Williamstown Imperials are looking to build on a few successful seasons with the introduction of a women’s side for the first time.
The club announced on social media that they were looking for players to come play in the side which will kick off this season.
Imperials president Brett Pearce said they were keen to build so females of all ages could play at the club.
“We’ve got some junior girls’ sides and they have to move and go to other players to play when they get older,” he said.
“We want to have that pathway for junior players. They get that with the men and we want to create that for women now.
“Our club is an inclusive club for everyone. We want it to be a place women can come and enjoy cricket alongside their daughters.”
The Imperials already had some interest from people within the club about setting up a women’s side before even putting it out to the public.
Pearce said there were mothers of players and partners of senior players that wanted to play and it’s been behind trying to get the side off the ground.
“The driving force behind it is women who want to play with their girls, like dads do with the boys.
“We’re providing somewhere for everyone to come and play.”
Pearce said there had been an influx of interest once they announced they would have a side but were still looking for new players.
The club at this stage will have a group of people from within the club help look after the women’s program.
Pearce said they had put out an advertisement for a women’s coach a while ago without any interest, but would still happily speak to anyone who is interested.
The club is set to start their women’s side in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association which has social T20 competitions where everyone gets the opportunity to bat and bowl.
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