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GROWING
CRICKET FOR GIRLS
AN A SPORT FOR ALL INITIATIVE
2018/19 FUNDING
GUIDELINES
community.cricket.com.au/clubs/a-sport-for-all
CONTENTS FOREWORD
FOREWORD1
James Sutherland
OVERVIEW4 Cricket Australia’s Growing Cricket for Girls Fund is enters its
third year at a time when the popularity of the women’s game is at
USING THE FUNDING 5 an all-time high.
APPLICATION PROCESS 6 The Fund - a ground breaking funding initiative for highlighting the opportunity for girls to get involved in
female sport, has so far seen more than 800 girls’ teams cricket and to experience the friendly and
joining established and new girls’ competitions. inclusive environment.
ASSESSMENT OF APPLICATIONS 7 Following the announcement of additional support from
Our long term aspiration is for cricket to be a game for
females, just as much as is for males. Last’ season’s principal partner, the Commonwealth Bank, last year, the
total investment in Growing Cricket for Girls is now $6m
TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR FUNDED APPLICAITONS 9 24.5% increase in female participation shows that we are
over four years. This is easily the single biggest
on the right track. More than 1.4 million people of all
ages currently play cricket - and 27.6% of these investment by an Australian National Sporting
CONTACT INFORMATION 10 are female. Organisation into teenage girl’s sport.
Thank you to all associations, clubs, school sporting
Through the continued support of our broadcasters and
associations and schools for your interest in this program
Cricket Australia’s live streaming, the women’s game is
and for supporting this important initiative of growing
being watched by more fans than ever before.
cricket as a sport for women and girls.
Meanwhile attendances are at record levels with great
crowds attending the Women’s Ashes and WBBL during With best wishes for your season ahead.
this summer. Following significant increases in women’s
cricketers’ pay, our sport now offers remuneration that is
with our peer in Australian women’s sport.
James Sutherland
We want young girls to have a clear line of sight to our Chief Executive Officer
cricket pathway - and the above developments are Cricket Australia
Message from the Commonwealth Bank
For almost 30 years, Commonwealth Bank has enjoyed a partnership
with Cricket Australia. Together, we’re focusing on championing
diversity and inclusion in the sport and working to strengthen the
foundations of cricket for girls, Indigenous players, players with
disabilities and local clubs around the country.
Nurturing talent at a grassroots level is important for We look forward to seeing the opportunities that the
the future of the sport. To help maximise Growing Cricket for Girls Fund will provide girls – to
opportunities for female cricketers, we’re jointly take them from a grassroots level and inspire them to
funding the Growing Cricket for Girls Fund. Our play elite cricket.
support will give teenage girls from all cultures and of
all abilities the chance to step up to the crease and get
involved in one of Australia’s favourite sports.
Monique Macleod
Chief Marketing Officer
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
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2018/19 OUTCOMES
OUTCOMES
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2016-2018 OUTCOMES KEY HIGHLIGHTS
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COMPETITIONS what my daughter enjoyed
KEY HIGHLIGHTS the most.
female participation over the past two years. the most.
73 ” ”
The Growing Cricket for Girls Initiative has had a significant impact on NEW
11 COMPETITIONS
EXPANDING
female
Community Cricket participation
Associations, over the
Clubs, School past Associations
Sporting two years. and COMPETITIONS PARENT – Katrina, NSW
PARENT – Katrina, NSW
Schools have been supported to create new playing opportunities and KEY HIGHLIGHTS
73
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TO THEIR
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SCHOOLS
REGIONAL SUCCESSFUL
developing existing competitions for teenage girls across the country. 324 APPLICATIONS CLUB – Jeff,
CLUB WA WA
– Jeff,
The number of successful 344 METRO SUCCESSFUL
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APPLICATIONS
applications for of
The number each State &
successful REGIONAL SUCCESSFUL
324
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TIME IN AN ALL GIRLS PARENT
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has supported:
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Schools: 105 LAST YEAR
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OVERVIEW USING THE FUNDING
The Growing Cricket for Girls (GCG) Fund HOW DO ORGANISATIONS BENEFIT? WHAT CAN THE FUNDING BE USED FOR?
has been established by Cricket Australia, • Direct funding to community cricket associations,
in partnership with the Commonwealth school sporting associations, cricket clubs and The funding is seed funding designed to fast track the development of all girl’s competitions and girl’s teams.
