1. 19 th Maccabiah Games Open & Juniors Cricket Information Night Sunday 3 rd June 2012

2. Information Night Agenda About the Maccabiah Games Cricket @ Maccabiah Key Dates for the Games Accommodation Costs & Fundraising How do you get to go? Selection Panel Members Expectations of Nominees Maccabiah Experiences Communication

3. Introduction Paul Fink Open Mens Section Manager Ray Montag Junior Boys Section Manager Harry Procel Head of Delegation

4. About the Maccabiah Games The ‘Jewish Olympics’ – takes place every four years in Israel, run by the Maccabi World Union. 3 rd largest sporting event in the world after the Olympics and World Masters Games. Over 8,000 athletes participants in Open, Junior, Masters & Paralympic categories. 2009: 51 Countries competing in 31 Sports. 2013: Expecting 60-70 countries competing in 34 sports; Australian delegation likely to be around 400-500 people (incl. athetes, management, security, medical etc.)

5. Cricket @ Maccabiah Australia has sent teams since 1973 3 x Gold, 3 x Silver, 2 x Bronze Opportunity to play cricket in unique, tough conditions vs. countries like England, Israel, South Africa & India. Typically held as one-day 50-over matches in tournament format, ending with a gold medal final. It’s more than just a cricket/sporting trip – – Pre-camp with entire Australian team – Cultural/tourist activities (e.g. Dead Sea, Masada, Jerusalem…) – Meeting Jewish people and other Jewish cricketers from other countries.

6. Cricket @ Maccabiah (cont.) 2013 Cricket Age Categories: – Open Mens – Junior Boys (15-18 yrs, DOB between 1 Jan 1995 – 31 Dec 1998) Both teams have a Team/Section Manager, and the Juniors will also have a Coach.

7. Key Dates for the Games DateEvent 11 July 2013Australian team departs Pre camp (based in Jerusalem) - includes training, touring, team activities 17 July 2013Move into Maccabiah accomodation 18 July 2013Opening Ceremony (Teddy Stadium, Jerusalem) Competition commences 30 July 2013Closing Ceremony (Haifa – new stadium) 31 July 2013Official team flight home 2 August 2013Likely arrival date in Australia

8. Accommodation Pre-camp: – Entire Australian team based together in one accommodation centre in Jerusalem. During the Games: – All junior teams will stay in one accommodation centre together (i.e. all sports, all countries) – Participants from each of the competing Open cricket countries all stay together in the same accommodation centre.

9. Costs & Fundraising Approx. costs are $11,000 per athlete In 2009 the cost was $10,000 (an increase of only 2.5% p.a.) Includes all travel, accommodation, meals, uniforms, training in Israel By comparison: Australian National Swim team 21 day trip costs $11,550 excluding bathers and equipment, tours, security, management & infrastructure support.

10. Costs & Fundraising (cont.) Approximate Cost Breakdown: Maccabiah Participation Fee (set by Maccabi World Union)$3,700 Airfares & Taxes & Insurance$3,300 Uniforms & Souvenirs$400 Pre / Post Camps & Functions$1,250 Administration$750 MAI$100 Medical$345 Communications & Transport$100 Management$962.50 Security$50 Media$100 TOTAL$11,057.50

11. Costs & Fundraising (cont.) The $11K figure can be reduced significantly through individual/team fundraising: – Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) tax-deductible donations – Advertising in Team Handbook – Team Sponsorship (e.g. Financial, clothing/equipment) – Fundraising events (e.g. movie nights, raffles, parties etc.) Team Fundraising is typically undertaken to cover costs such as a coach, cricket whites/uniforms, and ‘on-the-ground’ expenses during the games such as water, ice etc.

12. Costs & Fundraising (cont.) There may be other small costs, such as those costs incurred for playing strips, training camps/selection trial, or to send selectors interstate etc. The general idea is that these costs are covered by team fundraising activities. – Any such costs would be borne equally by all squad members (e.g. so that no players are prejudiced based on their location)

13. How do you get to go? Submit a nomination form online by June 30 2012: www.maccabi.com.au/maccabiah/cricket www.maccabi.com.au/maccabiah/cricket Include the $1,000 nomination fee (refundable if not selected or if you withdraw prior to selection) All nominees become part of the ‘squad’ from which the final teams will be selected by a panel. Final selected teams will consist of 13 players in both Open and Juniors. Team selections to be finalised by 10 December 2012. Selection Process: A Selection Charter document has been created on the website. The way selection will be conducted will be finalised by the selection panel/s once nominations have closed.

14. Selection Panel Members Open Mens: – Steve Herzberg (NSW) – Daniel Onas (VIC) – tbc Junior Boys: – Julien Wiener (VIC) – Steve Herzberg (NSW) – Junior Team Coach (VIC) – tbc

15. Expectations of Nominees Contribute to individual & squad fundraising. Commit from now - both mentally and physically. Get involved with and commit to regular training programs (to be determined in conjunction with Coach/Management)

16. Where to from here? Discuss with your family/friends Talk to your school Chat to past attendees/players Ongoing communication with Section Manager Fundraising Need to nominate by 30 June 2012

17. Communication www.maccabi.com.au/maccabiah/cricket Paul Fink (Open Mens Section Manager) paul@thefinks.com.au, 0412 662 721 paul@thefinks.com.au Ray Montag (Junior Boys Section Manager) rayamanda@optusnet.com.au, 0412 565 030 rayamanda@optusnet.com.au