Royal Air Force Cricket Association

OIC Cricket Workshop

22 Nov 11

At The Kia Oval Cricket Ground

AimTo provide a exchange forum for information, advice and guidance relating to OIC Cricket at Station Level, in order to assist Cricket in

the RAF

ScopeRAFSB OverviewRAFCADirector of Cricket Initiatives and ObjectivesCompetitions Review of 2011and Proposals for 2012EaglesCoaching UmpiringAdastriansStation CricketDiscussion & AOBAGM

Director Sports Board (RAF)

Mission

To promote the value of sporting activity and endeavour as a core

contribution to operational effectiveness, and as a key

factor to recruit, develop, sustain and retain our personnel.

RAF Sports Board decides matters of sports policy and funding.

DSB exercises executive responsibility of all sport undertaken under the aegis of the RAF Sports Associations, and issues “authority” [duty status] for sporting activity. (Governance)

The Secretariat provides support to the Associations who, in conjunction with the PEd staff at units, deliver and promote sporting activity at all levels. (Advice)

Sources, generates, manages and distributes non-public funding for sport include the RAF Central Fund, Nuffield Trust and RAF Sports Lottery. (Funding)

RAFSB, Secretariat & Lottery

RAF Sports Strategy – End State (2015)RAF Sports Strategy – End State (2015)

Sufficient opportunities for Sufficient opportunities for sport at every levelsport at every level.. Policies and resources Policies and resources allow time for sport.allow time for sport. COsCOs fulfil their responsibility for fulfil their responsibility for promoting sportpromoting sport.. People remain People remain protectedprotected by policies and processes that by policies and processes that clarify clarify

and authorise duty statusand authorise duty status.. Sufficient Sufficient high quality facilities availablehigh quality facilities available for allfor all authorised authorised

sport.sport. Sufficient public funding for sport supported by non-public Sufficient public funding for sport supported by non-public

funds (lottery, charity, sponsorship)funds (lottery, charity, sponsorship) Contributions to RAF sport areContributions to RAF sport are valued and rewarded valued and rewarded..

Unit Level Sport - StakeholdersUnit Level Sport - Stakeholders

UNIT LEVEL SPORT

Chain of Command

Unit Sports Committees

Unit PEd Staff

RAF Sports Associations

RAF Sports Board

Secretariat

OIC Sports

Stn Cdr

DSB(RAF) presents atFuture Commanders Study Period

To ensure that commanders[Stn Cdrs, Unit Cdrs, Sqn Cdrs, OC BSW etc]

understand:

Role of SportOrganisation of Sport

What is Expected of CommandersKey Messages

Unit Level Sport - StakeholdersUnit Level Sport - Stakeholders

Guarantee and demonstrate personal support Promote the benefits at every opportunity Encourage organised sport, alongside FD, AT

and fitness Recognise and reward commitment and

achievement – players, officials, coaches, OICs and committees

Advertise the importance of the Sports Lottery Encourage information flow

Commanders invited to:

Sport is a key tool in developing your people. It has a direct affect on recruitment & retention. Powerful vehicle for recognising capability,

capacity and breadth. Use RAFSB Sec, your PEd staff and the

Association Committees to create an environment in which sport can flourish.

Unit Commanders have the greatest single effect on participation: Example Time Budget allocation

Key Messages to Commanders:

Message From The Top

RAF News

7 October 2011

ACM Sir Simon Bryant

CinC Air Cmd

www.raf.mod.uk/rafsportsboard

DIRECTOR CRICKET OBJECTIVESDIRECTOR CRICKET OBJECTIVES Wg Cdr Jon Russell Wg Cdr Jon Russell

Ser Objective Activity RAG Future Work

1 Promote and develop the growth of both the game and player participation at stn level.

Dir Cricket established and all key roles currently filled. ►

Comms and Corporate strategies required. Link to Adastrians. Seamlessly migrate Eagles Management

2 Provide assistance to, and be a focal point for, Stn OICs by developing an OICs' focal point from which to promote best practice

CDO post established and active.Survey of OICs gets strong response. Covenant with CDO not exercised.