It is focused on sustainability and creating the best environment for girls, particularly those new to cricket.
Bank, to support the growth and secondary schools to develop girls competitions
and girls teams.
development of girl’s competitions at Ongoing costs should be considered in the general business of the organisation.
community cricket level across Australia. • Support from their State and Territory local field
staff to plan, develop and implement the COMMUNITY CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS CRICKET CLUBS AND
The GCG fund is seed funding designed to fast track competition and teams, along with a dedicated AND SCHOOL SPORTING ASSOCIATIONS SECONDARY SCHOOLS*
the establishment of new opportunities for girls to female participation specialist to provide additional Funding is available for 2 years (up to $2,000 per year)
play cricket. insights and strategic support. (up to $5,000 in Year 1 and up to $2,500 in Year 2)
*Primary schools can also apply for funding under the
Making cricket the sport of choice for girls and • Cricket Australia driven national marketing Funding can be used for: same conditions as secondary schools. Applications will
providing a clear playing pathway is essential to campaign focused on girls competitions, including be considered on a case by case basis.
• Competition Coordinator to run the competition,
growing sustainable female participation in advertising and promotions across a wide range
including the fixture, ground allocation, umpire Funding can be used for:
community and school based competitions and of channels.
management and support female cricket on the • G
irls team coordinator to work with the
ongoing club membership.
• Specifically designed girls competition marketing Association Committee. club committee.
The fund directly supports community cricket and communication materials. This includes • Team kits, including appropriate and compliant
• Purchase of match equipment, including:
associations, school sporting associations, cricket clubs templates for local newspaper and social media equipment for each team e.g. pads, gloves, helmets
- rebound stumps, markers and boundary cones to
and secondary schools across the country to develop advertising and flyers, all aligned to the WBBL and wicket keeping gloves.
be used by teams in the competition.
new girls’ competitions, grow established colours, designed to attract and inspire • Training equipment.
competitions and support girls’ teams. This supports new participants. • Umpire payments.
• An accredited coach allocated to the team.
the whole of pathway approach, building the base and
• Local area marketing and promotion of the • Team first aid kit.
aligning talent.
competition using approved marketing materials • Shade marquees (any branding to be approved by
As we approached the midpoint of the four year (standard templates will be provided by the State or Territory Cricket Association).
Growing Cricket for Girls initiative, we undertook a Cricket Australia).
• Teardrop banners and/or ground signage, supplied
review process. Feedback was gathered from funding
or approved by the State or Territory
recipients from the last two years, as well as Cricket Association.
Australian Cricket staff from across the country and
• Screen print/embroidery of approved girls league
covered a broad range of topics. The feedback has led
logo on club/team shirts (branding to be approved
to changes to the funding guidelines, as well as the
by the State or Territory Cricket Association).
application process. As a result, we have reduced the
administrative burden on funding recipients and • Local area marketing and promotion of the team
using approved marketing materials (standard
focused on the support and strategic development of
templates will be provided by Cricket Australia).
competitions and teams.
WHAT WILL NOT BE FUNDED?
The following items will not be funded. They should be considered in the overall competition or
team budget as an ongoing expense.
• Competition balls. • Ground hire costs.
• Subsidising registration costs or registration • Competitions for girls outside of the 11-18 year
fees for participants. age group.
• Travel costs. • Design and production of marketing materials
• Purchase of prizes and trophies. or local marketing campaigns. (Standard
templates will be provided by Cricket Australia).
• Purchase of uniforms.
