Tuesday, 5 April 2022

Mount Waverley electorate sporting clubs

Mr FREGON (Mount Waverley) (12:53): I rise to update the house on all things sport in Mount Waverley district and the people behind the scenes that make it possible. 26 March marked Women’s Super Saturday for the women’s Victorian state baseball league grand finals, and This Girl Can was never more fitting as Monash council deputy mayor Tina Samardzija stepped up to the plate to throw an impressive ceremonial first pitch, making mine look somewhat quite ordinary. Women’s baseball participation, skill level and competition have never been better, as was showcased on the day by some of our top women’s talent in the league.

Over at Mount Waverley Reserve I was joined by our Labor candidate for Chisholm, Carina Garland, to recognise Mount Waverley Cricket Club’s longstanding Cricket Blast coordinator and club stalwart Chris Houghton’s outstanding contribution of 30-odd years in our community. It is volunteers like Chris who make grassroots programs like Cricket Blast possible and help our kids develop their love for sport in a fun, safe and supportive environment.