►Combined OICs Day and RAFCA AGM at Lords on 22 Nov 10. OICs to adopt Best Practice. Re-survey OICs.

3 Organise and coordinate cricket competitions.

T20 Competition: Notification of dates hampered by late notice Lords date. Lack of RAFCA comms ruins Final Day.RAF Cup Poor participation and OIC behaviours weaken credibility and induce confusion.

▼ Appoint new Comp Sec by end Nov 11. Consider potential impact of Olympics in panning schedule. De-link T20 from Lords. Remind OICs of responsibilities. Issue cup schedules by NLT end Jan 12, with rigid play bys.

4 Identify, target, encourage and support new players, regardless of standard or gender.

Coaching Review being implemented, with a well coordinated prog for coaches. Capture process continues to perform. 2010 OIC Day thoroughly briefed on link to RAFCA. First Eagles players progressed to Dev XI/U25.

▲ Publicise players progressing through the levels of challenge. Need to link to a cohesive Comms Strategy.

5 Provide cricketing opportunities for all personnel by utilising The Adastrians Cricket Club.

The Adastrians have not fully explored potential links to RAFCA. President has held open discussion on Adastrians futures.

▲ Dir Cricket has been approached to discuss way ahead on 2 Dec 11. Need a mutually acceptable role and support network for Adastrians cricket.

Ser Objective Activity RAG Future Work

6 Support the Senior, Development, (Adastrians) and U-25 XIs by providing and coordinating an Emerging XI – The Eagles.

•5 Fixtures in 2010 (3 in 2010). •Concept maturing year on year. •Prospects highlighted/watched by Dev XI Coach. •3 players from inaugural Eagles season selected for U25/Dev 2011 Squad.

► Agree games for 2012. Improve input by OICs and Lge Sec. Build links to Rep XI and Lge Secs. Enhance Eagles Management.PR campaign to embed  Eagles further

7 Encourage inclusivity and build an identity for cricket in the RAF

OIC News letters have tried to engender sense of inclusively and identity. Several aborted attempts to establish who is driving RAFCA Comms Strategy. Adastrians positioning proposal.

►Clarity of RAFCA Comms Strategy.Links with Site Manager.Cohesive positioning of Adastrians.What does the Association look like – what are the rules of membership?

8 Support League Secretaries and League activities.

Both Lge Secs invited to Lords for T20. Lge Finals week established in calendar. ▲

Exploit knowledge of OICs and top performers.Enhance engagement on driving players through the ranks and to Adastrians.Ensure feedback on Dir Cricket activities

9 Organise a cricket ‘Festival’. Remains an attractive proposition for RAF Cups. Lossiemouth proposal for Preston hampered by T20 dates. Declined Corporate Olympics proposal

►Scope mioi-festivals for RAF Cup 2012.Balance commitment of personnel to missed games in season. Generate agreed locations. Scope impact of 2012 Olympics on competitions.

10 Hold an AGM for OICs, which ensures representative attendance from across the RAF.

Use of Lords and now Oval captured imagination. Adastrians Invited

► OICs to follow through on covenant.

COMPETITIONS COMPETITIONS PERSONNEL AND STRUCTURESPERSONNEL AND STRUCTURES

Wg Cdr Jon RussellWg Cdr Jon Russell

COMPETITIONS COMPETITIONS REVIEW OF 2011REVIEW OF 2011

T20 works for Leagues, but tying to Lords T20 works for Leagues, but tying to Lords date hindered notice.date hindered notice.

T20 Final a fiasco of RAFCA comms – leading T20 Final a fiasco of RAFCA comms – leading to knock on complaints.to knock on complaints.

RAF Cup – Only 10 of 21 games played.RAF Cup – Only 10 of 21 games played. Too many teams fail to show on agreed dates Too many teams fail to show on agreed dates

– leading to knock on complaints.– leading to knock on complaints.

