WPC News - May 2025

WPC News – May 2025

Trophies - There are quite a number of uncollected trophies from the 24/25 season.  If you still have a trophy to pick up then please come to the Club House at Eddie Gilbert Memorial Field, Orford Dr, Wolston Park Wacol this Sunday 18 May from 9 - 11am.

Winter Cricket – Winter cricket is underway, and we hope all players, parents and supporters are enjoying the experience.  Thanks to the people who have put their hands to be Coaches and Managers. These are vital roles to ensure the team runs effectively and the administration and communication is happening.  For other people who are associated with each team please lend a hand to support the people who have taken on these roles. 

New Brisbane Metro Cup (BMC) Competition – Stage 2 & 3 Players - WPC is joining the expansion of the Brisbane Metro Cup (BMC) competition which is for older junior players – 15-17 year old with trials on Sunday 1 June 10am – 1pm @ CJ Greenfields.  Registrations close 25 May.  Please see the flyer on the related Facebook and Instagram posts. 

Social Media Admin, Website Admin, Equipment Officer – Volunteer Changes

Gabi Parikh has been appointed as the Social Media Administrator for the club.  Please contact her gabriellaparikh@outlook.com with your ideas for social media posts.

Mark Honeysett has been working on the redevelopment of the club website for some months now.  We anticipate that the new website will go live in the not too distant future.  Mark has been appointed to the Website Admin role with the current occupant Chaminda Divitotawela providing support during the transition.  Thanks, Chaminda for your contribution over several years to the club in managing our website, Microsoft office account, shared drive and club e-mail box admin.

Chaminda will be taking on the Equipment Officer and First Aid Contact role.  He will be working on putting more structure into the provision of and access to playing and training equipment.  Please contact him equipment@wpccricket.com.au if you have any suggestions or questions.   

Thanks to the Gabi, Mark and Chaminda for putting up their hands to volunteer for the club.

QSDCA Awards Winners  - Congratulations to Greg White and Troy Shepherd for their recent QSDCA awards.  

Greg has been awarded the QSDCA President's Achievement Award in recognition of his significant input to community cricket. Anyone who knows Greg appreciates how much he puts into our club and all cricket activities associated with the club not to mention his dedication to consistently producing the best wickets and fields possible. This is despite often contending with adverse weather conditions, kangaroos and other challenges.

Troy has been awarded the QSDCA Jim Noble Award for the player who has taken the greatest number of wickets (51) for the season including semi and grand finals, regardless of grade. Troy also won the Bowling Award (Herb Kellermeir Award) for the best average in his grade B2. What a great achievement!  Of course, Troy is also known for his efforts as the curator at CJ Greenfields where he like Greg takes great pride in consistently producing the best wickets and fields possible while also contending with many challenges.

Clothing - If you have clothing needs, please contact Brad Freeman merchandise@wpccricket.com.au  We will soon be adding a new item to the clothing range – jackets which will be ideal for those associated with winter cricket or for the early part of the spring/summer season.

Questions or Feedback - If anyone has any questions or feedback, please contact Ellen secretary@wpccricket.com.au