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2019/2020 Cricket Information Inc. GPS 2020 Dates
2019 TGS Cricket Academy Flyer (1)
Dear Cricket Community,
The dates for the TGS Cricket program for the remainder of 2019 and the 2020 GPS season have been released.
There are multiple opportunities provided for our boys to become better Cricketers and more importantly, resilient young men.
Below you will see some key dates for all Cricketers as our pre-season fast approaches. Please add the relevant dates to your diaries and follow the instructions where necessary.
Term 4 dates:
Australian Cricket Institute – ACADEMY (one session per week)
Wednesday, 16 October – Wednesday, 20 November (Age 10-12: 5:00pm–6:30pm, Age 13-16: 6:30pm–8:00pm)
- To register, please click on the attached ‘2019 TGS Cricket Academy Flyer’ and follow the instructions.
Vic Williams Academy (one session per week for TGS boys aged 9-15)
Sunday, 20 October – Sunday, 24 November (times based on number of registered boys)
- For further information and registration details, please click on the attached ‘Vic Williams letter 2019’.
Development Squads (Current Year 6 – Current Year 11)
Week 2 – Week 7 (2 sessions per week – schedule to be confirmed)
- Boys will be notified regarding selection and schedule in the coming weeks.
ALL Years Cricket trials (Current Year 6 – Current Year 11)
Week 5 – Week 7 (1 session per week – schedule to be confirmed)
- Boys must register and trial to be considered for Cricket in Term 1, 2020
Christmas Holiday dates:
1st XI & 8A/9A (combined team) Cricket Camp
Sunday, 8 December – Tuesday, 10 December
- Invite only (14 boys invited for 3 matches against Nudgee, BBC and Churchie in Brisbane)
TGS Cricket Coaching Camp (for boys aged 8-12)
Monday, 20 January – Wednesday, 22 January
- Registration details and further information will be sent out at a later date. This camp is open to non-TGS boys.
TGS Cricket Development Camp
Thursday, 23 January to Saturday, 25 January
- Invite only
Term 1, 2020 dates
Monday, 27 January – Australia Day Public Holiday
Tuesday, 28 January – Year 7-8 Cricket Trials
Wednesday, 29 January – Normal training schedule begins – please check Sport and Activities site for full schedule
Friday, 31 January – (Optional) Weekly ALL YEARS Wicket Keeper training commences
GPS Season
Saturday, 1 February – Round 1 v BGS (Home)
Saturday, 8 February – Round 2 v Gregory Terrace (Away)
Saturday, 15 February – Round 3 (Bye) – 1st XI v Downlands (Home) + supplementary matches for the following teams v Ambrose Treacy College (7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 11A, 2nd XI only)
Sunday, 16 February – Parent/Son Big Bash Competition (Hosted by TGS)
Saturday, 22 February – Round 4 – TGS v IGS (Away)
Saturday, 29 February – Round 5 – TGS v TSS (Home)
Saturday, 7 March – Round 6 v NC (Away)
Saturday, 14 March – Round 7 v BSHS (Home)
Saturday, 21 March – Round 8 v BBC (Home)
Saturday, 28 March – Round 9 v ACGS (Away)
Sunday, 29 March – Cricket Presentation Day
PLEASE NOTE
When the 1st XI have a HOME fixture, the following sides also play ‘home’ matches.
4th XI/Year 5/7/9/11.
When the 1st XI have an AWAY fixture, the following sides play ‘home’ matches.
2nd XI/3rd XI/Year 6/8/10
I look forward to working with your son over the coming months.
Yours in Cricket,
| Ben Schuhmacher Director of Cricket Toowoomba Grammar School 24 Margaret Street, Toowoomba Queensland 4350 Australia Telephone: (07) 4687 2595 Email: b.schuhmacher@twgs.qld.edu.au Web: www.twgs.qld.edu.au |
Cricket Bags Orders – TGS Branded
Dear Cricket Community,
The Cricket season is fast approaching… If you are on the lookout to purchase Cricket gear for the upcoming season, I would like to remind you of Keith Dudgeon Cricket Specialists, our sponsor and preferred supplier.
For those interested in purchasing Cricket bags for your son, we have two bags complete with TGS logo. For a collection date in January, orders need to be made by close of business on Monday, September 30.
Please see the attached document for further information.
To order one of these bags, please visit TGS School Portal – Parent Lounge.
Again, I thank you for your support and I look forward to working with your son in the upcoming season.
Cricket Helmet Legislation & TGS Helmet Offer
Dear Cricket Community,
“Cricket Australia has announced that at the start of the 2019 – 2020 cricket season, all community cricketers (whether junior or senior) will be required to wear BS7928:2013 compliant helmets AT ALL TIMES when batting, wicket keeping up to the stumps and fielding in close.”
This requirement is happening as a result of policy changes being implemented by the ICC, Cricket Australia and Queensland Cricket to improve the level of protection provided by helmets.
