NHJC: Y7 Boys Blog

We're moving......

2011-04-07T17:13:00.002+12:00

The current North Harbour Year 7 season has ended, we now live here:
http://nhjcpsb.blogspot.com

Results: Sunday April 3rd

2011-04-03T17:45:00.004+12:00

We got a couple of unwelcome losses out of the way today.

Western Districts A - 177/8 in 50 overs
Angus McKenzie 10ov, 3-17, Adrian Young 10ov, 1-31

North Harbour Burgundy -155 all out in 46.1 overs
Greg Vukets 39, Angus Mckenzie 34, Jack Clothier 28

A win to Western Districts by 22 runs.

North Harbour Black - 97 all out in the 47th over
Keegan Russell 22 (54), Ryan Schierhout 17 (49)

Howick Pakuranga "A" - 98/7 in 33 overs.
Gray Hardy 4ov, 3-9, Travis Van Gysen 7ov, 2-17, Jack Collinson 7ov, 0-10

A win to Howick Pakuranga by three wickets.

Overall a good season boys, most of you seem to have really enjoyed your cricket. There have been huge improvements through-out the season, and we have still have plenty to work on later this year.

PSB training squads

2011-04-02T20:09:00.002+13:00

Thanks boys for the effort you put in at the trial. We have some real talent and some of you are showing big improvements in your game. The Coaches are still considering their squads, but I expect to be able to announce the squads within a week. A blog post will be made and an email sent out when things are finalised.

Sunday April 3rd........

2011-03-28T20:05:00.015+13:00

We have a game scheduled this coming Sunday April 3rd against Western "A" for a North Harbour "A" team.

Given the let-down last Sunday, I thought it important to see if we could arrange a second game.

As a result of that, Howick Pakuranga (HP) "A" is available for a game this Sunday. HP "A" are preparing for a tour of Australia at the end of April.

The schedule for this Sunday is therefore:
North Harbour Black v Howick Pakuranga A
North Harbour Burgundy v Western A

The fixture will probably be played at Huapai and start at 9am. Please be there by 8.15am.

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The teams are:

North Harbour Black
Toby Robb
Gray Hardy
Benjamin Beecroft
Ryan Schierhout (c)
Alex Kelly
Ryan Quinn
Asher Robb (wk)
Nathan Curran
Keegan Russell
Travis Van Gysen
Jack Collinson

Coaches: Peter Schierhout and Darryl Quinn

North Harbour Burgundy
Dylan Stevenson
Liam Wick
Angus McKenzie (c)
Jack Clothier
Mitchell Bremner
Greg Vukets (wk)
Kieran Young
Adrian Young
Tim Morton-Jones
Liam Brown
Sam Tither

Coach: Grant Mckenzie, Layne Young unavailable.

Unavailable:
Grant Celliers
Max Dewe
Luke Forgesson
Tiarn Pryde
Nathaniel Law
Thomas Rangihuna

Stay tuned, further detail will follow.

Photo's v Manukau

2011-03-27T16:14:00.001+13:00

Result: Burgundy v University A

2011-03-27T13:49:00.003+13:00

North Harbour Burgundy 147 all out in 49th over
Max Dewe 38 (88), Angus McKenzie 25 (99)

University "A" 148/8 in 49th over
Luke Forgesson, 10ov 2-25, Liam Brown 9ov, 2-25.

A win to University by two wickets.

A close and exciting game out in Huapai today. University bowled well to restrict Burgundy to 147, probably 30 runs short of a good score. Burgundy did though battle well after being 3/25.

After having University 112/8, Burgundy was in with a good chance, but University picked up the runs and the win. There were some good bowling performances from our boys.

A good effort boys in the field, have a think about what you could have done to win this game in the last several overs, and apply it during the next close game you play.

Fixtures for: Sunday March 26th

2011-03-26T20:04:00.005+13:00

Update: 7am

Parnell with-drew late last night. The Black game is cancelled.
Burgundy v University is still to be played.

The Blue and Green games to be played at Cornwall Cricket Club are cancelled. The outfield, pitches, and pitch surrounds are sodden.

I have inspected the Kumeu pitches and grounds. The grounds are are in good shape, as are the bowlers run-up's. The artificial pitches are damp.

The weather overnight and for tomorrow is uncertain. It may improve. it may not.

A decision on the Black and Burgundy games will be made by 7am on the Sunday morning. Keep any eye on the blog.

Results v Manukau March 20th

2011-03-20T19:27:00.007+13:00

Manukau Districts are traditionally a very strong District in Auckland, and to pick up two wins from three games today was a good result. Well done boys.

North Harbour Burgundy 200/5 in 50 overs
Dylan Stevenson 23 (33), Angus Mckenzie 26 (81), Max Dewe 53ret (80), Greg Vukets 46 (42)

Manukau 134 all out
Liam Brown 8ov, 2-28, Luke Forgesson, 7ov, 2-16, Travis Van Gysen 8ov, 2-21

A win to North Harbour Burgundy by 66 runs.
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Manukau White 141/9
Benjamin Beecroft 10ov, 3-11, Ryan Schierhout 10ov, 4-25

North Harbour Black 143-4 in 37th over
Gray Hardy 24 (35), Benjamin Beecroft 58ret (67)

A win to North Harbour Black by 6 wickets with 13 overs to spare.
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North Harbour Green 159/8 in 50 overs
Liam Wick 21, William Cole 30

Manukau 160/8 in 39 overs
Mitchell Watts 8ov, 2-17, Logan Parkinson 8ov, 2-38

A win to Manukau by 2 wickets.
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PSB training squad trial - April 1st.

2011-03-18T19:12:00.022+13:00

A PSB (Primary School Boys) training squad trial will be held on Friday April 1st, from 5pm to 8pm at the Massey University Indoor nets. Be there at least 15 minutes prior to your start time.

The primary reason for the trial is to select three preliminary PSB squads (Black, Burgundy and Green) with 16 boys in each in preparation for the PSB tournament 2011. The squads will be selected by squad Coaches.

The boys selected in each squad will be provided with an individualised program by your Coaches that you will each be required to undertake in the off-season.

In agreeing to trial for the preliminary PSB squads you are committing to the 2011 PSB program including:

Following the plan your squad Coach sets for you in the off-season,
Being available for the PSB Training program including all four indoor net coaching sessions to be held in September,
Being available for weekly training sessions with your squad Coach from early September and into December,
Being available for approximately four (or five) North Harbour matches to be held on a Sunday from September to December,
Being available for the PSB tournament itself to be held from December 27th to December 31st.

In short, other obligations including other sporting obligations will be no reason for non attendance at any of the above.

Selection in the PSB preliminary squad is no guarantee of final selection in a PSB team. It is simply a head-start that gains you entry into the PSB program. The final selection for the four PSB teams for the tournament itself is likely to be in October/November and will be based upon form and team balance issues.

The following boys are invited to attend the trial:

5pm to 6pm:
Adrian Young
Alex Kelly
Andrew Clarke Howard
Angus McKenzie
Asher Robb
Ashton Howard
Callum Gilmour
Campbell Knowles
Dylan Stevenson
Ethan Schaumkel
Giles La Ville
Grant Celliers
Gray Hardy
Greg Nimmo
Greg Vukets
Jack Collinson
Mitchell Bremner
Mitchell Watts
Toby Robb
Keegan Russell
(20)

6pm to 7pm:
Benjamin Beecroft
Harrison Caldwell
Jack Clothier
Jacob Scott
Jason Stott
Jonty Hawkins
Joshua Hilliam
Joshua Van der Sande
Kieran Young
Liam Brown
Liam Wick
Logan Parkinson
Luke Forgesson
Luke Ranson
Matthew Cox
Matthew Wood
Max Dewe
Morgan Huggins
Niko Weerakoon
(19)

7pm to 8pm
Nathaniel Law
Nathan Curran
Nick Thompson
Quinn Sunde
Ryan Harrison
Ryan Schierhout
Ryan Quinn
Sam Bowden
Schalk van der Merwe
Sid Mahajan
Thomas Rangihuna
Tiarn Pryde
Tim Morton-Jones
Tom Barham
Travis Van Gysen
Trent Baker
Zakk Finlay
Dilshan Senewiratne
Ben Kennedy
(19)

Unavailable
Devon Copp
William Cole

The second reason for the trial is to assist the Convenor in selecting the 12 boys to be part of the Auckland Cricket/North Harbour training program.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

v Uni A, Parnell A, v Cornwell dvmt (2), March 27th

2011-03-15T20:49:00.023+13:00

The following fixture has been updated. We are playing at Huapai Domain (and now Cornwall Cricket Club - map below), and games are as follows:

North Harbour Black v Parnell A, Huapai Pitch 4, Artificial
North Harbour Burgundy v University A, Huapai Pitch 1, Grass
North Harbour Green v Cornwall development, Cornwall Cricket Club Field 2, Artificial
North Harbour Blue v Cornwall development, Cornwall Cricket Club Field 3, Artificial

The Cornwall Cricket Club is one of the best places to play cricket in Auckland, it is a real priviledge to play there. I hope Green and Blue teams enjoy it.

