QSDCA Delegates Meeting Held 6-Dec-2021

Dec 11, 2021

Delegates representing 18 clubs met at Ian Healy Room Qld Cricket HQ in Albion on Monday 6 Dec 2021. Thanks to any clubs who responded with apologies. Any other clubs which did not respond should expect small fines for non-attendance in the next bill.

  • FINES – MEETINGS Non-attendance at Delegates Meetings
  • First non-attendance $10/Second non-attendance $20/Third non-attendance $50

The following items were discussed:

  • Treasurer reported several clubs have outstanding bills.
    • A memo will be issued at end of the month.
  • New Balls/Team List Books
    • were issued to those who were able to collect them.
    • Any other team requiring a Team List Book is invited to visit Bruce’s shop in Alderley (ring 0411 594 846 for details)
  • Celebration of Cricket
      • To be held at Qld Cricketers Club on a Saturday night in May 2022.
  • A new Long Service award was discussed.
      • The exact form of this award is yet to be decided.
      • All clubs are invited to nominate up to 2 individuals who would benefit from recognition of their worthy contribution to the game and the association.
      • Some information for a written citation would be required.
      • Please email secretary@qsdca.com.au
  • FIRST AID KITS
    • Teams are requested to ensure they have considered their first aid requirements for all matches.
    • A further formal memo containing some tips and suggestions will be issued soon.
    • But the basic message is be prepared for any medical emergency at cricket.
    • Management Committee has stopped short of **requiring** first aid kits at grounds but we can’t see any reason why any team would not see it in their best interest to have adequate first aid equipment on hand.
  • Michael Fisher spoke about the soon to be concluded Pilot Bridging Competition. He said the new post Xmas comp is due to start in February. Look out for a memo soon.
    • Michael also talked about Rosterfy
      *Rosterfy is a volunteer management system for both

      • volunteers looking for work to meet their particular volunteering requirements AND
      • clubs and associations requiring volunteers to complete projects.
    • A draft Expression of Interest will be distributed in the near future.
  • Michael said that along with QSDCA and QC the Warehouse Association has joined the Community and Club Collective
    *C&CC caters for sponsorship requirements for clubs.
    * e.g. Your club wants $5k for something? Register your requirement and the C&CC will find you some sponsors.
    * Email Michael Fisher.with enquiries.
  • Michael announced the Bash for Cash a representative T10 carnival with prizes in Mackay in May long weekend next year. QSDCA has been offered a free entry.
  • FROGBOX KITS
    • The association has obtained 2 Frogbox Live Streaming kits for coverage of matches.
      * Many games were washed out on 4 Dec but there are some highlights of the Indooroopilly v Mater Hill CCC 2nd grade match available to view right here.
    • Click here https://matchcentre.aus.frogbox.live/match/33213-3822741/highlights?period=3655276&video
      * Frogbox kits will be used at selected matches over the remaining rounds of the season.
      * If your club wants to be included in the coverage please let secretary@qsdca.com.au know.
      * Please note there are several permission and consent issues involved. Ask before committing.
      * Live streaming feeds can be found at the Frogbox livestreaming website.
      Click here https://tinyurl.com/89dnhh5x/
      * Note select “Community Cricket Championship” instead of “Qld Sub Districts Cricket Association” as required.
  • In the Plunkett Cup QSDCA lost the first game to Warehouse in October. Next game is late January.
  • Clubs will be sent a EOI about the draw for free tickets to Brisbane Heat Big Bash games.
    * Games are scheduled for 27-Dec, 8-Jan, 12-Jan, 19-Jan.
    * Please ask for 2,3 or 4 tickets.
    * A draw will be conducted and then you will be advised if you get selected.
    * If for any reason you received tickets but cannot use them then please let Bruce Lawson know so that they can be offered elsewhere.
  • The Draws for Saturday competition are now in MyCricket up to Round 11. Remaining rounds will be added shortly when grounds are confirmed.
  • Clubs are reminded that Match abstracts are due in MyCricket by 11.59pm Wednesday folliowing the end of every match.
    * A report of all outstanding abstracts has been made to the Management Committee early this week.
    * Teams with late abstracts risk being deducted 3 competition points.
    * Expect action later this month. (i.e last chance, get it together guys!)
  • Anthony talked about COVID-19 Safety Measures at QSDCA Matches
    * Things are improving slowly but the pandemic is not over yet.
    * Border restrictions will be relaxed on Monday 13-Dec, four days ahead of the original plan on Th 17-Dec.
    * Nothing will change at cricket due to the relaxation.
    * In fact QR check-ins will be more important due to the increased chance of outbreaks.
    * It is important to maintain the existing requirements for matches:

    • scan in using QR Code contact tracing
      * handwashing
      * social distancing
      * stay away if sick
      * bowler’s hats on the ground,
      * no spitting on the ball
      * and all the things we’ve been doing for nearly 2 years now.
  • Next Delegates Meeting will be Mon 7-Feb-2022 at Ian Healy Room Albion or on Zoom.