THE COWRA CONNECTION

WHERE: Sydney Cricket Ground

REGION: Central West

WHEN: January 2023

The Best Test

WHRE: Sydney Cricket Ground

REGION: Inner Sydney

WHEN: January 2023

Woolworths Cricket Blast participants and Junior Cricketers were involved in several activations throughout the Pink Test from January 4-7, 2023. Activations included flag bearers, anthem ceremonies, lunchbreak activities for both Junior and Master Blasters as well as a Volunteer Walk as a way of thanking all those involved in community cricket. Hosting a total of 470 kids and adults over the four days, 349 of which were Woolworths Cricket Blast and Junior Cricket participants from 30 clubs or associations, it was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to step on to the hallowed turf of the SCG.

Reaping The Rewards

WHERE: Sydney Showground

Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park

REGION: Hawkesbury/Nepean

WHEN: January 2023

Eighteen of Cowra’s Master Blaster cricketers caught up with members of the Australian Test team when they played against South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January. The Cowra Junior Blasters were among the junior cricket contingent that provided lunch time entertainment for the crowd during the Pink Test. This year, Cowra has 47 Woolworths Cricket Blasters, the most they have ever had, and it was an absolute pleasure to see so many of these children have the opportunity to display their skills at the SCG and meet the Australian players.

Wilberforce Cricket Club made the return to Woolworths Cricket Blast this season after a couple of flood-affected years in the Hawkesbury. The 2022/23 season saw the Wilberforce Cricket Club form a new committee, taking a progressive approach to cricket with Blasters, zing stumps and ambitions to get a Frogbox! To reward the club for their efforts, CNSW awarded the whole club (20-odd juniors) a spot in the on-ground experience at a Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers match.