CRICKET PNG VISIT REGIONAL CRICKET HUBS
CEO Richard Done’s first regional visit around Papua New Guinea roll out of Q4 plan for 2023
Exciting times ahead as Cricket PNG outlines 2024 regional structure.
Cricket PNG CEO, Richard Done, Domestic Cricket Manager, Lakani Oala and Talent Identification Manager Rodney Maha traveled to Lae and Alotau to meet with local Associations, CPNG Regional Cricket Managers, and Development Officers.
The Cricket PNG group also visited existing and past cricket facilities as a key part of Cricket PNG’s 2024 plans is to revive grounds to cater for expanding junior and senior competitions.
BSP School Kriket will transition into the Malolo (Hard Ball) competition for Under 15’s and Under 17’s female and male teenagers. Senior cricket will include the introduction of Regional and National Championships.
Lakani Oala said, “Cricket PNG’s introduction of regional competitions will enable players who perform at each level to be selected for higher honours, and potentially play in a National Championships. Creating a clear pathway for talented players provides the best way for CPNG to identify the best players for the future.
Rodney Maha also ran a talent identification day that saw over 50 female and male participants from 14 to 16 years of age come together at the Lae Uni-Tech Cricket Oval, Richard Done was impressed with the talent on show from different schools who have been introduced to cricket through the BSP School Kriket programs and from participation in the Lae Cricket Association competitions. It was a great response from parents who attended, and local clubs were represented with 2-3 coaches who assisted in running the session.
With the planned increase in Cricket PNG competitions in 2024, Lakani Oala encouraged all cricketers to take part in the ICC training and education opportunities by enrolling for various ICC online and CPNG-run courses, including the ICC Coaching Level 1, ICC Umpiring Level 1, and CPNG online scoring.
To register, please email Henao Hannah Samuel at hennahsamuel96@gmail.com
There are great opportunities for coaches, umpires and scorers to study online at their leisure which should take up to a fortnight before an assement, as Cricket PNG now has tutors and coaches accredited by the ICC who can assess the new applicants, after they complete the online registration.
Meetings were held with the Cricket Associations in Lae and Milne Bay, and Cricket PNG Board Member and Associate Representative, Robin Dogia, joined the team to travel to Alotau and inspected grounds in Gili Gili, Magisubu and Waigani Estates, amongst others. The group were impressed with the number of grounds in the Province, with cricket pitches present in almost all villages. The game has a rich history in Milne May, and CPNG’s aim to is revitalize pitches and start new competitions, as the Missionaries had done when they arrived in the 1800’s in Milne Bay and Central Province.
Main cricket hubs, such as Milne Bay are important to provide a focus for the local game and Lae with CPNG’s second largest competition will also allow a strong connection to the Highlands.
This Thursday, the team are off to Hula in the Central Province to do the same as they have done in Lae and Alotau, and will meet with Central Cricket Associations and the Central Regional Development Managers.
Attending the meeting, are: Lalaura,Kapari-Viriolo, KAK -Hood Lagoon, Keapara, Alukuni, Karawa, Hood Point Villages Hula, Makerupu, Kamali, Babaka, Kaparoko, Kalo, Irupara and Alewai, Sinaugoro Villages of Gomore, Kwalimu Rubu, Kemaea and Babaga. Hiri Villages of Gabagaba,Gaire, Tubusereia and Porebada.
19/10/2023
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Further Information: Megan Taureka mtaureka@cricketpng.org.pg
