Category: Community
Victoria continues to lead from the front with Grassroots Cricket Funding
The 2025-26 Grassroots Cricket Fund (GCF) will deliver 107 grants to cricket clubs across Victoria, as part of a joint initiative between the Australian Cricketers’ Association and Cricket Australia. The GCF ensures cricket clubs across Australia receive much-needed investments to
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Cricket Victoria and Staying Alive Health unite to make heart health a priority in community cricket
Cricket Victoria is proud to announce a new partnership with Staying Alive Health, Australia’s leading provider of defibrillator solutions and CPR training, to champion heart health and emergency preparedness across the Victorian cricketing community. This partnership will focus on increasing
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Victoria Announces Over 40s Squads for National Championships
Veterans Cricket Victoria has announced its Victoria Over 40s squads to compete at the National Championships in South Australia from 31 January to 5 February 2026. Victoria will be represented across two teams participating in Division 1 and Division 2
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Congratulations to October’s Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month
Cricket Victoria congratulates Rob Fisher of Maiden Gully Marist Cricket Club, awarded Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month for October for his outstanding contributions to inclusive cricket. Rob’s commitment to the All-Abilities cricket space began in 2012, and he has since
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Victorian cricket set to shine under CitiPower Centre lights
Cricket Victoria is pleased to confirm it has received approval from the Minister for Planning to begin the construction of four light towers at the CitiPower Centre, ready for season 2026/27. The lights will enable Cricket Victoria to host evening
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Cricket Victoria mourns Ben Austin
Cricket Victoria is deeply saddened and shocked at the passing of 17-year-old Ben Austin from Ferntree Gully Cricket Club following an accident while batting in the nets on Tuesday night. CEO Nick Cummins said: “This is an extremely challenging time
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Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund helps local clubs build for the future
Victorian cricket clubs are set to benefit from $1.2 million in funding for key projects in 2025, through the latest round of Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) grants delivered in partnership with Cricket Australia. A total of 57 projects were funded
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Girls Leadership Program welcomes next generation of aspiring female leaders
The 2025 Girls Leadership Program is off to a flying start, with 85 future leaders, captains, CEOs and changemakers all taking part in the first session at CitiPower Centre. The four-session program, powered by the MCC Foundation and in collaboration
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The Get Active Kids Voucher Program is here!
Applications are now open for Round 9 of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program, delivering vouchers of up to $200 to eligible families to support participation in cricket. Families can utilise the vouchers of up to $200 to support cricket
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A new season is here as ‘Cricktober’ takes over!
Cricket Victoria is excited to celebrate the start of ‘Cricktober’, launching the summer of cricket 2025-26 with a massive year-on-year rise in Junior and Senior player registrations. In what is shaping up as one of the biggest seasons yet, Woolworths
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Moe hits a six with Ted Summerton reserve upgrades
New works have begun on upgrades at Moe’s premier cricket and football venue, supported through the Victorian Government’s Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. Upgrades at Ted Summerton Reserve include redevelopment of the oval surface, including the cricket wickets, lighting, scoreboard and
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Congratulations to September’s Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month
Cricket Victoria congratulates Sean McCann of Strathdale-Maristians Cricket Club (SMCC), awarded Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month for September. Sean’s leadership and energy have been instrumental in strengthening women’s and girls’ cricket at SMCC. When the club faced the possibility of
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Two Victorian Umpires To Make First-Class Debuts In Season 2025-26
Victorian Umpires Daryl Brigham and Chris Grant will earn first-class umpiring debuts in season 2025-26, following strong, consistent performances in season 2024-25. Brigham and Grant will debut across both Dean Jones Trophy and Sheffield Shield competitions, marking the first time
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Summer of cricket begins with Play Cricket Month across Victoria
From August 27 to September 30, players and staff from Cricket Victoria, the Melbourne Stars, and the Melbourne Renegades will visit more than 90 schools, 30 local clubs and 10 community events across regional and metropolitan Victoria as part of
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Vale Julie Calvert
Cricket Victoria is saddened by the passing of former Australian, Victorian and Brunswick Park Ladies player, Julie Calvert (pictured three in from backleft). Ms Calvert passed away on 30 August following complications arising from illness. At club level, she made
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Congratulations to August’s Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month
Cricket Victoria is proud to announce Kiewa Cricket Club’s Brent DeVries as the Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month for August, recognising his dedication, commitment and leadership. Brent has been the heartbeat of the Kiewa Cricket Club for 17 years, embodying the
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Cricket Victoria and School Sport Victoria Renew Partnership
Cricket Victoria and School Sport Victoria (SSV) have renewed their partnership agreement running from 2025 to the end of 2028, aiming to enhance cricket opportunities for primary and secondary school students across Victoria. The agreement will see both organisations collaborate
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Congratulations to July’s Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month
Cricket Victoria is proud to announce Dennington Cricket Club’s Ben Rantall as the Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month for July, recognising his outstanding commitment, leadership, and innovation both on and off the field. A true club all-rounder, Ben serves as
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