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| Season |
Champions |
| Summer 2008 | Pak Gymkhana CC |
| Summer 2009 |
Irvine CC |
| Winter 2009/2010 |
Diamonds CC |
| Summer 2010 |
August 2nd 2010
OCLIONS WIN SUMMER 2010 SUMMER CUP
OCCA finals at Glen Yarmo Elementary School
OC Lions 155-1 (19.2 overs) beat ICC-Blue 151-10 (25 overs) by 9 wickets.
OClions put in an outstanding display with the bat and in the field and beat 2009 OCCA summer champions in the 2010 summer final. Rohan Thangarathnam took 3 wickets in allocated 5 overs giving away only 19 runs. OClion’s run chase started with cracking batting display by Manjula Warawitage with 28 in 26 deliveries followed by an unbeaten stand by Aruna Senanayake (57) and Manjula Vithana (49) took the final cup away from ICC-Blue.
January 13th 2010
ICC LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION FOR COACHES IN ORANGE COUNTY
OCCA is hosting with the help of Western Region and USACA to organize an ICC Level 1 coaching camp in Orange County. This is a unique opportunity for those who are interested in looking for carrier development in cricket in USA. Only 20 opening are available.
Duration – March 8-13 from 7.00 PM – 10.00 PM (Mon – Fri), March 14, Saturday 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM
Location – TBD
Cost - $500-$600 (Depend on the number of attendees)
Objective – Certify as a Level one ICC coach
The level 1 course has been specifically designed by the ICC to meet the highest international standards, and will be extremely valuable for club and school coaches, PE teachers, keen parents, as well as senior high school and club-cricket players, to help improve the quantity and quality of local cricket instructors.
Attendees will learn how to teach basic batting, bowling, fielding, and wicket keeping skills, in addition to the art of coaching, planning, and how to communicate effectively. Drills and modified games will also be included in the course.
This course is not yet confirmed. We are working these ICC trainers who will be conducting a course in Northern California to extend their visit to accommodate Southern California camp)
Please email to orcoca@yahoo.com or contact Shantha (949) 589 1612 to reserve your spot.
The insurance program will be available from January 1st 2010. On that day a one-year national insurance program will come into effect and will cover any league or club that is a member of USACA by virtue of them paying their 2010 membership dues and being in good standing.
One or two clubs or leagues may not want to have this bundled insurance policy. Therefore, each league or club will have the choice to be, or not to be a part of the national policy and buy insurance from a different insurance provider of their choice at their own cost.
Membership Fee Structure and Payment Details for 2010:
With Liability and Medical Insurance - $200/club
Without Liability and Medical Insurance - $100/club
USACA 2010 Membership Communication Document.pdf
Joint MediaRelease issued by the
USA Cricket Association and New Zealand Cricket
(“NZC”) today announced the commencement of formal discussions with
the intention of establishing a strategic partnership agreement between the
two national cricket boards in the near future.
“We are very positive and excited about the benefits our relationship with
NZC can bring to USA Cricket,” stated USACA CEO Don Lockerbie.
“USA Cricket can learn greatly from the experience and knowledge of
NZC, and we believe there are real and significant cricketing benefits and
commercial opportunities possible through this partnership.”
The proposed partnership covers a variety of activities, ranging from the
sharing of coaching and development resources through to the staging of
international cricket fixtures involving the New Zealand BLACKCAPS in
the United States, as well as other joint commercial ventures.
To start the partnership NZC is offering USACA immediate assistance to
prepare its national Under-19 team ahead of the ICC Under-19 World Cup
in January 2010.
“We are looking forward to a long-term partnership with USACA,” stated
NZC CEO Justin Vaughan. “Cricket in the United States is at a very exciting
stage, and we are enthusiastic about the prospect of helping USACA
significantly grow the game in their country. The benefits of cricket
becoming more established in the USA are globally significant for the
sport.”
USACA’s President Gladstone Dainty remarked, “USACA is thrilled at the
opportunity of working with New Zealand Cricket, more so with our Under-
19 squad headed there in early January for the ICC Under-19 Cricket World
Cup.”
The partnership between USACA and NZC is the first of several possible
commercial opportunities for USACA resulting from an RFP issued in July
of this year seeking commercial partners. There were 102 expressions of
interest made from a total of 16 countries to the advertised RFP, with 42
respondents providing a wide gamut of proposed commercial opportunities.
For further information contact:
Don Lockerbie at (305) 335-7172 or dlockerbie@usaca.org
Interview times with Justin Vaughan can be arranged by calling +64 (21)
531194
As per the draws done at the kick-off meeting, the schedule for the winter league is up in SportStatz. The league is scheduled to start on the 18th with AllStars CC taking on Friends CC and PakGymkhana taking on OC Eleven CC. Good Luck to all teams for the winter tournament.
September 23rd 2009
OCCA WINTER LEAGUE TEAMS
- Pak Gymkhana CC
- OClions CC
- Diamond Eleven CC
- All Star
- OC Eleven
- NexGen CC
- Friends CC
- All Rounders CC
YOUTH CRICKET
Children between the ages of 8-14 and 15-18 will enjoy experiencing outdoors while receiving instruction on the techniques and fundamentals of the game of cricket. Players will take part in a team sport and learn skills necessary for each position, including batting, wicket keeping, fielding and bowling. Competitive games are arranged, and player who excel will be selected for state and national teams.
ORANGE COUNTY CRICKET COACHING
- Tustin Youth Cricket Club – Coach : Abid Hussain Phone 714 905 0628
- OClions Youth Cricket Club – Coach Aruna Senanayake Phone 949 282 0743
- Pacific Cost Cricket club – Coach Adil Gatrad
Please direct your emails to orcoca@yahoo.com for more information or scheduling matches. OCCA offers free facility for Youth on Sunday from 3.00 – 8.00 PM.
Cricket, with its code of laws has always been regarded as a strong moral educator. This is particularly important in this age of contempt for officials and other players in the world of sport. Youngsters participating in the program develop sportsmanship, life skills, decision making skills, respect for authority and most of all respect for their fellow players.
Cricket is an ideal sport for all ages and abilities, apart from the obvious benefits of sporting activity, such as improving hand-eye coordination and increased physical fitness, cricket also has a strong strategy and thinking aspect.
The skills learned in cricket can be equated to life skills such as patience, determination, communication and above all, team work. These skills can be nurtured and developed through participation in cricket and be an asset to any young individual in both everyday life and in the workplace.
NEW PLAYERS: Please contact orcoca@yahoo.com to join a Youth Cricket Club.
