Partnership renewed between Cricket Victoria and School Sport Victoria

The partnership agreement between Cricket Victoria and School Sport Victoria (SSV) has been renewed to run run from 2025 to the end of 2028, aiming to enhance cricket opportunities for primary and secondary school students across Victoria.

The agreement will see both organisations collaborate to deliver opportunities for students to participate in cricket at all levels of school. Cricket Victoria will continue to support key school-based initiatives and ensure that all students across the state are able to play cricket.

SSV will in turn promote cricket opportunities to its extensive school network, align interschool sport formats with community cricket programs, and support transitions for students from school competitions into local clubs.

Throughout 2024, SSV data published earlier this year detailed 37,388 students participated in cricket, with a breakdown of 68% of participants as male and 32% of participants as female.

The renewed agreement represents a joint commitment to continuing to promote cricket participation and fostering positive sporting experiences for young people across Victoria.

Cricket Victoria General Manager Premier and Community Cricket Liam Murphy noted “We’re proud to extend our partnership with School Sport Victoria through to 2028, reinforcing our shared commitment to growing cricket in schools and supporting students as they transition into community clubs.

“This agreement is an exciting step in building inclusive, accessible pathways that inspire the next generation of Victorian cricketers.”