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97th AGM of VBCA

The 97th Annual General Meeting of the VBCA Executive will be held on Saturday 17 August 2019 at the Charlie Bradley Pavilion, Kooyong commencing at 2:00 pm.

Vic Blind Cricket Open Training Session

Vic Blind Cricket Open Training Session – Sunday 21 July 2019 The VBCA in conjunction with Cricket Victoria have organised an open training session for prospective Vic Squad members on Sunday 21 July 2019 at Junction Oval (Lakeside Dr, St Kilda VIC 3182) commencing at 10:00 am. The session will be run by Brett Wilson,…

Victorian Blind Football League

Victorian Blind Football League: Key Dates and Expression of Interes Please see the Expression of Interest for players, coaches, umpires and volunteers: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VBFLExpressionOfInterest

Presentation Night – Wrap Up

The VBCA Presentation Night was held on Friday 15 March 2019 at the Charlie Bradley Pavilion, Kooyong. Major award winners for the evening: Paul Carlson Memorial Encouragement Award: Steven Obeid Max Walker Medalist: David Gauci Best Totally Blind: Chris Baillie Best Partially B: John Boland Best Partially A: Matthew Cameron

Presentation Night 2019 – Tickets

Tickets are now available for the VBCA Presentation Evening 2019. Tickets can be purchased from the bar this Saturday 2nd March and throughout the VBCA Grand Final Weekend. Price is $30.00 per person. Price includes 2 drinks. When: Friday 15th March 2019 Charlie Bradley Pavilion, at the rear of 454 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong VIC 3144…

Register Online to Play for the VBCA

MyCricket Online Registration is a convenient way for VBCA participants to register themselves for the upcoming season. This Online Registration service is a simple, time-saving, secure, easy to use and available 24/7. The process is same as last year – visit our MyCricket site and select the appropriate registration form. Players, Umpires, Scorers and Volunteers…

Umpires Needed for Blind Cricket

If you’d really like to put your umpiring skills towards helping a great cause, please keep reading… The Victorian Blind Cricket Association (VBCA) is seeking 1-2 umpires for the 2018-19 season. The game of Blind Cricket has been played for almost 100 years in Victoria at the Charlie Bradley Pavilion, which is at the rear…

AFL Blind Testing Day

Hi all, AFL Victoria would like to invite you to an AFL Blind Testing Day! The day will take place on August 11 at the Tullamarine Action Indoor Sports Centre from 10:00am – 1:30pm. AFL Victoria has been working over the past 12 months to develop a version of AFL for Victorians who are blind…

Finalist – Cricket Australia A Sport for All Awards

Chris Ive has been selected as a finalist in Cricket Australia’s /A Sport for All /Community Cricket Awards, presented in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank. This is a significant achievement and worthy of our recognition of Chris’ efforts to grow our wonderful sport and ensure that cricket is a sport for all Australians.

David Gauci – Max Walker Medalist 2017-18

We congratulate David Gauci as the recipient of the 2017-18 Max Walker Medal as the Best & Fairest player based on umpire votes.

VBCA 2017-18 Grand Final for the Dick & Jean Wyatt Shield

Burwood BCC V Glenferrie BCC Winners of the Dick & Jean Wyatt Shield – Burwood Blind Cricket Club 180 from 59.5 overs defeated Glenferrie Blind Cricket Club 123 from 53.5 overs Winner of the Doug Sloan Medal for the best player of the Grand Final – David Goodman – 39 not out off 95 balls…

Appointment of Vic Squad on field Leadership

Pleased to announce the on field leadership team for the upcoming NCIC tournament in Geelong Captain – Brett Wilson Ned Brewer-Maiga –  Vice-Captain John Boland – Third Selector — Yours in Cricket,Nick Pepper Secretary Victorian Blind Cricket Association http://www.vbca.org.au ** Follow Us On Twitter (https://twitter.com/VicBlindCricket) ** Like Us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/VicBlindCricket)

