PD Cricket events

**NEW** Term 2

VALLEY CRICKET ACADEMY HOLIDAY CAMPS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS

Monday 4 July – Thursday 7 July 2022

Lead Coaches     

Peter Drinnen / Brad Murphy: Batting and Wicketkeeping
Wayne Niven: Spin Bowling
Andrew Gode: Pace bowling

Term 2 Holiday Camp

Age group: For 7 years and up

Dates:   Monday 4 July – Thursday 7 July 2022

Times:  9-12noon

Coaches:    Peter Drinnen + other qualified coaches.

Program:   All aspects of the game covered.

Where:  VDCC nets, Yoku Road, Ashgrove.

What to bring:                  

• Cricket gear,

• Sporting attire (preferably whites) with wide brimmed hat

• Water bottle

• Sunscreen. 

• Morning snack

Program Coordinator:    Peter Drinnen (PD Cricket)

Cost:     

$230 (12 hours coaching) +$5 yearly insurance
$60 per day (3-hour coaching)

What’s covered in the cost:

• The participants will get a 4-day coaching program involving skill-based work along with game simulation opportunities delivered by qualified coaches. Ages 7 and up are all welcome.

• Children can participate on 1 or more days.

• All new participants will receive a Valley Cricket Academy Shirt and Cap.

How To Register:

Check the VDCC website: www.valleycricket.org.au, click on Academy tab to register online.

Camp numbers are limited to ensure the quality of the session

Term 3

Week 1 starting Monday 21st July – Monday 1st September 2025
(Catch-up session in case of washout Monday 8th September)

Tuesday 22nd July - Tuesday 2nd September 2025

(Catch-up session in case of washout Tuesday 9th September)

Thursday 24 July - Thursday 4th September 2025

(Catch-up session in case of washout Thursday 11th September)

Lead Coaches

Peter Drinnen: Batting, Wicketkeeping, Fielding
Christie Coulson: Bowling, Fielding
Michael Toolis: Batting, Fielding

Monday Programs (Ages 10+)

7 Weeks for $250

4.00pm – 5.00pm
Wicketkeeping

5.15 – 6.15pm 
Intermediate Batting
Intermediate Pace Bowling Intermediate Spin Bowling

6.30 – 7.30pm
Advanced Batting     
Advanced Pace Bowling Advanced Spin Bowling  

Tuesday Programs

7 Weeks for $250

3.45pm - 4.45pm

Junior Fundamentals – 7 to 10 year olds (Boys and Girls)

All 3 skill sets (batting, bowling, and fielding) are covered and is aimed at players who are new to the game. 

4.45 – 5.45pm
Girls Development Program - Girls aged 10 to 16

Thursday Programs

7 Weeks for $370

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Pre-Season Youth Development (Boys and Girls)

For boys and girls (ages 14+) looking to transition from junior to senior cricket.

• Skill intensive sessions

• Tactical and game awareness

• Technique analysis and one-on-one feedback

• For more details, please refer to the VCA Brochure

Venue:   VDCC, Yoku Road Ashgrove

What’s covered in the cost:

• High Qualified Coaches delivering the program

• Excellent Coach to Player ratio

• Use of the latest coaching equipment/machines + video analysis

• 7 Week coaching program (plus catch up session if required)

• Includes an Academy Shirt and Cap

Note: Numbers are limited to ensure the quality of each session

If you have any questions please email: academy@valleycricket.org.au

Post Term 3 Holiday Camp

Age group: For 6 years and up

Dates:   Monday 22 September – Thursday 25 September 2025

Monday 29 September - Thursday 2 October 2025

Times:  9am - 12pm

Coaches:    Peter Drinnen + other qualified coaches.

Program:   All aspects of the game covered (Batting, Bowling, Fielding).

Location:  Valley District Cricket Club, Yoku Road Ashgrove.

What to bring:                  

• Cricket Gear

• Sporting attire (preferably whites) with wide brimmed hat

• Water bottle

• Sunscreen. 

• Morning snack

Program Coordinator:    Peter Drinnen (PD Cricket)

Cost:     

$250 (12 hours coaching over 4 days)
$70 per day (3-hour coaching)

What’s covered in the cost:

• The participants will get a 4-day coaching program involving skill-based work along with game simulation opportunities delivered by qualified coaches. Ages 6 and up are all welcome.

• Children can participate on 1 or more days.

• All new participants will receive a Valley Cricket Academy Shirt and Cap.

How To Register:

To register, please follow the link below:

Camp numbers are limited to ensure the quality of the session

Term 1

Monday 2nd February – Monday 16th March 2026
(Catch-up session in case of washout Monday 23 March)

Tuesday 3rd February - Tuesday 17th February 2026

(Catch-up session in case of washout Tuesday 24 March)

Lead Coaches     

Peter Drinnen: Batting, Wicketkeeping, Fielding

Christie Coulson: Bowling, Fielding

Michael Toolis: Batting, Fielding

Monday programs

7 Weeks for $250

4.00 – 5.00pm
Wicketkeeping

5.15 – 6.15pm 
Intermediate Batting
Intermediate Pace Bowling

6.30 – 7.30pm
Advanced Batting   
Advanced Pace Bowling  

Tuesday programs

7 Weeks for $250

3.45pm - 4.45pm

Junior fundamentals – 7 to 10 year olds (Boys and Girls)

All 3 skill sets (batting, bowling, and fielding) are covered and is aimed at players who are new to the game.  

4.45 – 5.45pm
Girls Development Program - Girls aged 10 - 16                        

What’s covered in the cost: 

• Highly Qualified Coaches delivering the program

• Excellent coach to player ratio

• Use of the latest coaching equipment/machines + video analysis

• 7 week coaching program (plus catch up session if required)

• Academy shirt and cap

Numbers are limited to ensure the quality of each session.

To confirm your place please register below:

Venue:   VDCC, Yoku Road Ashgrove