Landsborough Cricket Girls blast program

THE Landsborough Cricket Club would like to thank Queensland Cricket and Mikayla Wrigley from Div 1 Scorcher’s women’s team for running the girls’ blast program.

This mini program ran on a Monday afternoon over a four-week period and was designed to introduce girls between the age of seven and 12 to the game. They enjoyed a fun and interactive session that allowed them to express themselves and have fun, all while playing cricket.

representing Australia.

“It’s been a dream to be able to play tennis overseas… sometimes you can doubt yourself and it can be really daunting, but I play local tournaments all the time…” she said.

“So why not give it a go and experience playing the game you love overseas and do the best for your country.

“It’s a bit weird saying you’re playing for Australia but I’m very proud and we will all do our best, have a great time and see the world at the same time.”

Although she plays in at least two weekly fixtures, Leigh Anne amped up her training after qualifying at the ITF World Masters Tour nominations for the Australian 45’s team.

“I normally train four times a week and I have a coaching session in Caloundra which I attend weekly, and then I play a fixture on Monday nights in Woombye and Tuesday nights in Caloundra,” she said.

“I also try to play with team mates every weekend to fit in as much tennis as possible, and for physical training I’ve been trying to do some more strength training and a bit of running.”

The Beerwah teacher plays out of the Caloundra Tennis Club predominantly despite living in Beerwah and plays out of the Woombye Tennis Club too.

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