Melbourne Cup Calcutta & Trivia

Saturday 4th November 2017 This is one of our annual fundraising events, a 5-round trivia night along with a Calcutta and Raffle for horses in the Melbourne Cup. Family & Friends welcome, ideally tables of 6, but we can help you out on the night too. RSVP via email or at the event on Facebook…

Head Coach Appointment

Head Coach appointed to the Victorian Blind Cricket Squad Cricket Victoria and the Victorian Blind Cricket Association are pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Walton to the position of Head Coach for the Victorian Blind Cricket Team. Andrew comes with an impressive history in high performance coaching which includes being the current coach of…

AFL Blind – Expressions of Interest Survey

Hi there, AFL Victoria is currently in the process of creating an adapted version of Australian Rules football for the Victorian blind and vision impaired community, and to better help us understand what you want out of AFL Blind we are seeking input through a quick survey. You can find the survey in two formats,…

Working With Children Checks

Cricket Victoria expect that each club and association make a copy of the Guidelines available for your club website and also communicate the changes to your members, ensuring that those who are required to obtain a Check do so. Click here to download the Cricket Victoria Working With Children Check – Club & Association Guidelines…

Upcoming Events

Dear All Members, Life Members, Family & Friends, Important Reminders & Upcoming Events Sat Oct 7th Season Starts / Opening Night Celebrations BBQ Dinner / Opening night speech and celebrations Sat Oct 14th Nominations Close (VIC / NCIC) Players / Officials / Selectors It is important that anyone wishing to take part in the 2018…

2017 Vision Impaired Cricket Schools Program

Dear Friends and supporters, There is still time to register for the 2017 Vision Impaired Cricket Schools Programme will be held on Friday 22nd September 2017. This programme provides an introduction to vision impaired cricket and is open to all primary and secondary age students both male and female. It provides a unique opportunity for…

2017 Vision Impaired Cricket Schools Come & Try Day

The 2017 Vision Impaired Cricket Schools Come & Try Day will be held on Friday 22nd September 2017. This programme provides an introduction to vision impaired cricket and is open to all primary and secondary age students both male and female. It provides a unique opportunity for students to learn a range of skills including…

VicHealth Active Club Grand Recipient

The Victorian Blind Cricket Association is pleased to announce that it is one of a small number of applicants who have received $1,980 from the Victorian Government VicHealth Active Clubs Initiative grants program for 2016-17. #ActiveClubGrants The Association is extremely grateful for the contribution of funds to its first year of indoor cricket competition. The…

Autumn Indoor Cricket Season

Even though the season has started, it’s not too late to join in. The games are open to vision impaired, family and friends to play. Come down to St Columbs Church Hall Indoor Cricket Centre on the corner of Burwood Road and St Columbs Street Hawthorn every Saturday from 6th May to 3rd June. Times:…

VBCA Active April Indoor Cricket

95th Annual General Meeting of the VBCA

Dear All, You are cordially invited to attend the 95th Annual General Meeting of the VBCA Executive to be held Sunday 21st May 2017 at the Charlie Bradley Pavilion, Kooyong commencing 11:30 am.

2016/17 Grand Final

2016 / 2017 Grand Final (Burwood v St Paul’s) what an amazing 2 days of play – both days going until after 6:00PM. The result swinging back and forth both days. In the end a win (three-peat) for Burwood. The youth of St Paul’s took it right up to Burwood – and some sensational play…

Grand Final Weekend – 11-12 March

Come down to Kooyong on 11-12 March to watch the 2016-17 season Grand Final between Burwood and St. Paul’s.  Play will commence 10:00 am on both days.

Blind and Vision Impaired Cricket News February 2017

Hi everyone. Although the season is fast coming to an end there is still time to participate in Blind and Vision impaired Cricket. The Saturday morning student program and the Saturday afternoon club competition are still in progress with the final day on Saturday 4th March.  The grand final for of the club competition will…

Strategic Business Plan 2013 to 2023

Victorian Blind Cricket Association Strategic Business Plan 2013 to 2023.  VBCA Strategic Plan

