Recognition for cricket icon
Ben Warren from Katikati Cricket Club was presented with the Service to Cricket award at a Northern Districts Cricket Association event on Friday 9th April. The current Katikati Cricket Club (KKCC) President for the past 9 years, Ben has volunteered as a member of the Western Bay of Plenty and Bay of Plenty Boards with a passion to grow the game. An active club coach since the 1990’s, while also supporting other coaches to develop, Ben oversees all age groups across the club and always offers to help individual players with a clear energy and love for the game.
If anybody wants to play cricket or just simply to give it a go, Ben is always there to offer support throughout the summer and often selflessly praises the support of parents for so many great experiences.
Ben has been one of the driving forces behind establishing three new artificial wickets and new training nets around the district. The most remarkable of the achievements has been to establish the club’s own cricket oval and grass wicket block after seven years of efforts to raise $45,000 and obtain grounds equipment.
Always upholding a positive and determined attitude, Ben tackles any challenge head-on and is extremely proud of Katikati Cricket Club with the belief that the club can and should continue to provide sporting opportunities and memories for all to enjoy.
Congratulations Ben! ■ Article supplied.