GREATER Shepparton City Council along with Cricket Australia last week announced the Toyota Australia Country Cricket Championships (ACCC) will be played in Greater Shepparton from January 3 to 11 next year.
Male and female cricket players will play at Deakin Reserve, Princess Park, Mooroopna Recreation Reserve, John Gray Oval, Tallygaroopna, Vibert Reserve, Katandra West, Howley Oval, Tatura and Tatura Park.
The championships are expected to see more than 250 players plus staff and umpires visit Greater Shepparton during the championships.
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe said, “We are truly excited to be welcoming visitors from around the country generating economic stimulation for our region helping fill our city’s accommodation, our restaurants and eating establishments, our retail and tourism sectors to help create jobs, keep local businesses busy and the economy strong.”
Cricket Australia executive general manager of community cricket, Belinda Clark said, “The ACCC is a great celebration of country cricket, providing Australia’s best regional players with the opportunity to represent their state and test their skills at a high level of competition.
“Shepparton is a good example of a thriving regional cricket community and we look forward to working with the City of Greater Shepparton to ensure this event is a great success and injects further energy and momentum into the game in this region.” Ms Clark said.
Cricket Shepparton president, David D’Elia said, “We are pleased to be able to host the ACCC in January, 2019. With the assistance of the Greater Shepparton City Council and our member clubs we are looking forward to showcasing our local grounds and facilities while having the opportunity to watch a high standard of cricket throughout the championships.”
