Top Tips are a suite of short videos produced by WA Cricket to support community cricket volunteers. You will meet some of the people behind the scenes at WA Cricket and may see others you already know.
Feedback is welcome to volunteers@wacricket.com.au
Current Episodes
- Do’s and Don'ts in Marketing
- Get Support from your LGA
- Writing Grants
- Attract and Pitch Sponsors and Partners
- Recruit Early
- How to Increase Diversity and Inclusion at your Cricket Club
- How to Coach Junior Cricketers for Success
- How you can foster Aboriginal Engagement at your Club or Association
- How to engage local Schools into Cricket Programs
Do’s and Don’ts in Marketing
Struggling with promoting your club? Lauren Moore has her top tips, do's and don'ts for being across marketing in the digital and social media landscape.
Get Support from your LGA (Local Government Area)
Your Local Government Authority is there to help you! Don't be put off by the name of "LGA", one of their roles is to oversee facilities within the area - be sure to meet regularly! They have plenty of opportunities for development, promotion and fundraising.
Since the recording of this video Tom has moved to the role of Community Cricket Support Services Manager. If you have any enquiries in relation to LGAs, please contact Brodie Green, Infrastructure & Local Government Relations Manager, brodie.green@wacricket.com.au
Writing Grants
Writing grants can seem tiresome and grating, but Jen has some great tips and words of encouragement to help with your Grant Applications!
Attract and Pitch Sponsors and Partners
Sponsors can make a big difference to your club! It doesn't have to be a daunting task engaging sponsors - the relationship between your club and a potential sponsor is mutually beneficial! Think about the needs of your club, many businesses would be thrilled to be seen taking part in the community and meeting the needs of your club. Be honest about the needs of the club, and the costs associated with meeting those needs. As a club you have access to many businesses that are looking for advertising opportunities. To get up and running with a business as a sponsor get a good sense of who comes out to games - take those numbers and think about how they match the demographics that a sponsor would want to market to.
Recruit Early
Finding and retaining volunteers can often be the bane of running a club. Fret not! Vicki has some tips for your recruitment efforts.
How to increase Diversity and Inclusion at your Cricket Club
Cricket is a sport for all, and the secret is about creating a space where everyone feels safe and welcome! Welcome to another episode of Community Cricket's Top Tips Series, sit with Jade as she shares her Top Tips for improving diversity in cricket. Since recording this video Jade has taken on a new adventure. For more information, please email annie.rogan@wacricket.com.au
How to Coach Junior Cricketers for Success
Coaching can be overwhelming at times - there are some many skills, strategies and playing styles to keep on top of in the game of cricket. Ryan is here to let you know it really boils down to understanding your players well and what success looks like for them! Welcome to another episode of Top Tips to empower you to help run your cricket club, allowing it to be the best it can be.
Since the uploading of this video, Ryan has changed roles at WA Cricket and is now the Pathway Coach in the Female Program.
If you have any questions, please contact Alex Lascu, Learning & Capability Specialist, by email alex.lascu@wacricket.com.au
How you can foster Aboriginal Engagement at your Club or Association
Adam is WA Cricket's Aboriginal Cricket Specialist and he has a few key insights into how you can foster Aboriginal engagement at your local club. Cricket is a sport that should be safe and welcoming for everyone, when everyone is safe to be themselves - communities form and cricket flourishes! When in doubt, keep it safe, keep it fun and keep it local!
How to engage local Schools into Cricket Programs
Looking for people to get involved in your Cricket Blast Program? School is a fantastic way to promote your program and bring children into the world of cricket! If you're not sure where to get started, Jesse has three key suggestions to get you going!