WACA

Performances
Attitude/work ethic/self motivation - the player's awareness that success is the result of quality training
in the areas of technique (batting, bowling, fielding), fitness, health, mental skills.
Character - off the field
Perceived potential

Selection will be conducted by WACA Coaching Staff in consultation with WACA District Clubs:

Via weekly consultation with Junior District Club coaches and Youth Coordinators
Via weekly match viewing
Via attendance at junior district club training sessions

Coaching Staff will also liaise with:

PSA Directors' of Cricket
Specialist Cricket school staff

Selection/deletion from the EWP will be enforced should players not follow training standards:

Attendance - required at all sessions unless prior contact to WACA coaching staff is made
Punctuality - at training and games
Respect - for team mates, officials, parents, coaching staff
Display strong work ethic and attitude - limit time wasting, maintain high quality of training
Dress - cricket apparel only

Questions about the Pathway

How do I get my child into cricket?
Children aged 6 - 17 can enrol at any one of the junior cricket clubs in the metro area and country WA. For further information, contact Community Cricket Officers at the WACA (metro) or your local Regional Cricket Officer (country).

How does my child get identified for district junior cricket?
Your district club have junior coordinators who are responsible for ensuring talent identification of community club players occurs within their recruiting area. Community clubs are asked to nominate players who they think have potential to represent their district. Most district clubs conduct trials during the off season. Players can represent their district club from U13 age level. Your community club will have the contact of your district junior coordinator.

How is my son identified for the Emerging Warrior Program (EWP)/zone carnivals?
WACA Coaching Officers' work on a weekly basis with district clubs, attending training sessions and viewing district junior cricket. They also work with PSA schools and education department cricket schools. In conjunction with the junior district coaches and coordinators, players are selected to be involved in WACA programs. A copy of the EWP selection policy is enclosed in this booklet.

Does zoning apply to WACA district cricket?
Zoning does apply at junior levels however rules are flexible given individual considerations.

Can my son be included in the EWP in future seasons if he does not make the U14 entry level?
Absolutely. Players can be selected and deleted from the program at any stage subject to the EWP selection policy.

How does my child get selected for state 17s / 19s?
Players are selected from their performances at District club level and PSA /school. Players from the country are identified by Regional Cricket Officers. Carnivals are also held by the WACA each year to assist with this process. The state U16 carnival is held in January each year involving 4 metro teams and 2 country teams. Regional Cricket Officers select 2 country teams based upon performances in country competitions and junior country week. The U18 trophy series is held in March/April each year involving 2 teams of players from around the state. Players are selected in initial squads of approx. 20 players each during April /May who train over the winter months with WACA Coaching staff and specialist coaches. Players can be added and deleted at any time subject to WACA selection policy. 13 players are selected in the U17 State team and 14 in the U19 State team.

Can my child play for the Retravision Warriors/Western Fury if not selected in 17s / 19s?
Being selected for State U17/U19 teams is no guarantee of representing the Warriors or Fury. There are current Warrior/Fury players who did not represent their state at junior age level due to these players being late developers. All sports around the world have players in this category.