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TRAILBLAZING DUO
Clubs and associations across the state observed and embraced Reconciliation Round and sent photos to us highlighting their involvement.
The Reconciliation Round for Premier cricket clubs and Community cricket clubs in New South Wales took place on February 11 and 12, demonstrating Cricket NSW’s commitment to reconciliation. Players and umpires formed pre-match barefoot circles and acknowledged the Traditional Owners of the land. Clubs and associations across the state actively participated and shared photos.
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At the North East Wiradjuri Co Ltd Cultural Centre School Holiday Program, Woolworths Cricket Blasters made bats from wattle trees and played cricket. The day concluded with a bush and culture walk and a closing ceremony.
Goonellabah sits just outside Lismore and the floods there have affected the lives of the local communities. This was a chance to bring back smiles to the youngsters’ faces for a while.
Where: Macleay and Goonellabah
Region: North Coast & Far North Coast
When: March 2023
Through targeted promotion and the Woolworths Community Funded program, the Macleay Cricket Blast program saw a significant increase in registrations. The program at Goonellabah Public School, supported by WWCF, also had a high Indigenous participation.
