By Esther Lauaki
Manor Lakes needs a cricket team.
Wyndham council and Cricket Victoria are calling for parents, friends and relatives to help set up cricket teams for young players.
Sports development portfolio holder Peter Maynard said there was a gap in young people’s summer team sports in Manor Lakes.
“What council and Cricket Victoria are trying to do is to get children and teenagers involved in the cricket club at an early age to learn new skills, make new friends and be part of a team environment,” Cr Maynard said.
“Setting up these youth teams also gives volunteers – usually parents, carers and friends of the players – an opportunity to socialise with other families in the area and get involved in the running of the club.
“We are getting the ball rolling with this initiative, but it is the volunteers who will ensure the smooth running of the junior teams and contribute to their success.
“So, we would like as many young people and adults to come forward and let us know what sort of teams they would like to see, whether that is mixed teams, female-only or boys teams and what age groups are interested.”
Council officers will offer support to volunteers in setting up the teams and administration committees for the first 12 months to ensure the smooth rollout of the junior teams.
A community meeting will be held at Howqua Way Reserve sports pavilion on July 29 at 6.30pm.
