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Central Northern Cricket Zone
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Welcome to the home of the Central North Bulls
2008/09 Season

The Central Northern Cricket Zone embraces the Hunter Valley Cricket Council and the Northern Inland Cricket Council.

The Zone also has the Hunter Valley Junior Cricket Council, North West Junior Cricket Association, Northern Tablelands Junior Cricket Association as well as the Hunter Valley Umpires Association and the Northern Inland Cricket Umpires Association as affiliates. The Zone covers a significant area of Country NSW from the Hexham Bridge in the south to the Queensland border in the north, east to Walcha and west to Wee Waa.

Within the Zone district competitions are conducted annually in both the Hunter Valley and the Northern Inland. The John Bull Shield in the Hunter Valley and the Northern Inland's War Veterans Cup are the two 1st XI competitions. The MA Connolly Cup is contested by 2nd XI teams in the Northern Inland whilst Colts sides in the Hunter Valley play for the RA Dransfield Trophy annually.

The John Bull Shield dates back to the 1920's being one of NSW Country's most famous cricket trophies, whilst the War Veterans Cup was presented by the NSW Cricket Association in 1946 in memory of those cricketers that served their country in the war of 1939-45. The MA Connolly Cup was first played for in 1956-57, whilst the RA Dranfield Trophy was struck in 1969-70 for the Hunter Valley Colts competition.

At the end of each season the John Bull Shield champions play the War Veterans Cup winners for the Coal Board Cup to determine the top team in the Zone. Similarly, the holders of the MA Connolly Cup meet the RA Dransfield Trophy winners for the 2TMO Cup in a 2nd XI challenge.

The Zone welcomes you and trusts the information contained on its site is of benefit to you in the promotion of the 'meadow game with the mellow name'.

Latest News
news COLEMAN MEDAL TO ERIN OSBORNE
Sat 02-Aug-2008 14:59
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Tamworth women's cricketer Erin Osborne has won the Coleman Medal as the Central Northern Cricket Zone's Womens Player of the Year.

The Coleman Medal is named after Australian wicketkeeper Leonie Coleman a product of Tamworth and NSW Country Cricket.
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news COOK & HAZLEWOOD SHARE GLEESON MEDAL
Sat 02-Aug-2008 14:41
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NSW Country captain Jeff Cook and Australian Under 19 fast bowler Josh Hazlewood have been jointly awarded the Gleeson Medal as Central Northern Cricket Zone Cricketers of the Year.

The medal is named after former Australian Test spin bowler and Country Cricketer John Gleeson.
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news RECORD ATTENDANCE - ANNUAL MEETING
Sat 02-Aug-2008 14:21
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A record attendance of 40 delegates was the feature of the Central Northern Cricket Zone Annual General Meeting held at Cricket House, Tamworth on July 27.

In presenting the Annual Report for season 2007-08, Chairman Terry Psarakis said that whilst the Zone had not been as successful as the previous season it was most pleasing to see such a large number of talented young players emerging.

Mr Psarakis complimented the management and coaching staff  on their efforts throughout the season in identifying and developing the playing talent.
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news ZONES TO FOCUS ON WOMENS CRICKET [Country Cricket]
Sat 23-Aug-2008 19:04
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Leonie Coleman - Country Cricket product

Developing sustainable womens' cricket competitions at a regional level will be a focus for the eight Country Cricket Zones this summer.

The recent Country Cricket Zone Administrators' meeting at Cootamundra examined strategies and programs that could lead to the establishment womens cricket competitions within the zones.

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news ZONE LOGOS UNDER MICROSCOPE [Country Cricket]
Sat 23-Aug-2008 18:31
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The eight Country Cricket Zones will review their logos over the next three months with a view to bringing them into line with the marketing logo of CricketNSW and Cricket Australia. All Zones will examine incorporating the theme of their current logo into the shield-style recently adopted by CricketNSW and consistent with the marketing direction of Cricket Australia

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news Position Vacant - Player Career and Welfare Manager [Cricket NSW]
Fri 29-Aug-2008 12:07
Cricket NSW are currently seeking a Player Career and Welfare Manager.  Read the full article

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