The weather is warming up, the football finals are behind us (well done Lorne Dolphins!), and we are now moving into the spring racing carnival.<\/p>\n
2026\/27 Going One Better<\/p>\n
The cricket season is also getting underway. \u00a0The Stribling reserve wicket has been uncovered, and the Lorne Cricket Club has started putting our team together. \u00a0We are looking forward to building on the past three seasons and making the 2026\/27 finals and going one better with a premiership.<\/p>\n
Last season featured some outstanding individual performances. \u00a0Eddie Erftemeyer finished as the leading run scorer in Colac & District Cricket Association Division 3, while 14-year-old Zavier Hollmer topped the competition wicket-taking charts. \u00a0It\u2019s a fantastic achievement and highlights the young talent coming through our club.<\/p>\n
Training commenced during the week of September 28, with the first game expected to be played on October 17. \u00a0As always, fielding a team can be challenging, but attendance during the first week was very encouraging. \u00a0The fixture has not yet been finalised, and as soon as it is announced, we will let all sponsors and members know.<\/p>\n
Exciting Things Happening <\/p>\n
We are also very excited to be supporting and fielding an Under 11 team for the first time. \u00a0Local boys & girls now have the opportunity to represent Lorne in junior cricket, helping develop the next generation of Dolphins and building a strong future for the club.<\/p>\n
This will provide a further depth of players for our future. \u00a0Please see the poster opposite, and if you have family or friends who may be interested, please get in touch.<\/p>\n
New practice nets, costing $150,000, are currently being developed and are expected to be completed before Christmas. \u00a0They will provide a safer training environment and help our players develop their skills. \u00a0The Community has been extremely supportive with financial contributions from Lorne organisations and individuals. \u00a0These improvements will provide ongoing benefits and further enhance the facilities at Stribling Reserve.<\/p>\n
Committee, Membership and Sponsors<\/p>\n
New Kit and Committee.<\/p>\n
At the AGM, the following committee members were re-elected:<\/p>\n
President: Peter Bracken
Treasurer: Nick Sherlock
Secretary: Matt Cash
Ordinary Committee Members: Brett Carey, Jack Belsar-O\u2019Connor, Eddie Erftemeyer<\/p>\n
New committee members elected: Clive Goldsworthy, who has always done a great job behind the scenes but not previously in an official capacity, and David Worth.<\/p>\n
The initial focus of the new committee has been on building our membership and sponsorship base. \u00a0Emails have been sent to a large number of people based in Lorne and or associated with the town, and a new membership category has been introduced. \u00a0Family membership is available for an additional $25 on top of the $50 single membership, and this has been very well received, with strong uptake in the first week.<\/p>\n
If you did not receive the email, simply click on link and join.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Become a Social Member<\/a><\/p>\n Alternatively, come along to our first home game and join there. \u00a0Members will receive a 50% discount on drinks at this game, compared with the usual 15%-member discount. \u00a0Further details will be provided closer to the time, particularly given that the first four games were washed out last season! \u00a0Membership cards will be provided.<\/p>\n We are also seeking sponsors, with some very attractive packages available:<\/p>\n Club Supporter \u2013 $250 If you would like to get behind the Lorne Cricket Club this season and have not already signed up, you can purchase a sponsorship package here:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Become a Sponsor<\/a><\/p>\n Another great way to support the club is by donating vouchers for raffles and other events. Simply approach any committee member and let us know.<\/p>\n During the season, we will hold at least two major social events:<\/p>\n Pier 2 Pub Day\/Night Game \u2013 Friday, January 8, 2027<\/p>\n Pink Stumps Day \u2013 Date TBC Some may say cricket is not as exciting as football or netball, but cricket in Lorne has always been part of our community, and our community is stronger with your support. \u00a0Come along to a few games, even if it is just for a couple of hours. \u00a0There will be a BBQ at all home games and plenty of opportunities to catch up with friends over a drink.<\/p>\n Throughout the season, we will be sending newsletters and posting regularly on social media, providing plenty of opportunities for everyone to stay involved and support the club.<\/p>\n The Lorne Cricket Club has been part of the Lorne community for almost 150 years and continues to enjoy fantastic support from the community.<\/p>\n We look forward to another enjoyable season and hope to see your attendance at Stribling Reserve and in Colac when we play in the finals.<\/p>\n David Worth<\/p>\n Lorne Cricket Club Committee.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A word from the chairman<\/p>\n Hello<\/p>\n Last week, I briefly mentioned a new community initiative in town, the Men\u2019s Sunrise swim club. \u00a0This relatively new group meets at the Surf Club at 6.45am for a quick dip and then a coffee and chat at Lorne Central. \u00a0The dress code is pretty strict: no wetsuits, no caps, no shoes, just embrace the \u201cfreshness\u201d of the ocean.<\/p>\n The group has been set up as part of WNOW (When No One\u2019s Watching), a global movement founded four years ago by Tadhg Kennelly (a former Sydney Swans footballer of Irish origin) and David Eccles, two friends looking out for each other as they face the challenges of life.\u00a0 It has developed into a global movement, where every Wednesday morning over 3,000 men show up for each other, not just for a little exercise, but for something deeper, a connection, an understanding and the shared journey of becoming better men. \u00a0As WNOW says, \u201cIn a world where 60 men take their lives every hour, we need to look out for each other. \u00a0We need to recognise that silence can be our worst enemy and behind every smile there might be a silent struggle\u201d. \u00a0Sunrise Clubs are the soul to WNOW. They exist to break the barriers of isolation, offering a space where men can gather, be vulnerable, authentic and supported, where we can drop our body armour and not be judged. \u00a0There are no qualifications, no age limits, no membership. \u00a0So, if this sounds like a space for you, or if you just want to give it a try, be there on Wednesday at 6.45am to greet the sunrise. \u00a0Special thanks to Peter Bracken (Rip) for his ongoing commitment to mental health in our community.<\/p>\n *****<\/p>\n As we move into the season of Annual General Meetings, it is a time of opportunity for YOU to get involved in our community and sporting organisations. \u00a0They play an important role in building and binding our community together. \u00a0They provide opportunities for all ages and abilities, fostering good sportsmanship, commitment, teamwork and resilience. \u00a0And if active participation is beyond your desire or capability, there are plenty of jobs behind the scenes in management and administration of our clubs and community organisations. \u00a0I urge you to consider getting involved. \u00a0You may not think you have anything to offer, but others may see your hidden talents, and you will find it very rewarding.<\/p>\n *****<\/p>\n Last week, I wrote about October being Positive Ageing Month and some of the events being held in Lorne, and I may have confused you (as I did myself). \u00a0The events are being run by Surf Coast Shire, apart from the \u201cLittle Hands Wise Hearts Day\u201d which is being sponsored by the Lorne Op Shop.\u00a0 There are also many events being held in Anglesea and Torquay. For information regarding all events, go to https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Lorne-Positive-Ageing<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cheers<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The weather is warming up, the football finals are behind us (well done Lorne Dolphins!), and we are…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":919918,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[564],"tags":[64,63,740,85],"class_list":["post-919917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cricket","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-cricket","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/919917","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=919917"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/919917\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/919918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=919917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=919917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=919917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Club Partner \u2013 $500
Major Sponsor \u2013 $1,000
Exclusive Partner \u2013 $1,500 (Sold Out)<\/p>\n
This has become a great afternoon and is particularly popular as an opportunity for our ladies to dress up. \u00a0We will also be encouraging more male participation this season. \u00a0Over the last two years, our contribution to the McGrath Foundation has been $10,000.<\/p>\n