Important note: Both Parnell and University have March 27th set aside as a "rain day" if their respective fixtures to be held on March 20th are postponed. In the event that eventuates, North Harbour Black will play North Harbour Burgundy.

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The matches commence at 9am, please be there by 8.15am at the latest. The "A" matches will be 40 overs each, and the development matches 30 overs each.

The very "draft" North Harbour teams are as follows. There will be changes after the Manukau fixture and further discussion with Coaches. The main thing is for anyone who is not available to let us know if you are not available.

North Harbour Black
Toby Robb
Gray Hardy
Benjamin Beecroft
Ryan Schierhout (c)
Alex Kelly
Ryan Quinn
Asher Robb (wk)
Tiarn Pryde (wk2)
Keegan Russell
Travis Van Gysen
Jack Collinson

Coaches: Peter Schierhout and Darryl Quinn

North Harbour Burgundy
Dylan Stevenson
Thomas Rangihuna
Angus McKenzie (c)
Mitchell Bremner
Max Dewe
Greg Vukets (wk)
Kieran Young
Adrian Young
Grant Celliers
Liam Brown
Luke Forgesson

Coaches: Layne Young and Grant Mckenzie

North Harbour Green
Joshua Hilliam (wk1)
Liam Wick
Nathaniel Law
Jack Clothier (wk2)
Trent Baker
Nathan Curran
Jonty Hawkins
Ethan Schaumkel
Tim Morton-Jones
Andrew Clarke-Howard
Sam Bowden

Coach: Jonathan Clarke-Howard

North Harbour Blue
Harrison Caldwell
Jacob Scott
Callum Gilmour
Frankie Sturnie
Mitchell Watts
Greg Nimmo
Morgan Huggins
Ashton Howard
Devon Copp
Logan Parkinson
One tba

Coach: Andrew Parkinson

Unavailable
William Cole
Matthew Cox
Schalk van der Merwe

Result v North Harbour Year 6A

2011-03-13T18:30:00.003+13:00

The North Harbour 6A team laid down the challenge and backed it up today with a convincing win over a North Harbour Year 7 Development team. Congratulations to Year 6A.

North Harbour Year 6A - 195/7
Greg Nimmo 6ov, 3-32, Max Dewe 7ov, 3-47

North Harbour Year 7 Green - 147 all out in 37th over
Liam Wick 22, Benjamin B 23, Max Dewe 16, Andrew Clarke-Howard 16

Keep up the good work 6A.

v North Harbour Year 6A, Sunday March 13th

2011-03-08T21:29:00.013+13:00

North Harbour Year 6A have laid down the challenge against a North Harbour Yr 7 side on Sunday 13th March. The match wil be played at Westlake Boys High on the artificial wickets, with the toss at 8:45 and commencement of play at 9:00am. We need you there at 8.15am. Given the short notice, please ensure you confirm with the Convenor that you can make it.

North Harbour Green
Joshua Hilliam (wk)
Liam Wick
Matthew Cox
Jacob Scott
Harrison Caldwell
Benjamin Beecroft
Max Dewe
Ethan Schumakel
Greg Nimmo
Schalk van der Merwe
Andrew Clarke Howard

Coach: Craig Beecroft

The team above is also in batting order.

Unavailable
Travis van Gysen
Ashton Howard
Jack Clothier
Alex Kelly
Trent Baker
Nathaniel Law

All boys from Takapuna and North Shore are also unavailable due to pre-planned Club fixtures.

See you there.

v Manukau Districts, Sunday March 20th

2011-03-03T16:35:00.023+13:00

The fixture for Sunday March 20th v Manukau Districts has been confirmed. We are playing at Lloyd Elsmore Park in Pakuranga on Pitches 6a, 7a and 8a.

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To get to these pitches, travel down Bells Rd, and take a right turn at the round-a-bout.

The matches commence at 10am, please be there by 9.15am at the latest. The matches will be 50 overs each. We are playing two Manukau "A" teams and a Manukau development team.

The North Harbour "draft" teams are as follows. Please expect changes after further discussion with Coaches.

North Harbour Black
Toby Robb
Gray Hardy
Benjamin Beecroft
Ryan Schierhout (c)
Alex Kelly
Ryan Quinn
Asher Robb (wk)
Adrian Young
Keegan Russell
Sam Bowden
Jack Collinson

Coaches: Peter Schierhout and Darryl Quinn

North Harbour Burgundy
Dylan Stevenson
Thomas Rangihuna
Nathaniel Law
Angus McKenzie (c)
Max Dewe
Greg Vukets (wk)
Kieran Young
Grant Celliers
Liam Brown
Travis Van Gysen
Luke Forgesson

Coaches: Layne Young and Grant Mckenzie

North Harbour Green
Joshua Hilliam
Liam Wick
Callum Gilmour
William Cole
Nathan Curran
Tiarn Pryde (wk)
Tim Morton-Jones
Mitchell Watts
Ashton Howard
Logan Parkinson
Andrew Clarke Howard

Coaches: Andrew Parkinson and Jonathan Clarke-Howard

Unavailable
Mitchell Bremner
Jacob Scott
Schalk van der Merwe
Harrison Caldwell

To Dec 31 2011

2011-02-27T20:43:00.001+13:00

Introduction

I was recently confirmed as the North Harbour Convenor for the upcoming season.

Once the current season ends the focus moves to preparing for the Primary School Boys ("PSB") tournament which is likely to run from December 27th to December 31st 2011. It is time to put these dates in your Calendar.

At the tournament North Harbour will field two "A" teams and two "development" teams. The tournament is for both Year 8 and Year 7 boys. Selection in any team will be based on merit.

North Harbour will play against other associations from around the Auckland District including Manukau, Central, Eastern, and Western. The tournament is serious, the level of cricket is high.

The tournament is the first opportunity the boys have for selection for an Auckland representative side.

North Harbour Program

In order to prepare the boys for the tournament the North Harbour program is as follows:

PSB Spring Training - possibly through August/September/October,
Games, every second Sunday from early November to mid December,
Possibly separate fielding practices.

The boys to be involved in the PSB Spring Training will be advised as soon as practical, possibly as early as April. Further details on all the above will follow.

Auckland/North Harbour Winter Coaching

In addition to the above, Auckland Cricket will in the next few months ask for nominations from North Harbour for 12 boys to attend an Auckland/North Harbour Winter coaching program. I will make these nominations to North Harbour Junior Cricket and will be seeking input from North Harbour and Club coaches. I am in regular contact with Club Coaches and receive Statistics from Club games.

Winter Sport

I strongly support boys playing a Winter sport if they want to. I believe it is good for general fitness, mental freshness and just plain enjoyment. It can only be good for the boys and their cricket. In fact, there is one boy in particular who comes to mind who played a Winter sport last season to a high level and has come back this season stronger and fitter and as a result of that is bowling considerably faster.

By the same token, I think this year is the right year for the boys (and parents) to think about getting serious about their cricket and doing some of your own work through Winter/Spring after having had a good break for a few months.

Winter Coaching Programs

I understand that the East Coast Bays Club Coach, Nick White, may be taking ECB boys for some group coaching this Winter.

I am also aware that the Takapuna Club Coach, Neil Fletcher, is operating clinics over Winter for batting, and spin bowling for example.

I will provide details of these programs when they become available.

Private Coaching

As boys and parents may have gathered, I am a big advocate of private one on one coaching. It is the only real chance that your boys have to get the specific attention they need on the technical aspects of the game. Some excellent Coaches charge as little as $30 for one hour, and one session even just every month is likely to have good result. I have previously posted Coaches details.

The Wrap-up

The coming season is the first real opportunity we have at North Harbour to really work with the boys. The boys move from being regarded as "development" players to fully fledged North Harbour players. There will be a capping ceremony for those boys who make the PSB squads for the PSB tournament. It should be an enjoyable season ahead.

Craig Beecroft
NH Yr 7 Convenor

Photos v Western Districts

2011-02-21T12:40:00.001+13:00

A big thanks to Kevin Russell for these photo's.

Results v Western Districts

2011-02-20T17:51:00.005+13:00

A good day for North Harbour with all three teams earning a win. Well done boys.

Equally importantly today a number of boys, aside from our normal top performers, took their opportunities and performed well.

Looking ahead, we are very keen on seeing our batsmen working hard on your games, practicing outside of normal Club practices in the nets, perhaps getting the occasional one on one coaching session, and improving your batting. There are batting spots up for grabs. We receive Statistics from Club team Coaches and will be watching Club performances over the next month before naming teams for our next fixture on March 20th. We are also beginning to consider who will be involved in the PSB Spring Training program. Those who work hardest and improve the most will most likely end up getting those spots.

Until the next fixture, enjoy your cricket.

North Harbour Black
165/8 in 40 overs
Toby Robb 33 (74), Benjamin Beecroft 21 (32), Ryan Schierhout 28 (34), Alex Kelly 23 (31).

