Former Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) staff member and KFC Mini-Cricket Co-Ordinator, Thulani Zideba got the best farewell gift at the 17th Annual KFC Mini-Cricket national seminar as he was awarded with the KFC Mini Cricket Co-Ordinator of the Year award.

Cricket players, a paralympic gold, bronze and silver medalist and nine-time Boston Marathon winner, Ernst van Dyk and cricket coaches were among the guest speakers at the seminar held in Port Alfred from 03rd to 06th July 2014.

Zideba was honoured with the award after countless hours of hard work and dedication to the programme. Zideba said receiving the award was a great honour.

"It is nice to know that the hard work I have put in is recognised. I am really happy about the award and I am proud of the work I have done for WPCA particularly the KFC Mini Cricket programme. It is indeed an honour for me to be given this award by Cricket South Africa (CSA)."

Zideba added that the award allowed him to finish his career at the Association and as the KFC Mini-Cricket Co-Ordinator on a high note as he left the programme for a better job opportunity.

“I hope the KFC Mini-Cricket programme will continue to produce stellar players and I hope those involved will keep up the hard work.”

The seminar attracted 154 coaches and Co-Ordinators from across the country, where the past season was reviewed and planning for the next season was done. The seminar was lauded as a success by those in attendance.

Proteas U-19 World Champion Sibononelo Makhanya reportedly said that being at the seminar took him back to his mini-cricket days. His team mate Yaseen Valli was also at the seminar, as was The Unlimited Titans’ head coach, Rob Walters and Proteas’ players Marchant de Lange and Lonwabo Tsotsobe.

Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) hosted its Annual Awards ceremony on Monday, 09 June 2014.

This Annual ceremony focused on celebrating the success of amateur cricket from grassroots level to First Class Provincial level was held at the Western Province Cricket Club (WPCC).

WP First Class Provincial bowler, Dane Patterson received the WPCA First Class Player of the Year award for his outstanding performance with the ball in the 2013/14 season.

Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week player of the Tournament, Clyde Fortuin added another accolade to his cabinet, this time it was the WPCA Youth Cricketer of the Year Award. He’s also earned himself a franchise contract with the Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras for the forthcoming 2014/15 season.


Tygerberg Cricket Club became the seventeenth club to win WPCA’s most prestigious Club of the Year Award. The first club to win this award is Wynberg CC in the 1997/8 cricket season.


 On the evening, eight members (Burt Erikson,Carol Van Vuuren, Toufiek Crombie, Brian Roodt, Dave Martin, Harol Arenz, Knox Ngwevela and Ian Saunders) were honoured with the Special Presidential Award in appreciation of their dedication, commitment and services to the game of cricket.

Faiek Davids who in his second season as head coach of the WP First Class Provincial team was named WPCA Coach of the Year after his team won the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Provincial Three Day Challenge.

Other Awards:

• KFC Mini Cricket Convener of the Year : Queeny Classen
  
• WPCA Blind Cricketer of the Year : Asher Hatting
  
• WPCA Deaf Cricketer of the Year : Shane Ganger
  
• WPCA Most Sporting Team : Atlantis CC
  
• WPCA Best Fielding Team : Western Province Cricket Club (WPCC)
  
• WPCA Umpire of the Year : Abdoellah Steenkamp
  
• WPCA Women’s Cricketer : Bernadine Buizedenhoudt
  

On Tuesday, 10 June 2014, Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) announced its youth provincial squads (Under 13 – Under 19) for the 2014/15 cricket season. The selection is an arduous process that commences in October each year and culminates in the final selection. The teams will be participating in Cricket South Africa’s National Cricket Weeks to be held later this year.

WPCA General Manager, Nabeal Dien said, “To commence a process with potentially 20 000 youth hardball cricketers and arrive at 104 provincial cricketers is no small task given the aspirations and expectations of schools, coaches and particularly parents. We must commend our regional coaches, coordinators, selectors and hundreds of volunteer community persons who roll up their sleeves and make this all happen. A necessary but thankless task. Thank you to all and congratulations to each and every player who will represent our province in December.”