COMPETITIONS COMPETITIONS PROPOSALS FOR 2012PROPOSALS FOR 2012

Comp Sec post to be handed over in Nov 11.Comp Sec post to be handed over in Nov 11. Must be cognisant of impact of Olympics on Must be cognisant of impact of Olympics on

sports competitions.sports competitions. Intent is for T20 and RAF Cup.Intent is for T20 and RAF Cup. Play by date to be enforced and rules on Play by date to be enforced and rules on

effort to be underlined.effort to be underlined. Consider balance of commitment to a mini-Consider balance of commitment to a mini-

week vs quality/guarantee of cricketweek vs quality/guarantee of cricket

REPRESENTATIVE XIsREPRESENTATIVE XIsREVIEW OF 2011REVIEW OF 2011

Sqn Ldr Jon Riddell & Chf Tech Pete HornbySqn Ldr Jon Riddell & Chf Tech Pete Hornby

One of the most successful years for One of the most successful years for Representative cricketRepresentative cricket

RAFCA Senior XI IS T20 ChampionsRAFCA Senior XI IS T20 Champions RAFCA Senior XI IS 50 over ChampionsRAFCA Senior XI IS 50 over Champions RAFCA U25 IS 50 over ChampionsRAFCA U25 IS 50 over Champions RAFCA Ladies XI making big improvements’.RAFCA Ladies XI making big improvements’.

RAFCA EAGLESRAFCA EAGLES Flt Lt Stu Bradford Flt Lt Stu Bradford

Aims to fill the ‘void’ left by demise of Cmd and Gp Fixtures Challenge the better performing stn players Provide Dev Mgr opportunity to talent spot Provide Stepping stone from stn to

representative standard Challenge through:

Quality Chosen Opposition Quality Natural Surface

RAFCA EAGLES 2011RAFCA EAGLES 2011Flt Lt Stu BradfordFlt Lt Stu Bradford

RAFCA Eagles Identity 5 Fixtures in 2011

9-10 May 11 – RAF Vine Lane Players Assessment – Trial Match – Selection Ashborne CC, Capt – Senior (CS) Player

11-12 Jul 11 – Lincoln Tour Trg day RAF Cranwell T20 Bracebridge Heath CC, Capt Ex U25/Dev Player Trial Match

8 Sep 11 – RAF Vine Lane United Hospitals CC, Capt Ex U25/Dev Player

Season Summary – Opportunity for 39 Players

RAFCA EAGLES 2011RAFCA EAGLES 2011Flt Lt Stu BradfordFlt Lt Stu Bradford

Aims for 2012 Continue Eagles Impetus

Trg Camp - Coaching Enhanced Management Set Up

Replicate Other Representative Sides Comms – Stn OICs

Eagles League Reps (Including Non Affiliated Stns)

Stn OICs and League Secs Have a Major Role to Play

COACHINGCOACHING CSCCA – Minor Counties StatusCSCCA – Minor Counties Status

ECB Coaching Structure/PathwayECB Coaching Structure/Pathway UKCC2 UKCC2

2 Courses 2011: 12 RAF-RAFCA/Stn2 Courses 2011: 12 RAF-RAFCA/Stn Coaching OpportunitiesCoaching Opportunities

OIC Trawl for CoachesOIC Trawl for Coaches Conjoined with other ServicesConjoined with other Services

2012 Coaching2012 Coaching UKCC2 & CDWs/Club Coach AssessmentsUKCC2 & CDWs/Club Coach Assessments

RAFCU&SARAFCU&SASgt Gary EustaceSgt Gary Eustace

Umpires Umpires Some 24 ‘active’ members – ‘core’ pool c.14 in Some 24 ‘active’ members – ‘core’ pool c.14 in

2011.2011. 3 ‘stand’ on CS Panel of 6, 2 others on the CS 3 ‘stand’ on CS Panel of 6, 2 others on the CS

‘feeder’ panel; stood at‘feeder’ panel; stood at Lords (IS T20), Fenners Lords (IS T20), Fenners (CS v Cambridge University), and the Senior, U25 (CS v Cambridge University), and the Senior, U25 and Ladies IS main and T20 tournaments.and Ladies IS main and T20 tournaments.