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APPLICATION PROCESS ASSESSMENT OF APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ARE MADE AS FOLLOWS: There are different assessment and funding conditions for community cricket associations,
Step 1: Ensure you are aware of when applications Step 3: Submit your completed form to your State
cricket clubs, school sporting associations and secondary schools.
open in your State or Territory. Timelines are below. and Territory Regional Cricket Manager (RCM) or
Applications are assessed against the criteria and funding conditions to ensure that they meet the requirements of
Development Manager (DM).
Step 2: Complete a GCG application development the relevant funding stream.
form. Forms are available to download from
community.cricket.com.au/clubs/a-sport-for-all/
growing-cricket-for-girls
COMMUNITY CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS &
SCHOOL SPORTING ASSOCIATIONS
COMMUNITY CRICKET CRICKET CLUBS AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA – all applications are assessed on the following criteria
ASSOCIATIONS AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS 1
Support Cricket Australia’s Game and Market Development priorities, in line with the Strategy for
SCHOOL SPORTING Cricket clubs and secondary schools can submit one
2
Australian Cricket 2017-2022.
Demonstrate the commitment to set up or grow existing girls competitions and meet the funding conditions.
ASSOCIATIONS application for up to $2,000. Cricket clubs and
secondary schools who received funding in 2016/17 3 Demonstrate existing capacity to deliver on the funding conditions.
Organisations can submit one application to develop and/or 2017/18 can apply for funding to support an Agree to work with Cricket Australia and States and Territories to take strategic actions which will support
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and deliver recognised* girl’s competitions, with additional team in the 2018/19 season. sustainable female participation.
funding of up to $5,000 in year 1 and up to $2,500 in
For example: Wembley Cricket Club received funding
year 2. Funding must deliver competitions within the
in 2016/17 and entered one team in the Scorchers FUNDING CONDITIONS – applications must meet the following conditions
timeframe below:
Girls League – South West. For the 2018/19 season, Funding conditions applicable to all
Year 1 competition delivery between October and the club has enough girls for a second team. Wembley The format of the competition must meet the applicable junior game formats. Visit community.cicket.com.au
December 2018 OR between January and March 2019. Cricket Club can apply for funding to support the 1
for more details.
Year 2 competition delivery between October and second team.
Any new competition must provide appropriate divisions and format with a minimum of 4 teams per division,
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December 2019 AND between January and March 2020. Funding is to support cricket clubs and secondary running for a minimum of 4 weeks and be approved by the State or Territory Cricket Association.
*Cricket Australia and the relevant State and Territory has the schools develop and grow the number of girls teams The association must have a child or member protection policy in place at all times and a nominated child or
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right to determine the eligibility of the competition in line with playing in State or Territory recognised* competitions. member protection officer.
the objectives of the GCG fund. Funding is for local community
and secondary school competitions, not representative
Community Cricket Association – specific conditions
cricket competitions. The association and its clubs must have committed to National Junior Player Pathway with active Cricket
1 Australia approved entry level programs for participants aged 5-12 years, with significant* female
STATE/TERRITORY APPLICATION OPEN APPLICATION CLOSE APPLICANTS NOTIFIED participation. *Significant will be determined by each State & Territory.
The association must commit to attend an A Sport For All workshop. Attendance must include at least one
QLD 12 March 2018 1 June 2018 30 June 2018 2
association committee member. For more details community.cricket.com.au/clubs/a-sport-for-all.
SA 12 March 2018 9 July 2018 30 July 2018 A position on the association committee must be solely responsible for girls cricket and the oversight of
14 March 2018 3
VIC 31 July 2018 13 August 2018 the competition.
Round 1 12 March 2018 13 April 2018 18 April 2018 4 The association must be MyCricket compliant, with the competition fixture and results available on MyCricket.
WA
Round 2 2 July 2018 30 July 2018 18 August 2018 School Sporting Associations – specific conditions
Round 1 30 April 2018 30 June 2018 15 July 2018 The school sporting association must manage all team nominations/registrations, competition promotion to
ACT/NSW 1
schools, competition fixture and umpires, in conjunction with the State or Territory Cricket Association.
