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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
Cricket NSW organised 53 new school holiday programs across the state during the summer break, providing cricket opportunities to children aged 5-10. Supported by the Woolworths Community Fund (WWCF), these programs were active from December to January. The majority of the programs were Woolworths Cricket Blast for 5-10 year-olds, with over 1,500 children registered. The goal was to inspire kids to play and love cricket, reaching every corner of the state.
A Ton On The Board
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WHERE: Monty Bennett Oval
REGION: Parramatta
WHEN: January 2023
Parramatta hosted a two-day Cumberland WWCF School Holiday program with 100 registered participants. The program connected kids to the local cricket club, supported by Wenty Leagues Cricket Club.
Wonderful In Wagga
WHERE: Robertson Oval, Wagga Wagga
REGION: Southern Inland
WHEN: December 2022
Over 50 enthusiastic children enjoyed the Woolworths Cricket Blast school holiday program in Wagga Wagga. Woolworths generously provided 40kg of fruit and 200 bottles of water, making the program healthy and enjoyable for the kids. The program fostered new friendships, allowed participants to learn new cricket skills, and cultivated a love for the game.
The program brought families together just before Christmas.
Woolies Worth
WHERE: Camden District Cricket Association, Ingleburn
REGION: Macarthur
WHEN: January 2023
The January Holiday Program in Ingleburn had 19 registered participants. Woolworths provided support with a gazebo, fresh fruit, water and ice. A dedicated staff member ensured everything was stocked up for the participants.
Cricket NSW conducts holiday programs year-round during school holidays. Visit www.playcricket.com.au to find a program near you!
Hit For A Sixer
WHERE: Northern Beaches
REGION: Northern Beaches
WHEN: January 2023
The Right Combo
WHERE: Kirkham Oval, Camden
REGION: Macarthur
WHEN: January 2023
The Sydney Thunder January School Holiday Blast and Stage 1 Program in Camden had 34 participants. Woolworths Cricket Blast players learned basic skills through fun games, while Stage 1 students received six hours of focused coaching.
Bexley Blast
WHERE: Bexley North Public School
REGION: Inner Sydney
WHEN: January 2023
Almost 90 kids had a real Blast for two action-packed days at the Northern Beaches School Holiday Program. The high catching competition was a big hit with the children.
Two Regions With One Blast
WHERE: Pratten Park
REGION: Inner Sydney, Sydney South West
WHEN: January 2023
Sharing Spaces
WHERE: Endeavour High School
REGION: Sutherland
WHEN: January 2023
The all-girls School Holiday Program at Endeavour High School attracted 18 registrations. Cricket NSW utilized the Share our Space initiative and received support from Woolworths to run the program.
Bexley North Public School hosted a four-day holiday program as part of the Share our Space initiative. 80 children participated across the four days. A minimum of five staff, including a Blast Specialist and Cricket Manager, provided support. This successful event opened opportunities for future programs and attracted kids new to cricket.
To The Lighthouse Oval
WHERE: Ulladulla
REGION: Shoalhaven
WHEN: January 2023
This program showcased the collaboration between cricket managers to bring cricket to as many children as possible across two regions.
The Pratten Park school holiday program brought children from Inner Sydney and Sydney South-West together. Funded by WWCF, the program saw an amazing response with 100 registered participants (75 boys and 25 girls). This program also helped promote nearby clubs and upcoming girls-only programs in Ashfield.
LIVE-SCORED MATCHES
WHERE: Duffy’s Oval, Terrigal
REGION: Central Coast
WHEN: January 2023
Following this interest and parent feedback, Cricket NSW ran two other all-girls programs at nearby schools, Sylvania and Engadine,with returning and new participants.
The Central Coast organised a Woolworths Cricket Blast Holiday Camp and a Stage 1 Junior Cricket holiday competition. The Stage 1 carnival, a fourgame format, involved six teams and had live scoring through PlayHQ. The program received registrations from 82 players and was officiated by junior umpires who had completed the Level 1 Umpiring course. Central Coast Cricket Manager David Winiata, Blast Specialist James Wootton, and local club volunteers supervised the clinics and brought the events to life.
Ulladulla Cricket Club’s Tara Rudd, who is a Cricket NSW Pathways female player, was very engaged during the day, running activities, and coaching the girls.
Cricket NSW partnered with local clubs in the Shoalhaven region for successful one-day programs. Over 90 participants registered, and Woolworths provided support with fresh fruit and water.
Local clubs supplied three Flicx pitches for use in the Stage 1 matches.
