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WPC News - September 2025

We are pleased to present the September edition of WPC News. The summer season has

commenced for our Senior and BMC teams, with the Junior program set to begin as school resumes. This newsletter contains essential updates and reminders for all players, parents, and supporters.


Key Upcoming Cricket Program and Competition Dates

*Please note: All club events are listed on the calendar available on our website.*


  • Junior Coach & Manager Meeting: 6.30pm, Wednesday 8 October @ Wolston Park

  • Blasters: Friday 10 October

  • Girls: Friday 10 October

  • Juniors Mixed Teams: Saturday 11 October

  • Junior Academy: Friday 17 October – 24 November

  • WPC All Abilities Program: Monday 27 October; 3, 17 & 24 November

Blasters

We are looking for more Blaster participants. If your child is a former Blaster participant and has not moved up to Junior cricket and intends to return this season, please ensure you register them as soon as possible. The registration link is: https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/766f5b If you know of anyone who might be interested in joining the Blaster program, please encourage them to register.


WPC Pre-Christmas Junior Academy Program

The forthcoming WPC Academy training program will commence on Friday, 17 October, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at CJ Greenfield. This comprehensive program is designed to enhance players' skills to ensure match readiness. The cost is $100 for five weeks or $25 per week for casual attendance.

Coaching will be led by Level 2 accredited club coaches Anu Perera and Ruban Kasinathan,

alongside special guest coaches. Register here: https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/bd5023. For further information, please contact Renee Sharland at

academymanager@wpccricket.com.au or phone 0422 114 799.


WPC All Abilities Program

WPC will host a Queensland Cricket-organised All-Abilities Pop-Up Blast program at CJ Greenfield on Mondays 27 October, 3, 17 & 24 November from 5.15 pm to 6.30 pm. This initiative is specifically tailored for children aged six and above who live with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse conditions. Further details will be provided soon.


Anu Perera Cricket Nets

The Management Committee has endorsed the proposal to rename the CJ Greenfield Cricket nets as the ‘Anu Perera Cricket Nets', recognising Anu’s significant volunteer contributions to WPC over many years. Congratulations to Anu on this acknowledgement.


Contribution from Everyone

As a volunteer-driven organisation, WPC relies on the active involvement of every member, player, and parent. We strongly encourage everyone to consider how they can contribute. Each team requires the following volunteers:

Juniors: Coach and Manager and

Seniors: Captain and Vice-Captain/Manager


Task sheets are available for each position. Every team must appoint a Manager responsible for communications. Your participation is essential to the ongoing success of our club.


Volunteer Role Updates

Matt Sharland has taken up the role of Youth Cricket Manager.


Clothing Requirements

The WPC Shop at the Club House Wolston Park, Eddie Gilbert Memorial Field, Orford Dr,

Wolston Park, Wacol will be opening next Saturday 4th October 10.00am - 12.00 noon for all last-minute club clothing needs. All WPC players, with the exception of Blasters, are required to wear the official club shirt and either a club hat or cap, which are available from the Merchandising Officer, Brad Freeman, via email (merchandise@wpccricket.com.au) or by phone (0407 316 503). Additional information can be found at: https://www.wpccricket.com.au/clothing


Upcoming Meetings and Events

  • Next General Meeting: 6:45 pm, Friday 17 October at CJ Greenfield. Please mark your

    calendars; agenda items will be requested soon.

  • Annual General Meeting (AGM): 6:30 pm, Monday 10 November. All members are

    encouraged to attend. The agenda includes committee elections, presentation of club and financial reports, and other constitutional matters. The roles of President and Treasurer will be available for election. Further information will be provided closer to the meeting date.

  • Club Social Event: A whole-of-club social event is scheduled for Saturday, 22 November. Members interested in assisting with planning should contact Ellen Ferris at

    secretary@wpccricket.com.au. Further details will follow as arrangements are finalised.


Staying Informed

For the latest updates, please follow our

where you will also find the club calendar and further information

about our programs and community.


Sharing Information

We want to share information about what is happening in our club. We encourage all teams to regularly provide information to our Social Media Admin Liesel Chiverton

socialmedia@wpccricket.com.au so she can create interesting content for our social media sites.


Questions or Feedback

For any questions or feedback, please contact Ellen Ferris at secretary@wpccricket.com.au


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