Southern Spirit Cricket Club

receives $5,000

As part of the 2022-23 NSW Government Local Sport Grant Program, Southern Spirit Cricket Club have been awarded $5,000 in order to expand their women’s cricket program.

16 August 2023

 

MEMBER for Gosford, Liesl Tesch MP, says the funding will allow female participation by subsiding fees for women and girls.

 

“The Local Sport Grant Program has a key objective to increase participation and access for women and girls," she said.

 

“Ensuring equal opportunities across the Coast to participate in all sports is so important to the community.

 

“This grant will allow more opportunities and improve opportunities for women and girls across the Central Coast to get involved in cricket.”

 

Sean Dickson, Senior Director of Cricket at Southern Spirit Cricket Club, says the funding will go a long way to increase female participation.

 

“We want to double our numbers of women and girls in our club, and the grant will help us achieve this by allowing us to subsidise registration fees," Sean Dickson said.

 

“As a club, we would be unable to provide the adequate training and equipment without the help of funding through programs like the Local Sport Grant program.

 

“It’s going to allow us to build a more rounded community cricket club.”

 

Ms Tesch says that with more than just players being part of the club, there is lots of space for Coasties to be part of the Club.

 

“There’s more to a sporting club than just playing the game, there are lots of opportunities for people to get involved!”

 

Those interested in getting involved should head to Southern Spirit Cricket Club’s Facebook.