AUSTRALIAN CRICKET JUNIOR FORMATS SINGLETON DISTRICT JUNIOR CA 15 th July 2017 1
BACKGROUND In season 2016-17 Singleton DJCA joined other junior associations across the country in an Australian first, to field test recommended new junior playing formats. The formats were measured during the season – stakeholders surveyed, qualitative at-match data collected and scorebook metrics downloaded. During April, local findings and National data were presented to the association. The results of the pilot were extremely positive with the data aligning to the key-outcomes of Fast, Action, Success and Time. On behalf of Australian Cricket, I wish to thank everyone who was involved in the Singleton pilot for their enthusiasm and vision to embrace change. The following presentation is designed to inform the cricket community and present modifications made to the formats as part of a nationwide rollout in the coming season. Neil McDonald Junior Formats Lead Cricket NSW 2
AGENDA 1. Why – Have we reviewed cricket formats to provide a recommended option? 2. What – Are the final recommendations 3. How – are we going to implement the changes 4. Appendix 3
THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET PATHWAY IS THE SPINE FOR THE SPORT… The revised junior formats align to the pathway ALIGNED COMPETITIONS & TALENT ID CLEAR & ATTRACTIVE ENJOYMENT RESOURCES SKILLS & CAPABILITIES COACHING & UMPIRING 4
THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET PATHWAY – BACKYARD TO BAGGY GREEN 90 90% % OF OF PLAY PLAYERS ERS 5
THERE ARE CHALLENGES FOR KID’S SPORT - CRICKET IS UNDER THREAT 01 01 02 02 Multiple sporting options Kids have less interest in sport 77 % 72% 69% 67% 51% 43% 03 03 04 04 Research indicates why Challenges facing cricket kids stop playing sport 49% of clubs said the biggest issue they face is player recruitment & retention Not fun Little success 49% Not enough Takes too long action Too hard * SOURCE: Aust Sports Commission Megatrends, Roy Morgan, Associations survey & GEMBA 6
REVISED FORMATS – SUPPORT, SKILLS, STAY “The best way to respect the game’s history is to ensure the game is relevant in the future.” HASSELL BRYCE BURCHER (29.5.1930 - 26.4.2015) Highett Cricket Club - 14 career hat tricks KIDS and parents are time poor and cricket is one of many choices These formats increase the KIDS’ SKILLS faster KIDS will have more fun and will STAY in the game Consistency enables better SUPPORT for your volunteers . MORE KIDS BETTER SKILLS GREAT CLUBS STRONGER GAME . 7
WE’VE BEEN WORKING FOR OVER 3 YEARS WITH THE COMMUNITY ON AN INTEGRATED SOLUTION 2014 2015 Australian Cricket • Grassroots Pathway Engagement • Mycricket community • 2016 Coaching resources • Talent program Pilot Junior Formats 2017 Endorsed Junior format National rollout 8
AGENDA 1. Why – Have we reviewed cricket formats to provide a recommended option? 2. What – Are the final recommendations 3. How – are we going to implement the changes 4. Appendix 9
AUSTRALIAN CRICKET PATHWAY PROJECT We have been listening to associations, clubs, coaches, parents and players who made it clear that Australian Cricket needs ‘best practice formats’ in order to… Improve retention rates in junior cricket 1 Make game formats relevant (e.g. 50% of U8 player on full size wicket) 2 Improve the connection of coach development, player development and talent ID 3 Streamline competing pathways (school and association) 4 Enhance the focus on coach development 5 Attract and nurture the best talent (13-15 yrs) 6 10
THE CRICKET COMMUNITY PROVIDED REAL INSIGHT ….and WE HAVE MOVED FROM RESEARCH TO PILOT AND GATHERED THE LEARNINGS Kids reporting FUN FUN 4 TIME TIM Final Optimum Formats high levels of fun ACTION CTION More balls in play, More 3 Match Testing balls hit, More fielding More runs scored, SUCC SUCCESS ESS 2 more wickets Skills Performance Testing Pilot formats 15 associations Shorter games with TIM TIME 640 teams timesaving strategies 1 Review Research 6261 innings Reduce pitch length Reduce player numbers The Critical Changes… Reduce boundary sizes Use appropriate equipment SUCCES SUC ES Reduce time/overs 11
