Diamonds heading for Hamilton

Talented western Victorian cricketers can participate in Cricket Victoria’s Diamonds in the Bush Program in Hamilton.

Monivae College will host a session for girls on Monday and for boys on Tuesday.

This year’s panel will feature Victorian keeper-batsman Seb Gotch, Vic Spirit keeperbat and former captain Emma Ingliss, contracted rookie and former Western Waves fast bowler Jackson Koop, highperformance coaches Tim Mccaskill and Neil Gray and Victorian strength and conditioning coach Adrian Mott. Western Country regional cricket manager Stephen Field said players would be involved in all aspects of becoming a Bushranger or Spirit player, including strength and conditioning, preparation, the national athlete management system and a running program as well as receiving individual instruction.

“These programs will then be filtered across the remainder of the pathway participants in phase two of the program in September,” he said.

“A special feature of the annual program is a free coaching seminar for all players, coaches and parents of any age on Monday evening at 6pm in the Monivae gym.

“This year the coaches will be providing specific activities and support for wicket keeping and fielding, including a whole range of drills and skills that coaches and players can use at club training.”

Mr Field said people could call him on 0417 342 332 or email sfield@cricketvictoria. com.au for more information.