Tournament Dates:

·         U13A – Potchefstroom (11-15 December 2014)
·         U13B – Worcester (11-15 December 2014)
·         U15A – Oudtshoorn (13-17 December 2014)
·         U15B – TBC
·         U17A – Johannesburg (11-15 December 2014)
·         U17B – TBC
·         U19A – Pretoria (17-22 December 2014)
·         U19B – TBC

Teams:

U13A

Jonathan Bird (Bishops Prep), Lehan Botha (Rondebosch Boys Prep), Raees Carr (Wynberg Boys JS), Anda Dilima (Sacs JS), CRAIG Jeffery (St Anne’s PS), Francois Joubert (Kenridge PS), Thendela Gcizela (Sokhanyo PS), Ndiphiwe Mentoor (Grove PS), Imraan Philander (Muhammadeyah PS), Ali Akbar Shaik (Rondebosch East PS), Guy Sheena (Herzlia Middle School), Cameron Tanner (Blouberg Ridge PS), Cole Walbrugh (Panorama PS), Dean Anthony (Coach) and Naashief Jattiem (Manager).

U13B

Salmaan Ajam (Strand Moslem PS), Henry Brink (WPCC), Jack Clayton (Reddam Constantia), Douglas Cox (Reddam Constantia), Ebrahiem Jonker (Blue Bells CC), Thaakir Luckan (Wynberg Boys JS), Matthew Macleod Smith (Kenridge PS), Dumiso Maqeda (Parklands College), Zitha Mlonyeni (Bastion PS), Ethan Nates (Herzlia Middle School), Reese Scheepers (Eversdal PS), Ruan Terblanche (Gene Louw PS), Cole Van Rooyen (De Kuilen PS), Xolani Lallo (Coach) and Waheed Waggie (Manager).

U15A

Samuel Alexander (Rondebosch Boys HS), Umar Anthony (Wynberg Boys HS), Josh Breed (Wynberg Boys HS), Daniel Da Costa (Rondebosch Boys HS), Khanya Dilima (SACS HS), Joffvre Duminy (Rondebosch Boys HS), Maahir Eksteen (Wynberg Boys HS), Michael Liebenberg (SACS HS), Grant Martin (Wynberg Boys HS), Sisonke Mazele (WCSS), Kyle Pluke (Wynberg Boys HS), Raees Sylvester (Mondale HS), Lwando Tywaku (Nyanga CC), Niaz Ahmed (Coach), Jenner Maponga (Assistant coach) and Nathaniel Brache (Manager).

U15B

Richard Baikoff (Bishops), Kyle Damonze (WPCC), Wade Dollman (Wynberg Boys HS), Justin Gilliland (Strandfontein HS), Sinalo Gobeni (WCSS), Guy Hasewinkel (WPCC), Steven Hendricks (Tygerberg HS), Kieran Kenny (United CC), Okhule Minyi (Bishops), Mhlali Mpongwana (WCSS), Jonathan Murray (Rondebosch Boys HS), Ludwig Sander (Stellenberg HS), Keane Solomons (De Kuilen HS), Kyle Vermeulen (Wynberg Boys HS), Jerry Malilwana (Coach) and Maheed Cassiem (Manager).

U17A

Ziyaad Abrahams (WCSS), Jesse Christensen (Wynberg Boys HS), Tristan De Beer (Wynberg Boys HS), Aaqil Ebrahim (SACS HS), Reuben Fortune (Gugulethu CC), Gavin Kaplan (Rondebosch Boys HS), Ryan Klein (Rondebosch Boys HS), Dyllan Matthews, (Wynberg Boys HS), Mike Mavovana (Rondebosch Boys HS), Thandani Mnyombolo (WCSS), Tyla Scarles (Bishops), Muzammil Sheik (Rondebosch Boys HS), Waleed Smith (Hottentots Holland HS), Russel Sissing (Coach), Bevil Velensky (Manager).

