JUNIOR CRICKET Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club (HBCC) believe it’s never too soon, or too late, to get into cricket. HBCC has a format to suit boys and girls of any age or ability. Learning the skills and competing builds a strong foundation for a lifetime of enjoying this great sport. We have divided the cricket pathway into the following distinct stages: Have questions? Email our Junior Section Manager - Mixed Giles Matthews - gmatthews@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au or Junior Section Manager - Girls Lisa Dobson - juniorgirls@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au Cricket Blast - Mixed About This is the start of the cricket journey for boys and girls. Start here to learn the skills of the game with an emphasis on fun and making friends. Session Details* These sessions are usually held on Friday evenings 5:30-6:30pm, from mid October to February, at Rathmines Road Reserve, Hawthorn East There is a break over the summer school holidays. *2025/26 details to be confirmed. Summer 2025/26 Registrations Open Now! Junior Cricket - Mixed About This is junior cricket for boys and girls played on Friday afternoons, Saturday mornings and Sunday mornings from October through to February, with finals played in March. There is a break over the summer school holidays. Training Details* Training times and venues are reliant on availability of facilities and coaches and will be advised separately. Main venues are Victoria Road Reserve, Hawthorn East and H.A Smith Reserve, Hawthorn. Competitions* Generally, U16 & U14 games are on Friday afternoon and U12 & U10 games are on Saturday or Sunday mornings. Game formats and rules vary depending on age group and relevant grade. *2025/26 details to be confirmed. Summer 2025/26 Registrations Open Now! Junior Cricket - Girls About This is junior cricket for girls played on Wednesday afternoons from October through to March. There is a short break over Christmas and New Year. Training Details* Training times and venues are reliant on availability of facilities and coaches and will be advised separately. Girls training will be at Victoria Road Reserve, Hawthorn East. Competitions* Competitions are on Wednesday afternoons. Game formats and rules vary depending on age group and relevant grade. *2025/26 details to be confirmed. Summer 2025/26 Registrations Open Now!

COACHING & CLUB LEADERS Graeme Yole, President of HBCC, expressed his enthusiasm for the new coaching lineup, stating, "We are thrilled to have Michael, Neil and Patrick lead our senior coaching staff. Their passion for the game, coupled with their proven track record of success, will undoubtedly inspire our players to reach new heights." Under the guidance of these coaches, their excellent assistants & outstanding club leaders, Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club looks forward to a bright future filled with success both on and off the field. Head Coach Michael Yole Michael in his role as head coach will couple his playing background of over 200 games with his professional background of fitness and personal training to make sure the players are not only ready to perform mentally but also physically. Michael will also drive the energy and club culture on training nights with his enthusiastic and positive attitude both with his own skills and improving everyone else’s! Women's Assistant Coach James Duhig James' bio coming soon. Captain Women's 1st XI Steph Chong Steph is beginning her fifth season as captain of the HBCC women’s team, after playing a part in the team's four premierships in four seasons! Steph is looking to create a fun environment for cricket where everyone feels they belong and are supported in their cricket aspirations, big or small. Men's Skills and Performance Coach Neil Gray Joining Michael is Neil Gray, a highly accomplished coach with a distinguished track record spanning both New Zealand and Australia. With notable achievements such as being the senior Assistant in the Camberwell Magpies most recent Club Championship and winning two Women’s Premier titles and a club Champion as the Head Coach at EMP in Victorian Women’s Premier cricket. Neil has proven his ability to nurture talent and foster a winning culture. His tenure as Spin Bowling Coach for the Victorian Women’s State Side and his role as a Specialist Coach/Analyst for Renegades WBBL underscore his expertise in skill development and tactical analysis. Women's Batting Coach Amelia W Entering her third season with Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club, Amelia W is taking on the role Batting Coach for the Women's Program in Season 2025/26. Before her time at HBCC, Amelia showcased her talents in representative age group cricket in New Zealand and played for premier club Auckland University CC (at which she was awarded for Eileen Badham Cup for highest run scorer in the women's team), Parnell CC, and Cornwall CC. Renowned for her ability to score crucial runs when it matters most, Amelia has consistently demonstrated her skill with both the bat and wicketkeeping gloves at HBCC. As the 2024/25 leading run scorer and winner of the Women's First XI Club Champion award, her expertise will be instrumental in the continued growth and success of our thriving women's program moving forward. Head Coach - Senior Women Patrick Dower Patrick is embarking on his fifth season coaching the women's program at HBCC, having secured premierships in each of the team’s past four. As a player, Patrick is a medium pace bowler who enjoys skirting the boundary line down at fine leg. Prior to joining HBCC, Patrick played and coached cricket in Gippsland, with involvement in Senior Men’s, Junior Boys and Junior Girls teams. Outside of club cricket, Patrick is a primary school teacher who endeavours to foster sporting values and a love for both sport and learning in his students. Patrick is enthused by the prospect of developing and delivering a clear cricketing pathway for girls and women at HBCC. He hopes to play a role in not only supporting player development and team success, but providing all participants with the positive cricket club experience that he is so grateful to enjoyed throughout his life. Captain Senior 1st XI Ollie Chauhan Long time HBCC player, Ollie is excited to take on his first full season as first eleven captain. After leading the team to the GF last year and almost getting the team over the finish line with the bat he is ready to do all he can to take the team over the line this year as well as continuing to build the team and club culture that Nathan Douglas and himself began to drive last season. Ollie is a top Order bat with a top score of 118 for the club as well as a 6 for with the ball and multiple displays of wicketkeeping prowess. A true all-rounder.

