The Sydney Sixers are leaving the big smoke and heading to regional and rural areas for the annual Cricket New South Wales Country Blitz!
This initiative is designed to bring our world’s best Big Bash players to country communities and cricket lovers across the state.
Sixers WBBL and BBL players will visit regions from across New South Wales with plenty of cricketing fun and selfies on offer for the fans who come along.
Local cricket club registrations will be open and our players will be encouraging as many people to sign up to play cricket this Summer.
Players will visit regions and local government areas including the Far North Coast, the North Coast, Northern Inland New South Wales, the Hunter, and Newcastle — spanning the Sixers’ heartland.
Our regional and rural fans often travel to support us and we’re returning the favour by bringing Magenta to them.
Sydney Sixers General Manager Rachael Haynes said Country Blitz is a great opportunity to connect with and celebrate fans across the Sixers zones of New South Wales.
“Country Blitz is one of the highlights of our year because it gives us the chance to connect directly with the communities that support us so passionately from across the state,” Haynes said.
“Our regional and rural fans are such an important part of the Sixers family, and taking our players into these areas is a great way to give back and help grow the game at a grassroots level.”
“We’re proud to represent our wider community in Magenta, and this initiative allows us to strengthen those connections right across our heartland.”
COUNTRY BLITZ LOCATIONS
All events are open to the public- registration is required and some events have an entry fee. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP.
FAR NORTH COAST
What: Come & Try Cricket Afterschool Clinic
Where: Fripp Oval, 31 Canal Rd, Ballina NSW, 2478
When: 4pm until dark on Wednesday, July 29
RSVP: playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/38ac07
NORTH COAST
What: Women’s Network Event
Where: TAPP Bar, Panthers Port Macquarie, 1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie NSW, 2444
When: 6.30-8pm on Wednesday, July 29
RSVP: Free entry, attendees must register via Country Blitz Women's Event – Fill out form.
What: Come & Try Clinic
Where: Brelsford Park, Earl Street, Coffs Harbour NSW, 2450
When: 3-5pm on Thursday, July 30
RSVP: Free to Attend
NORTHERN INLAND
What: Cricket Clinic
Where: Varley Oval, Corner of Lawrence and Evans Streets, Inverell NSW 2360
When: 3.30-7.30pm on Wednesday, July 29
Attend: https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/41a28f
CENTRAL COAST
What: Play Beach Cricket with the Sixers
All equipment provided. Players of all ages welcome - kids encouraged to attend and bring friends!
Where: Terrigal Beach, Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal NSW 2260
When: 3.30-5pm on Thursday, July 30
RSVP: Free to attend, no registration required - just show up and get ready to play some beach cricket with players from the Sixers!
NEWCASTLE/ HUNTER
What: NPL Community Cricket Event – including Cricket Blast.
Join us for Smash Series cricket with the Sydney Sixers players and Cricket Blast activities for the younger players. All equipment provided. Players of all ages welcome.
Where: Pasterfield Sports Complex, Horizon Avenue, Cameron Park
When: 3.30-4.30pm on Thursday, July 30
RSVP: Free to attend, no registration required - just show up and get ready to play some cricket with players from the Sixers!
What: Watagan Rangers Club Launch and Meet the Sixers
Where: Watagan Park Central, 66 Jeremiah Drive, Cooranbong NSW
When: 3.30-5.30pm on Wednesday, July 29
RSVP: Free to attend, no registration required
Outside of the above public events, our Sixers players will be attending schools, clinics and other community events across each region.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Registrations to play cricket for your local club are open now so sign up via Play Cricket now.
Sydney Sixers memberships are on sale now via the official Sydney Sixers Membership website.
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