We know it is still winter, but that hasn't stopped the cricket committee from finalising the details of this years pre-season training and trials. We've listened to you all and have changed up how the pre-season will be run. So check out the information below and count down the days until you (have to) see your 'cricket mates' again!

One of Gordon's most prolific run-scorers, Damon Livermore 

To gain more quality time for all players, we've split our initial pre-season sessions into two groups. Session 1 is for all players that finished playing 4th Grade and lower. They will participate in the earlier session times below. Session 2 is for all players that finished playing 3rd Grade or higher and they will participate in the later session. All new players please come to the earlier session, unless otherwise advised.

• Sunday 10th August: Session 1 @ 1pm - 3pm. Session 2 @ 2.30pm - 4.30pm
• Sunday 17th August: Session 1 @ 1pm - 3pm. Session 2 @ 2.30pm - 4.30pm
• Sunday 24th August: Session 1 @ 1pm - 3pm. Session 2 @ 2.30pm - 4.30pm
• Sunday 31th August: Session 1 @ 1pm - 3pm. Session 2 @ 2.30pm - 4.30pm

 
Riverview Junior School grounds is the location for these initial sessions and their website is here: www.aagps.com/schools/riverview.html. Turn right before you enter the main school gate on Riverview Rd and then the grounds are located approximately 800m up on the right, with parking in College St South or off Riverview Rd. All nets are synthetic, thus no sprigs.

 
After these sessions, we move to Chatswood Oval, with turf decks and combine both sessions into one. The times for these sessions are as follows:

• Saturday 6th Seotember @ 8:45am - 12 noon
• Saturday 13th Seotember @ 8:45am - 12 noon
• Saturday 20th Seotember @ 8:45am - 12 noon

 
Along with these sessions, there will also be some trial games as detailed below. But before we get that far, we've two important announcements.
Firstly, if you haven't yet downloaded our mobile app, then follow this link to do so. And get on our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter as well.
Also, we're looking for someone to assist in maintaining our online presence. Can you help? Email webmaster@gordoncricket.com

So, our trial matches are listed below:

• Saturday 13th September @ Killara Oval. Green Shield trial @ 12 noon - TBC
• Sunday 14th September @ Killara Oval. Grade trial @ 10am - TBC
• Saturday 20th September@ Killara Oval. Higher Grade centre wicket @ 8.30am.
• Saturday 20th September @ Killara Oval. Trial game @ 12 noon.
• Sunday 21st September @ Killara Oval. 1st Grade trial game @ 9:30am.
• Sunday 21st September @ Beauchamp or Turramurra. Lower Grade trial @ 9:30am - TBC.

 
And the date you've all been waiting to add to your calendars, Round 1 commences Saturday 27th September. As usual, the day of the AFL Grand Final.

Let's get 2014/15 off to a flying start

Tony Wilson

Notice is hereby given that the 109th Annual General Meeting of the Gordon District Cricket Club Inc. will be held at the Conference Room, The Orchard Tavern, 455 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, on Monday 21st July, 2014, at 6.45 p.m. You are all cordially invited to be present. All members are encouraged to attend this evening as it will be an opportunity to catch up with fellow players and administrators.

Nominations are called for the following Club positions:

• PRESIDENT
• HONORARY SECRETARY 
• HONORARY TREASURER
• ASST. HON. SECRETARY 
• DELEGATES TO S.C.A. & NSWCA 
• GENERAL COMMITTEE 

 
Written nominations must be received by the Honorary Secretary on or before Monday, 7th July, 2014. Nominations should be proposed and seconded by current members of the Club and consent should be obtained from the nominee.

The Agenda Items for the Meeting will include: 

• Approval of Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting 
• Approval of the Report of the General Committee
• Approval of the Hon. Treasurer's Financial Statement 
• Election of Office Bearers 
• General Business 

 
Members and guests may purchase dinner after the meeting in The Orchard's dining area. 

