Morphettville Park Cricket Club

🌭🔥 BIG FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CLUB! 🔥🌭

As we start planning for the new season, we have an exciting fundraising opportunity that has come our way!

The club has secured a coveted Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Marion on Saturday, 11 July. For anyone who knows how these work, you'll know this is a huge win - weekend spots at Marion often have a waiting list of 12 months or more!

The committee will take care of all the organisation, supplies and setup, but we need our amazing club members to help make the day a success.

We're looking for 3 volunteers per shift, plus one dedicated BBQ Captain to oversee the day. Shifts are just 2 hours long, so even giving up a small part of your Saturday can make a massive difference.

No master chef skills required! One person cooks at a time, and there are plenty of other jobs to keep things running smoothly. Many hands make light work, and if the weather is kind, we expect it to be a busy and rewarding day.

Most importantly, if this event goes well, it has the potential to put thousands of dollars directly back into the club and give our season a fantastic financial boost right from the start.

👇 Please comment below with the shift(s) you can help with:

08:30am – 10:30am
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10:30am – 12:30pm
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12:30pm – 02:30pm
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02:30pm – 04:30pm
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Let's get behind the club and make this a great day! 💪🌭

🏏✨ 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟮𝟳 – 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗘 ✨🏏

Following another successful Annual General Meeting, Morphettville Park Cricket Club is excited to announce the Committee that will lead our club into the 2026/27 season.

At the helm once again is Caleb Rybalka, who has been re-elected as President for a second consecutive year. He will be joined by returning Vice President Mark Voyzey and newly elected Vice President Graham Lamacraft, while Dean Ratcliff and Wes Trebilcock continue in their respective roles as Treasurer and Secretary.

We also welcome several newly appointed committee members, with Scott Paterson taking on the role of Head of Cricket, Jacob Fishwick appointed to Venue Operations, and Sheila Paterson stepping into the position of Volunteer Coordinator.

Congratulations to our Executive Committee on their appointments for the 2026/27 season. Thank you for your continued dedication, support and service to our club. The time and effort you invest behind the scenes is invaluable, and we look forward to another successful year under your leadership.

With the proposed changes successfully approved at the AGM, we will be trialling a new committee structure for the next 12 months, featuring more diverse and clearly defined roles and responsibilities across the club.

Supporting the executive committee in these key operational roles are:

🏏 Social Media – Morgen Roach
🏏 Club Records – Kev Brokensha
🏏 Association Delegate – Caleb Rybalka
🏏 Merchandise & Equipment – Ben Webb
🏏 Sponsorship – Luke Debrowski & Graham Lamacraft
🏏 Grants Writer – Ben Webb
🏏 Social Calendar – Peter Roach

As always, the club's success is driven by its members, and there are still several positions to be filled. If you would like to get involved, please reach out to any committee member. All help is welcome. Any positions currently unfilled will be confirmed by the incoming committee once candidates have been contacted.

Thank you to everyone who attended the AGM and to those who continue to contribute their time, passion, and commitment to making our club stronger every year.

📋 The AGM Minutes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ8jq1IDNpjkSbqpFWNO-SEh3BhxYywspiFIsaallU3yWTzH0zCX6SOMH_pU-ssijC7d-zBo8ZkJpwK/pub

📊 The AGM handout and stats can be found here:https://www.image2url.com/r2/default/files/1780215784773-1973d539-3081-4a92-bfed-272bd45ac998.pdf

AGM Reminder - This Sunday May 31st at 2PM at the Club

All players and members are welcome. Come have your say about the future direction of the club.

We are now the largest club in Southern Adelaide, with both Senior and Junior numbers growing rapidly over recent seasons. With that growth comes a significant increase in the day-to-day workload required to keep the club running smoothly - much of which falls on a small group of volunteers.

Firstly, I want to sincerely thank this season’s committee for the dedication and sheer volume of work put in to successfully operate the club. That said, it has become clear that we need to evolve how we operate moving forward.

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𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞?
Through workshops focused on improving and streamlining club operations, the executive has identified a key issue:
👉 We have plenty of people willing to help throughout the season
👉 But many can’t commit to the time required for full committee roles
So instead of relying on a small group to manage everything, we’re proposing a structure that spreads the workload from the few to the many.

