Kensington District Cricket Club

Well done to Abby Bain on her selection in the South Australian 12 years and under cricket team!

Congratulations to the players selected in the 12 years and under cricket state team to compete at the School Sport Australia Championships which will be held in Adelaide in December.

See the team list >> https://www.education.sa.gov.au/schools-and-educators/programs-students/school-sport-sa/choose-sport/cricket/12-years-and-under-cricket-state-teams

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🚨 Exciting Senior Men’s Signing Alert! 🚨

Kensington District Cricket Club is thrilled to welcome State Cricketer Jason Sangha, an exceptional right-handed batsman and leg-spinner, to the Kensi family! 🏏

At just 25, Jason’s career has already seen incredible highs, including captaining Australia at the Under-19 World Cup and becoming the second-youngest player to score a first-class century against England. With stellar performances in the Sheffield Shield and Big Bash League, Sangha brings immense talent and leadership to our club.

We’re excited to see him take on this new chapter in South Australia, make sure to get around the big Sang in welcoming him to the Kensi family!

Welcome, Jason! 💥

🚨 Exciting Senior Men’s Signing Alert! 🚨

Kensington District Cricket Club is thrilled to announce the marquee signing of Jake Lehmann, one of South Australia’s favorite sons! 🏏

The son of Australian cricket icon Darren Lehmann, Jake has forged an enviable career in his own right, excelling in both Grade and State cricket. He brings his left-hand batting prowess and legendary moustache to the Kensi family. From his explosive debut for the Adelaide Strikers to his unforgettable double-century for SA, we’re excited to see him – and the tache – in action this season at Parky!

Welcome to the Kensi family, Jake! 💥

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An amazing week at the U15 National Championships for Indira Panelli, Lucy Lowry, Taite Brook and coach Sarah Lowe

The girls finished 5th and the boys finished 4th, with Indi and Taite selected in the All Australian Team of the Tournament.
Taite made 245 runs at 61.25
Indi made 191 runs and took 4 wickets

Our Over 50s cricket team, the Grey Browns are on the hunt for some more players to join the squad 🏏🍻

If you, a family member, friend or someone you know is over 50 and wants to enjoy the benefits of playing team sport for a great club with amazing people, let them know about the Grey Browns 💛🤎

They’re having a net session this weekend:

When: Sunday 8th September 10-11am
Where: Pembroke Nets, Southern end of Kensington Oval

Carving up!

Well done Indi Panelli!

Indi made 47 today as the South Australian U15 team beat Queensland in their Round 1 T20 fixture.

Indi and Lucy Lowry are away in Mackay this week at the School Sport Australia national championships.

Well done Taite Brook!

Taite is away with the South Australian U15 team at the School Sport Australia national championships in Mackay this week.

In Round 1 South Australia finished with 5/255 from their 50 overs against NSW. Taite finished with 98 not out.

Kensington District Cricket Club Season Preview 🤎🌳

The Browns are gearing up for a fourth straight premiership with a game-changing boost: English star Naomi Dattani joins the team this summer!

The 2024/24 cricket season isn’t far away and to start it off we’d like to announce a signing for the club!!

Our club welcomes the arrival of Ireland opening batter, Stephen Doheny! Stephen is just 25 and has already represented his country in many internationals. We’re definitely keen to have coming aboard this year 🤎

📣 Calling all seasoned cricketers and cricket enthusiasts! 📣

The Grey Browns, our over 50's team at Kensington District Cricket Club, are gearing up for another fantastic season. Whether you're a past player or a cricket lover, we'd love to see you at our upcoming net session!

📅 When: This Sunday 11am-12noon
🏏 Where: Stepney Cricket Centre, 19 - 21 Magills Rd, Stepney

We are excited to announce that we have two teams competing in the SAVCA over 50's competition this year, and we are actively recruiting players of all abilities and hamstring awareness levels.

Being part of the Grey Browns means playing with terrific blokes, representing the greatest cricket club in Australia—Kensington District Cricket Club—and enjoying the benefits of staying fit and active on our magnificent facilities.

