THE Woady Yaloak Football Netball Club are trying their hand at cricket, becoming a Woolworths Blast Centre.<\/p>\n
Starting on Thursday nights in term four, children aged four to 12 will be able to take part in the seven-week program which costs $80 per child.<\/p>\n
The Blast Centre program is designed to help children of all skill levels to unlock their potential and learn new cricket skills while taking part in fun activities.<\/p>\n
Woady Warriors vice-president Brodie Doolan said becoming a Blast Centre is a great way to increase engagement with the club.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Woady Warriors wanted to host a Woolworths Blast Centre at Smythesdale to help grow summer sports and junior cricket within the community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are privileged to have such a strong supporter base with the football netball club and thought it would be a great opportunity to grow the club along with keeping these fantastic kids engaged within the club environment over the summer months.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eventually, the club leadership would like to have a junior team in the Ballarat Cricket Association.<\/p>\n
Doolan said he hopes the cricket program is a fun experience for children and gets them outside during summer months.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope the kids most importantly have fun while learning the skills required to develop their interest in playing cricket while making new friends,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s extremely important for children to stay active and be outside, it is sometimes too easy to sit inside on an iPad but there is nothing better than having a run around and laugh outside with your mates.\u201d<\/p>\n