Girls’ National Cricket Tournament 2018

Congratulations on qualifying for the 2018 National Tournament ladies, we are so excited to see you compete and are very proud of your achievements. Please ensure you read all the following information carefully, and contact Mr. Evers via email if you have any questions or concerns. Please be aware that some information may be subject to change so please check the blog regularly.

Tournament Location: Lincoln University (NZ High-Performance Centre)
Dates: Students are required on the evening of Wednesday 21st November (Opening Ceremony / Dinner) and the competition dates are Thursday 22nd – Saturday 24th November

Wednesday 21st November

All students will be required to attend the pre-tournament function (Opening Ceremony and Players Dinner).

The girls’ are required to meet Mr. Evers in the canteen foyer after school. At approx. 3:45 pm, Barry and Mr. Evers will transport the students out to Lincoln in the two school vans, and will supervise them for the duration of the afternoon / early evening. Students will have an opportunity to walk around the venue and familiarise themselves with the grounds before the 6:15 pm opening ceremony, and 6:30 pm players dinner.

At the conclusion of the dinner (approx. 7:15 pm), students will be transported back to school, where they can be collected from Heaton. Barry will send out a group text when we are leaving the venue so we can ensure prompt collection from school.

Students will be required to wear their Heaton PE Kit, Heaton cap and Heaton jacket (provided by Mr. Evers) on Wednesday evening. If you do not have a Heaton cap, these are available for purchase at the school canteen.

Thursday 22nd November & Friday 23rd November

Can all students please ensure they meet at the Heaton flagpole at 7:50am, on both competition days (Thursday and Friday). Students will be transported to Lincoln in the two Heaton vans and will depart promptly at 8:00am. Mrs. Edge will be the supervising teacher on Thursday and Mr. Evers will be the supervising teacher on Friday/Saturday. If for any reason you are running late, sick or cannot attend for any reason please communicate this with Mr. Evers via email asap

Saturday 24th November

Organisation for the Saturday game, transport, meeting times etc. will be discussed with parents and students on Friday, as the draw may be subject to some changes based on weather etc.

Additional Important Information

Packed lunches are provided for all students on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Please ensure you have a water bottle, sunscreen, and your Heaton cap
All personal medication e.g. Ventolin, must be packed and with your daughter on each competition day.
All girls must bring any personal cricket equipment they require (bat, pads, gloves etc.) If you require any additional kit, please see Mr. Evers as he can assist with this
The team will compete in their new Heaton cricket polo, whites (trousers) and Heaton cap. Please ensure you also have your Heaton PE top with you just in case
Please ensure any additional snacks/drinks you provide are healthy i.e. no fizzy and no chewing gum
Mrs. Edge and Mr. Evers will be your Heaton contact/manager/support person. Please touch base with them if you have any questions or concerns leading up to or during the tournament.