All members don’t forget the trophy night is tonight the 31st March being held at the club house, McPherson park, Bracken Ridge.

There will be a BBQ dinner, with snacks during the night. We will be selling drink tickets for $1.50, $2.50 and $5 respectively. The tickets will entitle you to one drink per ticket to its value.

Come down and support the club tonight, and maybe collect a trophy, you never know if you’ve put a good performance in during the season you may be in line for a trophy or award.

See you all at the club from 6.30PM.

Cheers,

James

BRDCC Secretary.

Well the day is drawing closer…

Please remember pink stumps day for us is this saturday the 18th Feb!!!

I encourage all players, family members, friends and anyone else who may be reading this story to come down and support the day by purchasing a sausage sizzle and drink, or buy a raffle ticket (or both!)

I can announce that the raffle prize will be as follows :

1 x iPod shuffle (pink!)

1 x $20 iTunes gift card

1 x 6 pack of beer

2 x bottle of wine

1 x box of chocolates

The above prize is worth over $150 and with tickets at $2 ea is well worth the investment.

You may have seen the article in last weeks Bayside and Northern Suburbs Star, I would like to thank Cr Amanda Cooper for organising the story and Jonathon Howard the reporter who came down to the club to do the story.

Some of you may have noticed an error with the headline, I received an apology from the editor about that. All good!!

I hope to see everyone down there to support this cause and enjoy the cricket!

and remember you can donate before and after the day is done…

http://pinkstumpsday.gofundraise.com.au//page/JamesSaunders

Hello again folks, An update for Pink stumps day.

Saturday 18th of February we will be hosting the pink stumps day at McPherson park. This coincides with week one of the A1 clash Vs Bayside Muddies.

The club has been in contact with the various local Councillors and State members, Cr Amanda Cooper of Bracken Ridge has organised a photo and story to be published into the Bayside Star newspaper, The Hon. Vicky Darling MP has indicated she will make an effort to come down during the day, she has shared the information via facebook. Cr Victoria Newton of Deagon has also shared the information via her Facebook page.

So far we have confirmed we will be having a Sausage sizzle throughout the afternoon with all money raised going to the McGrath Foundation We will also be looking at having a raffle of a hamper stuffed full of PINK products from Champagne to chocolates and anything in between.

For all players and club persons the morning of the game will have a BBQ breakfast going, and ask that to receive some food you make a donation to the cause.

Stay tuned for updates right here, as I’m sure we will have more in store.

REMEMBER TO WEAR PINK ON THE DAY!!!!!

Remember to donate now! http://pinkstumpsday.gofundraise.com.au//page/JamesSaunders

Now onto other news :

We will be hosting our Winter 2011 and Summer 2011/12 trophy night at the club house 146 Denham St, Bracken Ridge this year. We have decided to move it back to the club as last years event at Brighton bowls club was disappointing, although a great location, we need good numbers to turn up to make it worth while.

Where : Bracken Ridge DCC Club rooms Denham St

When : 31st March 2012

Time : start 6.30PM

As usual there will be food supplied, and discounted drinks, a cost (if any) for entry will need to be confirmed.

We also plan to host the Dave Cromb Memorial 20/20 during the afternoon of the 31st of March. I am now accepting nominations to play in the match.

We have a large shield to present to the winner of the match, the teams which will be selected from the nominated names out of a hat – to avoid a side full of A graders will play as the Presidents XI and the Secretaries XI

We will have an official umpire on the day, but remember it is a game played to signify the remembrance of the Late Dave Cromb.

Please let me know (James) if you are interested in playing. Please note if you nominate, you are expected to show up, please let me know with enough notice if you cannot play. This will avoid sides being short a player or two.

Also a quick reminder some members still owe membership fee’s and match fee’s. If you could pay these ASAP it would be GREATLY appreciated.

As I’m sure everyone is aware, the Jane McGrath foundation has held fundraising over the past several years including the now infamous ‘pink’ Sydney test.
Now with the help of the Jane McGrath foundation, they are helping turn Australian cricket clubs turn pink for Pink stumps day on the 18th February 2012.