Western Districts Blue
124/8 in 40 overs
Sam Bowden 3ov, 3-23, Ryan Schierhout 2ov, 2-0

A win to North Harbour Black by 41 runs.

North Harbour Burgundy
144/8 in 40 overs
Thomas Rangihuna 32 (56), Nathaniel Law 30n.o (43)

Western Districts White
65 all out in 27th over.
Grant Celliers 5ov, 3-13, Trent Baker 5ov, 3-15, Luke Forgesson 5ov, 2-10

A win to North Harbour Burgundy by 79 runs.

North Harbour Green
163/9 in 40 overs
Matthew Cox 25, Jonty Hawkins 28, Devon Copp 34

Western Districts Development
120/9 in 40 overs
Mitchell Watts 7ov 4-17, Travis Van Gysen 7ov, 2-1

v Western Districts February 20th

2011-02-13T19:29:00.008+13:00

We are playing against three Western Districts teams on February 20th at Huapai (Tapu Rd) involving two "A" teams and a development team. The games start at 10am, please be there at 9.15am.

North Harbour Black
Dylan Stevenson (wk)
Toby Robb
Benjamin Beecroft
Ryan Schierhout (c)
Ryan Quinn
Alex Kelly
Adrian Young
Keegan Russell
Sam Bowden
Ethan Schmaukel
Jack Collinson

North Harbour Burgundy
Gray Hardy
Thomas Rangihuna
Angus McKenzie (c)
Mitchell Bremner
Kieran Young
Nathaniel Law
Trent Baker
Greg Vukets (wk)
Grant Celliers
Liam Brown
Luke Forgesson

North Harbour Green
Joshua Hilliam
Liam Wick
Matthew Cox
Jack Clothier (wk)
Timothy Morton-Jones
Devon Copp
Mitchell Watts
Jonty Hawkins (c)
Travis van Gysen
Andrew Clarke Howard
Greg Nimmo

Unavailable
Schalk van der Merwe
Asher Robb (wk)
Ashton Howard

For those boys from the squad who are not involved in this fixture, you will be involved in the next fixture.

Looking forward to seeing you all again and enjoying your cricket.

T20 Results

2011-01-25T19:27:00.008+13:00

Day 1

We had two very close games today, and came up just short in both.

Game 1: North Harbour v University

University: 103/7 in 20 overs
Liam Brown 3ov, 0-7 Ryan Quinn 2ov, 2-14, Keegan Russell, 3ov, 1-11

North Harbour: 98/9 in 20 overs
Benjamin Beecroft 25ret (38), Greg Vukets 21 (32)

A win to University by five runs.

Game 2: North Harbour v Parnell

North Harbour: 66 all out in in 18 overs
Max Dewe 21 (54)

Parnell 67/9 in 18th over
Luke Forgesson 3ov 3-7, Keegan Russell, 3ov 2-10, Liam Brown 3ov 0-6

A win to Parnell by one wicket.

Day 2

The masters of the close finish emerged again today with a very close loss to Cornwall in the opening game.

Game 3: North Harbour v Cornwall

Cornwall 78 all out in the 18th over
Adrian Young 3ov, 2-9, Keiran Young 3ov, 3-19,

North Harbour 76/3 in 20 overs
Max Dewe 26ret (42), Greg Vukets 13n.o (15)

A win to Cornwall by two runs.

So we headed into the 3rd / 4th play-off....

Game 4 (3rd/4th play-off): North Harbour v University

University 83/9
Adrian Young 3ov, 0-4, Keiran Young 3ov, 2-18,

North Harbour 85/3 in 16.5 overs
Thomas Rangihuna 18n.o (28), Nathan Curran 19n.o (28)

A win to North Harbour by seven wickets.

All in all in a good (and enjoyable) tournament for the boys with contributions from them all one way or the other capped off with a good win on the back of a top fielding performance in the final game.

Congratulations go to Cornwall, the deserved winners of the tournament

A big thanks to Bev Russell for her scoring through-out the course of the tournament, and Bill Young and Steve Brown for umpiring on the second day.

NH Yr 7 Fixtures - 2011

2011-01-19T13:34:00.014+13:00

The following is an indicative schedule of fixtures for 2011. Pencil the dates below in:

Sunday February 20 v Western District. Two "A" teams and a development team.
Sunday March 13 v North Harbour Year 6A. A development team.
Sunday March 20 v Manukau District. Two "A" teams and a development team.
Sunday March 27 North Harbour Black v Parnell A, North Harbour Burgundy v University A, North Harbour Yr 7 Development v Cornwall Development.
Sunday April 3rd North Harbour "A" v Western Districts "A". One team.

T20 Quadrangular Tournament

2011-01-06T16:57:00.010+13:00

North Harbour has been invited to participate with University, Cornwall and Parnell in a quadrangular tournament on Tuesday January 25th AND Wednesday January 26th.

The organisers are intending that a round-robin of three games be played in the first day and a half followed by a final and third/fourth place play-off. The following boys have been invited to participate:

Max Dewe
Benjamin Beecroft
Ryan Quinn
Thomas Rangihuna
Nathan Curran
Greg Vukets
Liam Brown
Adrian Young
Keiran Young
Keegan Russell
Luke Forgesson (tbc)

Some boys were unavailable primarily due to the World Junior Series...

Unavailable:
Angus McKenzie (WJS)
Dylan Stevenson
Gray Hardy (WJS)
Ryan Schierhout
Jack Collinson (WJS)
Grant Celliers (WJS)
Mitchell Bremner (WJS)
Asher Robb

Result v Cornwall

2010-11-28T18:37:00.013+13:00

It was a lovely day out in Kumeu and, as always, our fixture against Cornwall was played in good spirit. We were 3/3 today, unfortunately not the 3/3 we were after though.

North Harbour Black v Cornwall Black

Cornwall Black 165 / 3
Adrian Young 8ov, 0-24. Luke Forgesson, 6ov, 1-22

North Harbour Black 142 / 4
Toby Robb 27 (76), Ryan Quinn 47 (68)

A win to Cornwall Black by 23 runs.

North Harbour Burgundy v Cornwall White

North Harbour Burgundy 177 all out in 40th over
Benjamin Beecroft 50 (53), Nathan Curran 36 (53)

Cornwall White 178/4 (28 overs)
Grant Celliers 6ov, 1-12, Jack Collinson, 5ov, 0-13

A win to Cornwall White by six wickets.

North Harbour Green v Cornwall Green

Cornwall Green 212 / 4
Max Dewe, 7ov, 2-39, Trent Baker, 6ov, 1-25

North Harbour Green 194/4
Alex Kelly 45 (85), Trent Baker 56ret (74)

A win to Cornwall Green by 16 runs.

A big thank you to Cornwall for traveling over to play us and congratulations on your performance.

For North Harbour, there were some very good individual performances and we came close in two of the matches. I was pleased to see you enjoying your cricket.

A noticeable difference across the games was the standard of fielding. A large parting of fielding comes down to your attitude. We need to be positive, committed and be ready for every ball. We need to learn to anticipate (ie guess) where the ball is going to go to based upon the type of ball that is bowled and the type of shot the batsman is playing. By focusing on every ball and being ready for it then we are going to pick up the catches we missed today, the run-out's we missed, stop the singles, and not let the ball through us to the boundary. Take this away from the matches today boys and learn from it.

Finally thanks to those who contributed to the day including the coaches, umpires, scorers and anyone else who helped out.

Given some of the disruptions we've had, we are looking at having three fixtures in the New Year, beginning in February. See you then.

v Cornwall November 28th

2010-11-19T10:39:00.013+13:00

We play Cornwall on Sunday November 28th. The location is Kumeu Cricket Club, Huapai Domain, Tapu Rd, Huapai. The start time 9.30am. Please be there at 8.45am at the latest as each team Coach will need time with you before play starts.

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North Harbour Black
Toby Robb
Nathaniel Law
Ryan Quinn
Ryan Schierhout (c)
Jack Clothier (wk)
Adrian Young
Morgan Huggins
Jacob Scott
Greg Nimmo
Luke Forgeson
Sam Bowden

Coach: Peter Schierhout, Daryl Quinn

North Harbour Burgundy
Harrison Caldwell
Thomas Rangihuna
Ashton Howard
Gray Hardy
Benjamin Beecroft
Greg Vukets (wk)
Nathan Curran
Tim Morton Jones
Grant Celliers
Travis Van Gysen (c)
Jack Collinson

Coach: Craig Beecroft, David Caldwell

Unavailable due to PSB commitment:
Asher Robb
Dylan Stevenson
Angus McKenzie
Keiran Young
Liam Brown
Keegan Russell

Unavailable
Mitchell Bremner
Matthew Cox

North Harbour Green
Joshua Hilliam
Devon Copp
Alex Kelly
Callum Gilmour
William Cole
Trent Baker
Jonty Hawkins (c)
Mitchell Watts (wk)
Max Dewe
Schalk van der Merwe
Logan Parkinson

Coach: Andrew Parkinson, Mike Ward

These boys to play in the next fixture:
Andrew Clarke Howard
Liam Wick
Ethan Schmaukel (if recovered from injury)

November 7th, Trial results

2010-11-10T19:58:00.005+13:00

With four teams on display there was no shortage of cricket and boys to watch. The results were as follows:

North Harbour Black v North Harbour Burgundy

North Harbour Burgundy 136/5
Angus Mckenzie 52ret (78), Keiran Young 28n.o (80)
Keegan Russell 7ov, 2-27, Adrian Young, 7ov, 0-7, Benjamin Beecroft 8ov, 2-32

North Harbour Black 140/3 in 34 overs.
Dylan Stevenson 41ret (90), Thomas Rangihuna 40ret (85)

A win to North Harbour Black by seven wickets.

