ALTHOUGH cricket never stops at Dubbo Sports World there is always something new happening with the game and it will be no different this week with the launch of the Milo T20 Blast.
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The T20 blast is a program catering for junior players and a Come And Try Day tomorrow afternoon will kick off the initial eight-week program, with a second eight-week program to follow in term three of the school year.
Designed by Cricket Australia, the T20 Blast is an opportunity for young cricketers to experience playing in an indoor cricket junior competition and offers skill development for upcoming players, both boys and girls, in an organised fashion.
"This is a big part of their development," program co-ordinator Dan French said.
"Whether they have played before or are new to the game, indoor play provides a solid starting point for players in their future cricketing journey."
The Milo T20 Blast is aimed at juniors players in years five and six and years seven and eight at school.
"It's the perfect complement to outdoor play, which winds down during the cooler months of the year," French said.
The Milo T20 Blast will be expanding rather than replacing the existing cricket program at Dubbo Sportsworld.
"We are extending the normal competitions we run, giving players better value for money and making them better cricketers in the future," French said.
French added tomorrow's Come And Try Day is exactly that, with players not needing to commit for a full season.
In other junior cricket news Dubbo's South campus cricketers have dominated this year's years seven and eight Schools Cup, winning the competition ahead of favourites MAGS, newcomers Narromine and a determined Delroy outfit.
In the grand final it was an all-South derby with South Boys B taking on South C in a very close match.
South C, who looked gone for all money, proved to be too strong in their final batting pair and went on to win 53-44 in what was an exciting encounter.
In the batting Mitch Lincoln (South B) and Ben Wheeler (South C) both scored 20.
Jayden Blake bowled well for South B with 2/-5 while Ram Haridaran was the best bowler for South C with 3/-10.
Altogether 13 teams competed in the boys' competition.
There were also two girls' teams from South who played a few games against the boys and also practised some skills with Cara Pocock from Cricket NSW.
Their final, played between South A and South B, was a low-scoring affair and in what was a boilover the B side came back from losing the first two games to claim the Cup and bragging rights for the year, winning 32-25.
South A's Eliza Vail and Madely Fernando and South B's Tate Long all scored 15 while Hayley Rumble added 13 to South B's tally.
To get involved at Sports World or find out more about the Milo T20 Blast visit www.sportsworld.com.au or contact the centre on 6884 0123.
