Blind Cricket South Australia

18/10/2026

💛🖤 BLIND CRICKET SA CENTENARY SILENT AUCTION IS LIVE! 🏏🎉

Our Silent Auction is officially OPEN! There’s still time to get involved, place your bids and support Blind Cricket South Australia as we celebrate 100 years since the historic South Australia vs Victoria blind cricket match!

Link below to view items and place your bids.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/ticketing/blind-cricket-south-australias-silent-auction

🎁 With some fantastic items up for grabs, including Roxy, Quiksilver Travel goods and Monarto Family experience. Every bid helps support the future of blind cricket in SA, including our junior development, senior programs and opportunities for our players.

⏰ When does it close?
The auction will remain open right through to the end of our Centenary Dinner on Saturday 24 October, closing at 10:00 pm.

🏆 Won an item?

Attending the dinner? You can take your item home on the night!

Unable to attend? No worries! You can arrange collection with the club. No shipping will be offered.

🎟️ THERE'S MORE! We'll also be holding a raffle, with tickets available for purchase in the lead-up to the event. Tickets are $5 each. To purchase raffle tickets, contact our Secretary at [email protected].

Whether you're bidding, buying raffle tickets or sharing our auction with friends and family, every bit of support makes a difference to our small but passionate club.

💛🖤 Get bidding, spread the word and help us celebrate this incredible milestone for Blind Cricket SA!

15/10/2026

🏏 **BLIND CRICKET SA – JUNIORS ARE BACK!** 🏏

Sunday 11th October. What a great way to kick off the 2026/27 season! 💛🖤

Our junior players are back on the field for their first training session of the season, building their cricket skills, teamwork and confidence while having plenty of fun along the way! 🙌

It’s fantastic to see our next generation of blind and vision-impaired cricketers continuing to learn, develop and enjoy being part of the game. 🏏👏

📅 **SAVE THE DATE!** Our next juniors session will be held on **Sunday, 1 November 2026**, before our senior team takes on **My Plan Manager Group**.

We look forward to welcoming our juniors back for another great day of cricket, learning and team spirit!

💛🖤 A big thank you to everyone who supports the development of blind cricket in South Australia. Here's to a fantastic season ahead!

13/10/2026

Don’t forget tickets to purchase tickets to Saturday nights Centenary Celebration Dinner tickets available for SA players and are open to everyone too! Limited spots available, last day to book Thursday 15th at 5 pm. Please contact BCSA if you need assistance of any kind.

BLIND CRICKET SOUTH AUSTRALIA CENTENARY WEEKEND

Blind Cricket South Australia is excited to celebrate a truly historic milestone; 100 years of interstate Blind Cricket! 🏏

Join us on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October 2026 as we commemorate 100 years since the first state-versus-state Blind Cricket match between South Australia and Victoria.

The weekend will celebrate our history, sport and community, with something for everyone!

📅 FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER

🔎 9:30 am – History Tour
Explore the history of Blind Cricket in South Australia and hear stories from our journey.
📍 Meeting point: TBA

🏏 1:00 pm – Hard Wicket Aussie Ball Game
Get involved, have a hit and enjoy the game!
📍 Venue: TBA

🍽️ 6:30 pm – Casual Dinner
📍 The Cathedral Hotel, 45 Kermode Street, North Adelaide

📅 SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER

🏏 9:00 am – Game 1
South Australia 🆚 Victoria
📍 Karen Rolton Oval, Oval 1

🍽️ 12:30 pm – Lunch
Hosted by See Differently

🏏 1:30 pm – Game 2
South Australia 🆚 Victoria
📍 Karen Rolton Oval, Oval 1

🥂 6:30 pm – Centenary Celebration Dinner
📍 The Astor Hotel, 437 Pulteney Street, Adelaide
🎟️ Tickets: $40

Come along for a fantastic evening featuring a raffle, silent auction and w**e wall, with drinks available at bar prices.

🎟️ Tickets are limited, so don't miss your chance to be part of this special celebration!

