Marquee pathway programs like the National Cricket Inclusion Championships (NCIC) allow us to highlight the outstanding individuals in these programs and their achievements at a National and International level however this provides opportunity for a limited number of participants.

It is essential that the NCIC continues to create a generation of people who see cricket as a sport for them, and a cricket community who understand that cricket is a sport is for all.

Essential to this is a strong level of support for programs that lead to an opportunity to be part of the NCIC, the programs that are outlined below are aimed at developing a strong base for players with a disability, that will ultimately allow them to strive for success at State and National level:

StarBlast

Program

Provides kids with a disability an inclusive adapted version of the Woolworths Cricket Blast Program that is available through mainstream cricket clubs. This ensures that families who have children with disabilities can be a part of their local club, with the program adapted to suit the capabilities of the children involved.

Integrated

Cricket League

Junior and Senior cricket clubs have an opportunity to enter team(s) into a competition that plays a modified format, aimed at those with less cricket skills, experience or confidence. The majority of players involved have an intellectual disability with others having varying degrees of physical disabilities.

Inclusion

Academy

The Academy provides a support program aimed specifically at improving players’ on and off field skills and more importantly their personal development. It allows players in each individual category to interact and learn more about each other and being part of Australia’s national game.