North Harbour Green v North Harbour Blue

North Harbour Blue 112/7
Ashton Howard 24 (48), Jonty Hawkins 16 (59)

North Harbour Green 207/6. Score passed in the 24th over.
Harrison Caldwell 20ret (58), Greg Vukets 26ret (27), Alex Kelly 24 ret (31), Nathan Curran 23n.o (10)
Travis Van Gysen 8ov, 0-24, Matthew 6ov, 2-35

A win to North Harbour Green by four wickets.

The next fixture is Sunday November 28th. The teams should be announced by Sunday November 21st. Enjoy your club games in the mean-time/

Craig Beecroft
NH Yr 7 Convenor

Trial November 7th

2010-11-01T19:56:00.013+13:00

Given the late cancellation by University, there is now a trial game at Wainoni Park North on Sunday November 7th. The games start at 10am. Please be there by 9.15am.

As before, there will be a BBQ lunch after the first innings - at approximately 1.30pm. Sausages, bread and the works for just $1-. We have three hundred sausages to eat, so bring a few coins and a large appetite.

For those of you who have not provided the subs bring preferably a cheque along this Sunday and provide it to your Coach.

I would like a real effort put into your cricket clothes / gear for this fixture. If we look like cricketers, we play like cricketers. Watch out! We'll be coming around checking you.

Game 1: North Harbour Black v North Harbour Burgundy

North Harbour Black
Dylan Stevenson
Thomas Rangihuna
Ryan Quinn
Ryan Schierhout (c)
Benjamin Beecroft
Asher Robb (wk)
Adrian Young
Keegan Russell
Morgan Huggins
Jack Collinson
Sam Bowden

North Harbour Burgundy
Toby Robb
Nathaniel Law
Mitchell Bremner
Gray Hardy
Jack Clothier (wk)
Angus McKenzie (c)
Kieran Young
Tim Morton Jones
Grant Celliers
Schalk van der Merwe
Greg Nimmo

Game 2: North Harbour Green v North Harbour Blue

North Harbour Blue
Jacob Scott
Joshua Hilliam
Matthew Cox
Ashton Howard
Liam Wick (wk)
Devon Copp
Jonty Hawkins
Logan Parkinson
Travis van Gysen (c)
Matthew
tba

Coach: Andrew Parkinson

North Harbour Green
Mitchell Watts (c)
Harrison Caldwell
Callum Gilmour
Alex Kelly
William Cole
Trent Baker
Greg Vukets (wk)
Max Dewe
Nathan Curran
Andrew Clarke Howard
tba

Coach: Jonathon Clarke-Howard

Unavailable:
Luke Forgeson
Ethan Schmaukel
Liam Brown

v University, November 7th

2010-10-31T16:39:00.010+13:00

Note: This fixture has been cancelled and replaced with a trial on November 7th. Details found on the next blog entry.

We're up against University at Wainoni Park North on Sunday November 7th. The games start at 10am. Please be there by 9.15am. Access is off Churchouse Rd:

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There will be a BBQ lunch after the first innings - at approximately 1.30pm. Sausages, bread and the works for just $1-. We have three hundred sausages to eat, so bring a few coins and a large appetite.

For those of you who have not provided the subs bring preferably a cheque along this Sunday and provide it to your Coach.

I would like a real effort put into your cricket clothes / gear for this fixture. If we look like cricketers, we play like cricketers. Watch out! We'll be coming around checking you.

North Harbour Black
Dylan Stevenson
Thomas Rangihuna
Ryan Quinn
Ryan Schierhout (c)
Benjamin Beecroft
Asher Robb (wk)
Adrian Young
Keegan Russell
Liam Brown
Morgan Huggins
Jack Collinson

North Harbour Burgundy
Toby Robb
Nathaniel Law
Mitchell Bremner
Gray Hardy
Jack Clothier
Angus McKenzie (c)
Kieran Young
Tim Morton Jones
Grant Celliers
Schalk van der Merwe
Greg Nimmo

North Harbour Green
Jacob Scott
Harrison Caldwell
Mitchell Watts (c)
Alex Kelly
William Cole
Matthew Cox
Ashton Howard
Callum Gilmour
Greg Vukets (wk)
Jonty Hawkins
Nathan Curran

Logan Parkinson
(12)

Coach: Andrew Parkinson

The following boys, who are not playing on November 7th, will be playing in the November 28th game v Cornwall:
Trent Baker
Sam Bowden
Max Dewe
Travis van Gysen
Liam Wick
Joshua Hilliam
Devon Copp
Andrew Clarke Howard
Luke Forgeson

See you all there.

Year 7 trial

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It looked like we'd taken on the weather and won but it had the last say. Still most boys had a change to bat or bowl and it was good to get out there.

You may click on the image above to enlarge.

NH Year 7 Pre-Christmas Fixtures

2010-10-04T18:50:00.006+13:00

We now have two fixtures (in addition to the trial) confirmed prior to Christmas 2010/11.

Sunday November 7 2010: North Harbour (three teams) v University. Wainoni Park. Early start.

Sunday November 28 2010: North Harbour (three teams) v Cornwall.

University and Cornwall are the two strongest Clubs in Year 7 in Auckland, and provide the majority of the players to "Eastern Districts" and "Central Districts" which are two of the five main districts in Auckland region together with North Harbour, Western Districts, and Manukau.

Pencil these dates in. More detail in regards to location, start times etc will follow.

Overview of the NH Yr 7 2010/2011 season

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NH Yr 6 – 2009/2010 - End Of Season Review

At the conclusion of the NH Yr 6 season parents were asked to complete a questionnaire regarding trials, selection process, communication, game day management and so forth. The feedback from the questionnaire was overwhelmingly positive, and there were some good suggestions from parents which have been incorporated into this season’s program.

Interestingly the main issue raised by parents via the questionnaires was a request for coaching. North Harbour Junior Cricket policy is that in NH Yr 6 we were not to be involved in technical coaching of the boys, nor are we allowed to in NH Yr 7.

The main reasons for this policy is that North Harbour holds the view that coaching should come through the Clubs, and a desire to not over-burden and burn out the boys (and parents) with additional practice sessions. I have taken this matter up again with the North Harbour committee, arguing to allow additional coaching particularly in regards to batting technique, but the Committee has reaffirmed to me that coaching at this age group must come through Club programs.

Next season (Yr 8 / PSB) we will have the opportunity to operate a Spring Academy for North Harbour boys.

Another major positive to come out of last season is that, as best as I’m aware, all boys involved in NH Yr 6 want to be involved with NH Yr 7 cricket again this coming season. The boys must be enjoying their cricket, which is great.

NH Yr 7 - Overview

In the recent NH Yr 6 season a key focus was on giving as many boys as reasonably possible the opportunity to show their batting and bowling abilities.

That approach, I hope, contributed to some boys developing more than they otherwise would have.

The program evolves from that approach this season with the focus more on selecting boys to perform a specific role with-in the team and allowing each boy to develop in the role they have been given.

In selecting teams in this way, unfortunately, some boys will have less opportunities than others, and it is conceivable that some boys who are primarily batsmen may not bowl and that some boys who are primarily bowlers will not bat. I know this can be difficult for parents, however, while enjoyment always remains the primary focus these are representative teams and I am seeking to develop boys and put them in contention for Auckland age group selection in coming years.

NH YR 7 – Fixtures

I understand the East Coast Bays, North Shore, Hibiscus Coast and Birkenhead (tbc) Clubs will field teams in the Auckland Yr 7 premier afternoon competition this season and that will provide the boys with intense, competitive cricket every Saturday this season. With that in mind, I don’t think the NH Yr 7 program should be over-done.

I am also conscious that the boys are increasingly now involved in School cricket teams and that creates an additional commitment for them. The squad is therefore to have no more than two Sunday fixtures (excluding the October 17th inter-squad trial) prior to Christmas, and probably three fixtures after Christmas. More information will be provided once the planned fixtures are confirmed.

PSB’s (Primary School Boys)

A PSB (Year 8) tournament will be held over Christmas this year. The North Harbour Year 8 Convenor (Rupert Lewis) may involve some Year 7 boys in that Tournament and has contacted some Year 7 boys to trial. Rupert has indicated he has a strong Year 8 squad this year and opportunity for Year 7 boys inclusion in the PSB tournament is likely to be limited. When NH Yr7 boys are involved in the PSB’s, places in the Black and Burgundy sides will be filled by those from the Blue and Green teams.

