Young High School students were treated to a visit by two professional cricketers last week in efforts to build female interest in the sport.
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NSW Blues player Jay Linton, along with NSW Blues, Sydney Thunder Big Bash and Australian player, Patrick Cummins, worked with 15 students to perfect their skills, discuss their professional cricket careers and the demands of being an elite athlete.
The visit is part of the NSW Blues’ annual Country Blitz where NSW Blues players do a three-day tour in regional areas.
Young High School teacher, Lisa Wells, said the coaching session doubled as a promotion for the newly-formed Thunder League.
We’re hoping through this clinic it will increase the amount of girls who play cricket.
- Lisa Wells
The competition has the potential to see female cricket teams from Young, Yass and Goulburn compete over Term 4, 2016 and Term 1, 2017.
“The High School hasn’t had a girls cricket team for a few years,” she said.
“We’re hoping through this clinic it will increase the amount of girls who play it.
“We’re a bit isolated in this area so it’s a good opportunity to be seen if you have a bit of talent to get yourself out there.
“It’s an opportunity for these girls to be seen by state representatives.”
During the visit the group played a variety of activities and games designed to improve their cricket skills, followed by a short talk by the visitors.
Wells said it was a great morning for all involved.
“Some of the students were completely star-struck,” she said.
“It was fantastic for the boys to give their time to promote their sport in regional areas.”
Students Amy Anderson and Maddy Parr said it was great to meet the cricketers.
“They taught us lots of new skills and showed us how to work better as a team,” they said.
“It was lots of fun.”