THE 2021 GV All Abilities Harmony Cup, hosted by Shepparton United and Youth Cricket Club, is set to continue despite the announcement of recent Coronavirus restrictions.
The cricket carnival is for people in the Goulburn Valley with any type of disability, of any age or gender and will be held at Princess Park, Shepparton on Wednesday, February 23 starting at 9.30am.
The line-up of teams has grown to 13, with about 135 players expected to turn out for the day.
“We aim to have two divisions and spread over both ovals at Princess Park,” Tony Giblin, vice-president of the Shepparton United and Youth Cricket Club, said.
“The overall response has been fantastic. Just need weather and removal of lockdown on our side to make this a great event.”
What started out six years ago as a friendly match between two teams from Shepparton Disability services and support organisation Connect GV, has grown to a region-wide carnival of cricket.
The round-robin format of matches features 10-overs per side games with modified rules. There will be guest appearances from international cricketers Sarah Elliott and Ray Bright.
A barbeque will be put on by the Shepparton South Rotary Club and the Melbourne Renegades T20 franchise cricket team promotional van will also be in town.
To participate in the event as a team or individual please contact Tony Giblin from Shepparton United and Youth Cricket Club on 0407 246 778.