Wanganui tournament

Both Layne Young and Peter Schierhout have advised that they intend taking a Black and Burgundy team down respectively to the Wanganui tournament this coming January. The U13 boys tournament runs from 10th - 13th January. I will also be discussing Wanganui with Blue and Green coaches. More information on Wanganui will be made available in the next few months.

Important note for Parents re Selection Issues

Should parents have issues with selection related issues, North Harbour Junior Cricket has policy as below (Point 2) on how those issues should be raised. I am the contact person for such issues, in no circumstances should the Coaches be approached, their role is to focus on coaching.

Can you please ensure your boy reads the code of conduct prior to the first Inter-squad game. The code of conduct will be discussed at that time.

NHJC Team Selection Policy and NHJC Code of Conduct

NHJC Team Selection Policy and NHJC Code of Conduct are below.

1. Read and follow at all times the NHJC Code of Conduct which may be viewed at:
http://www.northharbourcricket.co.nz/NHJC-Code-of-Conduct.pdf

2. Accept and understand the role expected of you by your NHJC selector or coach when playing for North Harbour. You may be playing as an all rounder in your club or school team with some success, however, when playing for North Harbour you may be selected in a different position or as a batsman only (or as bowler batting at the tail). Also, trial games are often used to try out new players and different combinations and as a NHJC player you are expected to co-operate during this process.

You (and your parents):
· Must co-operate at all times with your captain, coach, teammates, officials and opponents;
· Must accept any decisions made by a NHJC or ACA official in regard to NHJC team selections, batting and bowling orders and match strategy;
· Are not permitted to approach and question or comment on a NHJC/ACA coach or selector’s decision before, during or immediately after matches.

Should you (or your parents) have an issue or require clarification in respect to your NHJC (or ACA) selection or involvement these may be raised with the NHJC Grade Convenor the day following the match.

If you are not satisfied with the explanation provided you may then ask your Club or School Director of Coaching/Chairperson to raise the matter formally on your behalf with either NHJC or ACA as applicable.

3. Turn up for each game at the time requested by your coach for warm up.

4. Stay till the end of the game unless you have cleared leaving early with your coach/manager.

5. Sit with your NHJC team mates at all times. Support from family and friends is welcome but NHJC are attempting to instil the necessary skills to enable young players to perform at a high level and immerse themselves in cricket. So, when playing for NHJC, our teams sit together as a team and their families and supporters sit away from the teams. Players may talk to their families and they are welcome to come over to the team area, but NHJC ask that players limit the time they spend with outsiders during games or trials. Players will learn a lot more and will become far more of a valued team player if they are always together as a unit.

6. If you cannot make your game, please advise your coach, manager or captain urgently (and at the earliest opportunity) so that a replacement player can be found.

7. Respond promptly to requests for player game availability. When coaches or convenors leave messages (phone or email) asking you to confirm your availability for a trial or game you must reply by the required date.

8. Keep team and personal gear tidy and packed up in gear bag, not spread everywhere.

9. Take pride in representing NHJC. Always wear the NHJC playing uniform (or other advised uniform).

FAILURE TO ACCEPT OR FOLLOW THESE REQUIREMENTS MAY AFFECT YOUR FUTURE SELECTION FOR NORTH HARBOUR JUNIOR CRICKET REPRESENTATIVE SIDES

TEAM SELECTION POLICY
For North Harbour Junior Cricket Players and (where applicable) their Parents & Supporters

Best regards, we should have a great season ahead.

Craig Beecroft, NH Yr 7 Convenor
Layne Young, NH Yr 7 Coach
Peter Schierhout, NH Yr 7 Coach

October 17th trial

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We have selected four Yr 7 teams as follows to play in two trial games on Sunday October 17th 2010. The location is Kumeu Cricket Club, Huapai Domain, Tapu Rd, Huapai.

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The start time is 12.30pm with an expected finish of 6.00pm. Please be there at 11am at the latest as each team Coach will need time with you before play starts.

The teams below will change through-out the season, although we do intend to keep the core of the Black and Burgundy teams in particular together. It is probable boys from both Blue and Green will be selected into one team to play as a development team in future fixtures.

We have also listed for you the specific role we expect you to play in the games. The role will be the same all season for most of you, however, the role will change for some of you during the season (particularly those in Green and Blue) as you develop and your skills change. There may also be changes between teams on the day.

Within the next two weeks we intend to provide you with more complete information on how the NH Yr 7 2010/2011 season will operate. Keep an eye on the blog.

In the mean-time, we encourage all boys to spend time working on their game, particularly the role we have set out for them below. If there are Club holiday coaching programmes you can go to, make the most of them, and attend.

If you have thought about getting your boy a little bit of professional coaching, one or two sessions is fantastic at this time of year. There are a list of professional coaches here: http://nhjcy6.blogspot.com/2009/12/cricket-coaches-in-north-harbour-for.html

Black v Burgundy

Black
Dylan Stevenson - Batsman
Thomas Rangihuna - Batsman
Ryan Quinn - Batsman
Ryan Schierhout (c) - Batsman
Benjamin Beecroft - Spin bowling all-rounder
Asher Robb (wk) - Wicketkeeper batsman
Keegan Russell - Bowler
Adrian Young - Bowler
Jonty Hawkins - Bowler
Morgan Huggins - Bowler
Jack Collinson - Bowler

Coach: Peter Schierhout, with Daryl Quinn

Burgundy
Jacob Scott - Batsman
Toby Robb - Batsman
Jack Clothier (wk) - Wicketkeeper batsman
Alex Kelly - Batsman
Nathaniel Law - Batsman
Angus McKenzie (c) -Bowling all-rounder
Kieran Young - Spin Bowler
Tim Morton Jones - Bowler
Grant Celliers - Bowler
Schalk van der Merwe - Bowler
Greg Nimmo - Bowler

Coach: Layne Young, with Grant McKenzie

*Greg V to wicket-keep 20 overs for Burgundy.
* Liam Brown to bowl.

Blue v Green

Blue
Liam Wick (wk) - Wicketkeeper Batsman
Joshua Hilliam - Batsman
Mitchell Bremner -Batsman
Gray Hardy- Batsman
Matthew Cox - Batsman
Ashton Howard- Batsman
Sam Bowden - Bowler
Max Dewe - Bowler
Devon Copp - Bowler
Logan Parkinson - Spin Bowler
Travis van Gysen (c)- Bowler

Coach/Manager: Andrew Parkinson

Green
Mitchell Watts -Wicketkeeper batsman
Liam Brown - Bowler
Callum Gilmour - Batsman
William Cole - Batsman
Greg Vukets - Batsman
Trent Baker - Batsman
Nathan Curran - Bowler
Ethan Schaumkel - Spin Bowler
Luke Forgeson - Bowler
Andrew Clarke Howard - Bowler
One to be added.

Unavailable:
Harrison Caldwell

Team to be taken game day by Jonathan Clarke-Howard, Mike Ward.

We look forward to having a great season ahead.

Selectors:
Craig Beecroft NH Yr 7 Convenor
Layne Young NH Yr 7 Coach
Peter Schierhout NH Yr 7 Coach

Session: Saturday September 18th

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The session is to be held at the Massey University (Albany) Recreation Centre cricket nets. The boys will need to bring their own kit and be there at least 15 minutes prior to the start time.

The purpose the session is to allow us to make an assessment of where the boys are at as we head into the coming season.

Session 1: Saturday September 18th 2010: 10.30am to midday
Andrew Clarke Howard
Ashton Howard
Callum Gilmour
Devon Copp
Ethan Schaumkel
Greg Nimmo
Greg Vukets
Jack Collinson
Joshua Hilliam
Logan Parkinson
Mitchell Bremner
Mitchell Watts
Sam Bowden
Schalk Van Der Merwe
Travis Van Gysen
William Cole

Session 2: Saturday September 18th 2010: Midday to 1.30pm
Alex Kelly
Gray Hardy
Harrison Caldwell
Jacob Scott
Jonty Hawkins
Luke Forgeson
Matthew Cox
Morgan Huggins
Nathan Curran
Nathaniel Law
Thomas Rangihuna
Tim Morton Jones

Liam Wick to attend both sessions.

Unavailable:
Liam Brown
Max Dewe
Nick Thompson
Trent Baker

North Harbour Year 7 2010/2011 representatives

2010-09-11T17:21:00.009+12:00

The following boys have been selected for the North Harbour Year 7 cricket squad for 2010/2011 and extend the existing squad.

For those of you who haven't been selected, understandably, you may be a little disappointed, but don’t worry. Many cricketers weren’t involved in rep teams until they were older including Shane Warne, for example, who was 15 when he was first involved in rep cricket. You guys are only 11 and 12.

We will be keeping a regular eye on all boys through-out the coming season and seeing how you progress. We will also need to bring boys into the squad from time to time as injuries and other commitments will mean that the squad is short of players.

If you can take two things away from the trial, the first is to make sure you continue to enjoy your cricket. The second is that, in order to really improve, it is a great idea to start working hard on your technique – particularly batting technique. It is then a matter of practice, practice, practice, play, and enjoy.

