Waraba Cricket Club kicks off its summer season in style

By Chase Christensen  

Waraba Cricket Club has kicked off its summer season in style, with the fast-growing club preparing for an action-packed few months ahead. With six teams representing the club throughout the summer, there is plenty of cricket to look forward to as Waraba continues to build its presence throughout the local community.  

The club's six teams are made up of two junior sides and four senior teams. The junior program features the Under 10 and Under 12 teams, both known as the ‘Burners’, while the senior competition includes one Saturday side, two Sunday sides and a T20 team. The introduction of junior cricket marks an exciting milestone for the club, with the Burners playing Waraba's first-ever junior games on Saturday, October 10. It provides young players with the opportunity to develop their skills, enjoy the game, and become part of Waraba's growing cricket community.  

Traditionally based around the Wamuran area, Waraba Cricket Club will play its home matches at Pebble Beach Common in Sandstone Point. The move is particularly exciting for the Bribie Island and Sandstone Point communities, which have experienced a lack of local cricket activity in recent years. Having a growing club establish itself in the area provides a fantastic opportunity for local residents to get involved, whether that is through playing, volunteering or simply coming down to support the teams.  

On the field, Waraba's Saturday side, known as the Blazers, have made a promising start to their campaign, recording one win and one loss across their opening two matches. After falling short in their opening fixture, the Blazers responded in impressive fashion, defeating the Night Watchman side by eight wickets.