The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) has now opened club applications for Premier Cricket Clubs to participate in the ACA's 2024-25 Premier Cricket Program.
The program is available to assist clubs to identify ACA Members to fill vacant authorised roles (i.e. coach, player, mentor) within their club.
If an application is successful and the relevant steps are completed, a Club will be granted:
- $6,500 for Male or Premier Cricket Clubs with their First XI team playing in the First XI competition; or
- $13,000 for Fully-Integrated Premier Cricket Clubs (ie a club with both male and female teams playing in the First XI competition)
- Note: We strongly recommend that the Club appoint at least one male and one female ACA Member to authorised roles.
As per previous years, these funding amounts remain consistent with the factors and guidelines used in to determine funding levels, such as:
- the number of teams within the club;
- the number of games played;
- time committed to Premier Cricket; and
- whether the First Grade side provides the last step in the pathway to domestic cricket.
As Premier Cricket is evolving around the country, ACA will continue to apply discretion around funding structures for developing clubs and competitions across the country.
Clubs must review the 2024-25Â ACA PCP Induction Pack included in this application. This Induction Pack outlines the Program Guidelines and ongoing process to ensure payments are made efficiently.Â
A reminder that administrative roles are not eligible for funding under this Program and NO individual ACA member will be permitted to receive more than $6,500 via the Program during the Season.
ALL CLUB APPLICATIONS CLOSE AUGUST 31.
If you have any questions please contact Elesha Te Paa at the ACA via premiercricket@auscricket.com.au or 03 9698 7207.