Ringwood Cricket Club – 2010 Presentation Night

The Ringwood Cricket Club is based at Jubilee Park in Ringwood and fields four sides in Victorian Premier Cricket, as well as  a fifth side in the Eastern Cricket Association.   This evening I attended the Ringwood Cricket Club’s presentation evening where distinguished players were recognised for their cricketing skills over the season.   The Club has a strong presence both on and off the field, whereby it is supported by volunteers and sponsors who provide valuable assistance to the Club and its activities.

The presentation evening held at the Karralyka Centre, provided an opportunity to reflect on these successes and to build a strong foundation for the upcoming Cricket Season.  Jubilee Park, with a range of sporting activities including Aquatic, Football, Cricket, and Soccer, is one of Maroondah’s premiere sporting precincts.  Council is replacing the grass at the second oval at Jubilee Park and will be increasing its water allocation, through other water savings, to ensure a playable surface for the upcoming season.

In addition, Council is undertaking a Management Plan of Jubilee Park, which will improve accessibility and the management of each of the facilities, as well as assessing the future needs for this precinct and Maroondah.  Combined, these initiatives will help ensure that we continue to meet the sporting and recreational needs of the Maroondah community.

Ringwood Cricket Club – Life Members, Past Players, Members and Sponsors Luncheon

The Ringwood Cricket Club is based at Jubilee Park in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood and has four sides competing in Victorian Premier Cricket, the highest level of competition within the State.

This afternoon I attended the Club’s life members, past players, members and sponsors luncheon.  The luncheon provided an opportunity to acknowledge the many people involved in the Cricket Club, including its committee, sponsors and players.  The luncheon also coincided with Day 2 of the Ringwood’s 1st XI vs Prahran Cricket Club, which was held on the number one oval at Jubilee Park.

Ringwood Cricket Club has a significant emphasis on community development and aims to establish a women’s team for Premier League Cricket.  In addition, they are also looking at incorporating people with disabilities, to provide an inclusive sporting environment.

While it was a closely fought game, Ringwood proved victorious against Prahran, ensuring that the Club is in a strong position for the 2009-2010 Cricket Season.

Ringwood Cricket Club – Cricket Victoria and the Boxing Day Test

The Ringwood Cricket Club, based at Jubilee Park in Ringwood, participates in the Ringwood and District Association and has four sides in Victorian Premier Cricket, where they won back-to-back premierships in 2008 and 2009.

Today I was invited to day two of the Boxing Day Test as a guest of the Ringwood Cricket Club. The event included a function hosted by Cricket Victoria, which administers Victorian Premier Cricket and provides a pathway for outstanding players to represent Victoria.

Cricket Victoria and the Ringwood District Club have an emphasis on increasing participation in sport and in particular encouraging women’s cricket. Ringwood Cricket Club is currently in discussions with Council over the facilities required to initiate a Premier women’s cricket side for Ringwood and the region.

Australia declaring its first innings at 5-454 part way through day two with Pakistan trailing at 4-109.