This week 's MILO Cup and MILO Shield finals will determine the best primary/intermediate cricket team s in the country. .
The competition involves both girls and boys teams competing for the top spot on Monday and Tuesday of this week in Palmerston North. However it’s the girls who get something extra special.
Members of the New Zealand White Ferns have conducted a special training session for the four girls’ teams competing for the MILO Shield.
Current White Fern Sara McGlashan started her cricketing career through the MILO competition in primary school and she said she looks forward to this week’s tournament.
“Th e MILO programme is a great opportunity for the girls to learn skills early on through a well structured programme which teaches the fundamentals and involves fun games.”
Over 7000 girls participate in junior cricket, which McGlashan said is encouraging to see. “We’d like to get more girls involved with the game and it’s important for them to enjoy it,” she sai d.
White Ferns McGlashan, Rachel Candy and Abby Burrows took a special training session with the girls today (Monday 7 December) after the first round of the MILO Shield. “It’s a great chance for the White Ferns to get out in the community and share skills and experiences with the finalists,” McGlashan said. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for the girls to interact with the White Ferns and ask questions.”
After the White Ferns made it to two World Cup finals in 2009, McGlashan is sure there will be lots of questions about becoming successful in cricket. And she is hoping to see some bright young talent shining throug h: talent which might, in the future, contribute to the White Ferns team at the highest level.
“There are always a couple of players who stand out and it's exciting to see them emerging on this stage.
Training Session:
- Monday 7 December
- Start time 4.00
- Held at Manawaroa Park, Palmerston North (if raining, training will be inside)
- White Ferns Rachel Candy, Sara McGlashan and Abby Burrows will be involved
