The summer season of cricket for 2022-2023 was massive for the cyclones. There was so much going on at the club in such a short time. Here are the highlights -
Championships:
Under 15 champions in both before and after Christmas competitions.
Under 13 champions in both before and after Christmas competitions.
Brisbane North Junior Cricket Association:
At the BNJCA awards night the cyclones were recognised with a number of team and individual awards, which is an amazing achievement for us being such a small club.
Blasters:
We got 17 out of 19 weeks of blasters in... unfortunately 2 sessions were rained out.
Master Blasters stats: 27 matches, 250 wickets, 21 maidens bowled, 619 Fours, 82 Sixes and a total of 3971 runs scored.
Junior and master blasters having a joint-club blasters night at the UQ Cricket club in St. Lucia. First time ever that our Junior blasters represented the cyclones away from Filmer Park.
Blasters on-field before both innings during the first Brisbane Heat match of the season at the Gabba.
Highlights:
Cyclones with the Aussie men’s team during the Anthem at the Gabba.
A significant number of cyclones players stepping up to play in older age groups.
Seeing players grow and improve as people and cricketers.
Player’s volunteering, help each other, implementing and upholding the club values.
Isaac from Under 13's making the QLD representative side.
Running additional activities such as specialist coaching sessions, representative try-outs and development squad.
Presentation day with all our players, coaches, families and life members. It was an excellent day with food trucks and lots of cricket being played.
Blasters coordinator Paul being recognised as the December 2022 Queensland Cricket Volunteer of the Month for Brisbane North.
Off-field:
New treasurer and blasters coordinator.
Outlining of our constitution.
New gazebos for each of our age level teams.
Trivia Night was held with lots of support from our community. Great prizes and lots of fun on the night for all that attended. The trivia night was a success and a great fundraiser for our club.
Engagement with parent, players and our community. For example:
Our families pulled together for a donation of food and goods for the Breakfast Club charity.
Donating gear to Forbes area after their devastating floods.
Working with Brisbane North Junior Cricket Association(BNJCA), Queensland Cricket and Cricket Australia.
We can't wait to see what season 2023-2024 brings.