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AUSTRALIAN CRICKET JUNIOR FORMATS

SINGLETON DISTRICT JUNIOR CA

15th July 2017 1

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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

• f 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

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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

The revised junior formats align to the pathway

CLEAR & ATTRACTIVE RESOURCES ENJOYMENT COACHING & UMPIRING SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET PATHWAY IS THE SPINE FOR THE SPORT…

ALIGNED COMPETITIONS & TALENT ID 4

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THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET PATHWAY – BACKYARD TO BAGGY GREEN

90 90% % OF OF PLAY PLAYERS ERS

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THERE ARE CHALLENGES FOR KID’S SPORT - CRICKET IS UNDER THREAT

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Multiple sporting options Kids have less interest in sport

77 % 72% 69% 67% 51% 43%

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Challenges facing cricket

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Research indicates why kids stop playing sport

49% of clubs said the biggest issue they face is player recruitment & retention  Not fun  Not enough action  Too hard

* SOURCE: Aust Sports Commission Megatrends, Roy Morgan, Associations survey & GEMBA

02 02 49%

Little success Takes too long

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REVISED FORMATS – SUPPORT, SKILLS, STAY

. 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.

“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

MORE KIDS BETTER SKILLS GREAT CLUBS STRONGER GAME

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2017 Endorsed Junior format National rollout 2016 Pilot Junior Formats

2015

• Grassroots

Engagement

• Mycricket community
• Coaching resources
• Talent program

2014 Australian Cricket Pathway

WE’VE BEEN WORKING FOR OVER 3 YEARS WITH THE COMMUNITY ON AN INTEGRATED SOLUTION

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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

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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 Make game formats relevant (e.g. 50% of U8 player on full size wicket) Improve the connection of coach development, player development and talent ID Streamline competing pathways (school and association) Enhance the focus on coach development Attract and nurture the best talent (13-15 yrs)

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Review Research

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Skills Performance Testing

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Match Testing

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Final Optimum Formats

4 Shorter games with timesaving strategies

TIM TIME ACTION CTION SUCC SUCCESS ESS

More balls in play, More balls hit, More fielding Kids reporting high levels of fun

SUC SUCCES ES

….and WE HAVE MOVED FROM RESEARCH TO PILOT AND GATHERED THE LEARNINGS

THE CRICKET COMMUNITY PROVIDED REAL INSIGHT

Pilot formats

15 associations 640 teams 6261 innings

More runs scored, more wickets

TIM TIME FUN FUN

Reduce pitch length Reduce player numbers Reduce boundary sizes Use appropriate equipment Reduce time/overs The Critical Changes…

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RESULTS FROM THE RECOMMENDED FORMATS PILOT

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

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.

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Milo In2Cricket Milo T20 Blast STAGE 1

U11*

STAGE 2

U13*

STAGE 3

U14-U19*

TIME (mins)

60 mins 60-90 120 180 240

OVERS PER TEAM

Skills based program Max 16 Max 20 Max 30 Max 40

PITCH LENGTH

14m 16m 18m 20,1m

NUMBER OF PLAYERS

6-8 7 9 11

BOUNDARY

30m Max 40m Max 45m Recommended Max 50m

BALL SIZE

Soft Modified 142g Max 156g (male) 142g (female)

T20 Stream Short competitions 9 players, max 17.7m pitch, max 20 overs

2 stepping stones to the adult game

THESE ARE THE FORMATS WE ARE RECOMMENDING

*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

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SO HOW DO THE CHANGES AFFECT SINGLETON?

STAGE 2 U13* STAGE 3 U14-U19*

SINGLETON

U12 U14 U16 U14/U16

SEASON

2016-17 2017-18 2016-17 2016-17 2017-18

TIME (mins)

120 180 120 180 or 360 240

OVERS PER TEAM

T20 Max 30 20 20 or 50 Max 40

PITCH LENGTH

16m 18m 17.7 20.1 20.1m

NUMBER OF PLAYERS

9 9 9 11 11

BOUNDARY

35-40m Max 45m 40-45 50-60m

Recommended Max 50m BALL SIZE

142g 142g 142g Max 156g (male) 142g (female) Max 156g (male) 142g (female)

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Stage 1 U11 Stage 2 U13 Stage 3 U14s – U19

TIME (mins)

Not recommended. Preference is to conduct development programs focussed on holistic skill development and game sense 240

OVERS PER TEAM

• 20 over and 40 over (male)
• 20 over and 30 over

(female)

• 20 over and 50 over (male)
• 20 over and 40 over

(female)

PITCH LENGTH

18m 20.1m

NUMBER OF PLAYERS

11 11

BOUNDARY

Max 50m Max 55m

BALL SIZE

142g 156g (male) 142g (female) FIELD SETTINGS Mandatory 4 players within 5m of boundary Mandatory field placements to be determined Likely difference between male and female

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

THESE ARE THE REPRESENTATIVE FORMATS

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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

Implementation Timeline 17/18 Season

IMPLEMENTATION – APPROACH

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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

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SUPPORT MODEL – COMMUNITY LEAD CHANGE (ONE TEAM)

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Support Team (Access) Support Team (Content) JF SharePoint Site

We will work closely with you and you'll receive great support from Aust Cricket.

