Hunter kids will have the chance to meet and play with their cricketing heroes when the Sydney Sixers visit on April 1.
The free Sydney Sixers Junior Super Clinic is open to kids aged 5 to 12, where they will meet members of the Sydney Sixers Women Big Bash League and Big Bash League squads.
The after school session will also give kids the chance to enhance their skills through 90 minutes of action-packed bowling, fielding, and batting.
Area Manager for Cricket NSW Neil McDonald said the clinic was usually held leading into the cricket season, but the event was postponed due to wet weather and COVID-19 difficulties.
“Any boys or girls playing Woolworths Cricket Blast or junior cricket (to U12’s) or not currently playing, who would like to have fun, learn a few skills and meet some of the Sixers are invited to come along,” McDonald said.
“My team will have practical skills and games for the kids to play during the session, and the Sixers will bring a couple of fun activities.
“We invite kids of all abilities to come down and give it a go–cricket is a sport for all.”
McDonald said the sessions would provide information on how to get involved in cricket during the winter or next summer.
“People think that cricket is just a summer sport, but there are cricket programs that are indoors or in different terms of the school year, so we want to highlight all of the opportunities for people to play and get involved,” he said.
The Sydney Sixers Junior Super Clinic will be held at the Feighan Oval in Warners Bay on April 1 from 4.30 pm to 6 pm—spaces are limited, and participants must register to attend.
To register or for more information, visit cricketnsw.com.au.
Hayley McMahon