SACA continues to work towards its goal of working with regional councils to strengthen the reach and long‑term sustainability of cricket across South Australia.
The Barossa Park, home of the local Lyndoch Cricket Club, is on the path of turning into a quality venue capable of hosting higher‑level cricket.
This project will be part of SACA’s broader strategy to expand elite cricket opportunities in regional communities. With Barossa Park having already undergone upgrades through the AFL’s push for more professional football facilities in the state, only two cricket‑specific enhancements are required: the installation of a permanent sight screen system and new turf training nets.
Following a recent SA academy side fixture against the ACT, the players heaped praise upon the venue’s quality
‘The facilities are first class’, said SA captain Kane Halfpenny. ‘The wicket is exceptional and playing under lights has been very special”.
ACT captain Zac Worden went on to highlight the setting of the venue.
“The facilities here at Lyndoch are immaculate. Playing in such a nice quiet location has been really relaxing.”
SACA looks forward to continuing to build its relationship with the Barossa and other regional council areas to bring even more cricket to the region year‑round.
The venue will see more fixtures in the coming weeks including a Two-Day Men’s Division 2 match between the Northern Districts and SACA SA Under 19s, and a second XI Women’s One Day match between South Australia and NSW.