This is from the website :

“The magic of the Sydney Pink Test during the summer is set to land on our cricket pitch for our very own Pink Stumps Day on Saturday 18 February 2012 – and we’re doing our bit to make a difference, helping the McGrath Foundation reach their $1 million fundraising goal. “

For the day we will need volunteers to help us fundraise, our target is $250. Lets beat that and raise money for a great cause.

For supporting this cause we get a set of Pink Vodafone stumps and pink team kit to wear on the day.  Help us support the day. We encourage you to come down and enjoy the day and make sure you wear PINK!!!

You can help us right away, just go to this page :

http://pinkstumpsday.gofundraise.com.au/page/JamesSaunders

Stay tuned for more to come!

It’s that time of year again, Christmas!

The committee would like to invite you to our Annual Christmas party!

Where:  McPherson Park club house 146 Denham St

When: Saturday 17th December

Time: 6.30pm Until late

All members are invited to join us in celebrating christmas with us at the club house.

We will provide snacks and a BBQ Dinner for everyone and our special guest Santa will be delivering gifts to all the children attending, as long as they are nice!

The bar will be fully stocked with drinks for the little ones and the big ones, $1 soft drinks, $5 spirits and $2.50 beers.  NO B.Y.O!

If you are attending please let Aaron or James know A.S.A.P if you will be attending, and also the number of children you will be bringing.

See you there!

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Well the season of 2011/12 has begun with our three sides having narrow defeats. A1 had some positives with skipper Sean Okamura scoring 50 and Kieran Kellaway unlucky to get out on 49. B Grade did not have much luck throughout the game playing 2 short the first week which cost valuable runs in the field, Keane White making an excellent 50 in the second dig and Brian Maguire taking 5 wickets. C2 had a few highlights with Ryan Genninges making an unbeaten 89, C2′s opposition featured former Brisbane Lions AFL player Alastair Lynch, who by all accounts is quite the handy cricketer!!

Good luck to the teams for the rest of the season, lets see if we can bring another premiership home this season.

Hello members and other readers of our site.

The summer season kicks off in a little less than a weeks time on saturday 17th September.

This summer see’s BRDCC fielding three senior sides down from five of the last few years. A combination of players moving away, starting families or new jobs means we’ve lost around 20 players from last season. We will be fielding A1, B2 and C2 this season. A1 will be looking to gain back the premiership they missed out on defending last year due to results and bad weather. B2 made up of a majority of B4 and A3/C2 last year will again look at being competitive, the C2 side mostly juniors with Sheriff and Rissole at the helm will look to defend the premiership of last year.

We will still welcome any players who want to play, don’t be shy to come down to McPherson Park and say G’day.

TRAINING

Another note is that Training will be Thursday nights from 6.30pm. PLEASE don’t forget and make it if you can. The past couple of years training numbers have been very poor. If numbers continue to be poor training will only be held on a week by week decision.

Enjoy the season!

2011 sign on this year is the 27th august and 3rd September 9-12pm juniors and seniors. See you all there!

Reminder to all, the AGM is tomorrow ( Sunday ) afternoon 5pm at McPherson Park Clubhouse.

Please ensure your attendance as we will be voting on which competition we play in next year, which is very important for the future of the club.

 Hello Members

The committee at BRDCC wishes to notify all members :

 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD AS FOLLOWS

RE:  ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Please be advised that the Annual General Meeting of the Bracken Ridge District Club will be held on Sunday 7th August in the club room at 146 Denham Street, Bracken Ridge, commencing at 5PM .  The club will provide a BBQ immediately following the meeting.

PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIAL TIME OF 5PM

We remind you only Financial/Life members and persons over the age of 18 will be entitled to vote at this meeting.

Enclosed is a nomination form for the positions of:  

• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Assistant Secretary
• Treasurer
• Assistant Treasurer
• Committee members x 3

Please have your nominations to the secretary 7 days prior to the meeting.

Secretary

Bracken Ridge District Cricket Club INC.

The Club wishes to advise the AGM has been moved to a later time of 5PM to allow members to play in the Warehouse Super 8′s Tournament which consequently is the same sunday as our AGM.

Any questions please contact James by email or mobile.