Boss: Let’s enjoy the game
Horsham Cricket Association’s new president Josh Mahoney has listed getting as many people to play and enjoy cricket as possible as a primary goal for the approaching 2021-22 season.
Mr Mahoney, who grew up in South Australia before arriving in the region for work about 10 years ago, said being adaptable with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic was also a key part of planning.
“It’s about finding a way to play cricket, being adaptable and basically getting as many people out there having fun playing cricket as we can – all the way from five-year-olds up to even 70-year-olds as we’ve experienced in Horsham cricket some days,” he said.
“It’s getting everyone out and enjoying cricket and for us to spread the love that we all have for the game.”
Mr Mahoney is originally from a large cricketloving family from Port Lincoln and since arriving in Horsham district has forged a reputation as an all-round player as well as an administrator.
“I found a spot at Laharum and progressed through the ranks, attending many HCA meetings and in the past few years had been looking to get on the board. The former board resigned, which led to a steep learning curve and I’ve now had the opportunity to step up again and have a new challenge,” he said.
Mr Mahoney replaces Chris Hopper in the president’s chair.
“We encourage people to play or at least come and have a look. We might try a few different things this year and anyone new to town can get involved. There is a team out there for everyone,” he said.