New Oval Opened By Minister | The Southern Thunderer

Posted on 08 October 2012 . Tags: Maroochydore Cricket Club, Queensland

Queensland Minister for Sport Steve Dickson

Maroochydore Cricket Club Scores Runs With New Oval

Victor P Taffa

Minister for Sport Steve Dickson has officially opened the Kerry Emery Oval at the Maroochydore Cricket Club.

Mr. Dickson said the $403,000 multi-sports oval was named for one of the Sunshine Coast community?s leading members, and would be a welcome addition to an already popular local sports club.

?Kerry Emery has been a stalwart of the game in our area for many years, and is a Maroochydore Cricket Club Honorary Life Member as well as current President of the Sunshine Coast Cricket Association.? Mr. Dickson said.

?Constructed under our Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Program, the Kerry Emery Oval will not only increase participation in cricket, but also provide a great sporting facility for participants in athletics, softball, AFL and other users of the Elizabeth Daniels Reserve.

?The new oval will help the Maroochydore Cricket Club attract new members, host competitions and stage tournaments.?

?Community projects such as this form the backbone of our effort to encourage people to get more active.?

Mr. Dickson said the Newman Government was determined to get more Queenslanders involved in recreation and sport at all levels.

?We are assisting sport and recreation clubs and families at the grassroots community level through our $18 million Get in the Game initiative.? Mr. Dickson said.

?Through three new funding programs, we?re providing clubs with better services and facilities and funding to assist children who can least afford or may otherwise benefit from joining a sporting club.?

?Sport and recreation not only promotes and enables a healthier lifestyle, but are an important means of uniting and strengthening local communities.? Mr. Dickson said.

Source: http://www.southernthunderer.com.au/2012/10/new-oval-opened-by-minister/

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