1. Royal Air Force Cricket Association OIC Cricket Workshop 22 Nov 11 At The Kia Oval Cricket Ground

2. Aim To provide a exchange forum for information, advice and guidance relating to OIC Cricket at Station Level, in order to assist Cricket in the RAF

3. Scope RAFSB Overview RAFCA Director of Cricket Initiatives and Objectives Competitions Review of 2011and Proposals for 2012 Eagles Coaching Umpiring Adastrians Station Cricket Discussion & AOB AGM

4. Director Sports Board (RAF) Mission To promote the value of sporting activity and endeavour as a core contribution to operational effectiveness, and as a key factor to recruit, develop, sustain and retain our personnel.

5. RAF Sports Board decides matters of sports policy and funding. DSB exercises executive responsibility of all sport undertaken under the aegis of the RAF Sports Associations, and issues “authority” [duty status] for sporting activity. (Governance) The Secretariat provides support to the Associations who, in conjunction with the PEd staff at units, deliver and promote sporting activity at all levels. (Advice) Sources, generates, manages and distributes non-public funding for sport include the RAF Central Fund, Nuffield Trust and RAF Sports Lottery. (Funding) RAFSB, Secretariat & Lottery

6. RAF Sports Strategy – End State (2015) Sufficient opportunities for sport at every level. Sufficient opportunities for sport at every level. Policies and resources allow time for sport. Policies and resources allow time for sport. COs fulfil their responsibility for promoting sport. COs fulfil their responsibility for promoting sport. People remain protected by policies and processes that clarify and authorise duty status. People remain protected by policies and processes that clarify and authorise duty status. Sufficient high quality facilities available for all authorised sport. Sufficient high quality facilities available for all authorised sport. Sufficient public funding for sport supported by non-public funds (lottery, charity, sponsorship) Sufficient public funding for sport supported by non-public funds (lottery, charity, sponsorship) Contributions to RAF sport are valued and rewarded. Contributions to RAF sport are valued and rewarded.

7. Unit Level Sport - Stakeholders UNIT LEVEL SPORT Chain of Command Unit Sports Committees Unit PEd Staff RAF Sports Associations RAF Sports Board Secretariat OIC Sports Stn Cdr

8. DSB(RAF) presents at Future Commanders Study Period To ensure that commanders [Stn Cdrs, Unit Cdrs, Sqn Cdrs, OC BSW etc] understand: Role of Sport Organisation of Sport What is Expected of Commanders Key Messages Unit Level Sport - Stakeholders

9. Guarantee and demonstrate personal support Promote the benefits at every opportunity Encourage organised sport, alongside FD, AT and fitness Recognise and reward commitment and achievement – players, officials, coaches, OICs and committees Advertise the importance of the Sports Lottery Encourage information flow Commanders invited to:

10. Sport is a key tool in developing your people. It has a direct affect on recruitment & retention. Powerful vehicle for recognising capability, capacity and breadth. Use RAFSB Sec, your PEd staff and the Association Committees to create an environment in which sport can flourish. Unit Commanders have the greatest single effect on participation: Example Time Budget allocation Key Messages to Commanders:

11. Message From The Top RAF News 7 October 2011 ACM Sir Simon Bryant CinC Air Cmd

12. www.raf.mod.uk/rafsportsboard

13. DIRECTOR CRICKET OBJECTIVES Wg Cdr Jon Russell

14. SerObjectiveActivityRAGFuture Work 1Promote and develop the growth of both the game and player participation at stn level. Dir Cricket established and all key roles currently filled. ►  Comms and Corporate strategies required.  Link to Adastrians.  Seamlessly migrate Eagles Management 2Provide assistance to, and be a focal point for, Stn OICs by developing an OICs' focal point from which to promote best practice  CDO post established and active.  Survey of OICs gets strong response.  Covenant with CDO not exercised. ►  Combined OICs Day and RAFCA AGM at Lords on 22 Nov 10.  OICs to adopt Best Practice.  Re-survey OICs. 3Organise and coordinate cricket competitions.  T20 Competition:  Notification of dates hampered by late notice Lords date.  Lack of RAFCA comms ruins Final Day. RAF Cup  Poor participation and OIC behaviours weaken credibility and induce confusion. ▼  Appoint new Comp Sec by end Nov 11.  Consider potential impact of Olympics in panning schedule.  De-link T20 from Lords.  Remind OICs of responsibilities.  Issue cup schedules by NLT end Jan 12, with rigid play bys. 4Identify, target, encourage and support new players, regardless of standard or gender.  Coaching Review being implemented, with a well coordinated prog for coaches.  Capture process continues to perform.  2010 OIC Day thoroughly briefed on link to RAFCA.  First Eagles players progressed to Dev XI/U25. ▲  Publicise players progressing through the levels of challenge.  Need to link to a cohesive Comms Strategy. 5Provide cricketing opportunities for all personnel by utilising The Adastrians Cricket Club. The Adastrians have not fully explored potential links to RAFCA. President has held open discussion on Adastrians futures. ▲ Dir Cricket has been approached to discuss way ahead on 2 Dec 11. Need a mutually acceptable role and support network for Adastrians cricket.