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RESULTS FROM THE RECOMMENDED FORMATS PILOT The Revised Junior Formats have delivered great results and are providing a far better playing and learning experience for boys and girls early in their cricket journey. The evidence at community level confirms the players face more balls, can play more shots in more areas, get more wickets and field far more than a traditional 11 a side, full-length pitch formats. The results below are focused on the average of the U10-U13 matches representing 87% of the pilot measuring junior format matches against those involving 11-a-side. MORE BALLS IN PLAY = MORE ACTION • 24% less dot balls • 13% more balls being hit by the batter • Wides and no balls are reduced (contributing 35% less to the total score) • 43% more runs off the bat per over BETTER SKILL DEVELOPMENT • 53% more balls being bowled on a good length • 16% more balls hit forward of the batter • 7% more balls hit on the off side • 66% more boundaries per over 13
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THESE ARE THE FORMATS WE ARE RECOMMENDING 2 stepping stones to the adult game Milo Milo T20 STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 In2Cricket Blast U11* U13* U14 - U19* TIME (mins) 60 mins 60-90 120 180 240 T20 Stream Short OVERS PER competitions Max 16 Max 20 Max 30 Max 40 TEAM PITCH 14m 16m 18m 20,1m LENGTH 9 players, Skills max 17.7m NUMBER OF 9 6-8 7 11 based pitch, PLAYERS program max 20 overs Recommended 30m Max 40m Max 45m BOUNDARY Max 50m Max 156g (male) Soft Modified 142g BALL SIZE 142g (female) *Age is indicative only Stage 1 caters for U/10 and U/11 Stage 2 caters for U/12 and U/13 For Detailed Summary of Rules http://community.cricket.com.au/clubs/junior-formats#key-principles 15
SO HOW DO THE CHANGES AFFECT SINGLETON? STAGE 2 STAGE 3 U13* U14 - U19* U12 U14 U16 U14/U16 SINGLETON 2017-18 2016-17 2016-17 2016-17 2017-18 SEASON 120 180 120 180 or 360 240 TIME (mins) OVERS PER T20 Max 30 20 20 or 50 Max 40 TEAM 18m 17.7 20.1 16m 20.1m PITCH LENGTH NUMBER OF 9 9 11 9 11 PLAYERS Recommended Max 45m 40-45 50-60m 35-40m BOUNDARY Max 50m Max 156g (male) Max 156g (male) 142g 142g 142g BALL SIZE 142g (female) 142g (female) 16
THESE ARE THE REPRESENTATIVE FORMATS We are also making recommendations on the junior formats at a representative level based on HP Coach feedback and test data with pitch lengths aligned to association/club cricket Stage 3 Stage 1 Stage 2 U14 s – U19 U11 U13 TIME (mins) 240 • 20 over and 40 over (male) • 20 over and 50 over (male) • 20 over and 30 over • 20 over and 40 over OVERS PER TEAM (female) (female) 18m 20.1m PITCH LENGTH Not recommended. 11 NUMBER OF PLAYERS Preference is to conduct 11 development programs BOUNDARY Max 50m Max 55m focussed on holistic skill development and game sense 142g 156g (male) BALL SIZE 142g (female) Mandatory field placements to Mandatory 4 players within be determined FIELD SETTINGS 5m of boundary Likely difference between male and female 17
AGENDA 1. Why – Have we reviewed cricket formats to provide a recommended option? 2. What – Are the final recommendations 3. How – are we going to implement the changes 4. Appendix 18
IMPLEMENTATION – APPROACH Implementation Timeline 17/18 Season Key Insights from the 2016/17 pilot • Most people in clubs have a natural and similar reaction to change • Being prepared for the reaction is important for anyone leading change • Vital that Association leaders stay close to clubs at each stage 19
SUPPORT MODEL – COMMUNITY LEAD CHANGE (ONE TEAM) S/T Lead Support Team (Access) We will work closely JF SharePoint Site Support Team with you and you'll (Content) receive great support from Aust Cricket. 20 20
AGENDA 1. Why – Have we reviewed cricket formats to provide a recommended option? 2. What – Are the final recommendations 3. How – are we going to implement the changes 4. Appendix 21
APPENDIX • Where were the format pilots conducted? • Junior Format Pilot – Measurement Model • Junior Formats Community Dashboard • Junior Formats Scorecards • Stage 1 (U11) field set-up • Stage 2 (U13) field set-up For detailed Rules go to: http://community.cricket.com.au/clubs/junior-formats#key-principles 22
PILOT REGIONS Cairns Townsville Mackay Hervey Bay Ipswich Logan Singleton Murray Town Newcastle ACT Bendigo Albury-Wodonga Western Region (Metro) Tasmania x3 23
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