Nationally, more than 1,400 local cricket clubs and associations applied for one of over 200 grants that will provide $1,000 cash and $750 worth of equipment including a shade marquee, two market umbrellas, 200 water bottles and 50 field markers.

The grant will be used by the club to purchase equipment for players to use at training and equipment to make viewing more comfortable for patrons.

“We are proud that we can support the club in this way through our Grants for Grassroots Cricket program,” said Jean Thompson, Commonwealth Bank Branch Manager in Laurieton.

“Cricket is popular in the area and the grant will provide assistance to ensure local cricketers have the opportunity to continue to play the sport they love.”

Pat Kerr, Camden Haven Cricket Club president, said the grant would go a long way to help with the purchase of new equipment.

“We are thrilled to receive a Commonwealth Bank cricket grant and it will provide great support to our members in the Camden Haven area,” Pat said.

The grants program attracted a wide range of applications from suburban and rural, junior and senior clubs, women’s and men’s clubs, and clubs from drought and fire affected areas.

A full list of recipients can be found at www.lovecricket.com.au