15. SerObjectiveActivityRAGFuture Work 6 Support the Senior, Development, (Adastrians) and U-25 XIs by providing and coordinating an Emerging XI – The Eagles. 5 Fixtures in 2010 (3 in 2010). Concept maturing year on year. Prospects highlighted/watched by Dev XI Coach. 3 players from inaugural Eagles season selected for U25/Dev 2011 Squad. ► Agree games for 2012. Improve input by OICs and Lge Sec. Build links to Rep XI and Lge Secs. Enhance Eagles Management. PR campaign to embed Eagles further 7 Encourage inclusivity and build an identity for cricket in the RAF  OIC News letters have tried to engender sense of inclusively and identity.  Several aborted attempts to establish who is driving RAFCA Comms Strategy.  Adastrians positioning proposal. ►  Clarity of RAFCA Comms Strategy.  Links with Site Manager.  Cohesive positioning of Adastrians.  What does the Association look like – what are the rules of membership? 8 Support League Secretaries and League activities.  Both Lge Secs invited to Lords for T20.  Lge Finals week established in calendar. ▲  Exploit knowledge of OICs and top performers.  Enhance engagement on driving players through the ranks and to Adastrians.  Ensure feedback on Dir Cricket activities 9 Organise a cricket ‘Festival’.  Remains an attractive proposition for RAF Cups.  Lossiemouth proposal for Preston hampered by T20 dates.  Declined Corporate Olympics proposal ►  Scope mioi-festivals for RAF Cup 2012.  Balance commitment of personnel to missed games in season.  Generate agreed locations.  Scope impact of 2012 Olympics on competitions. 10 Hold an AGM for OICs, which ensures representative attendance from across the RAF.  Use of Lords and now Oval captured imagination.  Adastrians Invited ►  OICs to follow through on covenant.

16. COMPETITIONS PERSONNEL AND STRUCTURES Wg Cdr Jon Russell

17. COMPETITIONS REVIEW OF 2011 T20 works for Leagues, but tying to Lords date hindered notice. T20 works for Leagues, but tying to Lords date hindered notice. T20 Final a fiasco of RAFCA comms – leading to knock on complaints. T20 Final a fiasco of RAFCA comms – leading to knock on complaints. RAF Cup – Only 10 of 21 games played. RAF Cup – Only 10 of 21 games played. Too many teams fail to show on agreed dates – leading to knock on complaints. Too many teams fail to show on agreed dates – leading to knock on complaints.

18. COMPETITIONS PROPOSALS FOR 2012 Comp Sec post to be handed over in Nov 11. Comp Sec post to be handed over in Nov 11. Must be cognisant of impact of Olympics on sports competitions. Must be cognisant of impact of Olympics on sports competitions. Intent is for T20 and RAF Cup. Intent is for T20 and RAF Cup. Play by date to be enforced and rules on effort to be underlined. Play by date to be enforced and rules on effort to be underlined. Consider balance of commitment to a mini- week vs quality/guarantee of cricket Consider balance of commitment to a mini- week vs quality/guarantee of cricket

19. REPRESENTATIVE XIs REVIEW OF 2011 Sqn Ldr Jon Riddell & Chf Tech Pete Hornby One of the most successful years for Representative cricket One of the most successful years for Representative cricket RAFCA Senior XI IS T20 Champions RAFCA Senior XI IS T20 Champions RAFCA Senior XI IS 50 over Champions RAFCA Senior XI IS 50 over Champions RAFCA U25 IS 50 over Champions RAFCA U25 IS 50 over Champions RAFCA Ladies XI making big improvements’. RAFCA Ladies XI making big improvements’.

20. RAFCA EAGLES Flt Lt Stu Bradford Aims to fill the ‘void’ left by demise of Cmd and Gp Fixtures Challenge the better performing stn players Provide Dev Mgr opportunity to talent spot Provide Stepping stone from stn to representative standard Challenge through: Quality Chosen Opposition Quality Natural Surface

21. RAFCA EAGLES 2011 Flt Lt Stu Bradford RAFCA Eagles Identity 5 Fixtures in 2011 9-10 May 11 – RAF Vine Lane Players Assessment – Trial Match – Selection Ashborne CC, Capt – Senior (CS) Player 11-12 Jul 11 – Lincoln Tour Trg day RAF Cranwell T20 Bracebridge Heath CC, Capt Ex U25/Dev Player Trial Match 8 Sep 11 – RAF Vine Lane United Hospitals CC, Capt Ex U25/Dev Player Season Summary – Opportunity for 39 Players

22. RAFCA EAGLES 2011 Flt Lt Stu Bradford Aims for 2012 Continue Eagles Impetus Trg Camp - Coaching Enhanced Management Set Up Replicate Other Representative Sides Comms – Stn OICs Eagles League Reps (Including Non Affiliated Stns) Stn OICs and League Secs Have a Major Role to Play

23. COACHING CSCCA – Minor Counties Status CSCCA – Minor Counties Status ECB Coaching Structure/Pathway ECB Coaching Structure/Pathway UKCC2 UKCC2 2 Courses 2011: 12 RAF-RAFCA/Stn 2 Courses 2011: 12 RAF-RAFCA/Stn Coaching Opportunities Coaching Opportunities OIC Trawl for Coaches OIC Trawl for Coaches Conjoined with other Services Conjoined with other Services 2012 Coaching 2012 Coaching UKCC2 & CDWs/Club Coach Assessments UKCC2 & CDWs/Club Coach Assessments

24. RAFCU&SA Sgt Gary Eustace Umpires Umpires Some 24 ‘active’ members – ‘core’ pool c.14 in 2011. Some 24 ‘active’ members – ‘core’ pool c.14 in 2011. 3 ‘stand’ on CS Panel of 6, 2 others on the CS ‘feeder’ panel; stood at Lords (IS T20), Fenners (CS v Cambridge University), and the Senior, U25 and Ladies IS main and T20 tournaments. 3 ‘stand’ on CS Panel of 6, 2 others on the CS ‘feeder’ panel; stood at Lords (IS T20), Fenners (CS v Cambridge University), and the Senior, U25 and Ladies IS main and T20 tournaments. RAFCU&SA appointed to 38 fixtures: RAF Seniors, U25, Ladies, LACL, Eagles, RAF Cup semis and final RAFCU&SA appointed to 38 fixtures: RAF Seniors, U25, Ladies, LACL, Eagles, RAF Cup semis and final

25. RAFCU&SA Sgt Gary Eustace Scorers Scorers ‘ Pool’ of 8, but 5 are on CS Panel! ‘ Pool’ of 8, but 5 are on CS Panel! 58 fixtures comprising CS, all levels of Inter Services and RAF cricket including LACL, Eagles and Adastrians’ fixtures. 58 fixtures comprising CS, all levels of Inter Services and RAF cricket including LACL, Eagles and Adastrians’ fixtures. In addition, our members were also appointed to MCC, 1st class and International games during the season! In addition, our members were also appointed to MCC, 1st class and International games during the season!

26. RAFCU&SA Sgt Gary Eustace CU&SA -Greatest threat CU&SA -Greatest threat is SUSTAINABILITY! Umpires Trg Cses - Halton: Umpires Trg Cses - Halton: Level 1 - 2-4 Apr Level 1 - 2-4 Apr Level 1A - 5 Apr Level 1A - 5 Apr Level 1A - 15-19 Oct Level 1A - 15-19 Oct POC Sgt Andy Rutter Rutter547@mod.uk POC Sgt Andy Rutter Rutter547@mod.ukRutter547@mod.uk Scorers Trg Cse Scorers Trg Cse 29 Jan 29 Jan 19 Feb 19 Feb POC Cpl Ian Walsh – Wad 6954 POC Cpl Ian Walsh – Wad 6954

27. Summary of the 2011 Season Summary of the 2011 Season ADASTRIANS Sqn Ldr Rich Harris

28. ADASTRIANS – The Long Hop Not enough playing members Low player availability Standard of players slipping Cancelled matches Weekend/Family commitments Reduced manning OOA commitments Not viewed as developmental

29. Promote as alternative development opportunity for RAFCA (Players not getting Eagles and U25s places but have potential) Prestigious fixtures Representative Cricket (Duty Travel) Open to all ranks Competitive standard History to be preserved ADASTRIANS The Forward Defensive