Thanks and have a wonderful season.

Alex Kelly (TKA)
Andrew Clarke Howard (ECB)
Callum Gilmour (ECB)
Ethan Schaumkel (BCCC)
Greg Nimmo (BCCC)
Joshua Hilliam (HBCC)
Liam Wick (ECB)
Logan Parkinson (BCCC)
Luke Forgeson (TKA)
Matthew Cox (BCCC)
Morgan Huggins (ECB)
Nathan Curran (TKA)
Nick Thompson (ECB)
Schalk Van Der Merwe (HBCC)
Thomas Rangihuna (ECB)
Tim Morton Jones (HBCC)

Some boys will be involved in a further session on Saturday September 18th. More details will follow on the blog.

Trialists: North Harbour Year 7 - 2010/11

2010-07-21T15:05:00.021+12:00

Per the email to trialists, details are below. The trial dates are:

· Saturday September 11th, 10.30am to 1.30pm,

· Saturday September 18th, 10.30am to 1.30pm,

and are to be held at the Massey University (Albany) Recreation Centre cricket nets. The boys will need to bring their full kit for the trial and be there at least 15 minutes prior to the start time.

Session 1: Saturday September 11th, 10.30am to 12pm
Alex Kelly
Andrew Clarke Howard
Caleb Hogan
Callum Gilmour
Devon Copp
Ethan Schaumkel
Garrick Donald
Jason Augood
Kaden Sutton
Liam Wick
Luke Forgeson
Nathan Curran
Schalk Van Der Merwe

Session 2: Saturday September 11th, 12pm to 1.30pm
Greg Nimmo
Jarrod Fish
Joshua Hilliam
Logan Parkinson
Matthew Cox
Morgan Huggins
Nick Thompson
Robert Hamilton
Thomas Rangihuna
Tiarn Pryde
Tim Morton Jones
Quinn Meenhost

A squad of 24 boys was selected last season for North Harbour 2009/2010 Year 6. All those boys have been automatically reselected for the 2010/2011 season.

The intention is to extend the overall squad to approximately forty boys after the trials.

The arrangements for the September 18th sessions will be advised in due course.

Should any of the boys above wish to trial as wicket-keepers, advise by return email.

What is North Harbour Year 7 Cricket about?

Our focus is on creating a cricketing environment that allows the boys to develop, improve and enjoy themselves.

The Year 7 program evolves from the Year 6 program in that in Year 7 more emphasis in put upon boys being selected to perform a specific role with-in the team and allowing each boy to develop in the role they have been given.

Fixtures

Given that the majority of the boys in the squad are likely to get very good quality Saturday cricket this year as part of the Auckland competition, the North Harbour Year 7 2010/2011 program is going to be restricted to two or three fixtures prior to Christmas, and two or three fixtures after Christmas. The fixtures will be on a Sunday, and are likely to be approximately 40 overs per innings.

I will be attempting to hold these fixtures against representative sides (there are more representative sides in our age group this year) rather than Club sides and for the fixtures may involve travel. For example, a fixture against Hamilton in Hamilton and Northland in Whangarei are possibilities. More detail will follow.

North Harbour Year 7 - 2010/11

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A quick welcome to all those who are to be involved with North Harbour Year 7 cricket during 2010/2011.

Details on the season ahead will be made available over the next few months.

Craig Beecroft
NH Yr 7 Convenor - 2010/11

Sunday Morning Update

2010-03-14T07:51:00.002+13:00

We might get some early showers but apart from that the weather is looking OK for today. See you all there at 9:00am.

Inter-Squad 14 March 2010

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Please remember that, unless you have been capped by NH for the PSB Tournament, you must wear club shirts and caps when representing North Harbour. This includes inter-squad games i.e. this Sunday.

NH v. Parnell A

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The cafe boys from the East side of town came to play an extremely strong NH side. The team list was a who's who of North Harbour junior cricket and justifiably expectations were high. The team, batting first, started off brilliantly with a partnership (Kieran 50* and Josh dR 45) of 107 for the first wicket at a good rate of 5 per over. Kieran retired and Josh dR fell painfully short of his half century and we got a little bit bogged down for a while. Donald (32), William and Josh Down worked hard through some tight bowling and a flourish from Scott (10) at the end took us to 178/ 6 from our 30 overs. At the time, and after the 20 over mark, we thought that this might be 20-30 runs light of where we should have been.

The bowling/fielding was a little bit loose at the start but, with the strength in depth that we had, we were able to rein in their scoring with some excellent fielding from, in particular, Donald Coleman, and apart from a final slogfest, they were always behind the rate required to put us under any real pressure. A good bowling performance from the spinners, in particular Reid (3/20) and William (2/23) along with some tight middle overs bowling from Josh Down, Scott Martin, Max Lewis stifled their run chase. Then Jake Fitzgibbon, Steven Newey (1/22) and Josh du Rand came back at the end to seal the deal. Cole, as always, was tidy behind the stumps and, sometimes, we forget how spoilt we are to have such a good keeper.

As I have said above, and Jean mentioned after the game, their was an air of expectation around this team and sometimes, the levels of intensity in the field were poor. We probably need to work on the fitness and strive to keep our concentration throughout the game; this will be key to success in games in the future. We also need to remember that we are part of a bigger team and that the disappointment of getting out, mis-fielding, bowling a pie etc, needs to be balanced against staying focused for the team. There is nothing worse than seeing someone drop a catch and then mis-field because they are sulking about it.

All in all a very good win; the future looks bright for North Harbour! Big thanks to Jean for coaching, Peter for scooring, Don/Michael for umpiring and all the parents for their invaluable support.

Team: William O'Donnell (c), Kieran Seedall, Josh Du Rand, Donal Coleman, Josh Down, Reid Hastie, Cole Briggs, Scott Martin, Jake Fitzgibbon, Max Lewis, Steven Newey

Scores: NH 178/6 Parnell A 154/8

Result: NH win

NH v. Parnell B

2010-03-07T15:49:00.002+13:00

Great win today against a side that, whilst probably not up to NH standards, could have been a banana skin for us. The boys, batting first, racked up an impressive 193/7 from the 30 overs with Eru (49), Sam (19), Chris W (14), Matt (21*), Chris G (25*), Bjorn (18*) and Evan (17*) all contributing. The fielding/bowling was very tight and whilst we had to wait a while for the wickets to start tumbling, they never looked like making the total. Sam (5/8), Scott (2/16), Jack (1/16) and Eru (1/13) were our wicket takers but everyone got a bowl and all the figures were good.

Well done to Eru on captaining the side, Sam Hinds for a five wicket bag and to Cameron Riches for his first NH game. Big thanks to Eddie Hudson (coach) and all the parents for their support.

NH Team: Eru Hudson (c), Sam Hinds, Sharn Fonseka, Chris Woodard, Matt Strain, Scott Gannaway, Jack Stevenson, Cameron Riches (wk), Chris Groenink, Evan Cronje and Bjorn Wojt.

Scores: NH 193/7 Parnell B 110/9

Result: NH win

Wainoni Park, 14th March 2010

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The teams for the inter-squad game can be found below. These games will be 50 over games (full PSB rules) and will start at 10:00am (meet at 9:00am) - you will need to allow most of the day for these games.

Please let me know if you are unavailable - as you can see there are 11 players in each team; so we don't have the luxury of substituting players that do not turn up on the day.

This sort of inter-squad will need some parent support; so, on the day, please let your respective coaches know if you can score, umpire or just be an extra pair of hands. Similarly, a chilly bin per team and ice would be very much appreciated - it is a good idea to mark your drinks bottle with your name. Drinks will normally be taken on the field to speed up the game.

Burgundy v Green 14th March @ Wainoni Park

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Burgundy (Colin Marshall)

Josh du Rand (c)
Donald Coleman
Connor Stuart
Rory Douglas (wk)
Ed Henning
Sachin Chhiba
Scott Prentice
Chris Groenink
Ross ter Braak
Bjorn Wojt
Akshay Patel

Green (Jean du Rand)

William O'Donnell (c)
Kieran Seedall
Kit Freeman
Cam Riches (wk)
Scott Gannaway
Jonathan Brewis
Josh Cheesman
Kylan Philips
Scott Martin
Bronson Marshall
Faisal Ganchi

Black v Blue 14th March @ Wainoni Park

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Black (Simon Down)

Reid Hastie (c)
Sam Hinds
Chris Woodard
Luke Dewar (wk)
Josh Smith
Dhilesh Vasan
Jayson Jooste
Jake Fitzgibbon
Steven Newey
Evan Cronje
Ben Reidy

Blue (John Reidy)

Eru Hudson (c)
Joshua Down
Sharn Fonseka
Cole Briggs (wk)
Sean Reader
Jake Skellern
Jack Stevenson
Max Lewis
Angus Nicoll
Anmol Thapar
Oliver Cheyne

Hato Petera College (7 March 2010)

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Please be at the ground for 8:15am

Sunday 7th March v. Parnell (Hato Petera College)

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The following squad will be required for the games against Parnell.