HBCC SENIOR FIXTURES & LADDERS Eastern Cricket Association (ECA) Eastern Cricket Association (ECA) - Seniors Summer 2024/25 04 Oct 2024 - 30 Mar 2025 COMPLETE SELECT > Eastern Cricket Association (ECA) - Veterans Summer 2024/25 13 Oct 2024 - 02 Mar 2025 COMPLETE Eastern Cricket Association (ECA) - Kookaburra T20 - 2024-25 Summer 2024/25 03 Dec 2024 - 18 Feb 2025 COMPLETE SELECT > SELECT > Eastern Girls and Women's Cricket (EGWC) Seniors Summer 2024/25 13 Oct 2024 - 30 Mar 2025 COMPLETE SELECT >

Frequently Asked Questions How To E-Score Cricket A description of how to start scoring a game of Cricket in the PlayHQ Cricket electronic scoring application. Including a video tutorial. HBCC Home Grounds & Training Venues Rathmines Road Reserve - Rathmines Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123 Victoria Road Reserve - Victoria Road, Hawthorn East, VIC 3123 Deepdene Park - 118-126 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene VIC 3103 St. James Park - Burwood Road & Barton Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122 H.A Smith Reserve - Glenferrie Road & Gardiner Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 Hawthorn Cricket Centre - 13 Mayston Street, Hawthorn East VIC 3123 HBCC Juniors Inclusion & Selection Policy This policy assists in promoting skills and maturity in young players, consistent with the age-based rules and code of conduct of the Eastern Cricket Association. Emphasis is placed on safety and showing respect towards teammates, officials, volunteers, umpires and opponents

SENIOR CRICKET Social connection, among our playing group and supporters, is our community club's most valuable asset. Players and supporters are encouraged to stay back on Thursday nights after training at Victoria Road, for a meal and the announcement of team selections. Everyone is also welcome back after play on Saturday, for match reports and a BBQ, at our main turf ground at Rathmines Road Reserve. Our club holds multiple social events during the year including, Juniors Season Opener, Club Reverse Raffle Night, Women and Girls Trivia Night, Christmas Spotify Break Up, Junior Presentation Night, Senior Presentation Night and Past Player events. Have questions? Email our Secretary - Jason Povey Men's Cricket About Played on Saturday and Sunday from October through to February, with finals played in March. There is a short break over Christmas and New Year. Training Details* Pre-season indoor training begins around mid-August. During the season, training is held on Tuesday and Thursday nights at our main training base at Victoria Road Reserve, from 6pm - 7.30pm approximately. Competitions* One Day matches are played on Saturday afternoons - 35 or 40 overs a side from 12.30pm - 6pm. Two Day matches are played on Saturday afternoons - 72 or 80 overs a side from 1pm - 6pm. T/20 matches are played on Tuesday afternoons* - 5.30pm - 8.10pm. *T/20 finals are played on Sundays. Sunday Turf matches are played on Sunday afternoons - 40 overs a side from 12.30pm – 6 pm. Veterans play on alternate Sunday afternoons - 36 overs a side from 1pm – 5.30 pm. *2025/26 details to be confirmed. Summer 2025/26 Registrations Now Open! Women's Cricket About Played on Sunday from October through to February, with finals played in March. There is a short break over Christmas and New Year. Training Details* Pre-season indoor training begins around mid-August. During the season, training is held on Tuesday and Thursday nights at our main training base at Victoria Road Reserve, from 6pm - 7.30pm approximately. Competitions* Played on Sunday from October through to February, with finals played in March. There is a mix of T/20 games and one day 35 over games. *2025/26 details to be confirmed. Summer 2025/26 Registrations Now Open! HBCC Seniors - Home Ground Venues Please click the links for the location of our home grounds; Women’s Matches Victoria Road Reserve, Hawthorn East Deepdene Park, Deepdene Men’s Saturday Turf 1 and 2 Matches Rathmines Road Reserve, Hawthorn East Men’s Saturday Turf 3 and 4 Matches St. James Park, Hawthorn Men’s Saturday Synthetic 1 and 2 Matches Victoria Road Reserve, Hawthorn East Men's Sunday Turf 1 and 2 Matches Rathmines Road Reserve, Hawthorn East Summer 2025/26 Registrations Now Open!

