THE weather might not suggest it, but the cricket season is looming and Dubbo clubs are being encouraged to try and get some of the spoils up for grabs through the Commbank Cricket Club.
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Applications for the program close in a few weeks, and this is the first time clubs will be able to apply for a two-year sponsorship deal from CommBank, including $2000 worth of funding each year.
As well as the financial support, clubs will also receive new cricket gear, such as training balls and stumps, and other equipment, such as shade marquees and ground markers, to use on game days.
Australian player and CommBank Cricket Club ambassador Ellyse Perry believes local cricket clubs are essential in supporting and nurturing players at all levels of the game.
"I owe so much to the support and guidance I received from my local cricket club when I was first starting out but we often forget that grassroots clubs need our help in return," she said.
"This sponsorship program from the CommBank Cricket Club will make a big difference to clubs in need, so they can continue the great work they do within their local communities."
The new two-year sponsorship initiative is part of CommBank's long-term commitment to supporting cricket at all levels - from the national men's and women's teams, to the grassroots clubs, to the fans of the game.
CommBank has invested more than $1.5 million in local cricket clubs during the past four years, and has reached one-third of all clubs across Australia with their support and grant packages.
Applications are open to local cricket clubs across Australia until Sunday, August 9.
To apply for a CommBank Cricket Club Sponsorship, please visit www.commbank.com.au/cricket.
Meanwhile, in other cricket news, the Western Zone annual general meeting and presentation night will be held on?Saturday.
The AGM, held at West Dubbo Bowling Club from 10am, will cover some of the major issues such as the scrapping of the SCG Cup and the organising of pre-season matches.
The presentation night will also be held at the West Dubbo Bowling Club and will start from 7pm.
Members of the NSW Country Championship winning team will be in attendance while former Yeoval junior and current Victorian state cricketer, Chris Tremain, will be the special guest.
