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The recent announcement that Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club has been promoted to premier cricket status has got members very excited.
The Auckland Cricket Association confirmed the club’s promotion at a recent meeting. Club manager, Gair McSkimming, says it puts local players closer to Auckland selection and could also bring Auckland Aces and current Blackcap players to the Coast for games.
He says reaching this position is massive for the Coast. It was the fruition of a two-year plan that included the premier men holding their place in the Premier Reserves division, and growing the club.
“Auckland Cricket was the driving force, and Junior growth was the biggest single factor,” Gair says.
“It offers our youth a pathway to the top without leaving this club, and that’s what we have been striving for.”
The start of this year’s cricket season has been delayed two weeks until the end of October to make room on the fields for winter sports.