HBCC CODES & POLICIES Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club endorses the Victorian Cricket integrity policies and are commited to best practices in child safety and member protection. We are dedicated to promoting the sport of cricket in the local community and providing a safe, fun and inclusive environment for players of all ages and skill levels. Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club endorses and adopts: • Australian Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People. • Australian Cricket’s ‘Looking After Our Kids’ Code of Behaviour for Affiliated Associations and Clubs. • Australian Cricket’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People. • Cricket Victoria’s Member Protection Policy. • Cricket Victoria’s Reporting and Complaints Policy. For full policy details, visit: Child Safe and Member Protection - Cricket Victoria 2025/26 Member Protection Policy Cricket Victoria and all Victorian Cricket Organisations are committed to cricket in Victoria being played in environments that are as safe, welcoming and inclusive as possible. All Victorian Cricket Organisations are required to adopt this Member Protection Policy to protect the safety and wellbeing of all Victorian cricket participants. HBCC Child Safety Office r: Libby James Email: childsafety@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au Mobile: 0408 979 134 Eastern Cricket Association Inc. Code of Behaviour 2023/24 As part of a player and club’s registration with this association is the requirement that all clubs, their registered players and members adhere to the following Code of Behaviour. 2025/26 Complaints and Resolution Policy The purpose of this Policy is to ensure that alleged breaches of Cricket Victoria’s Member Protection Policy and Australian Cricket’s Child Safe Policies are managed through an effective, consistent and timely process, which is fair and transparent. HBCC Complaints Manager : Jason Povey Email: secretary@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au Mobile: 0417 576 508 Cricket Victoria Working With Children Check (WWCC) – Club & Association Guidelines Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth & Community Sport Adverse Weather Policy - Air Quality Procedures Adverse Weather Policy - Conditions for the Use of Covers

CLUB SPONSORS Thank you to all our Club Sponsors for your support in sponsoring our club and players in the 2025/26 season. Your collective generosity is what enables our club to survive and prosper giving many young men and women the opportunity to play cricket at a local level and be a part of a community that helps to shape them for a successful future. If you, or your business, would like to get involved in sponsoring the HBCC, we have all sorts of sponsorship opportunities to suit all sorts of sponsors and budgets. Please email Graeme Yole at president@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au - we welcome the opportunity to have a conversation with anyone interested in finding out more. https://www.jelliscraig.com.au/business-hubs/boroondara SENIOR WOMEN'S SPONSORS

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ECA JUNIOR RULES HBCC Junior cricket from ages Under 10 to Under 16 aims to foster players’ development in competitive cricket up to open-age competition. Emphasis is placed on safety and showing respect towards teammates, officials, volunteers, umpires and opponents. Cricket owes much of its appeal and enjoyment to the fact that it should be played within the Spirit of Cricket and respect is central to that Spirit; - Respect your captain, team-mates, opponents and the authority of the umpires. - Play hard and play fair. - Accept the umpire’s decision. - Create a positive atmosphere by your own conduct, and encourage others to do likewise. - Show self-discipline, even when things go against you. - Congratulate the opposition on their successes, and enjoy those of your own team. - Thank the officials and your opposition at the end of the match, whatever the result. ECA Junior Rules (2023-24 Season) Including common match day rules, ie: heat policy, late starts, scorebooks, uniforms, etc Laws of Cricket Explained Stephen Fry narrates a series of videos on the laws of cricket.