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With the assistance of the EDP Annual Support Program, Cricket Scotland have sent three of their young players to Brisbane for the winter.  The players, Fraser Watts, Dewald Nel and Simon Swift will be playing for three clubs in Queensland over the winter period as well as joining in Academy training. 
Peter Drinnen, Cricket Scotland’s Technical Director comments:  Through High Performance funding, we were able to assist with 3 players travelling abroad to attend an Academy in Australia.  I explored several options, South Africa, New Zealand and India and felt through knowing the coaching staff and the environment, Australia was a sound choice for what is a pilot scheme.  I have requested that the players feed back as much information as possible to ensure that we are getting the type of results that are desired.  It was a deliberate measure to send 3 players who even at their young age have a good deal of experience under their belt.  They will be able to assess the program and outline the real benefits and any areas of concern.  As a considerable amount of money is being channelled into this venture, results are very important.

The players will undergo a series of fitness testing along with a comprehensive program of skill development and match play.  All will be aligned with clubs that will provide regular competition for them, both on the field and with the selection process.  They will have to earn their position in each side they play for and their aim will be to finish in First grade by the end of the season.  All in all it is a very exciting 6 months for all involved and we hope to see the results in performance next season to ensure this initiative continues for years to come.

A regular diary of their experience can be found at the Cricket Scotland website: www.cricketscotland.com