Benalla's B-grade side will be looking to defend its title this season.
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Brenden Paddock
There is a buzz around the Benalla Gardens Oval this week as the Benalla Bushrangers put in place final preparations for the 2024-25 Wangaratta and District Cricket Association season.
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On Wednesday, September 25, club members will travel to H.P. Barr Reserve Ovals in Wangaratta to participate in the Carnival of Girls Cricket 2024, which will be held from 10am to 2.30pm.
Cricket Victoria, the Rural City of Wangaratta and the Wangaratta and District Association are hosting the day, which will include cricket coaching, mini-games, a barbecue, guest speakers and appearances from Big Bash and Victorian representatives.
Going big: A half century from Jack Fullager got the Benalla Bushrangers B-grade side off to a flying start in the 2023-24 WDCA B-grade final.
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Brenden Paddock
The Bushrangers debuted their first girls’ team in the competition last year and have been a critical driver of girls’ cricket within the Goulburn Valley region.
The action continues on Thursday, September 26, when the Melbourne Stars will visit Benalla Gardens to host a clinic from 9am to 11am.
Everyone is welcome to attend, especially those with young children aged between five and eight who are seeking more information about the Bushrangers Blasters program or girls who want to register to play cricket with Benalla for the upcoming season.
Benalla’s cricketer ranks are growing with every year.
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Brenden Paddock
The junior squads' second week of training commences with under-14s on Mondays, under-16s on Tuesdays, and under-12s on Wednesdays.
Senior squads train on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with over-60s on Friday nights.
The club welcomes any new players and encourages them to contact us via the Bushrangers Facebook page for more information or to register via PlayHq.