U17B

Justin Barodien (Bergvliet HS), Aintree Burns (Fairmont HS), Mika Ekstrom (Wynberg Boys HS), Jordon Holgate (Wynberg Boys HS),  Siyamthanda Kota (Mfuleni CC), Daliwonga Mtalane (Khayletisha CC), Abongile Ranyana (WCSS), Matthew Roman (Rondebosch Boys HS), Shu- Aib Samaai (Wynberg Boys HS), Justin Stevens (WCSS), Mujaahid Toffar (Claremont HS), Ncedo Tywaku (WCSS), Suhail White (Rondebosch Boys HS), Bulelani Libazi (Coach) and Charles Clacher (Manager).

U19A

Matthew Christensen (Rondebosch Boys HS), Murray Commins (Rondebosch Boys HS), Junaid Dawood (Rondebosch Boys HS), Dayyaan Galiem (Rondebosch Boys HS), Christopher Graham (Stellenberg HS), Siphamandla Mavanda (WCSS), Yolisa Mona (WCSS), Nicholas Scott (Wynberg Boys HS),   Emmanuel Seberame (Steenberg HS), Jay Stevens (Rondebosch Boys HS), Tyler Sylvester (Wynberg Boys HS),   Kyle Verreynne (Wynberg Boys HS), Tayo Walbrugh (Rondebosch Boys HS), Clinton Ravens (Coach), Allan Cyster (Manager) and Dawn Saunders (Team Psychologist). 

U19B

Fawwaz Bassadien (South Peninsula HS), Cheslin Clark (Pinelands HS), Michael Cohen (Herzlia HS), Hessel Dijkstra (Stellenberg HS), Matther Goles (Wynberg Boys HS), Robin Kriel (Wynberg Boys HS), Keagan Langford (Rondebosch Boys HS), Muhammad Zaid Majiet (Primrose CC), Neo Mlumbi (Mandalay CC), Tawfeeq Moos (SACS HS), Kolisa Skweyiya (Mandalay CC), Matthew Strauss (Pinelands HS), Schaughn Van Greunen (Stellenberg HS), Jaco Stofberg (Coach) and Allie Abrahams (Manager). 

Due to a Cricket South Africa Board Meeting and relevant Sub Committee Meetings taking place on Monday 02 June 2014 involving Senior WPCA Delegates we unfortunately have to postpone our WPCA Awards to Monday 09 June 2014, all details pertaining to the original invite remain, its only the date that has changed from 02 June 2014 to 09 June 2014.

We would like to take this opportunity to apologize for any inconvenience caused with the rescheduling of the event and we are looking forward to hosting you on Monday 09 June 2014.

The postponement of the Awards was communicated to all delegates at the General Council Meeting last night.

If you need any further clarity please don’t hesitate to contact Clinton Du Preez (Club Cricket Coordinator) on 021 657 2047.

The Western Province Cricket Coaches Association (WPCCA) is hosting a Cricket South Africa (CSA) Level One Coaching Course in July 2014.

The course consists of five, three hour modules and an exam. They will be taking place on the following days:

Dates: 8 July, 9 July, 10 July, 14 July and 15 July 2014.
Times: 8 July from 13h30 to 16:30 thereafter 09h30 to 12h30 each day.
Venue: Sahara Park Newlands.
Evaluation date: Tuesday, 17 July 2014 from 09h30-12h30.

In order to prepare candidates for the Level One Course, registration and cricket orientation will take place on Tuesday, the 8th of July from 09h00-12h30. To qualify, all candidates must complete and return a copy of the W.P.C.A Application form which is available on request from Paul Phillipson at paul@wccricket.co.za.

For further details on any WPCA Coach Education courses, please contact Paul via email or on 021 657 2013.                              

Sahara Park Newlands played host to the annual Feedem Pitseng WP U13 Knockout Competition on the 12th of April 2014. On the day, two semi-final matches and the final were played.

The first semi-final featured Blue Bells CC going up against Panorama PS in a 15 over match. Panorama PS went in to bat first and scored a total of 62 runs in their given amount of overs. Blue Bells CC tried their best to get to the score posted to them, but fell short by 3 runs as they scored 59 runs in their innings.

