Crosby Cricket Club has been awarded a £50,000 grant from the Manx Lottery Trust through its Community Awards Programme to fund the replacement of its net facility.
Its current nets have been in place for over 14 years and in need of renewal.
The investment will enable the club to continue providing quality training facilities for its teams, members and the wider community, ensuring the facility remains fit for purpose for years to come.
The grant will support the installation of a new three-lane retractable net setup at Marown Memorial Playing Fields, replacing the existing two-lane facility.
Safety
This upgrade will also address safety concerns related to the current location and increase the club’s ability to host youth training sessions, including the Manx Youth Games and Under-9 training, while also being available for the local community.
Kevin Quine, from Crosby Cricket Club, said: “We are incredibly thankful to the Manx Lottery Trust for their generous support. This grant will allow us to upgrade our facilities and meet the growing needs of our club and the local community.
“The new net setup will help us enhance our training capabilities, especially for our youth teams, and create a safer, more effective practice environment for everyone.”
Stephen Turner, Chairman of the Manx Lottery Trust, added: “We’re delighted to support Crosby Cricket Club with this important project and wish them every success as they work to improve their facilities and continue to nurture local talent in cricket.”