Coach and play cricket - Australia

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You'll coach the junior teams at the club, then train with and possibly play for one of the teams at the club. If you're an excellent player or you just play for fun, this club has got everything!Cricket is one of Australia's biggest sports. They are the current World Champions and the best team in the world.On this project you'll be able to work at one of the top cricket clubs in Western Australia, coaching the juniors in the afternoons and evenings, as well as training and possibly playing for one of the many male or female teams at the club.If you're an excellent player, you may be able to play at the highest levels in WA. If you're just a social player, you'll still be allocated to a team.The club we work with has a very lively social scene and you will be welcomed with open arms.As the main cricket project won't occupy all your time, during the daytime you'll work on the Refugee Sports Project. Here you can coach cricket or a number of other sports for around 4-5 hours every day, leaving your evenings free to coach and train with the cricket team.The Cricket Project:You'll work at a cricket club located on the beautiful Swan River, overlooking the skyline of Perth. The club has had players such as Dennis Lillie, Marcus Trescothick and Ben Hollioke. The club is also very conveniently located close to your accommodation.There are excellent facilities and you'll coach the boys and girls junior teams. You'll also have the opportunity to coach, train, and possibly play for the senior men's and women's teams, if you get selected.The junior teams at the clubs fall under the following age groups:

• Under 9s
• Under 10s
• Under 12s – Under 17s

If you also like to play cricket on this project, you can do this with a number of senior teams. There is a good mixture of standards at the clubs so there is something for everyone.As well as training and playing for one of these teams, you may also be able to coach them if you're considered good enough. There are a number of senior teams that you can train with and play for:

• 4 senior men’s teams
• 2 senior women’s teams
• 8 social men’s teams

Your accommodation is located in the CBD (Central Business District) of Perth, Western Australia. Therefore you are very central, close to the main train station and shopping district.You'll be accommodated in a centrally located lodge that is friendly and relaxing, making it ideal for long-term stays. You may have your own room or you may share a room with other volunteers. There is an excellent kitchen and storage area for cooking meals and plenty of space to relax.Entertainment at your accommodation includes a pool table, cheap internet access, arcade machines and cable TV (Foxtel), to name a few. But with all the sunshine Perth has, you’ll be out and about enjoying the many outdoor activities! You are literally a stroll from the Swan River and free CBD transport. Trains and buses are also only a few minutes away to take you to Fremantle, King’s Park or to the many other ‘things to do’! The city centre boasts great shopping, restaurants and pubs or head over to Northbridge for more pubs, nightclubs and multicultural cuisine. You'll get to work via bus, which stops outside your accommodation.Perth was built on the banks of the magnificent Swan River over 150 years ago and is now a city rich in culture and filled with theatres, art galleries and museums. The city is modern and vibrant - a fun, friendly and 'laid back' place, with clear skies and a sunny climate. Western Australia is locally known as the 'state of excitement!'Some of its more famous attractions include Kings Park, Scarborough Beach, Fremantle and the Swan River. Fremantle (or as the local’s call it, ‘Freo’) is the city’s port and is rich in history. At weekends you will find markets, entertainment and plenty of alfresco style cafes to laze in.Perth has restaurants to suit all tastes, but the most popular cuisine is, of course, the great Australian BBQ. Barbeque facilities are abundant in local parks - take your own food and cook up a feast, Australian style!For meals in local restaurants, a trip to Perth's inner city centre is well worth the effort - it bustles with activity and offers a range of choices of restaurants.