👉 Purchase your Centenary Dinner tickets here:
https://events.humanitix.com/sa-v-vic-centenary-celebration-dinner

Whether you're a player, former player, family member, supporter or simply interested in being part of this incredible milestone, everyone is welcome!

🏏 100 YEARS OF BLIND CRICKET
History • Sport • Community

08/10/2026

🏏 JUNIORS TRAINING & SENIORS GAME – 2026/27 SEASON! 💛🖤

We’re back on the park and getting ready for a big season ahead! 🎉

Whether you’re a current player or completely new to blind cricket, everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary — just come along, get involved and give it a go!

📅 Sunday 11 October
📍 Park 12, Memorial Drive, North Adelaide

🏏Juniors: 11:30am–12:30pm
🏏 Seniors: 1:00pm–approximately 4:00pm

If you’re interested in playing, coming along or finding out more, please RSVP to [email protected] by 5pm Friday 9 October.

Come and be part of a season built around teamwork, inclusion and opportunity! 💛🖤

02/10/2026

BLIND CRICKET SOUTH AUSTRALIA CENTENARY WEEKEND

Blind Cricket South Australia is excited to celebrate a truly historic milestone; 100 years of interstate Blind Cricket! 🏏

Join us on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October 2026 as we commemorate 100 years since the first state-versus-state Blind Cricket match between South Australia and Victoria.

The weekend will celebrate our history, sport and community, with something for everyone!

📅 FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER

🔎 9:30 am – History Tour
Explore the history of Blind Cricket in South Australia and hear stories from our journey.
📍 Meeting point: TBA

🏏 1:00 pm – Hard Wicket Aussie Ball Game
Get involved, have a hit and enjoy the game!
📍 Venue: TBA

🍽️ 6:30 pm – Casual Dinner
📍 The Cathedral Hotel, 45 Kermode Street, North Adelaide

📅 SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER

🏏 9:00 am – Game 1
South Australia 🆚 Victoria
📍 Karen Rolton Oval, Oval 1

🍽️ 12:30 pm – Lunch
Hosted by See Differently

🏏 1:30 pm – Game 2
South Australia 🆚 Victoria
📍 Karen Rolton Oval, Oval 1

🥂 6:30 pm – Centenary Celebration Dinner
📍 The Astor Hotel, 437 Pulteney Street, Adelaide
🎟️ Tickets: $40

Come along for a fantastic evening featuring a raffle, silent auction and w**e wall, with drinks available at bar prices.

🎟️ Tickets are limited, so don't miss your chance to be part of this special celebration!

👉 Purchase your Centenary Dinner tickets here:
https://events.humanitix.com/sa-v-vic-centenary-celebration-dinner

Whether you're a player, former player, family member, supporter or simply interested in being part of this incredible milestone, everyone is welcome!

🏏 100 YEARS OF BLIND CRICKET
History • Sport • Community

30/09/2026

🍷🏏 SUPPORT LOCAL W**E. SUPPORT BLIND CRICKET SA!
We’re excited to launch our Blind Cricket SA W**e Drive, featuring premium w**es from Lane W**ery.
Every purchase helps our small and dedicated club continue to provide opportunities for blind and vision-impaired cricketers; supporting the development of our juniors, upgraded equipment and our senior program.
Your support really does make a difference. ❤️
🍷 Great local w**e
🎁 Perfect for Christmas or gifts
🏏 Supporting inclusive sport
💛 Helping Blind Cricket SA grow
⏰ Orders close: 5:00pm, Monday 16 November
📦 Collection: First week of December
📧 Order forms or to place an order: [email protected]
Every bottle helps us build a brighter future for Blind Cricket SA.
Please share with family, friends and colleagues and help us spread the word! 🍷🏏❤️

