Women's State Championships 2003

The 2003 Cricket NSW Women's State Championships were held in Maitland over the October long weekend with only round matches being completed due to inclement weather. Teams from 7 regions competed in the Open Division: North Coast, North West, Western, Hunter, Sydney (2 teams), South Coast & Riverina, for the coveted Mollie Dive Shield. For the first time a Youth Division was also held with 5 teams competing from Western, South Coast, Sydney, Central Coast & Hunter with the perpetual trophy being named after former NSW & Australian player and administrator Muriel Picton.

Although finals were not completed, both trophies and individual awards were made as follows:

Player of the Championships in the Youth Division (Under 19's) was Sydney's wicket-keeper Alyssa Healy who is Ian Healy's niece and only 13 years old. Alyssa took 6 catches in 4 games and also scored 178 runs. Alyssa, from Epping, is a member of the NSW Under 15 State Squad and hopes for selection in the NSW team for the Australian Under 15 Championships in Victoria in December.

In the Open Division, NSW player and retired international Lisa Keightley was awarded Player of the Championships. More known for her batting prowess, Lisa took 10 wickets during the Championships. Lisa, originally from Mudgee and now residing in Gladesville, is an integral member of the NSW Women's State squad, the NSW Breakers, who have their first game against Western Australia at the WACA in Perth in late November.

Final Points Tables:

OPEN DIVISION

YOUTH DIVISION