their match by 107 runs. Chasing a challenging total of 228, they were restricted to 4/121 off their allotted 40 overs. Junaid Chaudhry (3/40), Tony Donatelli (2/30) and Matthew Tennant (2/31) the highlights with the ball and Jacob Paolino (42) and Ajaypal Singh (24) the main run scorers.
The Round this weekend was brought to you by ICL Industries - https://iclindustries.com.au/
** NEW SPONSOR **
** Move Steady Physio **
The Balcatta Cricket Club is proud to welcome a brand new sponsor to the club.
Move Steady Physio in Balcatta has joined our group of valuable sponsors. And boy do we need physios after a long hard hot day in the field.
At Move Steady Physio, they value the need for a healthy body to support movement. They understand the physical, mental and emotional strain that comes from injuries, whether the cause is work, sport or everyday activities. Their purpose is to provide clients with holistic care focusing on reducing pain, providing guidance through the rehabilitation journey and creating a supportive environment to promote healing. They can also tailor a plan to prevent injuries returning by improving mobility and strength, enabling you to MOVE with confidence.
Daniel Stead (Director and Senior Physiotherapist), will be at the club this Thursday, 21 November at 6.30pm providing a session around injury prevention, acute injury management and recovery.
Please book in for an appointment (via the website) if you're needing their services of which I'm sure there are many of you.
Move Steady Physio
277 Wanneroo Road, Balcatta WA 6021
Ph: (08) 6156 6299
movesteadyphysio.com.au