30. Annual Dinner at the RAF Club (Feb 12) Stage at Vine Lane Royal Household at Windsor Castle Stragglers at Vine Lane Cross Arrows CC at Lords Cross Arrows Dinner – The Long Room (Nov 12) Committee Match Managers Prize Winners ADASTRIANS – The Batting Order

31. We must field full and competitive sides. Fixtures pared down to a minimum. Prestigious fixtures retained. Venues and Events are the hook. Support needed from RAFCA. Encourage U25s and Eagles players. If this fails Adastrians will fold next season! ADASTRIANS The Last Wicket Stand

32. ADASTRIANS – The Match Report Comms/Publicity Plan RAFCA Presentations E-mails to OICs Websites and Scrolling News Simon Taylor Work 030679 35729 maa.tech-reg-3@mod.uk Home 07789 511311 s.m.taylor@hotmail.co.uk

33. ADASTRIANS 2012 Fixture/EventVenueDate Annual DinnerRAF ClubFeb 12 (Date TBC) Pre-season NetLords’ AcademyApr 12 (Date TBC) Stage CCVine Lane20 May 12 Confirmed Royal Household CCWindsor Castle09 Jun 12 Confirmed Free Foresters CCVine Lane02 Sep 12 Confirmed Cross Arrows CCLordsSep 11 (Date TBC) Lords DinnerThe Long Room, LordsNov 12 (Date TBC)

34. STATION CRICKET Wg Cdr Stu Williams CDO OICs Responsibilities AP3342 Lflt 706 IMPORTANT - Does not have to be a Commissioned Rank

35. STATION CRICKET A Refresher – An OIC Requires: Interest Innovation Imagination Excitement Commitment Leadership Persistence Unwavering Devotion

36. STATION CRICKET A Familiar Story At Station Level? Team Co-ordinator - OIC Match Secretary - OIC Coach - Nil/OIC Captain - Best or Oldest Player/OIC Players - Whoever is available/OIC

37. STATION CRICKET An OIC needs : A Committee Constitution & TORs Knowledge, Support & Guidance Sports Board The Stn RAFCA RAFCA Website - Stn Page CDO 95461 7532 Stuart.Williams@752mod.uk

38. STATION CRICKET In a nutshell all we need is……. Good quality pitches, Focal Point (Pavilion), Equipment, Nets & Practice Facilities, Players, Coaching, Officials, Trg nights, Funding, Coaching (Group/ Individual), Fixtures, Friendlies, Cup Matches, Stn Tournaments, Stn Tour, Stn Cricket Trips/Days out, Play day, Families Day, Committee, Constitution, Strong Links with PEd Flt and Contractors, Everyone a member of the RAF Sports Lottery, Develop promising players Easily Achieved ? Main Issues from the 2010/11 Review………..

39. COMMON THEMES Difficulty in obtaining teas of a decent quality, at an affordable rate, especially with units that have PAYD. No easy answer – PAYD is reality. Low level Sponsorship from Stn Contactors? Lack of guidance for new OICs. Hopefully addressed Who can represent station teams in RAF Cup and League* games? AP 3415 Section 2 Ch 2 - Non Service/MoD Civ personnel (dependents, guests, contractors etc) are eligible to play in friendly (non RAF League or Cup) matches providing they have personal insurance in place and sign declaration - Annex A to Ref

40. COMMON THEMES Lack of MT (JSP 752) Entitled to MT under Stn Cdr’s authority – Check contract? Driver Age - Local approach to obtaining Minibus Licence? Lack of Accommodation JSP 752. No Subsistence for Sport (exc key safety pers). SLAM = limited transit accn (sports accn at HAL, CRN & COS – BZN PCAU?). PAYD = No duty meals. Sponsorship ? Lack of player availability Use all available tools at your disposal - key stakeholders (Stn Cdr, Club President)

41. REVIEW - SUMMARY/CONCLUSIONS  FINANCES. A mixed bag, units expressed concerns their facilities were worn however units that had requested money seemed to be content with their allocation.  MT. A big concern especially with SERCO controlled MT sections regarding driving hours or lack of vehicles.  TEAS. Most units that had to source refreshments from the Messes were not happy with the quantity or quality they were paying for.  PLAYER AVAILABILITY. A common theme. However, several units received a lot of support from local teams, and with station players heavily involved in local coaching and playing - the local teams also relied heavily on station players. Inference that cricket in the RAF was thriving through local clubs rather than unit v unit cricket.

42. FUTURE More Difficult ? Improved RAFCA Support Personality Dependent on Stns Game is Reliant on You We Must Up Our Collective Game if the Game is to Survive

43. OIC Cricket Workshop 2010 AOB & Discussion

44. RAFCA AGM 2012