Seddon Cricket Club’s two new all abilities teams have had a boost at the end of a successful first season with the arrival of new club apparel and equipment.
The West Gate Neighbourhood Fund provided the teams with new club-branded shirts and hats, along with an array of equipment.
This includes the specialised cricket balls used in the MAACA Melbourne All Abilities Cricket Association (MACCA) competition.
The MAACA was established in 2015 to provide an opportunity for people of all backgrounds with an intellectual disability to participate in an organised cricket competition.
In addition to these cricket essentials, the fund has also provided assistance for the continued involvement of a coach, and for affiliation and administration fees for the 25 players across the two teams.
Seddon Cricket Club president Leigh Davies said setting up the All Abilities teams is one of the best things the club has ever done.
“It’s given the players a sense of direction on and off the field – not only are they getting to enjoy the game of cricket, but they’ve also experienced some really positive flow-on benefits in their everyday lives,” he said.
“We’re so grateful to the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund for the essential support it has given the club and the players.”
The West Gate Neighbourhood Fund is a state government initiative to support community projects in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong council areas, while the West Gate Tunnel Project is under construction.
Details: westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/neighbourhoodfund