2016-17 VBCA Presentation Evening

Tickets for the 2016-17 VBCA Presentation Evening will be available from the canteen from this Saturday 11 February 2017. 2016-17 PRESENTATION EVENING Saturday, 25 March 2017 6:30pm – 11:00pm $75.00 per person Three course meal Cash bar available Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club 489 Glenferrie Road Kooyong VIC 3144

VBCA vs Quokkas

Sunday 29th Jan 2017 VBCA vs Quokkas VBCA Grounds 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong 1:00       Introduction / Rules 1:15       Start 1st Innings 2:45       Afternoon Tea / Break 3:00       Start 2nd Innings 4:30       Finish — Yours in Cricket, Nick Pepper Secretary Victorian Blind Cricket Association http://www.vbca.org.au

VBCA v MCC

The training match against the Melbourne Cricket Club will proceed as planned on Sunday 11th December. The match is to be held at the Albert Cricket Ground on St Kilda Road at the intersection of Commercial Road.  If travelling by tram it is opposite stop 25 on St Kilda Road. The match will commence at…

Victorian Squad Training Sessions

Vic Squad practice sessions: Sunday 11th December 2016 at the Albert Cricket Ground, St. Kilda Sunday 18th December 2016 at McKinnon Reserve Oval 2, McKinnon Reserve Sunday 15th January 2017 in Geelong, Venue TBA Further details to be sent out closer to the dates.

Friday Night Blind Cricket

A special Blind Cricket Experience will be held on Friday 2nd December from 5:00pm until late. Come along and bring your family and friends and enjoy a warm summer evening playing cricket or just relaxing with a meal and a cool drink. Friday night cricket is open to everyone both beginners and experienced alike. Even…

2016 Blind Cricket at the MCG Experience

Cricket season is here again and thanks to the generosity of the MCC, the MCG Trust and Cricket Victoria, the Victorian Blind Cricket Association is pleased to advise that Blind Cricket once again returns to the hallowed turf of the MCG. Positions are limited so be quick to register for this fabulous opportunity to play…

2016 Milo Cricket for Blind and Vision Impaired Students

To All Blind and Vision Impaired students Cricket is Australia’s most exciting sport and now there are opportunities for all Blind and Vision Impaired Students to be able to access the same Milo in2 Cricket and T-20 Blast programs available to students in the sighted community. This season’s program also includes an exclusive opportunity for…

Number 1 Ticket Holder – Kristen Beams

We welcome Number 1 Ticket Holder, Kristen Beams to the VBCA Family. Kristen Beams debuted for the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars in September 2014 against Pakistan after proving to be one of the best spinners in the country. A late comer to international cricket, Beams’ leg-breaks have proved to be prolific wicket-takers against the world’s best….

Vale Max Walker

It is with sincere regret that we note the sad passing of former International Cricketer Max Walker. As Patron of Victorian Blind Cricket Association and supporter of Blind Cricket Australia, Max will be missed to our sport of cricket. Max has been the official Patron of VBCA since 1997. Before that Max hosted an audio-visual…

Victorian Blind Cricket Association’s 2016-17 Season Opening

The 2016-17 Blind Cricket season gets underway on Saturday 8th October 2016. To celebrate the commencement of the 94th season of Victorian Blind Cricket there will be a season opening function after the days play. This is a time to celebrate our achievements and in particular the contributions of our Life Members who have given…

MILO in2CRICKET A Hit for VI Kids

We are pleased to announce that Cricket Australia’s MILO Cricket Programs have now come to Blind Cricket.  Now all blind and vision impaired students can enjoy can the same MILO In2 Cricket and MILO T20 Blast programs that are available to all other students.  There is now reason to get involved in Australia’s greatest game…

Nominations Open – Victorian Squad

Nominations are now open for players wishing to participate in the National Cricket Inclusion Championships to be held in Geelong, 20th – 24th Jan 2017. Max cost is estimated to be $800 per player which includes accommodation (Deakin Uni), meals, and transport to grounds. Transport to and from Geelong will be the responsibility of players…

2016/17 Season Fixture Released

The 2016/17 Season Fixture has been released. Fixture highlights and social events: October 8                        Opening Night October 14 (Friday)       White Cane Day – do we want some form of come & try / social – sunset 7:37 October 22 or 23           2 x T-20 social matches October 29                      Cup Eve Trivia Night…

State Selectors – 2017 National Cricket Inclusion Championships

Nominations are now being called for nominations for State Selectors for the 2017 National Cricket Inclusion Championships (NCIC). Please send your nomination in writing to secretary@vbca.org.au Nominations close: 10th September 2016.

