Junior Cricket
Over the years Ellerslie has always suffered from a moving population which made it hard to gain junior cricketers and keep them through to senior level.
Going by photo's taken of teams in the 1920s the club had real strength and again in the 1950s. In the 70's a new influx of youth joined the club as it was critical by ACA rules that all clubs must foster junior cricket.
It is usually left up to a few keen parents to ensure the kids are looked after and coached properly and the club has been lucky to have them. People like Roy Schnauer, John Molesworth, Dave Cosgrove, Harold Butler, Wayne Young and many more were assisted by regular club members over the years.
During the 90's Kevin Williams took over the mantel and has run the Junior section without fault. He has raised the junior membership to figures never realised in the past and has gained sponsorship for all teams. As a result of all his hard work the club is now seeing the youth moving into the grades and staying with the club. This good work is being taken on by new Junior Convener David Caird.
Also the Junior Club has never had so many reps in both the district squads and playing for Auckland, this can only be a plus for the club in the future.
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