The next semi-final had Kenridge PS facing Western Province Cricket Club (WPCC). WPCC went in to bat first and managed to score 141 with Lehan Botha top scoring with 50 runs. Kenridge PS went in next and despite a terrific innings from Francois Joubert, who scored 75 runs not out, his team fell short by 20 runs only managing to score 121 runs in their 15 overs.

The two earlier results on the day, saw the final two spots being occupied by WPCC and Panorama PS. WPCC and Panorama PS would face off in the final to gain bragging rights in the Knockout Competition.

Panorama went in to bat first and scored a defendable 123 all out in 19 overs. WPCC didn’t take long to get to the target, reaching 124 runs for the loss of two in only 13 overs. WPCC finished the day as the 2013/14 Feedem Pitseng Knockout Competition winners, via an eight wicket victory over runners-up Panorama PS.    

Putney CC in conjunction with Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) has done their bit to ensure that the development of young cricketers continues by donating a small contribution to an underprivileged cricket player.

Xolile Baka was the recipient of Putney CC’s generosity. Baka, a young and aspiring batsman from Lower Crossroad in the Philippi Township, is currently a 2nd Year Sport Management Student at CPUT. Baka plays for Green Point CC, a club currently playing in the 1C division.

The 22yr old batsman is considered to be a talent by the WPCA. Having grown up in a poverty stricken community, and taking into account the amount of talent that the player possesses, WPCA approached Putney CC and requested that they contribute to the development of the youth. Putney CC in return, have given Baka a R5000.00 bursary as well as a cricket kit to aid the youngsters’ progress as a cricketer.

Speaking on the matter, Baka said, “I am grateful of the contribution Putney CC made towards my studies and for the kit donation. I hope that they will continue helping other cricketers in need.”

Speaking at the handover ceremony, WPCA General Manager Mr Nabeal Dien said; “This is another example of utilising those who have resources to assist our really indigent players. Xolile will grow in confidence with this assistance. I do hope this will translate into great cricket performances.”

WPCA would like to thank Putney CC for their contribution and hope that other clubs will follow Putneys’ example of helping underprivileged cricketers.

Catalyst Victoria CC dug deep to beat UCT CC by 5 runs in the Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA)  Division 1A Ama20 final at Sahara Park Newlands on Saturday, 5th of April 2014. The win secures the five thousand rand cash price and also the 1A trophy for the winning team.

Catalyst Victoria CC won the toss and elected to bat first. Jordan Leppan opened the bowling for UCT and had a great start to his game. Both openers, Gareth Dreyer (4) and Byron Wyngaard (0) went out cheaply to see Victoria Catalyst CC in trouble on 4 for 2 in the first over of the game. Myles Williamson was the next man to fall scoring only nine runs before being caught and bowled by James Strang.

Ryan Daniels and Marco Wyngaard helped rebuild the innings, scoring a 51-run fourth wicket partnership to take the total to 65 runs. Wayne Lombard was the one to break the partnership, rattling the stumps of Daniels. Top scorer Marco Wyngaard (35) departed in the 16th over when he was trapped leg before wicket by Tendai Chitongo with the score on 99 for 5.

Keenan Ward (26*) and Dean Oosterwyk (9*) finished their innings, taking the score to 125 for 6.

Grant Edmeades was the pick of the bowlers for UCT grabbing 1 wicket and going for only 15 runs in his allotted 4 overs.

UCT CC went in next. Ryan Maron was first to fall when he was run out with his score on 8. Jack Newby showed great class playing decent innings scoring 40 runs but was also the victim of another run out.

UCT showed good form at times but kept losing wickets due to bad decision making. In total UCT lost four wickets to run outs. They fell short by 5 runs scoring a total of 120 all out in the twentieth over.

Dean Oosterwyk and Byron Wyngaard were the standout performers with the ball close to the end of the innings. Byron took one wicket and got a run out in his over and Oosterwyk took two wickets at the end to seal the victory for Catalyst Victoria CC. 

