First Nations Cricket

Working in close, respectful partnership with First Nations Peoples and their Communities, Cricket NSW delivers cricket programs for all age groups and skill levels. These programs foster talent and develop skills in culturally safe and inclusive settings, providing pathways for ongoing participation and success.

First Nations Youth Programs

First Nations Youth Programs are designed to introduce and engage young Indigenous children and their families into cricket. The program features a combination of cricket skills, activities and games, combined with the celebration of local culture and traditional activities.

Providing a culturally safe environment, over 1100 young cricketers have taken part in programs held in Casino, Coraki, Orange, Newcastle, Gunnedah, Shoalhaven and Cricket Central.  We hope to continue taking this program to areas in NSW with high Indigenous populations.

First Nations Coaching Course

The Cricket NSW Foundation, in partnership with Coaching Unlimited are working to increase the number of accredited coaches from First Nations backgrounds across NSW. This talented cohort will provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to players from their communities. First Nations Female Coaching course will be held in February to ensure young women and girls can receive specialised support on their cricketing journey.

First Nations T20 Cup

The First Nations T20 Cup brings First Nations players together for a celebration of cricket, culture and community, representing Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers. This elite cricket carnival can also include teams from other BBL franchises and will be held at Blacktown International Sports Park this February. To find out more head to the Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers websites.

National Indigenous Cricket Championships (NICC)

The NICC offers a pathway for talented and aspiring Indigenous cricketers from all States and Territories to showcase their skills. Competing in the week-long T20 tournament, players can follow in the footsteps of Scott Boland, D’Arcy Short and NSW stars Dan Christian, Ashleigh Gardner and Hannah Darlington, who have all gone on to represent Australia at the highest level.

First held in 1994 as a Northern Territory community-based cricket tournament between Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, the Imparja Cup became the premier First Nations cricket event on the Australian cricket calendar.  In 2001, it had become a combined community and National Championship, with women’s competitions included from 2004. In 2016, Cricket Australia launched the NICC for the elite First Nations players from each state, while the Imparja Cup continued as a community carnival, with hundreds of talented Indigenous cricketers, coaches and match officials from different mobs around the country coming together to celebrate cricket, culture and country.

Cricket NSW Foundation

Cricket has the power to unite communities, inspire dreams, and change lives. The Cricket NSW Foundation is creating a future where everyone can experience the joy, connection and lifestyle benefits of sport, We strive to make cricket a game for all, leaving a lasting legacy of inclusion, opportunity and empowerment across the state.

The Cricket NSW Foundation provides valuable support for many of CNSW’s First Nations programs. To provide your support visit www.asf.org.au/campaigns/new-south-wales-cricket-association/cricket-nsw-foundation