21/09/2026

Thank you to BCSA member Phil Penn for sharing.
30 years ago over the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of September the inaugural meeting of the World Blind Cricket Council took place in New Delhi India.
Delegates from all the test playing countries attended to work out the governance and laws of the game.
All countries played a similar game but each country had different rules and used a variety of different ball types. The rules of the game were settled quickly but which ball to used took a reasonable amount of time to work out at the meeting.
In a close vote the ball from the sub continent won out just in front of the Australian ball.
Australia were represented by 4 delegates at the meeting Peter Donovan QLD Michael Linke NSW and both Malcolm and Rosemary Penn SA. Peter was elected vice president and Michael as treasurer. Malcolm was there to offer legal advice and Rosemary acted as the Australian secretary to the meeting.
Since the meeting over 70 blind cricketers have represented Australia in matches all over the world.
South Australia has had 10 players play for Australia in the men’s team plus 4 women in the Australian team. Off field we have produced 3 umpires, 2 selectors, 2 assistant coaches an Australian manager and a tour manager to a touring side.
Below are photos from the meeting in India, the Australian men’s team in Birmingham at the world blind games 2023, SA representatives in Birmingham, the Australian women in Birmingham, the SA women representatives in Birmingham and some of Rosemary Penn’s hand written notes from the meeting in India.
Thanks to those Australian delegates who had a vision and made it possible for our blind cricketers to represent our country around the world.

18/09/2026

Thank you to BCSA Member Phil Penn for sharing.
50 years ago today the South Australian Blind Cricket Club played its first game on the new grounds of the Royal Society for the Blind at Gilles Plains. Adelaide Area Apex club were the opposition for the day. SABCC captain Peter Hetherington won the toss and batted making 9 fa 84 but were defeated by the Apexians who made 109. Peter Greco made 16 and Peter Hetherington took 3 fa 24. 14 Blind cricketers played on the day and they were Rodney Turner, Greco, Price, Johnson, Hetherington, Penn, Clothier, Wood, Laughton, Sedden, Flynn, Ryles, Mc Bain and Main.
Prior to moving to Gilles Plains blind cricket was played in the North Parklands off Lefevre Tce.
When the Royal Institute for the Blind moved to Gilles Plains in the early 1970’s and changed their name Malcolm Penn was by on the board of the RSB and helped secure the grounds out the back of the complex.
The ovals were nearly built to small when the architect measured the boundaries from the middle of the pitch and not from each end. Malcolm endured the correction was made.
When the SABCC moved to Gilles Plains, Hampstead Road could be seen in the distance. The agricultural land was sold off and Shudolz Rd was extended along the back of the ovals. 100’s of tonnes of soil was dumped to created a sound barrier and the mound was affectionately known as Hetherington’s Hill.
Earlier this week I took Jackson out with me to the RSB and reenacted something that both David and I would have done hundreds of times over the years.
Photos attached are of the scorecard from the day, Bevan and Constance Rutt with Malcolm and Rosemary Penn looking over the model of the RSB. Some photos of the RSB from the mid 1970’s and photos from this week and 3 short videos I shot this week

08/09/2026

BCSA are proud to say we have 5 representatives heading to Sri Lanka in December. If you are in a position to help out every little bit helps.

HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIA’S TOP BLIND CRICKETERS!

Over the past 12 months, significant funding changes have had a major impact on Australia’s blind cricketers.

Previously, Cricket Australia provided funding to support the Australian Men’s Blind Cricket Team to compete internationally on an annual basis. Unfortunately, this level of funding is not currently available, meaning our athletes now face a significant personal financial commitment to represent their country.

But they’re not letting that stop them.

This December, the Australian Men’s Blind Cricket Team will travel to Sri Lanka to represent Australia, with the tour being run by Blind Cricket Australia in a self-funded capacity.

By donating to the team’s official fundraising campaign, you’ll be helping reduce the costs faced by our players and supporting them to continue representing Australia on the international stage.

👉 Donate here:
asf.org.au/campaigns/bca/sri-lanka-2026

Every contribution, big or small, will help support our Australian players as they prepare to take on Sri Lanka this December.

Want to support the team in another way?

If you know a business or organisation that may be interested in supporting the tour, or would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities with Blind Cricket Australia, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]

Thank you for getting behind our players and helping keep international blind cricket opportunities alive for Australian athletes.