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2015 Surrey CCC U-9 Programme

Learn about the Surrey U-9 Programme, assessments, squad formation, performance matches, and talent development opportunities for young cricketers. Get involved today!

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2015 Surrey CCC U-9 Programme

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  1. 21stFebruary 2015 2015 Surrey CCC U-9 Programme

  2. Introduction • Tom Benge – Performance Manager • Simon Talbot – Under-9 Programme Co-ordinator • Surrey CCC Performance Department • Manages & oversees Surrey Player Pathway, which identifies & develops boys & girls with a long term vision of producing cricketers for Surrey & England • We’re here to discuss the Surrey U-9 Programme and to highlight that we need your assistance

  3. Surrey CCC Player Pathway

  4. U-9 Programme Review • Provide more match opportunities for Surrey players • Adjust selection basis of players from location based to ability based (equitable squads) • Provide more appropriate match formats in a progressive manner

  5. U-9 Winter Programme • U-8 & U-9 Performance Courses currently running • Saturdays in January – March at the Surrey Cricket Centre • Further U-9 players located on Performance Courses at other venues • All U-8 & U-9 players will be invited to assessments (April 2015) • We anticipate seeing approximately 160 players as part of this process

  6. U-9 Assessments • Provide an initial or further Talent ID opportunity • Assessments sessions at the Surrey Cricket Centre and the Ken Barrington Cricket Centre: • 7th / 8th / 9th April 2015 • Consist of basic skill drills / game based practice • Players in attendance: • Invitation to all U-9 players (including U-8’s) currently on Performance Courses • Nominated players from Cricket Clubs, currently not on Performance Courses • Players are assessed – all are signposted to relevant part of U-9 pathway

  7. Post-Assessments • Players are signposted to: • Summer Performance Courses • U-9 Performance squads • Summer Performance Courses: • For players deemed not ready at this moment in time for Performance Cricket, are invited initially • Available places opened up to all U-9 players once initial window closed • Provide further summer opportunity to develop skills • Provide further opportunity to be observed by SCCC, with possible progression into Performance Cricket • Link back in to Junior or Performance Courses at U-9/U-10 in 2015/16 winter • U-9 Performance Squads: • 5x equitable player groups • Created by SCCC Performance Dept from assessment information • Squads distributed to Performance Squad Management Teams (to be discussed)

  8. U-9 Performance Cricket • Performance Fixtures: • 4 matches per squad • Involves selection of wide number of players identified from U-9 assessments / winter programme • Hard ball, pairs-based format (10 players per side) • Acts as a Talent ID & Talent Development opportunity for a wide group of players in an appropriate match-play programme • Fixtures = 5 x Sundays from 7th June to 5th July 2015 • Venues = St George’s College (Weybridge) & Reed’s School (Cobham) • Simon Talbot (U-9 Programme co-ordinator) & Matt Cussans (U-9 CAG coach) act as umpires on each date • Selection into these fixtures overseen by Performance Squad Management teams based on: • Potential observed in U-9 assessments and/or winter programme • Potential observed in further Management organised training/match practices (where feasible)

  9. U-9 Inner County Development Fixtures • U-9 Inner County Development Cricket: • 4 fixtures • Involves selection of players who require further match-play opportunities, but aren’t deemed ready for the U-9 Inner County Performance fixtures • Involves division of players into two teams on a match by match basis • Format = hard ball, pairs-based (similar to Performance fixtures) • Acts as a further Talent ID & Talent Development opportunity to see players in a match environment • Fixtures between 24th July – 3rd August 2015 • Venues = St George’s College & Reigate Grammar School • Selection into these fixtures based on performances/potential observed in Performance fixtures & assessments/winter training • Simon Talbot & Matt Cussans (U-9 CAG Management team) oversee selection of teams in conjunction with Managers

  10. U-9 Inner County Performance Fixtures • Inner County Performance Cricket: • 5 matches • Involves selection of the ‘best’ players observed within the U-9 Performance Programme to this point • Involves division of players into two teams on a match by match basis • Format = 36 overs / 11 per side (10 field) / extra life in first 10 balls... • Acts as a further Talent ID & Talent Development opportunity to see players in a match environment • Fixtures between 24thJuly – 3rd August 2015 • Venue = St George’s College & Reigate Grammar School • Selection into these fixtures based on performances/potential observed in Performance fixtures & assessments/winter training • Simon Talbot & Matt Cussans oversee selection of teams in conjunction with Performance Squad Managers and will umpire each fixture

  11. U-9 CAG Cricket • U-9 CAG Cricket: • 4 fixtures • Involves selection of a smaller group of ‘best’ players observed within the Performance/ Inner-County Performance Programme so far • Involves matches against other counties • Format = 36 overs / 12 per side (11 field) / ‘normal’ cricket laws apply... • Fixtures between 13th – 20th August 2015 • Venues = a variety of Cricket Clubs in Surrey (& away) • Simon Talbot & Matt Cussans (U-9 CAG Management team) oversee selection of teams in conjunction with Managers

  12. Post-U9 Programme • Players to access: • Pre-Xmas U-10 Junior Courses (Oct – Dec 2015) • Pre-Xmas U-10 Performance Courses (Nov – Dec 2015) • Highlighted players in above courses invited into post-Xmas U-10 Performance Courses (Jan – Mar 2016) • Players from post-Xmas U-10 Performance Courses are highlighted into U-10 Performance Squads for 8 match summer programme

  13. Parental Assistance! • We need your help!! • We require volunteer Management teams to assist with each of the five Performance squads • Roles & Responsibilities of Management team are: • To manage squad through Performance fixtures • To manage and communicate selection of teams • To organise and run training sessions (where feasible) • To organise and run friendly matches (where feasible) • Liaise with Performance Dept regarding player performances (Simon Talbot / Matt Cussans) • Assist ST/MC with organisation and selection of Inner-County (Performance/Development) player groups

  14. Parental Assistance! • Who: • Parents with strong desire to provide support to U-9 programme/Performance Dept as: • Manager • Assistant Manager • Coach (qualifications required) • 16th April 2015: • Post-Assessment meeting to highlight: • the programme in more detail • key responsibilities of Management team and timeline • 6th May 2015: • Pre-Season meeting to confirm Management teams and procedure throughout summer

  15. Parental Assistance! • It is useful to have an U-8 parent within the U-9 Performance squad Management team • This allows that parent to develop an understanding of the programme, with a view to taking on more responsibilities the following year

  16. Parental Assistance! • Anyone interested please get in touch!! • Email performance@surreycricket.com to register interest or request any further information

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