Goals:

• Assist the Barkly Street Cricket Club to boost junior participation numbers and renew its connections with local community groups
• Build resilience and social inclusion among participants
• Offer practical opportunities for Belonging, Mastery, Independence, Generosity through cricket and social events.
• Sign up 25 new junior participants from September 2011- March 2012
• Run at least two teams Under 11;s and 13′s
• Run 2 In2Cricket Programs at the Maribyrnong Reserve and with Footscray North Primary School.
• Explore the viability of a junior girls team.

Target Group:

Young people and families in the Footscray, Maribyrnong and Inner West region.

Culturally and linguistically diverse students and newly arrived migrants living in the inner Western suburbs in relationship with:

• Footscray Primary School
• Footscray West Primary School
• Footscray North Primary School
• Maribyrnong Secondary College
• Footscray City Secondary College
• New Hope
• Melbourne Renegades

Primary Cricket Vehicle:

• Barkly Street Uniting Cricket Club to Enter U11 & U13 teams to play Friday Nights in the Western Region Junior Cricket Association
• Cricket Australia’s Milo In 2 Cricket Program
• Local Primary School’s Inter School Sports Competition

‘Circle of Courage’ Program Elements:

OUR VALUES

• • We value fun, formation, family & friends
  • We seek to build resilience in young people and families through
    • Belonging,
    • Mastery,
    • Independence
    • Generosity

We value inclusive participation of those from culturally diverse & non- traditional cricket backgrounds.

OUR APPROACH

Belonging

• Focus on inclusive participation, teamwork, partnerships & small group work.
• Distinctive Uniform & Gear
• Positive Team Rituals / Culture
• Parental involvement encouraged at all levels.
• Photography/ Video, Website & Social Media
• Social Activities (including attending Renegades T20 matches together).

Mastery

• Individual Cricket Skills Assessments
• History and Spirit of the Game
• Skills Intro for Parents & Cricket Australia Coaching Accreditation opportunities

Independence

• Self and Team Assessment
• Leadership opportunities for Choice, Creativity & Self Expression
• Promote Cricket Victoria Pathway Opportunities

Generosity

• Encourage young people to ‘give back’ through fundraisers and welcoming events for new participants
• We support cricket programs in Local Schools & Community Groups