HKCA announces Emerging Squads program for U13, U15 and U17 players
The HKCA is pleased announce the start of the Emerging Squads program for 2011.
Hong Kong Cricket Association
18-Feb-2011
The HKCA is pleased announce the Emerging Squads Program 2011 for U13s, U15s and U17 boys and girls. The program will start with trials in the first week of March 2011 and conclude with a carnival in the second week of May. This will give the squads 9-10 training sessions and 3-4 games with experienced HKCA coaches under the guidance of National Coach, Charlie Burke.
Clubs and Schools are now invited to nominate their talented young cricketers for the Emerging Squads Program 2011.
The nomination process is outlined:
- Each Club/School can nominate up to six (6) players per age group/squad.
- Nominations should be submitted by clubs and schools on the Emerging Squads Nomination Form.
- The players nominated MUST be currently playing for the club/school and be available for the emerging squads program.
- Players nominated must meet all eligibility requirements as outlined below.
- Players nominated MUST be able to attend both trials (1st & 2nd week of March) to be considered.
Nominations close 28th February.
Two trials will be conducted for all squads and the final squads will be announced on the HKCA website (www.cricket.com.hk) on Monday 14th March.
Eligibility for emerging squads:
- HKSAR passport; OR
- Resident in Hong Kong for at LEAST the last 4 years (Minimum of 180 days per year);
- U17 Girls - Resident in Hong Kong for at least the last 2 years (Minimum of 180 days per year).
Age Cut-off:
- U13s - Players born on or after 1st September 1998
- U15s - Players born on or after 1st September 1996
- U17s (Boys & Girls) - Players born on or after 1st September 1994
Training Days/Times:
- U13s: 4-6pm every Friday (Trials 4th & 11th March)
- U15s & U17s: 4-6pm every Tuesday (Trials 1st & 8th March)
- U17s Girls: 4-6pm every Wednesday (Trials 2nd & 9th March)
Venue:
All trials and training will be conducted at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground (Mission Road), Kowloon.
Further information and nominations to be directed to Tabarak Dar (Emerging Squads Coordinator) at dar@crick-kid.com. Nominations close at 5pm Monday, 28th February 2011.