Michael Sukkar (Deakin, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I wish to record my congratulations and thanks to everyone who took part in the inaugural Deakin Community Cup. It was my pleasure to host this event in partnership with the Box Hill Reporter District Cricket Association in November. The day saw more than 60 children from more than 10 junior clubs in their BHRDCA turn out to play cricket at Terrara Park in Vermont South. Under-10, under-12 and under-14 players were divided into two teams representing the north and south of the electorate, which was named after Hutchinson and Davis, the first two elected MPs in Deakin. They competed for the cup in three simultaneous matches with team Deakin Davis defeating team Deakin Hutchinson two to one. Player of the match awards were presented to Billy Box, Zeke Lazzaro and Jack Strybosh.

It really was a fantastic day with the community's strong support enabling us to raise $665 for Taralye, the oral language centre for deaf children in Blackburn. I want to acknowledge the team at BHRDCA , in particular Peter Rosenthal, Emma Boschetti, Ross Chambers and Peter White for their initiative and hard work in organising the event. I also want to thank the local cricket clubs who participated including Blackburn, Blackburn North, Forest Hill, head Heatherdale, Heathmont, Laburnum and Mitchum. I really do look forward to our event in 2015. Thanks again to all the players for participation.

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