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𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
𝟏. 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝟖 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬)
These roles will form the official committee, oversee club operations, and attend monthly meetings:
• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Venue Operations
• Head of Cricket
• Junior Coordinator

𝟐. 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 (𝟏𝟔 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬)
These roles are essential to the club’s success but do not require meeting attendance - you simply manage your designated responsibilities:
• Social Media Manager
• Club Records
• Association Delegate
• Merchandise & Equipment Manager
• Sponsor Coordinator
• Grants Writer
• Bar Manager
• Kitchen Manager
• Grounds Manager
• Social Coordinator
• Functions Coordinator
• Senior Coach
• Captains
• Assistant Junior Coordinator
• Junior Coaches
• Junior Girls Coordinator

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
• Individuals can hold multiple roles
• Every role will have a clear, itemised job description
• All roles count as 1 year of committee service toward Life Membership
• All roles (except Captains & Coaches) will have voting rights for Club Person of the Year and Life Membership nominations
• Multiple roles = one vote total per person

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𝐀𝐆𝐌 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥
Because this structure differs from our current Constitution, we will not be making permanent changes yet.
Instead, we will propose this as a 1-season trial for 2026/27.
If successful, we can then look at formal constitutional changes in the future.

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𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
The current committee has already been proactive —- with some members putting their hands up for roles and even starting early - but all positions remain open for nomination.

• Executive roles will be elected at the AGM
• Remaining roles will be appointed by the executive committee afterward

If you’re interested in getting involved or want more information, please review the attached role descriptions or reach out to Caleb directly.

This is a significant shift in how the club operates, but one we strongly believe will position MPCC for continued growth and long-term success.

More than ever, we encourage all members to attend the AGM on May 31 — have your say, help shape the committee, and be part of the club’s future. Please see the attached flow chart for how the job structures would work, as well as the attached document with full job descriptions at the below link;

https://uploadnow.io/files/QcwmJ7k

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Regards,
Caleb Rybalka
MPCC President

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This past Friday April 17th, we held our 2025/26 Senior Presentation night at the Glenelg Football Club. A great night to celebrate another wonderful season of cricket.

Thank you to all those who attended, and congratulations once again to the all the award winners!

Hi Roo family!

Reminder to get your presentation tickets!!

🎉 Senior Presentation Night 🎉
📅 Friday, April 17
📍 The Glenelg Club, Stratarama Stadium
⏰ 6:30pm arrival | 7:00pm start

This is our night to come together as a club - celebrate the season, recognize standout performances, relive the big moments, and enjoy a great night with teammates, coaches, and supporters. Expect awards, laughs, stories, and plenty of club spirit.

🎟️ Secure your tickets now:
www.trybooking.com/DKTEV

Let’s pack the room and finish the season the way MPCC does best - together and with plenty of energy!

🏏🦘 MPCC 2025/26 Senior Presentation Night 🦘🏏

It wasn’t quite the finals finish we were chasing, with our B, D, and F grade sides bowing out in their semi-finals this past weekend - but what a season it’s been. The effort, grit, and consistency across all grades have been nothing short of outstanding:

B Grade finished as the 4th highest B Grade side in the association
D Grade finished as the 2nd highest D Grade side in the association
F Grade took on a huge challenge, reaching the semis against what was essentially an A-grade Warradale side

Plenty to be proud of - and now it’s time to celebrate it properly.

Before that, don’t forget our Junior Presentation Night this Thursday. All senior players are encouraged to come along, show your support, and celebrate the next generation - many of whom stepped up and played senior cricket this season.

🔥 Now for the main event… 🔥

🎉 Senior Presentation Night 🎉
📅 Friday, April 17
📍 The Glenelg Club, Stratarama Stadium
⏰ 6:30pm arrival | 7:00pm start

This is our night to come together as a club - celebrate the season, recognize standout performances, relive the big moments, and enjoy a great night with teammates, coaches, and supporters. Expect awards, laughs, stories, and plenty of club spirit.

🎟️ Secure your tickets now:
www.trybooking.com/DKTEV

Let’s pack the room and finish the season the way MPCC does best - together and with plenty of energy!

****FINALS TIME****

Team selections for this weekends semi finals. Best of luck to all those selected, finals don't come around that often, so lets make these count!

All games start at 12:30pm, and are played Saturday and Sunday this week.

Club will be open from 11:30am both days for the D grade game against Plympton. We would love big crowds at each game, so if you are free make sure you come out to a game near you and cheer the boys on!

ROUND 14 TEAM ARE IN! Finals spots are up for grabs. Goodluck to all!

Reminder tomorrow is Sponsors and past players day so make an effort to celebrate back at the club!

🔻 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 🔻

Our final minor round of the season (and final sponsor spotlight) is proudly brought to you by 𝘝𝘐𝘗 𝘓𝘢𝘸𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴 🤩

VIP is a long-term sponsor of the Cricket Club. If you didn't already know, the man behind VIP is none other than our much-loved Club Legend, Geoff George! There’s not too many who’ve done more for our great club than GG.

Geoff has got you covered for all your gardening needs, from lawn mowing to lawn & garden restoration and everything in between.

Get in touch with Geoff and show him your support today 🤝

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