Dan 'Chopper' Peters takes home 'The Shearer' for 08/09

Brookvale Hotel, May 1st,09: A2 all-rounder Dan Peters took out the Club's most prestigious award, The Bruce Shearer Trophy, at the recent Presentation Night at the Brookvale Hotel. Around 60 club members attended despite the 'clash' with the Grand Final replay (Manly v Storm) next door at Brooky Oval. Dan's stellar season of 49 wickets from quality leg-spin supported by 346 runs gave him 1031 points, about 30 more than his nearest rival, previous winner Matt Moore from the B1s. Other major award winners on the night were:

Sam Steindl - Warwick Armstrong Trophy (most catches)

Toby Horstead - B & B Moore Clubman Trophy

Rob Minnett - The Randolph Beddows Flag (best A1 player)

Al Richardson - 25 Years Service

The night also featured the capping of the 2009 England Tourists 

Mikaela's Take'n Wickets...

The latest on CPCC's First International Player!

Mikaela Turik has been in the thick of the action in Trinidad.

The team has won two of three matches against Trinidad quite comfortably and in the last match Mikaela took 2/23 off 7 overs against the Trinidad National Development Squad, (U21's). (note: link provided previously was for the 08 tournament)

Photos: Mikaela is centre back row & bowling

Club gear for hire - NEW EQUIPMENT Now Available

CPCC members have access to the growing range of club equipment for private use. If you're planning a party in the backyard or park CPCC may be able to help you out. We currently have the following available for members to borrow:

1 x 'Gazebo' shelter (pictured)

1 x 'Pavilion' shelter (as pictured but double the size)

1 x Stainless Steel portably BBQ

1 x Epson media projector ($25 contribution asked for) NEW

 Contact Vicki Carden or Col Huxley to arrange.

The Scene From Nelson Bay

L-R: Col, Mossy & Rob congratulate the local wildlife on surviving the group's drives on the 13th.

A1 Towers Fall in Premiership Run Chase

Harbord Park 28/29 Mar: The new Harbord Diggers team are the A1 Premiers after bowling out CPCC for 120. Set 180 to chase on Saturday, CPCC lost 4 key wickets in the few overs before stumps on day 1 but did manage 50 runs. The loss of Henriksen and Papandrea early on day 2 secured the loss with the Towers finally dismissed for 120.

Phote: Dean Storey gets plenty of support for an appeal on Saturday. The Towers were well on top early on day 1

11 Jan 2009, Grahams Reserve - CPCC recently played an English XI on turf. The CPCC team compromised many of the 2009 Tourists set to leave on the Club's International Tour in July.  Click here for photo gallery

Joyce Huxley

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Joyce Huxley. Those associated with the Club from the very earliest days through fifty years will know of  Joyce's wonderful support and friendship. They will also know of the key role number 96 Blandford Street Collaroy Plateau has played in their lives and that of the Club. Wife of Vic, Joyce was there accommodating the very first meeting of the Collaroy Plateau Cricket Club back in 1955, and many more thereafter. For anyone who has played for the club prior to the 1990's, there's a good chance they at one time had to call into no.96 to pick up a kit, a mat or a ball. As a young boy, I never tired of rummaging around under 'Aunty Joyce's' house checking out all the cricket gear. Joyce's passing sees the end of an era for the Club, but one that many hold the memories of very closely.

Col Huxley

President

Santa Brings New Run-Ups for Plateau Park Nets

Jan 2009 - Collaroy Plateau Cricketers were pleasantly surprised on their return to training at Plateau Park by the new bowling run-ups in the nets. This unexpected work has solved a number of safety concerns as well as improving the facility for bowlers and removing an eyesore created by the old dirt patch. Hopefully this work will compliment the eagerly awaited re-turfing work of Vic Huxley Oval expected to commence soon. CPCC and the Collaroy Plateau Community wish to thank Santa and the Warringah Shire Council for this very tidy job. We are fortunate to have one of the best cricket net facilities in the district thanks to CPCC's & WSC's combined efforts over the years.

STATS

Dbase

From Ackling To Young - CPCC Stats Database

Click on the link to access over 50 years worth of CPCC statistics for 914 senior players. This represents every senior player who has a recorded statistic for the Club from 1955 to 2008.

WHAT THE .....?

What's Happening At Vic Huxley Oval

Most people visiting Vic Huxley Oval recently have been surprised to find a large construction compound in the middle of the oval instead of the usual sporting activity. Click here to find out what is going on with our home ground!

What's On At The Brooky Hotel

Entertainment For the Kids -  Click here

Player Insurance

All registered & financial players are covered for personal injury whilst participating in Club events & matches. This cover is subject to conditions, application requirements and procedures. All players should make themselves familiar with what is and what is not covered by this insurance by clicking on the JLT logo (right) and referring to the appropriate sections. All incidents resulting in injury or damage should be reported to a Club Official asap in addition to notifying JLT. We recommend all players consider private cover.

Did You Know?

SS Collaroy. Iron paddle steamer, 419 tons. Built Liverpool, 1853. Arrived Sydney under canvas in 1854. Ran between Sydney and Hunter River. Wrecked American coast, probably California, June 1889. [DG] On 20 January 1881, ashore on Narabeen Beach, NSW. Remained till September, resisting attempts of nature to break her up, when refloated and taken to Sydney for repairs. Converted into a schooner and made two trips to California. Such was her attraction whilst stranded that the beach became known as Collaroy Beach.

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