If you're interested in joining us or know someone who might be, please feel free to express your interest in the comments, tag any interested parties, or reach out to Andrew Rumbelow for more information.

Let's make this season one to remember! 🏏💪

📣 Senior Men's Player Information Night 📣

Join us at the club on Wednesday, 7th August, as we outline the exciting plans for the 24/25 season! 🏏

Schedule:

6:00 PM: Under 17's and new senior players from junior programs (Parents welcome)
6:45 PM: Returning and new senior players
Session Highlights:

Pre-season focus
Pre-season dates
Feedback and expectations
Coaching structure

Don't miss out on this crucial event to kickstart our season! See you there! 👊

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Spin to win! Pope is in! ✍️
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Great news!

Congrats Henry

Thornts remains in blue for another two! 👉 bit.ly/45V7lYh 💙 🚀

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What a great job they do!

Kensington District Cricket Club would like to pass on its condolences to the Bowley family, after the passing of Betty.

From Club Secretary, Tony Rice:

"Betty Bowley died on 21 June at the age of 97.

Betty was the widow of Bruce and the mother of Ian. The Bowley family's association with the Club covers the entire existence of the Club, as Len Bowley (Bruce's father) was playing for the Club when it entered the SACA A Grade competition in 1923. Both Bruce and Ian played for and coached the Club for many years, Bruce was president of the Club for more than 15 years, and both were elected as life members (Bruce in 1976 and Ian in 1999).

Betty was a hard worker for, and wonderful supporter of, the Club throughout both Bruce's and Ian's direct involvement with the Club. She was a great friend to players of all ages, and an important source of help and inspiration not only to players, but also to players' wives and partners.

Even after Bruce's death in May 2014, Betty would quite often be seen watching a match being played on Parkinson Oval (perhaps more often from a car in recent years), as she maintained her interest in the Club's teams.

Betty's interest in sport was not confined to our Club. She and Bruce (with others) founded the Burnside Hockey Club in 1949, and Betty was the motivating force behind the establishment of the Burnside Women's Hockey Club in 1969. Betty was the inaugural president of the Burnside Women's Hockey Club and later became president of the Women's Hockey Association of SA. Betty was a life member of the Burnside Hockey Club (1981) and of Hockey SA (1993).

To all those who knew Betty well, she was the most friendly, delightful and loyal person one could ever have the privilege to meet."

Further History

The Bowley name is synonymous with Kensington. At our Adelaide Oval function in 2023, Bruce and Ian were named co-coaches of Kensington's Team of the Century.

Sadly Bruce passed away in 2014. Here is the release from the Club at the time:

"Bruce was a great player for the club, scoring over 3000 A Grade runs and taking over 100 wickets.

Bruce’s impact on the club went beyond his playing days and he took over the Presidency after Jim Grose retired. David Lovell describes Bruce as “an absolute gentleman who was a great player, President and supporter of the Browns” while Gary Slack remembers Bruce as the first coach he and brother Greg had at the club when they were juniors.

Neil Dansie remembers playing state cricket alongside Bruce, with Bruce opening the batting and the bowling. He was also an exceptional hockey player.

The Bowley name is one of the most famous in our history. Before Bruce there was Len Bowley who made over 4000 runs for the club and later Bruce’s son Ian went on to play A Grade cricket and also coach the club to three consecutive club championships."

The Club's thoughts are with Ian and the family.

Congratulations to Lucy Lowry and Indira Panelli on their selection in the State U15 Girls team!

The national championships are being held in Mackay from August 31 to September 6.

The team is being coached by our very own, Sarah Lowe!

The 15 years and under girls cricket state team has been selected to compete at the School Sport Australia Championships in Mackay later this year.
Congratulations to all players selected!

See the team list 👉 https://www.education.sa.gov.au/schools-and-educators/programs-students/school-sport-sa/choose-sport/cricket/15-years-and-under-cricket-state-teams

South Australian Cricket Association

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New clubrooms for Kensington District Cricket Club and Burnside Rugby Club are one step closer!

