The Brisbane Water Cricket Club has started a brand- third grade women’s team – The Bluetongues – and is already shaking up the competition with recent wins.
Team Captain Kelly Dearing said starting the new team has allowed many women who have watched their sons and husbands play for years to finally get out onto the field.
“We have a large age range on the team, with the youngest player just 17 years old playing alongside over 50s,” she said.
“It is amazing to see all these women with different backgrounds and experiences get out onto the field and have some fun.
“Having a women’s team develops the culture of the sporting club and provides important opportunities for all females to play a sport they love.”
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, recently delivered the team’s hats in an official handover.
“I cannot be more excited to see these wonderful women go out and have fun while dominating the wicket at the same time,” Tesch said.
“I had the joy of meeting the team, and the sense of community and team spirit was already strong.
“It is always great to see women coming together to have fun and support each other in whatever context.”
The season began early in October and will finish up at the end of March.
To find out more on how to enrol for next season, keep an eye on Central Coast Cricket Association’s social media and community boards around Adcock Park in June next year.
Source:
Media release, Oct 28
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch