Seymour District Cricket Association

The Seymour District Cricket Association has endorsed and adopted Australian Cricket’s Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People Policy, Cricket Integrity Policies, and Cricket Victoria’s Member Protection Policy for the 2026-2027 season.

Our Child Protection Officer is Meg O'Sullivan.

🏏 Expressions of Interest – Proposed SDCA Junior Academy 🏏

The Seymour District Cricket Association is exploring the possibility of launching a free Junior Academy to provide young cricketers with additional opportunities to develop their skills, build confidence and enjoy the game.

The proposed academy would be open to junior players of all ages and abilities, with sessions designed to support everyone from those new to cricket through to more experienced players.

At this stage, this is a proposal only. We're seeking Expressions of Interest from players and their families to help us gauge demand and determine whether there's enough interest to make the academy a reality.

If your child would be keen to take part in a free SDCA Junior Academy, we'd love to hear from you!

Register your interest by completing the Expression of Interest form here: https://form.jotform.com/262168511245050

🏏 Applications closing for SDCA Junior Country Week Coaches.

The Seymour District Cricket Association is seeking passionate volunteers to coach our Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 representative teams for Junior Country Week. Coaches will play a key role in selecting squads, preparing players and creating a positive representative cricket experience.

View Position Description: https://irp.cdn-website.com/1e584ede/files/uploaded/SDCA+Junior+Country+Week+Coach+PD.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawT0i41wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWM5bk9UMU1OTzdFS0ZwN0JzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVKKYm6VKMAw6DAj4vkkzOIoC9xOL8OjpRf-gK53hUnrMeSmMKly59IHN1EY_aem_C95IIvC44lzmMElhOA-j2Q

📧 Applications: [email protected]
📅 Applications close: Tuesday, 1 September

🟢🟡 Seymour Club SDCA Sponsor Alert 🟡🟢

We're thrilled to welcome Atmos Renewables back on board as our B Grade Naming Rights sponsor for the upcoming season.

Atmos Renewables is a leading Australian renewable energy company with ownership in over 1.9GW of operating and in-construction wind, solar and energy storage assets and a number of development projects across Australia.

This includes Cherry Tree Wind Farm, located approximately 15km south east of Seymour, Victoria and consists of 16 x 3.6MW turbines.

Thank you to Atmos Renewables for backing the SDCA and local cricket 👏

The Seymour District Cricket Association congratulates Tallarook’s Lachlan Watts on his selection in the 2025-26 VCCL Men’s Team of the Year.

Watts earned his place among the 12 best-performed players from across country Victoria following an outstanding season, scoring 620 runs at 88.57 and taking 12 wickets at 16.50.

It is a fantastic achievement for Lachlan and wonderful recognition for a player who continues to perform at an exceptional level for Tallarook and the SDCA.

Lachlan was formally recognised as a member of the team at today’s VCCL AGM at the CitiPower Centre, Junction Oval.

Congratulations, Lachlan on a thoroughly deserved honour!

Catch up on all the decisions from the SDCA AGM below.

• Three junior grades planned for the 2026/27 season:
• Under 12s
• Under 14s
• Under 16s

• Junior season to commence October 23–25

• All Girls Cricket League to continue, with four clubs expressing interest

• Discussion underway on establishing an SDCA Junior Cricket Academy

• Senior season to commence October 10

• Season to open with two T20 matches, with additional standalone T20 fixtures on:
• December 19
• January 9 (following the Christmas break)

• B Grade matches to start at 1pm with 40 overs per side

• Under 16 competition fixturing proposal (midweek cricket) to be revisited once final team numbers are confirmed

• New rules to include:
• 35°C heat rule for junior cricket
• Umpires to be paid prior to the toss

• Clubs unanimously supported:
• Establishment of an Umpire Coordinator role
• Advertising Junior Country Week coaching positions
• Introduction of an Overage Permit Policy

• Clubs to confirm final team nominations and provide feedback on potential Under 16 midweek fixtures before fixturing is finalised.

Fixtures will progressively be released following the next SDCA Delegates meeting at the end of the month.

The Seymour District Cricket Association congratulates Sam Watts on receiving the Bill Williams Service to Cricket Award, recognising his outstanding contribution to local cricket.

A life member and long-serving former Treasurer of the SDCA, Sam has also represented and captained the association across decades of involvement in the game.

Combined with his extraordinary contribution to Tallarook Cricket Club, few have given more to cricket in our region.

A richly deserved recognition. Congratulations, Sam!

The Seymour District Cricket Association has confirmed its executive team and announced a range of exciting competition updates following this week's Annual General Meeting.

From junior cricket and the All Girls Cricket League to T20 fixtures and new initiatives, there's plenty to look forward to this summer.

Read more: https://www.seymourmatters.com.au/p/sdca-sets-course-for-202627-season
Subscribe: www.seymourmatters.com.au

🏏 Applications are now open for SDCA Junior Country Week Coaches.

The Seymour District Cricket Association is seeking passionate volunteers to coach our Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 representative teams for Junior Country Week. Coaches will play a key role in selecting squads, preparing players and creating a positive representative cricket experience.

View Position Description:https://irp.cdn-website.com/1e584ede/files/uploaded/SDCA+Junior+Country+Week+Coach+PD.pdf

📧 Applications: [email protected]
📅 Applications close: Tuesday, 1 September