The start time for both games will be at 9:00am, so please be there by 8:15am.

NH Black (Jean du Rand)

Josh du Rand
Kieran Seedall
Donald Coleman
William O'Donnell (c)
Josh Down
Reid Hastie
Cole Briggs (wk)
Scott Martin
Jake Fitzgibbon
Max Lewis
Steven Newey

NH Burgundy (Eddie Hudson)

Sam Hinds
Sharn Fonseka
Eru Hudson (c)
Chris Woodard
Matt Strain
Jack Stevenson
Jake Skellern
Cameron Riches (wk)
Chris Groenink
Evan Cronje
Bjorn Wojt

Please note that Takapuna DCC have their annual tournament and therefore, no TDCC players were considered.

NHY7 Fixtures 2010

2010-02-22T12:39:00.005+13:00

The intention, with ACA afternoon cricket, was always to keep the fixture list light this season. So I have arranged the following two fixtures before the end of season (note that these teams will be different from the ones that played at Sunnynook - the Burgundy/Black/Green remain the same but the players will change around):

Sunday 7th March (Hato Petera College)
NHY7 Burgundy v. Parnell
NHY7 Black v. Parnell

Sunday 14th March (Wainoni Park)
NHY7 Burgundy v. NHY7 Green
NHY7 Black v. NHY7 Blue

All teams will be selected in the next week or so. However, as you will see, we are trying to get 44+ NHY7 players together on the 14th March. This will allow us to see the strength and depth of NHY7 but, will mean that we will need everyone available on that date. Please let me know if you are not available for either of these dates.

NHY7 Teams (Sunnynook Park, 14 Feb 2010)

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NHY7 Green v. NHU15 Girls
Kit Freeman
Scott Gannaway
Luke Dewar
Ed Henning
Sean Reader
Rory Douglas
Josh Smith
Oliver Cheyne
Scott Prentice
Faisal Ganchi
Ben Reidy
Bjorn Wojt
Coach: John Reidy

NHY7 Black
Sam Hinds
Josh du Rand
Sharn Fonseka
William O'Donnell
Ross ter Braak
Josh Down
Matt Strain
Chris Groenink
Jake Skellern
Scott Martin
Steven Newey
Angus Nicoll
Coach: Colin Marshall

NHY7 Burgundy
Kieran Seedall
Connor Stuart
Donald Coleman
Chris Woodard
Reid Hastie
Evan Cronje
Cole Briggs
Bronson Marshall
Jack Stevenson
Anmol Thapar
Jake Fitzgibbon
Max Lewis
Coach: Jean du Rand

Please be at the ground by 9:00am.

Wanganui Slideshow

2010-01-18T19:46:00.002+13:00

Many thanks to Chris Newey for the amazing photos.

Wanganui NH Black Team

2010-01-17T10:40:00.003+13:00

Wanganui "Bat" Holders

2010-01-16T08:41:00.002+13:00

NH Burgundy v. Auckland U15 Girls (Sunday 13 December )

2009-12-07T14:17:00.007+13:00

The following side has been selected to play against the Auckland U15 Girls at Melville Park on Sunday 13th December:

NH Burgundy - Colin Marshall/Andrew Nicoll

Matt Strain
Donald Coleman
Jake Skellern
Jack Stevenson
Sam Hinds
Angus Nicoll
Anmol Thapar
Connor Stuart
Rory Douglas
Bronson Marshall
Evan Cronje

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Please be at the ground at 9:00am for a 10:00am start - this will be a 50 over game so be prepared for a long day of cricket.

Games v. Central (6 December 2009)

2009-12-04T11:48:00.004+13:00

The following sides have been selected to play against Central at Cornwall Park on Sunday 6th December:

NH Burgundy - Colin Marshall

Matt Strain
Donald Coleman
Ed Henning
Jake Skellern
Jack Stevenson
Sam Hinds
Angus Nicoll
Anmol Thapar
Connor Stuart
Rory Douglas
Bronson Marshall

NH Black - Andrew Nicoll

Evan Cronje
Bjorn Wojt
Luke Dewar
Oliver Cheyne
Scott Prentice
Kit Freeman
Faisal Ganchi
Ben Reidy
Scotty Gannaway
Josh Smith
Sean Reader
Sharn Fonseka

Weather Update

2009-11-28T20:19:00.002+13:00

As promised, Kumeu CC have moved the weather on and it is looking good for tomorrow.

Sunday's Weather

2009-11-27T10:16:00.003+13:00

The weather outlook has brightened for Sunday and Kumeu CC have promised a money back guarantee if we don't get the games in.

NHY7 Inter-Squad (29 November 2009)

2009-11-24T06:47:00.005+13:00

NHY7 Black
Sam Hinds
Connor Stuart
Jack Stevenson
Sharn Fonseka
Luke Dewar
Matt Strain
Bronson Marshall
Chris Groenink
Sean Reader
Jake Skellern
Faisal Ganchi
Akshay Patel
Coach: Colin Marshall

Please be at the ground for 9:15am latest for a 10:00am start. Any cancellations will be posted on the blog and with an email semt our, so please check the blog/email before you travel on Sunday morning.

NHY7 Burgundy
Scott Gannaway
Ed Henning
Donald Coleman
Kit Freeman
Oliver Cheyne
Evan Cronje
Rory Douglas
Ben Reidy
Anmol Thapar
Josh Smith
Scott Prentice
Angus Nicoll
Coach: Andrew Nicoll

Huapai Domain, Inter-Squad Game: 29 Nov 2009

2009-11-22T12:25:00.002+13:00

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For those of you who have not had the pleasure of the Kumeu hospitality, above is the map of Kumeu Domain.

NHY7 Pre-Xmas Schedule (Updated)

2009-11-17T10:06:00.001+13:00

Sunday 29th November 2009
Inter-Squad NHY7 Burgundy v. NHY7 Black (Kumeu)

Sunday 6th December 2009
NHY7 Black v. Central (Central)
NHY7 Burgundy v. Central (Central)

Sunday 13th December 2009
NHY7 Black v. Auckland U15 Girls (TBC)
NHY7 Burgundy v. NH U15 Girls (TBC)

Please let us know as soon as possible if you are unavailable for any of the above games.

NHY7 v. Hamilton (1 November 2009) Clyde Park

2009-10-23T09:11:00.003+13:00

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Please be at Clyde Park by 10am on Sunday 1st November 2009 (Warning: Harbour Bridge will be open but with some restrictions for the Auckland Marathon, so leave plenty of time to avoid any potential hold ups).

NHY7 v. Hamilton (1 November 2009)

2009-10-21T10:01:00.002+13:00

The following boys have been selected to represent North Harbour Y7 against Hamilton Y7 in Hamilton on Sunday 1st November 2009:

Matt Strain
Sam Hinds
Donald Coleman
Chris Groenik
Bronson Marshall
Jack Stevenson
Jake Skellern
Evan Cronje
Angus Nicoll
Ed Henning
Connor Stuart

Non-Traveling 12th Man: Anmol Thapar

Full details to follow.

NHY7 Squad

2009-10-03T11:30:00.003+13:00

Congratulations to the following boys have been selected to represent North Harbour Y7 squad for this season:

Samuel Hinds (North Shore)
Rory Douglas (Kumeu)
Anmol Thapar (Takapuna)
Scott Ganaway (Birkenhead)
Joshua Smith (Hibiscus Coast)
Connor Stuart (Kumeu)
Angus Nicoll (Takapuna)
Donald Coleman (North Shore)
Scott Prentice (Takapuna)
Kit Freeman (ECB)
Sean Reader (Birkenhead)
Matt Strain (North Shore)
Jake Skellern (North Shore)
Sharn Fonseka (ECB)
Evan Cronje (ECB)
Ed Henning (Takapuna)
Luke Dewar (North Shore)
Bronson Marshall (Kumeu)
Faisal Ganchi (Kumeu)
Ben Reidy (ECB)
Bjorn Wojt (ECB)
Oliver Cheyne (Takapuna)
Chris Groenik (ECB)
Jack Stevenson (Birkenhead)
(24)

NHY7 Pre-Xmas Schedule

2009-10-01T10:25:00.003+13:00

As discussed, with the start of afternoon cricket, I will keep the pre-xmas schedule light and have so far arranged just two games although, there will probably be another one; so keep your eyes on the blog.

Sunday 29th November 2009
Inter-Squad NHY7 Burgundy v. NHY7 Black (Kumeu)

Sunday 6th December 2009
NHY7 Black v. Central (Central)
NHY7 Burgundy v. Central (Central)

NHY7 Net Session 2: 19th September

2009-09-13T09:48:00.003+12:00

The format for this session will be similar to the first with batsman batting in pairs across three nets. Once again please be on time in your whites and full kit.

