Timber Creek locals sweated it out in October at the Dingo Cup, a cricket carnival designed to bring the beloved sport to the most remote parts of Australia.
Hosted by NT Cricket on 15 and 16 October, the Dingo Cup was part of the organisation’s Remote Red Dust Program, delivering cricket skills and activities in remote communities throughout the Territory. Postponed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Timber Creek community was happy to have it back again.
NT Cricket staff worked in partnership with regional councils such as Victoria Daly Regional Council and community leaders to build capacity throughout the wider community, to ensure that cricket was an ongoing sport option in the region.
Played in a Super Sixes format, men, women, boys, and girls’ teams will played throughout the event.
All cricket equipment for the carnival was provided by NT Cricket. Victoria Daly Regional Council supplied water, fruit, and a shaded marquee to ensure players and spectators remain hydrated and cool throughout.
VDRC Mayor, Brian Pedwell, said working with organisations like NT Cricket to bring sporting events to the region was an excellent opportunity to bring the community together in a positive and healthy way.
“The remoteness of our region is one of the reasons we all love living in Victoria Daly, but it does also mean that we miss out on sporting opportunities and competitions,” Mayor Pedwell said.
“I would like to extend my thanks to NT Cricket for investing in a program that is so valuable to people across the remote parts of the NT.”
