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WPC News - April 2026
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We are pleased to present the April edition of WPC News. This newsletter contains essential updates and reminders for all players, parents, and members.
Winter Cricket
Winter cricket starts on 2 May and finishes by 30 August. We have registered 2 x Senior teams, U16 – combined with MacGregor, U15, 2 x U13, 3 x U12 in the Warehouse Competition and a U10 team in the Holland Park competition. More information about the competitions can be found via these links:
Qld Cricket Awards
Ellen Ferris was announced as the 2025/26 Volunteer of the Year at the recent Qld Cricket awards event. This award recognises Ellen’s 30 year contribution as a volunteer with WPC Cricket and the cricket community. The award has also provided a great opportunity to showcase WPC, and many positive comments have flowed from the wider cricket community about our club.
Bowling and Batting Master Classes
A free bowling master class will be run by Suranga Lakmal – a former Sri Lankan international player on Sunday 3 May - 9:00am – 11:00am, CJ Greenfield, Freeman Rd, Richlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best—perfect your technique, improve consistency, and gain insights from international cricket.
A free batting master class will be run by Sam Heazlett – former Qld Heat, Bulls and U19 Australian player on Sunday 17 May – 9.00 am – 12 noon, CJ Greenfield, Freeman Rd, Richlands. This is an exclusive opportunity to learn from one of Queensland’s finest batters.
Both sessions are for WPC Junior Winter and Academy registered players only.
Social Smash
Social Smash which was hosted by Qld Cricket at WPC Cricket has now wrapped up after 4 sessions. There were 2 teams – The Go-Team and A-Team and the results are 3 games to the Go-Team and 1 to the A-Team. All who have participated enjoyed it and have asked for the program to be continued. One comment was that it provided the opportunity for people to participate in an activity as a family. This is a fun, social way for people to engage in the sport of cricket. WPC is working with Qld Cricket to consider when this might next be offered.
Heritage Bank Grant
WPC Cricket is very appreciative of the recent grant of $2394 from the Heritage Bank Forest Lake which enabled us to purchase some of the trophies and medallions for our Presentation event and a Pitch it Up Training Aid and Tripod. We value the ongoing assistance from the Heritage Bank which supports community organisations which service the Forest Lake and surrounding area. If you are thinking of your banking needs, please consider the Heritage Bank.
Bunnings BBQ-Oxley 14 June
We are doing another BBQ at Bunnings Oxley on Sunday 14 June and Lee McAlister-Smiley will be the BBQ Captain. He will need volunteers to help on the day and with some of the preparation so please contact him if you can helpwhiteliesbrewing@gmail.com
Update from Management Committee
The Management Committee has been focussing on planning for and organisation of the winter competition, reviewing some aspects of our Constitution, reviewing the Strategic and Operational plan, reviewing our communication and decision making processes and the related policies – Communication and Social Media, reviewing the feedback from the Presentation event and some facility projects.
Volunteers – Thank You, Rewards and Vacancies
Thank you to all our volunteers without whom the club would not function. We hope the experience is rewarding for you and your efforts are recognised by the team or group with which you are most associated. We will be looking for volunteers for Coach and Manager roles with our winter teams and from this season rewards will be offered for the winter team roles.
Renee Sharland has moved into the Registrar’s role. Thank you to Harsha Chada for his recent contribution in the role. This means that the Merchandising Officer role will become vacant. The Task Sheet can be accessed via https://www.wpccricket.com.au/_files/ugd/c1a558_58096b20944e483ea93e9f34d4de239a.pdf
Equipment Officer and First Aid Contact - This role is vacant. The Task Sheet can be accessed via https://www.wpccricket.com.au/_files/ugd/c1a558_3272833127314b2d893d4aee25d89aae.pdf Thank you to Chaminda Divitotawela who has vacated the role for your contribution over several seasons.
Snehal Dave has vacated the Junior Cricket Manager role. Thank you to Snehal for his contribution in that role.
Ruban Kasinathan has advised he will be vacating the Cricket Operations Manager role. Thank you to Ruban for his contribution in that role.
The Management Committee is working towards filling the vital roles that are part of the Cricket Operations group. If you are interested in any of the roles, please contact Ellen Ferris secretary@wpccricket.com.au
Upcoming Meetings and Events
General Meeting - 6pm Friday 8 May at @ Wolston Park – please take up the opportunity to raise items, hear what is happening in the club and meet other members.
Staying Informed
For the latest updates, please follow our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/wpccricket),
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wpc.cricket/#), and visit our website
(https://www.wpccricket.com.au/), where you will also find the club calendar and further information about our programs and community.
Questions or Feedback
For any questions or feedback, please contact Ellen Ferris at secretary@wpccricket.com.au
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