Australian Cricket Society

The Australian Cricket Society was established in Melbourne, Victoria, in 1967.[1] It is a fraternity of cricket lovers with branches in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania. The Society promotes the spirit and values of the game of cricket through meetings, dinners and film nights. As of 2016 Ricky Ponting serves as patron.[1]

Activities

Guest speakers at its Annual Dinners come from the 'Who's Who' of the cricketing world. Down through the years, they've included Sir Donald Bradman, Lindsay Hassett, Bill Lawry and more recently, Ian Healy, Dean Jones, Damien Fleming, Justin Langer and Barry Richards.[2] The Society supports youth and grassroots cricket through its Young Cricketer (male and female) and sponsorship of emerging talent through the Elite Cricket Academy. The Society's Jack Pollard Award recognizes the most outstanding piece of cricket writing by an Australian each year.[2]

Publications

Each summer the Society publishes its flagship magazine, Pavilion, edited by Ken Piesse - a quality 48-page production with articles by renowned cricket writers and a forum for members and friends. The Society keeps its members informed through Scoresheet - a quarterly news bulletin edited by Doug Manning.

Veterans cricket

The Melbourne branch of the Society plays up to 30 friendly games a season for over-40- over 60 and even 70-year-old cricketers. The Society is a founding member of the Victorian Over 60s Cricket Association.[3] and since 2005 has competed at Australian Over 60s Cricket Championships sometimes against former first-class and even Test cricketers.

The Society participates in Golden Oldies and Vintage Cricket carnivals around the world. The Society welcomes interest from like minded overseas touring teams visiting Australia.

References

  1. 1 2 "About ACS". Australian Cricket Society. 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Awards & Speakers". Australian Cricket Society. 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  3. ↑ "VOSCA: Home". Victorian Over 60s Cricket Association. Retrieved May 24, 2016.


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