To meet this requirement, the TGS Cricket Supporters’ Group would like to offer parents & boys the opportunity to purchase helmets complete with TGS logo. There are two types of Masuri helmets which can be purchased through the parent portal – these prices are well below the recommended retail price.
Given production times, orders need to be placed before September 30, 2019 in order for a January collection. Please view the attachments/links which will provide further information.
Link 1 – Helmet FAQs (see above)
Link 2 – Masuri – Compliant Helmets (see above)
Link 3 – TGS Cricket Helmet Options, Pricing and Sizing (see above)
LINK TO HELMET RECOMMENDATIONS (& LIST OF COMPLIANT HELMETS)
ORDER PAGE (TGS School Portal – Parent Lounge)
Please keep in mind that it is a mandatory requirement for all boys to wear a helmet and it is an expectation that each boy owns their own helmet. The School will continue to run the ‘Hire-A-Kit’ program for all other Cricket equipment.
If your son already owns a helmet, it is an expectation that it meets the current Cricket Australia helmet guidelines as per the second link above. Please also note that many helmets currently used do not meet the new standards, and all players should verify when purchasing new helmets that they comply with the new requirements.
This mandate is a good thing in terms of ensuring the safety of your son playing this sport.
Yours in Cricket,
Ben Schuhmacher
DIRECTOR OF CRICKET
Sport & Activities Photos: Now available to order
ONLINE ORDER CODE: CN5 ZBK YE5
Online Order link: https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?keycode=CN5ZBKYE5
Dear Parents,
School extra-curricular group photographs were taken recently. These groups may include sports teams / prefect groups, bands or other extra-curricular groups and these group images are now available for purchase at the advancedlife Toowoomba Grammar School Community Portal.
Simply follow the link above or click order now to go directly to your community portal.
Important Information:
- Extra-curricular group photos can only be purchased online DO NOT return payment to school
● If your child’s group or team has not yet been photographed and is scheduled to be photographed at a later date, you will receive an additional email notification when the images are ready to be ordered
● Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are ordered
● Past years’ photographs including sports, extra-curricular and representative groups are also available at your school’s advancedlife & your advancedyou photo sites (follow the link above)
advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to Toowoomba Grammar School for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at enquiries@advancedlife.com.au
Term 2 Weights Room Schedule
Cricket: Round 9 wrap v BGS
Dear Cricket Community,
The final round of Cricket against Brisbane Grammar School saw only 3 completed fixtures in Toowoomba, while a result was possible in most of the remaining matches played at BGS’ Northgate grounds. Overall, TGS won 5 out of 13 completed fixtures, which included another victory for our undefeated 8C side. Our 1st XI were also victorious in a match which resulted in a 4th place finish for the season, a great achievement. Across all GPS fixtures in 2019, TGS had a winning percentage of 59.85 which is up almost 10% on 2018.
Cricket: Round 8 wrap v Churchie
Dear Cricket Community,
The penultimate round against Churchie was another wet day of Cricket which saw 9 cancellations across our GPS fixtures. Of the 14 matches in the senior school that proceeded, TGS were victorious in 12 – a cracking result. In more good news, our 1st XI bounced back following two consecutive losses and earned themselves a bonus point in their 6 wicket victory against their East Brisbane opposition.
Cricket: Round 7 wrap v Brisbane Boys’ College
Dear Cricket Community,
An early morning inspection of grounds around Toowoomba (and at BBC) unfortunately saw 13 games cancelled for our Round 7 contest with Brisbane Boys’ College. This meant only 13 GPS fixtures were contested on Saturday with BBC winning the day 7 -6. TGS were victorious in 2/3 supplementary fixtures played against Brisbane Grammar School.
Cancellations to Cricket Fixtures
Dear Cricket Community,
Given the likelihood of rain over the next 24 hours please ensure you visit the Fixture page of the SAA website for up to date cancellations before you depart for buses/grounds tomorrow morning.
A call on the morning games will be made at 5:30am. Please allow time for updates to be made to this page.
Please also ensure that whilst we want to be playing as much Cricket as possible, the safety of all players is paramount.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Fingers crossed for some reasonable weather.
Yours in Cricket,
Ben Schuhmacher
Cricket Presentation Day
Dear Cricket Community,
Please be advised of the following details for the upcoming TGS Cricket Presentation Day.
Details are below:
Date – Sunday, 31 March
Time – 9am – 10:30am
Venue – Glen McCracken Sports Centre
Dress – Players in Blues
This is a great way to gather as one to celebrate another successful Cricket season at TGS.
Each team will be presented with Best Bowler, Best Batsman and Most Valuable Player awards.
FYI – Year 7 Cricketers will be on camp and will be presented with their awards whilst at Alexandra Headland.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Yours in Cricket,
Ben Schuhmacher