A new era will start at East Sunbury with the club set to field its first women’s cricket side this season.
The Thunder have announced a come and try day for interested players to try out ahead of the season kicking off in October.
Thunder coach Justin Nelson said it was an exciting time for the club.
“A women’s team had been on the agenda at East Sunbury for quite some time,” he said. “The success of the women’s football team at East Sunbury over the last two seasons has really motivated the committee to get it up and running.
“There has certainly been a great deal of discussion in our community about the inaugural team, and now we’ve got the big job of finding the girls who really want to play.”
The past couple of seasons there has been no women’s side in Sunbury despite there being six cricket clubs in the town.
Nelson said it was important for females in the town to have their opportunity.
“It would be amazing for women’s cricket to be thriving in Sunbury, not just at our club,” he said.
“There are so many opportunities for women in cricket nowadays with all the franchise leagues around the world so hopefully that is generating more interest in the game.”
Nelson said they had recruited several players with previous cricket experience but were expecting that the majority of the team will be new to the game.
“The number one priority for us is having fun,” he said. “If we can win some games along the way that will be a bonus.”
Women’s registration fees will be free this season as well as all club clothing thanks to club sponsor Marnong Estate Winery.
The come and try day will be held at John McMahon Reserve on Sunday, September 14 from 1pm.
The session will focus on basic skills and fitness.
“We’re really hoping that the girls of Sunbury come out in droves,” Nelson said.
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