Read more here 👉 https://jamesstevens.com.au/posts/new-clubrooms-for-kensington-cricket-and-burnside-rugby-clubs

Emmerson, you star!

Added to the Scorpions squad alongside Bridget Patterson and Courtney Neale.

"Having gone through SACA’s pathway programs, Emmerson Filsell was named in the 2023/24 Premier Cricket Team of the Year after taking 20 wickets for Kensington.

She has already represented South Australia, at the Under 19 National Championships in December last year, taking six wickets."

Over 50’s cricket is on at Kensington!

The Grey Browns are having a get together this coming Sunday 23rd June 2024.

• Net session 10 – 11am at Stepney Cricket Centre, 19 – 21 Magill Rd, Stepney (it’s a new centre)
• A walk with guaranteed banter (yes a walk 😊) 11 – 12 noon
• Pub lunch 12 noon at the Maid n Magpie Hotel

This is a great opportunity for blokes who have hit the big 50 but don’t know much about veterans’ cricket, to come out and meet the lads and see for yourself. We’re old and slow but love what it stands for. If you are interested, come along this Sunday for 1, 2 or all 3 of the activities.

If anyone is coming along, could you please let Andrew Rumbelow know – 0400 948075

Great initiative to move forward our club and the Kensington Gardens precinct for the benefit of our community & those who enjoy our facilities. Please support through the following link to ensure the future of our great club 💛🤎

HAVE YOUR SAY ON CLUBROOM LEASE: Kensington Gardens Reserve is the largest recreational reserve within the City of Burnside, and is home to various sporting clubs and groups including cricket, rugby, lawn bowls and tennis. The existing clubrooms, utilised by Kensington District Cricket Club (KDCC) and Burnside Rugby Union Club (BRUC), were constructed in 1950 and 1970 respectively. Despite some life left in them, these buildings are in sub-optimal condition and lack modern amenities.

Previously, a Report was presented to Council by the KDCC and BRUC seeking Council’s support to redevelop the clubrooms at Kensington Gardens Reserve, with the aim to modernise existing facilities to meet current standards and community needs.

In March 2024, the clubs presented an updated proposal to Council where they identified that they have secured 68.3% of the necessary funds through Federal and State Government grants, as well as the clubs own funds. The proposal sought for Council to contribute up to 31.7% of the remaining cost, which Council resolved to do.

The clubs are also seeking a proposed lease of the redeveloped clubrooms on the same terms as the current leases, with a 5 x 5 year option (up to 25 years in total). You can now provide your thoughts about the proposed lease until Friday 5 July at https://engage.burnside.sa.gov.au/proposed-new-lease-over-the-kensington-district-cricket-club-and-burnside-rugby-union-club-clubrooms

Alex Ross returns to the Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Strikers Take your family to an Adelaide Strikers match and enjoy an affordable, fun and entertaining night out during the school holidays.

We love to see this 💪😍

Well done Iggy, Eliza, Indi and Tessa on your selection in these squads!

Well done to Taite Brook and Archah Parisi who have been selected in the SA U/15 squad to train together in the lead up to the 2024 National Championship in Mackay from August 31st to September 6th.

Great work!

Your Brown Jacket Winners 💛🤎

Congratulations Lloyd, Eliza and Sarah 🍾🍾

Tonight is the night 🍾🍾

For all those wondering about dress code, it’s SEMI FORMAL 💃🏼💃🏼

See you all tonight 💛🤎

With the season coming to an end, presentations night is upon us 🏆🍾 it’s your last chance to get a ticket so act fast 💨

We are lucky enough to be having it at the Kensi again this year !! We’ve got an unbelievable host/MC for the evening in club legend Jake Brown 😍

$50 for Members and $65 for General Admission !!
Get your tickets through the clubs website 💻 Link is below 👇

https://www.kensingtonbrowns.com/product/kdcc-senior-presentation-evening-2024

See you all there 💛🤎