Atlantis CC claimed the Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) Division 1D AMA20 title by beating Elsies River CC, out-scoring them 15 runs to six in the Super Over at Sahara Park Newlands on Saturday, the 5th of April 2014. 

The game saw the teams draw level after both completed their 20 overs and ending up with 120 runs.

Elsies River CC won the toss and elected to bat first. Lindsay Timmet and Claude April opened the batting and started off at a decent pace. After 3.1 overs they already had 43 runs on the board. Playing with an attacking style, a wicket was soon to fall. April was first to go being bowled by Christopher Links with his score on 20. After losing their first wicket, their innings turned sour very quickly. The run rate slowed down and they continued losing wickets.

Next to go was Timmet, who was caught by the wicketkeeper Justin Rooibaadtjie, off the bowling of Eldine Goliath with his score on 24.

After losing a few more wickets, Elsies River CC soon saw themselves in trouble on 92 for seven. Chesray Collop (19*) and Darryl Gaffoor (18*) started rebuilding the innings with not too many balls to work with. At the end of their innings they helped their team reach a total of 120 for seven in 20 overs.

Charlton Adonis was the standout bowler for Atlantis CC, getting figures of two wickets and going for only three runs in his two overs.  

 

Atlantis CC went in to bat next and were in trouble early on. They lost both Lukas Damonse (10) and captain Rodger August (0) cheaply and stood at 13 for 2 after 4.3 overs. Krisnan Oosthuizen (24) and Ashley Goliath (55) quickly got settled in and saved the Atlantis innings, scoring a 48 run partnership for the third wicket. Player of the Match, Ashley Goliath’s half century played a big role in getting Atlantis as far as taking the game to the Super Over.

Rooibaadtjie (6*) and Adonis (10*) were the players to steer the game to the draw at the end.

Atlantis CC went into the Super Over to bat first. They scored a six off the first delivery, which eased the pressure on the batsmen. After that, another four and a few more runs got them to 15 runs in their allotted over.

Elsies River only managed to get six runs of their given over.

Sadly enough, Elsies River CC will feel like fatigue was the main culprit on the day which saw them not being able to reach the 16 run target due to not being able to run as hard as they should have in the Super Over.

Player of the Match, Fawaaz Bassadien scored an unbeaten 58 to help Blue Bells CC beat Rylands CC by two runs in the Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) Division 2A Ama20 final at Sahara Park Newlands on Saturday, 5 April 2014. With this win they also claimed a three thousand rand cash prize.

                        

Blue Bells CC won the toss and decided to bat first. The team’s openers got off to what looked like a good start but soon lost their first wicket with only 17 runs on the board. Nathier Gamieldien was the first wicket to fall, being stumped for only seven runs by wicketkeeper Zainudeen Petersen off the bowling of Junaid Mukuddem.

Blue Bells continued losing wickets regularly, but a 46-run fourth-wicket partnership between top-scorer Bassadien (58*) and Niezaam Kherekar (15), saw the WPCA Division 2A One-Day Competition winners fight back to 70 for 4. Bassadien played a great innings, batting right through to the end helping his team to a decent total of 114 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs.

Taahir Teladia was the pick of the bowlers for Rylands CC, getting three wickets and going for only 24 runs in 3.5 overs.

Next in was Rylands CC. They started off solidly and a few misfields by Blue Bells CC saw them gain a bit of confidence.

Divesh Patel (21) and Petersen (11) opened the batting. Patel, who was dropped on one, added another twenty runs to his score before getting caught by Gamieldien off the bowling Ziyaad Sablay.

After losing their first wicket they struggled to put partnerships together. Yusuf Keet delivered what could have been the changing point in the game when he took a wicket off his first delivery for the day. He kept it tight and finished the day having taken one wicket for only 11 runs in his two overs. 

Intikaab Ismail put on a brave fight at the end of the innings scoring 33 not out, but wasn’t able to pull it through for his club.