Westfields Sports High School

First In Australia

Cricket

Convener

Mr Peter Forrest

Coaches

James Broadbent - Level 2

Mr Peter Forrest - Level 2

Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning

Aim

The Westfields Sports Cricket Program offers both theoretical and practical components designed to enrich the students' knowledge of cricket and enhance skill performance.

Courses Offered

Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is an introduction to the program and is designed to enhance the identified playing talents of junior students and further develop their skills and enjoyment in the game.

Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement. This course offers a more advanced content with more emphasis being placed on theoretical components to be accredited for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement.

Course Structure

All courses consist of two double period sessions per week during the school year. Practical activities are based on development of skills in all aspects of batting, bowling, fielding, wicket keeping and game tactics. Theoretical activities include exercise and fitness, psychology, principles of training, laws of cricket, injury prevention, nutrition, history of cricket, leadership, and coach education.

Competition Schedule

NSW All Schools Championships

NSWCHSSA Alan Davidson Shield Boys Knockout

NSWCHSSA Marie Cornish Shield Girls Knockout

Mark Waugh Shield - U/14 Knockout

Sports High Schools 2nd X1 Challenge

Sports High School Cricket Development Days & Tournaments