RAFCU&SA appointed to 38 fixtures: RAF Seniors, RAFCU&SA appointed to 38 fixtures: RAF Seniors, U25, Ladies, LACL, Eagles, RAF Cup semis and U25, Ladies, LACL, Eagles, RAF Cup semis and finalfinal

RAFCU&SARAFCU&SASgt Gary EustaceSgt Gary Eustace

Scorers Scorers ‘‘Pool’ of 8, but 5 are on CS Panel!Pool’ of 8, but 5 are on CS Panel! 58 fixtures comprising CS, all levels of Inter 58 fixtures comprising CS, all levels of Inter

Services and RAF cricket including LACL, Eagles Services and RAF cricket including LACL, Eagles and Adastrians’ fixtures. and Adastrians’ fixtures.

In addition, our members were also appointed to In addition, our members were also appointed to MCC, 1st class and International games during the MCC, 1st class and International games during the season!season!

RAFCU&SARAFCU&SASgt Gary EustaceSgt Gary Eustace

CU&SA -GCU&SA -Greatest threat reatest threat is SUSTAINABILITY! Umpires Trg Cses - Halton: Umpires Trg Cses - Halton:

Level 1 - 2-4 AprLevel 1 - 2-4 Apr Level 1A - 5 AprLevel 1A - 5 Apr Level 1A - 15-19 Oct Level 1A - 15-19 Oct

POC Sgt Andy Rutter Rutter547@mod.ukPOC Sgt Andy Rutter Rutter547@mod.uk Scorers Trg CseScorers Trg Cse

29 Jan29 Jan 19 Feb19 Feb

POC Cpl Ian Walsh – Wad 6954POC Cpl Ian Walsh – Wad 6954

Summary of the 2011 SeasonSummary of the 2011 Season

ADASTRIANSADASTRIANSSqn Ldr Rich HarrisSqn Ldr Rich Harris

ADASTRIANS – The Long HopADASTRIANS – The Long Hop Not enough playing members Low player availability Standard of players slipping Cancelled matches Weekend/Family commitments Reduced manning OOA commitments Not viewed as developmental

Promote as alternative development opportunity for RAFCA (Players not getting Eagles and U25s places but have potential)

Prestigious fixtures Representative Cricket (Duty Travel) Open to all ranks Competitive standard History to be preserved

ADASTRIANS ADASTRIANS The Forward DefensiveThe Forward Defensive

Annual Dinner at the RAF Club (Feb 12) Stage at Vine Lane Royal Household at Windsor Castle Stragglers at Vine Lane Cross Arrows CC at Lords Cross Arrows Dinner – The Long Room

(Nov 12) Committee Match Managers Prize Winners

ADASTRIANS – The Batting OrderADASTRIANS – The Batting Order

We must field full and competitive sides.

Fixtures pared down to a minimum. Prestigious fixtures retained. Venues and Events are the hook. Support needed from RAFCA. Encourage U25s and Eagles players. If this fails Adastrians will fold next

season!

ADASTRIANS ADASTRIANS The Last Wicket Stand The Last Wicket Stand

ADASTRIANS – The Match ReportADASTRIANS – The Match Report Comms/Publicity Plan

RAFCA Presentations E-mails to OICs Websites and Scrolling News

Simon Taylor Work

030679 35729 maa.tech-reg-3@mod.uk

Home 07789 511311 s.m.taylor@hotmail.co.uk

ADASTRIANS 2012ADASTRIANS 2012Fixture/Event Venue Date

Annual Dinner RAF Club Feb 12 (Date TBC)

Pre-season Net Lords’ Academy Apr 12 (Date TBC)

Stage CC Vine Lane 20 May 12 Confirmed

Royal Household CC Windsor Castle 09 Jun 12 Confirmed

Free Foresters CC Vine Lane 02 Sep 12 Confirmed

Cross Arrows CC Lords Sep 11 (Date TBC)

Lords Dinner The Long Room, Lords

Nov 12 (Date TBC)

STATION CRICKETSTATION CRICKETWg Cdr Stu Williams CDOWg Cdr Stu Williams CDO

OICs Responsibilities AP3342 Lflt 706 IMPORTANT - Does not have to be a

Commissioned Rank

STATION CRICKETSTATION CRICKET

A Refresher – An OIC Requires: Interest Innovation Imagination Excitement Commitment Leadership Persistence Unwavering Devotion

STATION CRICKETSTATION CRICKET

A Familiar Story At Station Level?

