Association Mission Statement

To provide prospective and current junior cricketers the opportunity to play cricket during the winter months in a fun, safe and enjoyable atmosphere that fosters participation in cricket, the development of cricketing skills, and the building of life long friendships and personal skills.

Association Vision Statement

To administer and manage a highly professional, accountable and reputable junior winter cricket competition across the Sydney Metropolitan area, that becomes entrenched into the culture of junior sport in particular junior cricket in NSW.

Association Values Statement

The Sydney Junior Winter Cricket Association is committed to:

  • The Spirit of Cricket and the associated traditions and values of cricket
  • The principles of Equal opportunity
  • A high level of professionalism and accountability as required in the administration and management of a sporting association
  • Compliance with the Association Model Rules as set out under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009, NSW
  • The development of cricket and also non cricketing skills of players
  • The professional development of volunteers in particular those serving on the committee
  • The ability of cricket to make a difference to worthwhile causes that are non- political and non-religious
  • To providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all involved
  • To making cricket accessible to all children through the delivery of a cricket competition that is affordable and can be reached by all within the Sydney Metropolitan Area
  • The development and growth of participation levels in junior sport in particular cricket
  • To building and sustaining strong relationships with cricketing and other sporting bodies at all levels in particular winter sport associations
  • To having a professional and sustainable relationship based on cooperation, understanding and a commitment to healthy lifestyles for young people with all Government authorities in particular Local Councils'
  • To building and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships with businesses that are reputable for being responsible and ethical corporate citizens

Association History

The Sydney Junior Winter Cricket Association Inc. evolved from a social competition organised by Association founder, Sam Almaliki and friends in 2004 in the St. George region of Sydney. After initial success socially, in 2005, Sydney's first and only junior winter cricket competition came about under the name the All Stars Winter Cricket Association Inc. Over the next three years the Association would achieve great success and expansion into areas beyond the St. George district; growing from 90 players in 2005 to near 500 in 2008, building a strong culture of a fair go for all and that all cricket is played in the right spirit. Over this period, it also secured the support of high profile sponsors including KFC and Kingsgrove Sports Centre.

At the 2008 AGM, in recognition of the Association’s growing popularity a proposal put by association President, Sam Almaliki, to expand the association across the greater Sydney metropolitan area was endorsed. This saw about a change of name, to Sydney Junior Winter Cricket Association Inc. and the establishment of geographic zones, Western and Central Zone. With its reach into many parts of Sydney, in 2009 near 600 players took part and enjoyed a very successful and exciting competition, of which at the completion- the Association celebrated its 5th Anniversary. In 2009 the Association was also recognised by and affiliated with the NSW Districts Cricket Association Inc. Last year, the Association built on its past success, taking the competition to Western Sydney and into areas such as Penrith and Blacktown and obtaining clubhouse headquarters at Schell Park, Liverpool. The Association also continued its growth in player numbers with 800 cricketers taking. In 2011, the Association is anticipating to continue building on its fine record of achievement by overseeing another successful winter cricket season.

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