The Barwon Regional Cricket Centre at Kardinia Park has officially opened its doors, offering a world-class indoor cricket hub for communities of the Barwon Region and surrounds to access year-round. Situated in the new Djilang Plaza outside Gate 1 of Kardinia Park, the centre comes equipped with five indoor lanes fitted with Professional Bowling (BOLA) […]
The Barwon Regional Cricket Centre at Kardinia Park has officially opened its doors, offering a world-class indoor cricket hub for communities of the Barwon Region and surrounds to access year-round.
Situated in the new Djilang Plaza outside Gate 1 of Kardinia Park, the centre comes equipped with five indoor lanes fitted with Professional Bowling (BOLA) machines and FullTrack AI technology capabilities.
The FullTrack AI technology allows players to record their sessions, review their bowling and batting techniques, and share data with their mates, while the BOLA machines allow players to finetune their skills against different speeds and variations of deliveries.
Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins said as the fifth regional cricket hub to be built in Victoria, the Barwon Regional Cricket Centre will strengthen the region's love for cricket.
"Cricket Victoria is proud to partner with the Victorian Government, the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust and Cricket Australia to deliver this new and modern cricket facility for the Geelong and Barwon Region," Cummins said.
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos MP said the Barwon Regional Cricket Centre will be another exciting addition to the Kardinia Park precinct, made possible through the Kardinia Park Stadium Stage 5 Redevelopment.
"The redevelopment wasn't just about ensuring Kardinia Park remains Australia's premier regional sports and entertainment venue, it was about revitalising the entire precinct for the Geelong community," Dimopoulous said.
"The Centre will be a boon for local cricket across the Barwon Region, providing an elite facility for cricketers to enjoy the sport they love."
Kardinia Park Stadium Trust CEO, Gerard Griffin noted to have an asset of this calibre in Kardinia Park supporting pathways from grassroots through to the elite level, shows the strength of cricket in this region.
"We are thrilled to have the Barwon Regional Cricket Centre at our stadium front door," Griffin said.
The Barwon Regional Cricket Centre will serve its primary function to act as a regional hub for cricket clubs in the Barwon region, utilising facilities year-round.
