There are still several clubs that have failed to submit pink and yellow sheets (70 teams approx). These teams are now being fined and their fines will continue to grow in cost as each month passes. Teams that fail to submit sheets at all by the time grading occurs will automatically be graded in the same grade or elevated even if they finished last as we have no record of individual performances
Submitted by Gary

This Years presentation will be held on Monday 4th May at West Leagues, with the guest presenter being Dominic Thornley, NSW Captain
Submitted by Gary

All pink and yellow sheets must be returned by the 31st March. Teams/clubs that fail to do so will be fined and also make their players and/or teams ineligible to collect trophies or recieve awards
Submitted by Gary

2008-2009 BREACH OF ASSOCIATION’S CODE OF BEHAVIOUR APRIL 2008 - 1 player Mattara Hotel C3 – guilty 15(b)(ii), (iii), and (iv) – penalty 10 Years. NOVEMBER 2008 – 1 player South Leagues AR 4 –guilty 15(b)(ii), (iii) and (ix) – penalty 2 matches 1 player South Leagues AR4 – guilty 15© - penalty 2 matches DECEMBER 2008 – 1 player Dora Creek C3 – guilty 15(b)(iv) and (ix) – penalty severe reprimand JANUARY 2009 – 1 player The Reccas D4 - guilty 15(b)(iii), (iv) and (ix) – penalty 2 matches 1 player The Reccas D4 – guilty 15© - penalty 2 matches 1 player Elliotts Lambton AR2 – guilty 15(b)(iv) and (ix) – penalty 1 match FEBRUARY 2009 – 1 player Warners Bay A Grade – guilty (15)(ii), (iii), (iv) and (ix) – penalty 2 matches 1 player General Roberts Hotel A Grade – guilty 15(b)(ii), (iii), (iv) (v) and (ix) – penalty 3 matches
Submitted by Gary

NCSCA will not tolerate any behaviour that tarnishes the game or the Association. Any behaviour outside the rules by a player, team or club will be dealt with swiftly and harshly
Submitted by Gary

Captain Iron Horse Inn C C This letter is to comfirm the result of the Committee of Management meeting held on Tuesday January 27th 2009. In Your invited representatives absence the committee found your club guilty of breaching rule 15 b (ii) (iii) (iv) (vi) (ix) and rule 15c as a result of this the Iron Horse Inn D2 Cricket Team is suspended from playing in the Newcastle City & Suburban Cricket Association for the remainder of the 2008/09 cricket season. As this was a Committee of Management meeting and not a Judiciary meeting your club has no right of appeal in this situation If you wish to re enter our Association in the 2009/10 season there will be a strict criterera to which you must adhere to Yours in Sport G.F. Field Hon. Secretary
Submitted by Gary

The idea of starting a 20-20 competetion for next season has been raised. There have been a few ideas thrown around and we would love to hear from anyone with further ideas or from clubs that may be interested in playing next season. At this stage some of the ideas that have come forward are; 1) to hold the preliminary rounds in zones eg Port Stephens, Southern Lakes etc, where the top team/s progress to the next round, 2) play on a Sunday afternoon or where clubs can fit it in on a Friday afternoon, 3) instead of having set dates for a round, each round is to be completed by a set date, eg the first round maybe week 3 of the normal season, round 2 week 6 etc. 4) for the semis and finals they could all be held on the same day at a number of grounds, 5) A nominal fee could be charged to cover for grounds etc and maybe some price money 6) all teams gauranteed a minimum of 2 games. These are only some ideas, what we need now is to see if there is any interest as we would call for nominations on rego day. Clubs could enter a team or several teams depending on the interest. If you have any ideas or are interested in playing please let either myself or Graham Field know be email
Submitted by Gary

Please note that Bob Turnbull is only available from 7.30-10.30am for wet weather details and calls
Submitted by Gary

Results and Draws to Week 4 are now available. Week 5 Draw will be up on the website tonight.
Submitted by John