All Abilities State Carnival

In partnership with the City of Casey, The Lord’s Taverners Victoria, Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club and Cranbourne Cricket Club, the tournament gives people with an intellectual and/or physical disability the opportunity to play cricket.

In its eighth year, the carnival has grown immensely, with two separate formats being staged on the day, Super League and Ten Over Tonk.

“The growth in the state carnival is a result of so many passionate volunteers, parents, partners and supporters in club land that work hard to ensure that cricketers of all abilities have an opportunity to play regular club cricket,” Cricket Victoria Community Programs Manager Annie Hateley said.

On the day, Commonwealth Bank VicSpirit WT20 captain Emma Inglis will be in attendance along with City of Casey councilor Amanda Stapleton and member of The Lord’s Taverners Ian Crawford.  

At the completion of the Super League matches, a squad of 22 will be invited to trial for the Victorian Vikings, the state’s all abilities representative team, at a training session at the MCG.

“It’s not just a participation opportunity, we are looking for talented cricketers with aspirations to represent their state and country,” Hateley said.

Play will commence at 9.15am tomorrow at Casey Fields.