Team Co-ordinator - OIC Match Secretary - OIC Coach - Nil/OIC Captain - Best or Oldest

Player/OIC Players - Whoever is available/OIC

STATION CRICKETSTATION CRICKET An OIC needs : A Committee Constitution & TORs Knowledge, Support & Guidance

Sports Board The Stn RAFCA

RAFCA Website - Stn Page CDO

95461 7532 Stuart.Williams@752mod.uk

STATION CRICKETSTATION CRICKET

In a nutshell all we need is……. Good quality pitches, Focal Point (Pavilion),

Equipment, Nets & Practice Facilities, Players, Coaching, Officials, Trg nights, Funding, Coaching (Group/ Individual), Fixtures, Friendlies, Cup Matches, Stn Tournaments, Stn Tour, Stn Cricket Trips/Days out, Play day, Families Day, Committee, Constitution, Strong Links with PEd Flt and Contractors, Everyone a member of the RAF Sports Lottery, Develop promising players

Easily Achieved ? Main Issues from the 2010/11 Review………..

COMMON THEMESDifficulty in obtaining teas of a decent quality, at an Difficulty in obtaining teas of a decent quality, at an affordable rate, especially with units that have PAYD.affordable rate, especially with units that have PAYD.No easy answer – PAYD is reality. Low level Sponsorship from Stn Contactors?No easy answer – PAYD is reality. Low level Sponsorship from Stn Contactors?

Lack of guidance for new OICs.Lack of guidance for new OICs.Hopefully addressed Hopefully addressed

Who can represent station teams in RAF Cup and LeagueWho can represent station teams in RAF Cup and League** games? games? AP 3415 Section 2 Ch 2 - Non Service/MoD Civ personnel AP 3415 Section 2 Ch 2 - Non Service/MoD Civ personnel (dependents, guests, contractors etc) are eligible to play in friendly (non RAF (dependents, guests, contractors etc) are eligible to play in friendly (non RAF League or Cup) matches providing they have personal insurance in place and League or Cup) matches providing they have personal insurance in place and sign declaration - Annex A to Refsign declaration - Annex A to Ref

COMMON THEMESCOMMON THEMES

Lack of MT (JSP 752)Lack of MT (JSP 752)Entitled to MT under Stn Cdr’s authority – Check contract? Driver Age - Local Entitled to MT under Stn Cdr’s authority – Check contract? Driver Age - Local approach to obtaining Minibus Licence?approach to obtaining Minibus Licence?

Lack of Accommodation Lack of Accommodation JSP 752. No Subsistence for Sport (exc key safety pers). SLAM = limited transit JSP 752. No Subsistence for Sport (exc key safety pers). SLAM = limited transit accn (sports accn at HAL, CRN & COS – BZN PCAU?). PAYD = No duty meals. accn (sports accn at HAL, CRN & COS – BZN PCAU?). PAYD = No duty meals.

Sponsorship ?Sponsorship ?

Lack of player availabilityLack of player availabilityUse all available tools at your disposal - key stakeholders (Stn Cdr, Club Use all available tools at your disposal - key stakeholders (Stn Cdr, Club President)President)

REVIEW - SUMMARY/CONCLUSIONS FINANCES. A mixed bag, units expressed concerns their facilities were worn however units that had requested money seemed to be content with their allocation.

MT. A big concern especially with SERCO controlled MT sections regarding driving hours or lack of vehicles.

TEAS. Most units that had to source refreshments from the Messes were not happy with the quantity or quality they were paying for.

PLAYER AVAILABILITY. A common theme. However, several units received a lot of support from local teams, and with station players heavily involved in local coaching and playing - the local teams also relied heavily on station players. Inference that cricket in the RAF was thriving through local clubs rather than unit v unit cricket.

FUTURE More Difficult ? Improved RAFCA Support Personality Dependent on Stns Game is Reliant on You We Must Up Our Collective Game if the

Game is to Survive

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