Please note the full Annual Report will be available to be viewed on the Club website www.gordoncricket.com. However, if financial members wish to receive a hard copy of the Report, please email the Honorary Secretary at secretary@gordoncricket.com with your name and postal address.

Apologies can sent to secretary@gordoncricket.com, mailed to PO Box 379, Roseville, 2069 or faxed(!) to 9983 0875.

By order of the General Committee 

R. James Cattlin 

Honorary Secretary

Are you thinking of joining our great Gordon club for the 2014/15 season? 

Please feel free to fill in the details below and submit the form to the GDCC if you feel you are capable of playing grade cricket in one of our teams this coming season. We will contact you shortly regarding your inquiry and when the first practice sessions will be. We look forward to having you on board this season.

With a number of sides going deep into the finals, the club is looking forward to another strong season in 2014/15.

There will be announcements soon regarding the continuation of our excellent coaches for the coming season and you can rest assured they will be the best batting and bowling coaches in the competition.

There are plenty of fantastic initiatives in place at the club. We have great playing facilities, top class grounds, a great club atmosphere both on and off the field. Take your time and have a look around the website to find out more information.

Scroll down to player application form below.

Welcome to the latest in technological developments for the Gordon DCC - Our Mobile App. And it's free for you to download and use.

Over the past few years we have been one of the leading clubs with our online presence. From a website which is constantly updated with new content, to active Facebook (Gordon Cricket - GDCC) and Twitter (@GordonDCC) accounts, we strive to keep out supporters informed in whichever way they wish to consume their news.

Thanks to our contributors, we are able to bring you all the latest throughout the week and on game day - from 1st Grade to Green Shield.

In 2013/14 our latest development was our Mobile App. It was a great success and we have increased our ability to distribute news, teams, scores, photos, events and much more straight to your phone.

Available with either Android or Apple's app stores, follow the following instructions to install the GordonDCC mobile app.

1) Search and download "Team App" to your phone from your phone's 'app store'.
2) You will need to create an account with "Team App", with a valid email address.
3) Once complete (and email address verified if required), search for GordonDCC within the App.
4) If you wish to subscribe to any of the groups, such as the "Players & Officials", "Score Followers" or "Green Shield" groups, then within "Settings" --> "Access Groups", indicate as such and we will activate your subscription.
5) Note: You will need to enable Push Notifications within your phone's settings to receive any live score, forum or news updates.
6) Further, you will need to subscribe to each individual 'Forum' and 'Live Score' by entering each chosen group and turning 'Notifications' to on. This way, you are able to chose the latest updates of which you wish to be informed.

If you are interested in helping us to maintain our online presence and want to know more about our website, Facebook, Twitter or Mobile App opportunities, please let us know at webmaster@gordoncricket.com

Finally, if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities across these online platforms, use the same email address to get in contact with us - webmaster@gordoncricket.com

The Webmaster

2013/14 was a moderately successful year for the Gordon District Cricket Club, including a number of semi-final appearances. This is in no small part due to the fantastic support the club receives from all its sponsors and we continue to thanks them all for their support.

Please find attached the 2013/14 GDCC Annual Report which can be downloaded below.

If you would like to access Annual Reports from previous years, please follow this link.

2013-14 GDCC Annual Report (3727 KB)

Applications to be part of the Gordon Green Shield squad for 2014/15 are now open. To apply for the trials, please fill in the electronic application form below. 

Trials and coaching sessions for the Gordon AW Green Shield team will take place in the coming months. Gordon has been very successful in this competition, reaching the finals in each of the past 3 seasons. The club is expecting another excellent performance. 

The trials will be split into two groups and will be conducted over four sessions. These sessions are not just a selection trial but an opportunity for you (your son) to receive pre-season coaching. Applicants will be notified of the session times that they will be required to attend.

Please note that to be eligible, you must be able to attend trainings in Sydney and be under the age of 16 at 01 September 2014 (i.e. born on or after 01 September 1998).

We ARE NOT considering applications from overseas, unless you are moving to Sydney for the beginning of the program. If you are not, then please do not apply.