General Role
- Support the coach so they can focus on players and cricket.
- Act as the main contact for parent communication.
- Organise match day rosters for setup, scoring and umpiring.
- Help keep families informed, prepared and connected through the season.
BJCC Manager Handbook
Use this as the main reference for team manager responsibilities.
Before The Season
- Attend the pre-season club information night.
- Confirm the team list with the Registrar.
- Check medical notes, special requirements and photo restrictions.
- Introduce yourself to families.
- Set up the team WhatsApp group and make sure it is added to the BJCC community.
- Prepare the parent roster for scoring, umpiring and match day setup.
- Collect the manager bag, including first aid kit, chalk, match balls, scoring gear and gazebo.
Parent Roster Template
Download and adjust this spreadsheet for your team.
Parent Roster Tool
Use the online roster tool if you prefer to build the roster on the website.
Weekly Tasks
- Check the fixture to confirm the location and start time.
- Log in to PlayHQ and enter teams before the match.
- Send the weekly match reminder to families.
- Include the rostered scorer, umpire and setup helpers in the reminder.
- Share any coach notes, arrival time, uniform reminders or ground details.
Match Day
- Complete the Marsh Cricket Match Day Checklist, including checking the ground for hazards.
- Make sure players have hats, sunscreen, water and protective gear.
- Confirm the scorer, umpire and setup helpers have arrived.
- Help the coach keep the team organised before, during and after the match.
- Pack down club equipment and return any shared gear as required.
Open Scoring System
Use this link on match day to open the PlayHQ scoring login.
Ground Setup
Quick guide for setting up the ground before play.
Pre-game Conditions Checklist
Use the Marsh Cricket Match Day Checklist before play starts.
Scoring Resources
These links and guides help scorers get started, score during the match, and finish the game properly.
Simplified e-Scoring Guide
A short BJCC guide for scoring through PlayHQ.
Simplified Scorebook Scoring Guide
A short guide for paper scorebook scoring.
Scorebook Symbols
One-page reference for common symbols used in scorebooks.
PlayHQ Cricket Scoring Resources
Official PlayHQ cricket scoring support, including scoring guides and match day help.
E-scoring Booklet
Detailed PlayHQ e-scoring booklet.
PlayHQ MyTeams
Guide for PlayHQ MyTeams.
Other Useful Links
Council Contact
If the team has any maintenance requests, lodge them through the City of Melville website and select Request Council Building Maintenance.
Open City of Melville online services
MelSafe is the City of Melville's community safety and compliance service.
MELSAFE: Call 131 247
