Gerringong Cricket Club has transformed its traditional over 35s T20 competition into an inclusive event for players over 18, igniting a resurgence of interest in local cricket. With over 50 people from the community playing, the competition has become a magnet for many locals.

The final game of the season kicked off last Friday at Gerringong Cricket Field in an exciting conclusion to the summer season. Team names like Omega, Gerringong Crooked River, Toolijooa and Foxground reflect on the history of the club, which was founded in 1924. 

The recent expansion has re-energised the community cricket scene in Gerringong and demonstrated a strong sense of sportsmanship among locals. 

After an undefeated run the Toolijooa Strikers (12 for 43) lost to Gerringong Seagulls (4 for 85). In an impressive fielding effort from the new Mega Bowl champs took 12 wickets. 

On the top field the battle for 3rd and 4th was much closer and saw the Omega Sixers (2/100) take third place over the Crooked River Scorchers (3/95) in a last over battle. The Stoic fielders again went unhit, although Seedy Reedy appointed himself ‘Nearest to Pin’ and collected a prize.

The biggest bashers went to Maddi Tucker in the ladies with 3/22 and the men's went to Ian Davidson with 1/95 over Nathan Ward 2/95. It was that close. 

Gerringong Cricket Club issued a statement expressing their gratitude to everyone who took part in the event.

“There was plenty of community involvement from those that prepared the ground, and cooked the BBQ and bar to the sponsors that help the team to keep registration costs low,” Club spokesman Rich Warfield said.