Hanging Rock Cricket Club hosted an all abilities cricket match, emphasising participation and enjoyment of the sport.
Hosted on Sunday, February 23, Hanging Rock and Maiden Gully cricket clubs faced off on a picture-perfect Sunday at the Hanging Rock Cricket Club in Woodend.
The teams played a 10-over game per side, with each player bowling one over and batting pairs facing two overs.
Maiden Gully came out in front with a 10-run victory, but Hanging Rock Cricket Club secretary Nick Maxwell said that the match was more about enjoyment.
“It was just good to see people playing cricket for just the joy of being there,” Mr Maxwell said.
“The game was played in great spirit with everyone enjoying the opportunity.”
Mr Maxwell said that after the match, players retired for lunch and were treated to a “delicious Hanging Rock spread.”
“We’re pretty well known for our afternoon teas … that … was received well,” he said.
Mr Maxwell said that the match was planned before Christmas.
“We were hoping to have a couple of opportunities throughout the season, but the first time around we got rained out,” he said.
He said the club is currently investigating opportunities for hosting future all abilities cricket matches.
