 Academy sessions to start at end of July
Under 16 trials start on July 24 and Under 19 and 21 on August 3.
The Gordon Cricket Academy will launch its eighth year with the first trial session for the Under 16 squad on July 24 followed by and Under 21 and Under 19 net session on July 27.
The Gordon selectors have chosen the preliminary Under 21 and Under 19 squads for the season and now open applications from 12 to 15 year olds (Under 16 on September 1, 2008) to join the Under 16 Academy squad.
There will be 4 initial selection trials for the Under 16 squad in July and August and this will be followed by further sessions in September and then two games in October. At this time an A.W. Green Shield squad will be chosen from the Academy Under 16 members. The balance of the Under 16 squad not selected for the A.W. Green Shield will continue with their own specialist coaching sessions during the season.
The Academy therefore is opening invitations for prospective players to apply to attend the trials. A new feature this year is an online application form which can be accessed below. Once you “send” this form it will go to the Under 16 co-ordinator for recording and for further notices re sessions etc.
Link to Under 16 Application Form.
The Academy this year will again include the coaching services of Steve Smith and Matthew Nicholson (after his return for the UK) and when available our new Test player Beau Casson will be able to give direction to our young spinners.
A draft of the pre-season (only) Academy sessions will be released soon via this website and to new applicants. This will be subject to change and sessions are confirmed to squad members via email or text message.
We look forward to receiving applications and the start of another new season for the Gordon Cricket Academy. The Gordon Cricket Academy | 
