THERE is little doubt that around the nation women's cricket is gaining popularity, seemingly at an unprecedented rate.
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This has led Cricket NSW to push cricket associations across the state to start a female competition, and Scone has jumped on board with this idea.
All they require is 12 players between 11 and 16 years of age which would make it a casual six-a-side, two-team competition, with players switching teams to help field.
However, more numbers are more than welcome according to Scone Junior Cricket Club president, Darren Crowther, who is look forward to October 30, when they're holding a try out day for anybody interested.
"We as an association are really encouraging girls to play, so depending on numbers that we get we'll be able to organise a competition," he said.
"There is a come and try day on the 30th of this month, at 4 pm at Bill Rose [Sports Complex].
"Cricket NSW will be coming down to run some drills and activities to try and generate some more interest."
Scone has a long and proud tradition of producing quality female cricketers, with Molly Mullen and newly appointed Newcastle women's representative T20 Regional Bash captain, Kirsten Smith, making their mark at higher levels.
On top of this the Southern Stars are in another golden era, currently going 15 ODI (One Day International) matches undefeated and looking a strong chance for the upcoming T20 world cup, in which they will earn the same as the men's national team in their corresponding tournament.
Mr Crowther believes these factors are having a huge impact on young women's passion for the sport.
"With Smith, she did a lot for junior cricket and Master Blasters in the junior format," he said.
"She was here for a number of years doing some drills and I certainly believe that success has flowed into the local competition.
"I certainly think the women's Big Bash and the Australian cricket side, who are one of the most successful teams going around in this country, are a driving force for girls to play."
He also stated that the request for a girls' competition isn't new, with many players across the years who have had to compete in the local mixed tournament making their opinion known.
So anybody that is interested, or may know somebody who is, is encouraged to get along to the try out day and help be part of a new and exciting chapter of local cricket.