National Volunteering Strategy: 2006 – 2009
Australian cricket recognises the significant contribution volunteers make to clubs, associations and in schools across the country. Without volunteer involvement at all levels of the game, from people supporting first-time juniors to the veterans of the game, many communities, clubs and teams would simply not exist.
Cricket Australia seeks to lead by example and encourages everyone in cricket to adopt a best practice approach to volunteer involvement. It is only by recruiting new volunteers, retaining volunteers who join our great game, and publicly recognising the enormous contribution that volunteers make, that we strengthen our game and further our vision of cricket being Australia’s favourite sport.
In line with this, Cricket Australia has committed to the development and implementation of a National Volunteering Strategy: 2006 – 2009. This strategy places volunteers, and our support for their contribution, in the spotlight.
Click here to download the National Volunteering Strategy 2005-09
2007 Volunteer recognition
In 2007, the following volunteers were nominated by their state or territory for their outstanding contribution and service to cricket through their volunteering.
David King - ACT
David King moved to the ACT in 1996 and started coaching junior male and female teams in 1997. David has continued to coach ACT representative teams continuously for ten years. David has also performed the role as Junior Club Delegate to the ACT Cricket Association Junior Council for Evatt Western District Cricket Club for three years performing the role as Club Director of Coaching.
During this 10 year timeframe David has also coached with ACT Junior Representative teams and has overseen the growth and development of many young male and female cricketers and coaches.
David’s thoroughness has contributed to the improved performances of ACT teams at Under 17s and Under 19s in that have been properly and meticulously prepared and educated.
Mervyn Bourke -NSW
Mervyn Bourke has worked tirelessly to bring the game of cricket to the youth of the Hastings. He has and continues to be the driving force in the Port Macquarie Cricket Club, Hastings Junior Cricket Club, Mid North Coast Cricket Association and the North Coast Cricket Association.
Mervyn’s inspirational leadership and energetic involvement has been integral in the development of a local competition that not only develops the skills of players but also instils a life long love of cricket.
Mervyn has been involved in the development of opportunities for talented players through his nurturing of strong Hastings and Mid North Coast interdistrict competitions. In recent times his involvement in the establishment of the Emerging Blues talent development program has allowed players to take their skills and love of the game to an even higher level.
Mervyn’s work in promoting cricket has given hundreds of young Hastings children the opportunity to enjoy cricket and embrace the wonderful life that it offers.
Marcus Rosas - NT
Marcus has contributed to the promotion of cricket to indigenous communities in the Victoria River Region in the Northern Territory. As part of this promotion, it has now grown into a series of carnivals that provide a pathway for these players to compete in the Imparja Cup National Indigenous Cricket Carnival that is held annually in Alice Springs. His enthusiasm and commitment to this region and most of all to cricket, goes well beyond the call of duty. Marcus assists with the local Katherine District competition as a scorer, official and committee member and was instrumental in establishing the first junior competition in Katherine.
Marcus is an integral component in the growth of cricket in the indigenous communities around Katherine that also caters for members of the community.
Vince Habermann -QLD
Vince has been a Volunteer for more that 20 years in the Bundaberg and Wide Bay Associations, undertaking a range of roles including Secretary, President, Media Relations, (to name a few).
In addition, Vince has been the driving force behind the Brothers Cricket Club in Bundaberg. Vince is a wonderful advocate for the game and has an amazing passion for cricket.
Barry Fry - SA
Barry has contributed over 50 years of service to the Grange Cricket Club and for the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association. Moving through a range of different roles, Barry has been a player, coach, committee person, curator and volunteer. Members of the Grange Club pay tribute to Barry’s commitment and passion.
Gavin Selby - TAS
Gavin Selby has been involved in cricket administration for at least 30 years in roles including Club Secretary and Pennant Delegate for the Launceston Cricket Club.
In addition, Gavin is the Vice President of the Northern Tasmanian Cricket Association and is also the current NTCA Team Manager for the Association Team participating in the Jamie Cox Plate competition.
Gavin also manages and operators the score board at the NTCA ground for major matches including the Ford Ranger Cup matches and all Launceston matches played at the ground.
Gavin has for many years being the back bone of the very strong Launceston Club and ensures that the club is administered to guarantee a promising future.
Mick Hoban - VIC
Mick Hoban has been instrumental in ensuring that Eildon Park continue to be an innovative Cricket Club. Mick takes a leading role in developing concepts that increase the range of people attracted to the sport and raise much needed funds for the club.
Mick has arranged a Six-A-Side tournament hosted by Eildon Park CC that is open to all Clubs in the Ferntree Gully & District Cricket Association. This event has to potential to not only provide the funds needed to complete improvements to club facilities but also introduces a new game format suited to a range of sectors in the community, making the club an even more desirable place to be.
Peter Silinger - WA
Peter has been Chairman of the Country Cricket Board since 2003. He has ensured that policies have been delivered and developed for all areas of country cricket to provide Western Australian Cricket Association Management with guidance and direction for country cricket in Western Australia.
Peter’s support in particular during 2006 and 2007 for the centenary of Country Week Cricket has been extraordinary. Peter, who has retired from full-time work, has used his extra personal time to drive the various events and programs that made up the centenary celebrations.
Peter established many working committees to put together events including a dinner for 800 people, three scholarships for young country cricketers, a history book, numbered caps for every player who represented the Western Australia Country XI and recognition of those that have played over 30 Country Week tournaments.