Campbelltown-Camden Ghosts launch female cricket academy

A FEMALE cricket academy has been launched by Campbelltown-Camden Ghosts District Cricket Club to foster the overflowing talent within the region.

Ghosts vice-president Chris Patterson, female cricketer Clara Iemma and president Morris Iemma celebrate the launch of a female cricket academy for the Macarthur region. Picture: Robert Pozo

A FEMALE cricket academy has been launched by Campbelltown-Camden Ghosts District Cricket Club to foster the overflowing talent within the region.

Ghosts president Morris Iemma said the 10-week academy would nurture the passion and talent of young female cricketers.

Ghosts vice-president Chris Patterson, first grade Ghosts players Hannah Trethewy and Clara Iemma and Ghosts president Morris Iemma. Picture: Robert Pozo

“It is our pride and joy, investing in the great young talent that is in the Macarthur region,” he said.

“We see the academy as a really important measure, providing opportunities for the region’s young women to pursue their cricket dream.”

The Feel the Spirit academy will feature a series of specialist coaches, including current WBBL players.

Sydney Sixers representative and specialist coach Clara Iemma said she was pleased to be involved with the region’s first female academy.

“It’s a great opportunity to develop young girls’ skills and get them involved in cricket,” she said.

“The academy is one extra thing for how the Ghosts support female cricket.”

Details: ghostscricket.com.