The Royal Australian Navy will visit Sunshine Heights Cricket Club on Thursday, November 28, to play in a special T20 cricket match.
The community is invited to attend the match which will feature presentations from Navy representatives, including a TS voyager performance during the innings break at 7pm and a navy cadets parade.
It is the fourth time Navy personnel has challenged Sunshine Heights Cricket Club to a T20 match, following the inaugural event in December 2019.
The Royal Australian Navy and Defence Force Recruiting, are hoping to use this event to engage with the local community and promote the Australian Defence Force as a career pathway.
Those who are interested or would like further information, there will be representatives on site to discuss further.
The club’s Vinnys Kaley said the event is looking to be a big success for the club.
“Since its inception in 2018, this fantastic event has been celebrating inclusion and diversity, proudly supported and attended by the wider community and dignitaries,” she said.
Hobart Hurricanes star bowler Peter Hatzoglou will be in attendance as a special guest.
He played senior cricket with Sunshine Heights in 2016 as an 18-year-old.
There is a free barebecue, and showbags for the first 50 attendees.
The teams will be out warming up from 4pm, and the pre-game ceremony will start at 5pm, with the game to commence at 5.30pm. Dinner will be served to event-goers at 6pm.
Gerald Lynch