Round 2 23 July 2018 21 September 2018 1 October 2018
Round 1 3 September 2018 17 September 2018 24 November 2018
TAS
Round 2 5 November 2018 19 November 2018 26 November 2018
ALL ACQUITTAL DUE Friday 29 March 2019
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ASSESSMENT OF APPLICATIONS TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR FUNDED APPLICATIONS
CLUBS AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS Payments to each successful applicant in relation the GCG fund, will be made on the following basis:
TERMS & CONDITIONS
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA – all applications are assessed on the following criteria
Payment On confirmation of successful application – 50% of allocated funding.
Support Cricket Australia’s Game and Market Development priorities, in line with the Strategy for for schedule On confirmation of successful acquittal – 50% of allocated funding.
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Australian Cricket 2017 -2022.
Funding
2 Demonstrate the commitment and existing capacity to set up a girls teams and meet the funding conditions. Individual States and Territories may request funding recipients enter into a funding agreement.
agreements
Agree to work with Cricket Australia and States and Territories to take strategic actions which will support
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sustainable female participation. The acquittal process must be completed by 29 March 2019.
Projects that have not commenced by 29 March 2019 will be subject to review:
FUNDING CONDITIONS – all applications must meet the following conditions to be eligible
• Timeframe extensions for incomplete projects must be approved by Cricket Australia.
Funding conditions applicable to all Acquittal
• Cricket Australia may request (at its discretion) funding for projects that have not
1 The team must participate in an approved/recognised State or Territory all girls cricket competition.
commenced to be returned.
2 The team receive training by a currently accredited Community Coach.
3 Players have access to compliant equipment and appropriate facilities. Cricket Australia may request (at its discretion) that funding that has been misapplied, be returned.
The organisation must have a child or member protection policy in place at all times and a nominated child or Each funding recipient is to provide an invoice for the specified amount when
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member protection officer. 1) notified of application outcome and 2) submitting a final acquittal
Club Cricket – specific conditions Invoice
As per each State and Territory Association terms.
The club must be MyCricket compliant with the online registration for the proposed girls team available on payment terms
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PlayCricket.
The club must demonstrate their commitment to National Junior Player Pathway with active Cricket Australia
2 approved entry level programs for participants aged 5-12 years with significant* female participation.
*Significant will be determined by each State & Territory
The club must commit to attendance to an A Sport For All workshop by one member of the club committee. For
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more details community.cricket.com.au/clubs/a-sport-for-all
Secondary Schools – specific conditions
The school must have a registered School Ambassador. For more information please visit
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community.cricket.com.au/schools
2 The school must participate in at least one Cricket Australia schools program.
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CONTACTS
For further information and guidance please contact your State or Territory Cricket Association
STATES AND TERRITORIES
Nicola Browne
Development Manager - ACT North & District
M: 0410 671 256
E: Nicola.Browne@cricketact.com.au
Julie Stafford Michelle Goszko
Community Engagement Leader Female Participation Specialist
M: 0405 841 016 M: 0407 939 967
E: Julie.Stafford@cricketnsw.com.au E: Michelle.Goszko@cricketnsw.com.au
Mitch Farnell Caitlin McBaron
Game and Market Development Manager Female Participation Specialist
M: 0400 635 137 M: 0466 479 375
E: Mitch.Farnell@ntcricket.com.au E: Caitlin.McBaron@qldcricket.com.au
Taryn Williams Alex King
Community Engagement Coordinator Regional Cricket Manager – North West
P: 08 8300 3215 M: 0477 444 401
E: TWilliams@saca.com.au E: AKing@crickettas.com.au
Aimee White Chloe Nella
Female Participation Specialist Female Engagement Specialist
M: 0481 902 475 M: 0439 857 512
E: AWhite@cricketvictoria.com.au E: Chloe.Nella@waca.com.au
NATIONAL
Jane Moffat
National Female Participation Manager
M: 0437 111 130
E: jane.moffat@cricket.com.au
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