SPORT WBBL right at home in Northern Tasmania

Northern Tasmania has been a proud host of Australia’s premier women’s cricket competition.

Federal Member for Bass Bridget Archer said it was great to see WBBL cricket in Launceston

“I was fortunate to attend a game with a special cause when the Hobart Hurricanes took out a win against Melbourne Stars,” Bridget Archer said “In partnership with Magnolia Place the

Hurricanes asked attendees to bring along a small item that can be donated to this wonderful charity.

“Magnolia provides supported crisis accommodation to women and their children and/ or women alone who are experiencing homelessness and/or family violence. The response was generous

Community sport

and a reminder of how supportive northern Tasmanians are.”

The WBBL tournament presented an important opportunity for locals to embrace another major cultural event for our region and for local businesses to benefit from increased visitors.

During a recent visit to Invermay Bowls Club Federal Member for Bass Bridget Archer and Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck were fortunate enough to chat about the world of bowling from former Commonwealth Games International Female Bowler of the Year Rebecca van Asch. Rebecca has also been chosen as part of the 2022 national squad.

Participation in bowls and croquet clubs across northern Tasmania is growing, as participants appreciate the social and health benefits of being part of a community club. There are a number of bowls and croquet clubs throughout our region, including those listed:

Bowls Clubs: Beauty Point, Bridport, Trevallyn, Scottsdale, Ravenswood, George Town, Kings Meadows, Invermay, Exeter, Invermay, West Launceston.

Croquet Clubs: East Launceston, North Esk, Royal Park, St Leonards.

For a full list of bowls and croquet clubs in the state visit bowlstasmania.com.au and croquettas.com