Australia Blind Cricket Championships Commence (22 Dec 1996)

22 December 1996

Carlton Backs Blind Cricket Nationals

On the 29th December 1996 states from around Australia will commence the tussle for the mantle of National Champion as the 23rd Foster`s LightIce Blind Cricket Championships commence in Sydney.

CUB, major supporters of cricket, have pledged support for this tournament, which will be the biggest in the 46 years history of the national blind cricket tournament.

Blind cricket is an adapted form of the one day game, played by legally blind and vision impaired people around the country. This years titles are seen as historic and vitally important as an Australian Team will be picked to tour India in November 1998 to contest the first ever World Cup Of Blind Cricket.

"Many hours of planning, and a huge amount of community support has been received to ensure this tournament goes off smoothly." Matt Artis, President of the Host State, NSW said today.

Artis continued saying "Prior to the start of the tournament, each team will be part of an official parade and demonstration to be held at the SCG on the 28th of December. This will allow the general public to show support for, and gain an insight into how our game is played."

The tournament will be played at Henley Park, Mitchell Street, Enfield on the Grounds of the Royal Blind Society. Play starts on the 29th of December and continues through until the 9th and 10th of January when the final will be played between the two leading states.

For more information call Matt Artis on 02 9896 1588.