Session 3: 10:30-12:00pm 19th September 2009 @ Massey Uni Indoor Nets
10:30am
Josh Cheesman (Takapuna)
Sean Reader (Birkenhead)
Joshua Smith (Hibiscus Coast)
Donald Coleman (North Shore)
Scott Prentice (Takapuna)
Sam Hinds (North Shore)
11:00am
Rory Douglas (Kumeu)
Anmol Thapar (Takapuna)
Jonathan Brewis (Birkenhead)
Scott Ganaway (Birkenhead)
Connor Stuart (Kumeu)
Marcus Hazelman (North Shore)
11:30am
Angus Nicoll (Takapuna)
Kit Freeman (ECB)
(14)

Session 4: 12:00-1:30pm 19th September 2009 @ Massey Uni Indoor Nets
12:00pm
Oliver Cheyne (Takapuna)
Chris Groenik (ECB)
William Potbury (Kumeu)
Jarrad Mattson (Hibiscus Coast)
Matt Strain (North Shore)
George Harpur (Birkenhead)
12:30pm
Sharn Fonseka (ECB)
Evan Cronje (ECB)
Luke Dewar (North Shore)
Ed Henning (Takapuna)
Bronson Marshall (Kumeu)
Faisal Ganchi (Kumeu)
1:00pm
Ben Reidy (ECB)
Bjorn Wojt (ECB)
(14)

12th September 2009 - Pre-Season Nets

2009-09-07T11:51:00.006+12:00

These are full kit sessions (wear whites), the first group in each session need to be padded up and ready to go, we will be using three nets and batting in pairs. Please make sure that you all turn up before 10:30am/12:00pm - just because you are not batting in the first group does not mean that you are not needed.

No parents are allowed in the nets, please use the viewing gallery on the first floor.

Session 1: 10:30-12:00pm 12th September 2009 @ Massey Uni Indoor Nets
10:30am Batting
Sam Hinds (North Shore)
Anmol Thapar (Takapuna)
Scott Ganaway (Birkenhead)
Marcus Hazelman (North Shore)
Donald Coleman (North Shore)
Kit Freeman (ECB)
11:00am Batting
Sean Reader (Birkenhead)
George Harpur (Birkenhead)
Sharn Fonseka (ECB)
Luke Dewar (North Shore)
Bronson Marshall (Kumeu)
Ben Reidy (ECB)
11:30am Batting
Oliver Cheyne (Takapuna)
William Potbury (Kumeu)
Jarrad Mattson (Hibiscus Coast)
(15)

Session 2: 12:00-1:30pm 12th September 2009 @ Massey Uni Indoor Nets
12:00pm Batting
Rory Douglas (Kumeu)
Jonathan Brewis (Birkenhead)
Connor Stuart (Kumeu)
Angus Nicoll (Takapuna)
Scott Prentice (Takapuna)
Josh Cheesman (Takapuna)
12:30pm Batting
Matt Strain (North Shore)
Jake Skellern (North Shore)
Evan Cronje (ECB)
Ed Henning (Takapuna)
Faisal Ganchi (Kumeu)
Bjorn Wojt (ECB)
1:00pm Batting
Chris Groenik (ECB)
Joshua Smith (Hibiscus Coast)
(14)

North Harbour Y7 Net Sessions

2009-08-19T13:44:00.008+12:00

Session 1: 10:30-12:00pm 12th September 2009 @ Massey Uni Indoor Nets
Sam Hinds (North Shore)
Anmol Thapar (Takapuna)
Scott Ganaway(Birkenhead)
Marcus Hazelman (North Shore)
Donald Coleman (North Shore)
Kit Freeman (ECB)
Sean Reader (Birkenhead)
George Harpur (Birkenhead)
Sharn Fonseka (ECB)
Luke Dewar (North Shore)
Bronson Marshall (Kumeu)
Ben Reidy (ECB)
Oliver Cheyne (Takapuna)
William Potbury (Kumeu)
Jarrad Mattson (Hibiscus Coast)
(15)

Session 2: 12:00-1:30pm 12th September 2009 @ Massey Uni Indoor Nets
Rory Douglas (Kumeu)
Jonathan Brewis (Birkenhead)
Connor Stuart (Kumeu)
Angus Nicoll (Takapuna)
Scott Prentice (Takapuna)
Josh Cheesman (Takapuna)
Matt Strain (North Shore)
Jake Skellern (North Shore)
Evan Cronje (ECB)
Ed Henning (Takapuna)
Faisal Ganchi (Kumeu)
Bjorn Wojt (ECB)
Chris Groenik (ECB)
Joshua Smith (Hibiscus Coast)
(14)

Session 3: 10:30-12:00pm 19th September 2009 @ Massey Uni Indoor Nets
Sam Hinds (North Shore)
Rory Douglas (Kumeu)
Anmol Thapar (Takapuna)
Jonathan Brewis (Birkenhead)
Scott Ganaway (Birkenhead)
Connor Stuart (Kumeu)
Marcus Hazelman (North Shore)
Angus Nicoll (Takapuna)
Donald Coleman (North Shore)
Scott Prentice (Takapuna)
Kit Freeman (ECB)
Josh Cheesman (Takapuna)
Sean Reader (Birkenhead)
Joshua Smith (Hibiscus Coast)
(14)

Session 4: 12:00-1:30pm 19th September 2009 @ Massey Uni Indoor Nets
Matt Strain (North Shore)
George Harpur (Birkenhead)
Jake Skellern (North Shore)
Sharn Fonseka (ECB)
Evan Cronje (ECB)
Luke Dewar (North Shore)
Ed Henning (Takapuna)
Bronson Marshall (Kumeu)
Faisal Ganchi (Kumeu)
Ben Reidy (ECB)
Bjorn Wojt (ECB)
Oliver Cheyne (Takapuna)
Chris Groenik (ECB)
William Potbury (Kumeu)
Jarrad Mattson (Hibiscus Coast)
(15)

These will be full kit sessions; please wear whites and bring your own kit. Make sure that you are ready to start at the times allotted as the nets at this time of year are extremely busy and we will have sessions before and after us, so we need to make sure that we use our time efficiently.

Jonathan Trott Catch

2009-08-02T10:22:00.002+12:00

You may have read about it but, have a look at this!

Jonathan Trott from "the mighty" Warwickshire takes a catch in his pocket ... don't try this at home.

NHY7 2009/10 Season

2009-07-26T14:37:00.003+12:00

It is important to remember that NHY7 is, similar to NHY6, a development year although this season the focus is to build a squad of 48 players for the PSB (Primary School Boys) Tournament in December 2010. The PSB Tournament is an Auckland showcase which allows the ACA selectors look at the best U14 (on 1st september 2010) players in the region - this is basically covers our Y8 players.

North Harbour, due to the size, is allowed to enter four teams (2 "A" teams and 2 "B" teams) and we look at this as a privelage that enables us to, potentially, get 48 boys in front of the ACA selectors. It does mean that our strength is often shared across four teams instead of two, like other districts, and we have had mixed results in the "tournament". However, we are often well represented at the Auckland trials, so we can see the benefit when we look at the bigger picture.

As I noted above, for the majority of Y7 players, this is does not effect us until December 2010. The only reason I mention it, is that each year there are a select few of Y7's that might get trialled for a potential PSB 2009 place.; most likely in a "B" team but, in exceptional cases, sometimes an "A" team. This is an opportunity for a few players to get immersed in the PSB tournament ready for the following year. This selection process has taken place and we are very proud to have had a few of our ex-NHY6 boys invited to attend along with some of the Y6 players that were playing NHY7 last season. Unfortunately, if you have not heard by now, this is not you and, instead, you should be looking to push for NHY7 squad place and to be involved next year.

This season is, therefore, basically split in to before Christmas (BC) and after Christmas (AC). The Y7 boys that are involved in the PSB Tournament 2009 will be joing our squad AC but, until that happens we will be look to build a squad of 24 players BC. The BC squad will be involved in, similar to all Y7 boys, the NHJC Saturday season - which will probably involve 45 over afternoon games. Therefore, due to this increased commitment, the NHY7 BC squad will probably only play a couple of games - I don't want you to get exhausted too soon!

After Christmas, we will be joined by the PSB Y7 boys, we will look to build a squad in to 40 plus players. This part of the season will involve a definite push towards "A" and "B" teams to prepare us for the PSB 2010. It will be at this point that we start building our fixture list against other districts.

I apologise for my cumbersome explanation; I have had to get to grips with it for the first time this year. Whatever happens, I want all NHY7 squad players to enjoy this season and learn as much as they did last year. The games are longer and will require more concentration but, the boys are still very young and developing their skills. So I will try and make sure that they all get the opportunity to develop these skills over the season and enjoy their cricket.

I will keep you updated and look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Rupert
NHY7 Coach/Convenor

Welcome Back

2009-06-07T08:16:00.002+12:00

Hi there All,

Just a quick welcome to the coming season (2009/10). My name is Rupert and I am the convenor/coach for NHY7 this season. I use the blog to keep everyone updated with North Harbour information and other useful bits of cricket stuff (check out Peter McGlashan's blog from the World T20 in England on the side panel). I will also be putting up details of this year's pre-season sessions.

Have a great "off-season" and look forward to seeing you all soon.