Deans Marsh Cricket Club 'The Swamp Rats'

Club Mission Statement

Mission Statement : 2008/2010

The Spirit of Cricket, enshrined through the Laws of the Game, was defined as part of the ICC’s Strategic Plan 2006-10. This definition argues:

Cricket enjoys a unique mix of attributes in international sport. It is underpinned by rich traditions and high values; it is played under a guiding principle of respect; it evokes passion, commitment and excitement; it is truly multi-cultural, it stands proudly on the world’s sporting stage; it is a sociable game that forges deep long-lasting friendships; it is a team sport that combines skill, strategy, endeavour and athleticism; above all it is a game that means many different things to many different people and provides endless joy to those that it touches.

Deans Marsh Cricket Oval 1965

Social Cricket 1965 - Seniors v Juniors

malthoid wicket, no cypress trees and Deans Marsh Township in the background
The Deans Marsh Cricket Club is the sporting heart of our community. It has a responsibility to provide a pleasant environment for all no matter their commitment to the game. It pledges to provide to all with tolerance and respect and without favour.

Our Vision:

  • To maintain our senior membership at a sustainable level so as to continue to field two senior teams at the highest level and provide opportunities to the junior cricketers in the district by fielding a minimum of one junior team. A Club which the members can be rightly proud of and that the local community recognizes as valuable.

Our Mission:

  • To provide a healthy, vibrant sporting Club for all our members incorporating an enjoyable social environment for the member’s families, friends and the Deans Marsh Community. To foster, promote and encourage participation in the sport of cricket for all.

Our Values:

  • Integrity – treat all people with tolerance, dignity and respect
  • Respect - your opponents, your Captain, Coach & your team, the role of the umpire and the traditional values of cricket.
  • Quality – always strive, on and off the field to improve the things we do
  • Collaborative Relationships – working together with members, families, sponsors and community to achieve positive results
  • Responsibility – commit to actions and attitudes to ensure the best possible outcomes for the club and community.

Our Goals

  • To ensure a successful and sustainable future for the club
  • To provide an enjoyable social environment for all
  • To provide adequate levels of development for players, officials and administrators
  • To provide adequate facilities for members.
  • To provide positive emotional assistance to members experiencing hardship.

10th January 2009

Deans Marsh Cricket Oval 1985

  Social Cricket Match 1985 

Lindsay Stewart bowls to Colin Smith, Alan Smith keeping 
 
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