Katikati cricket at the start of fencing the oval
Cricket fans will be bowled over at the new-look Katikati Cricket Club’s traditional white picket fencing. Plans for the white picket fencing, like traditional cricket grounds, have started with the first section as an example. Club captain Ben Warren says the club is planning to surround the oval.
“The grounds have received wonderful reviews for its outfield and is quickly gathering a reputation as one of the best surfaces in the Bay,” he says.
“The improvements will be a gradual step towards ensuring the ground and club stand out as a prominent sports oval in the district.”
The club is inviting members, local businesses and the community to support the project by donating or sponsoring sections of fence.
The cost per 4m section is $250. A small name plaque on the sections — including business sponsors — is on offer to recognise contributions.
Katikati Cricket juniors are learning to build the picket fences and are taking an active role in improvements. “This is just another one of many great community projects the Katikati community is involved.”
A recent community grant will also allow beautification of the area with trees and two memorial public seats.
After the season’s exciting
growth in membership and team numbers, the outlook is positive, Warren says.
The New Zealand Inter Provincial Tournament for over50s will have games played on the oval in December where
players are selected to represent New Zealand at the over50s world cup.
Katikati Cricket was established in 1878 is working towards its 150th anniversary in 2028.
To help or for further information email katikaticricket@gmail. com or phone 027 232 0099.