S/T Lead

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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

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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

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PILOT REGIONS

Cairns Western Region (Metro) Hervey Bay Murray Town Tasmania x3 Albury-Wodonga ACT Ipswich Townsville Mackay Logan Bendigo Newcastle Singleton

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HOW WE MEASURED OUTCOMES FROM THE PILOT?

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Level 3 + Survey Data Level 2 + At Match assessment Level 1 My Cricket Data

 Level 3: Survey Data  Participants (450), Parents (600), Coaches (240), Clubs (130) and Associations (15 - all) asked to respond favourably, unfavourably or in a neutral manner to a series of statements and questions relating to the formats  Parents, Coaches and Clubs were also able to provide feedback in an

• pen comments section relating to i) The best thing about the new

formats ii) The one thing you’d change about the new formats iii) Level of support provided  Level 2: At Match Assessment (See following slide for approach taken)  Field Force of community volunteers, State and Territory team members, CA team members and casual staff attended and coded games nationally  Baseline of traditional format games developed (10,245 balls), enabling comparisons to be made to games utilising revised formats (21,255 balls)  Balls hit, balls bowled on a good length, balls hit to the offside, balls hit forward of square, dot balls were some of the metrics tracked and compared  Level 1: My Cricket data  Entered by clubs following the conclusion of each match  6,296 innings played, reviewed and compared to previous years results  Runs, Wides + No Balls, Wickets, Boundaries and Byes some of the metrics tracked and compared

The Measurement Model for the Junior Formats pilot involved three levels of formal data collection:

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HOW WE MEASURED OUTCOMES FROM THE PILOT?

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The most convincing data existed between the U/10 to U/13 age groups nationally:

Level 3:

Participants

 87% enjoyed playing cricket this season  75% believe they can hit the ball more often  72% believe they could score more runs  77% believe they can bowl more balls in line with the wicket  77% believe they have lots of opportunity to field the ball  87% are confident trying to take a catch  70% would like to play cricket this way all the time  83% believe the game

• f cricket was fun

Parents

 81% of children play

cricket last season  91% were aware of changes  64% were comfortable with changes  65% believe they were given enough information  60% believe their child is more involved  82% believe their child is having fun  78% believe the game is about the right length

• f time?

 76% believe the formats help develop skill and confidence

Coaches

 81% believe they were given enough information  89% believe they are able to effectively coach the game  76% believe the formats allows for greater skill development  74% believe there are more balls in line with the wicket  83% believe there are more boundaries hit  75% believe there are more balls hit  71% are comfortable with the changes

Clubs*

 63% were comfortable

with the changes  74% were given enough information  67% believe the formats will attract players  65% believe the formats will allow for greater retention  62% believe the game provides for more action than previous seasons  74% believe the total game time is appropriate  66% were happy with the level of support provided *Inclusive of all age groups U/10-

U/16

JUNIOR FORMATS SCORECARD

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STAGE 1 - UNDER 11’s

40m 16m max. Format: 20 over Time: 120 mins Players: 7 Pitch: 16m (stump to stump) Boundary: 40m max. circle measured from the batter’s end stumps Stumps: Portable at bowlers end Batters: Retire at 17 balls (based on 7 batters). All balls regardless of Wides or No Balls are counted in the batters ball count. Bowlers:

• Max. 6 balls per over. All players to
• bowl. All overs are bowled.

Fielding: No fielder permitted within 15m of the batter except the wicket-keeper. Rotate one position after each over. Dismissals: Unlimited, each batter shall receive the nominated number of balls each.

Bowle rs end Striker’s end WK

For detailed rules refer to the Key Principles of Junior Format Progression

STAGE 2 – UNDER 13’s

45m 18m max. Format: 30 over Time: 180 mins Players: 9 Pitch: 18m Boundary: 45m max. circle measured from the middle of the pitch. Stumps: Portable at bowlers end Batters: Retire at 35 balls (assume some players will be dismissed. Wides and No Balls count towards balls faced. Bowlers: 6-ball overs (max. 8) except for last

• ver where 6 legal deliveries must

be bowled. Change ends at half way point of innings. Fielding: No fielder permitted within 10m of the batter except slips, gully, wicket-keeper. Dismissals: All dismissals count

For detailed rules refer to the Key Principles of Junior Format Progression