VBCA Practice Sessions 2016

Please find VBCA Practice Schedule 2016 allocations. We are required to give each Club a morning session to accommodate the demand for afternoon sessions. Please advise if you do not intend to attend a practice session so we can allocate slot to another Club. Thanks for your cooperation.

National Cricket ­Inclusion Championships to be played in Geelong

MORE than 200 of the country’s best blind, deaf and intellectually disabled cricketers will descend on Geelong for the first National Cricket ­Inclusion Championships. The tournament, which will run from January 17-24, will bring together Australia’s top all-abilities cricketers.

T20 Blind Cricket World Cup Squad

The BCA National Selection Panel & BCA Board of Directors are pleased to announce the following 17 athletes have been selected to represent Australia at the upcoming T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in India – 28 January – 14 February 2017. The Squad: B3: Matt McCarthy (Vice-Captain), (QLD) Stephen Palmer (SA) Steffan Nero (WA) Ray…

World Cup And All Abilities update

CABI has advised that the T20 World Cup will commence in Delhi, India on the 28th of January 2017 and will conclude in the city of Bangalore (date yet to be confirmed). Please note, The tournament is expected to be run over two weeks, exact dates will only be known once all attendees have been…

94th Annual General Meeting – Executive Re-Election

Following the Executive Re-Election at the recently held 94th AGM of the VBCA we can announce the Executive committee for 2016/17: President: Rod Pritchard Vice-President: Marco Curralejo Secretary: Nick Pepper Treasurer: Michael Sadhu 5th Executive: Vacant 6th Executive: Vacant The Executive will shortly call for nominations for the positions of 5th and 6th Executive.

Annual General Meeting of VBCA Executive

The Annual General of the VBCA Executive will be held Saturday 14th May 2016 at the Charlie Bradley Pavilion, Kooyong commencing at 11:00 am.

Banks of the Murray Cup 2016

The annual Banks of the Murray Cup event was held during the weekend of 19-20 March 2016 at the Alexandra Park sports precinct Albury.  The event hosted a social match between combined squads formed from Victorian, ACT, New South Wales and Albury based players.  On behalf of the VBCA, big thank you to all those who…

Fixture Change

Please note that Round 9 is a one-day match on 27 February 2016. There is no cricket scheduled for 5 Mar 2016. Victorian Blind Cricket Association Season 2015/16 Fixture. PDF version of the fixture can be downloaded below. VBCA – Season 2015-16 Fixture VBCA – Season 2015-16 Fixture

Blind Cricket at the MCG – 15 November

Thanks one again to the generous support of the Melbourne Cricket Club and Cricket Victoria, the VBCA is again able to bring blind and vision impaired students the opportunity to play cricket on the iconic MCG during the lunch break of the Victorian Bushrangers versus the Western Warriors Shield match. This is an invitation only…

Remembering Lindsay Kline

Former Test bowler Lindsay Kline, the man who faced the final ball of the first tied Test, passed away last week aged 81 The Victorian Blind Cricket Association wishes to share memoir of Lindsay Kline’s contribution to blind cricket prepared by VBCA Life Member, Mr John Capes: “You are probably not aware that Lindsay had…

Zac seeks Ashes revenge

Bendigo teeneger Zac Sheehan Ashes bound in Australian blind cricket team. Great story on one of young cricketers who has won his first Baggy Green with the Australian blind cricket team. Zac seeks Ashes revenge

Announcement 33rd Australian National Blind Cricket Championships

The VBCA is delighted to announce that we have successfully concluded negotiations with and entered into a partnership with the City of Melbourne to host the 33rd Australian National Blind Cricket Championships at specialised and dedicated sporting precincts in the heart of Melbourne, the Sporting Capital of the World. Not only has this given us…