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