Lake Illawarra Cricket Club

What a night for the Lakers family. 💙💛

Last month, more than 110 players, members, committee, sponsors and special guests came together at Warilla Bowling Club to celebrate an incredible 2025/26 season and mark a milestone 80 years of Lake Illawarra Cricket Club.

The evening recognised a season to remember, highlighted by our 1st Grade and 2nd Grade Premierships, with 2nd Grade completing an undefeated campaign. We also celebrated outstanding individual performances, volunteer contributions and the many achievements of our players across all grades.

One of the highlights of the night was the induction of three new Life Members, recognising years of dedication and service to our great club.

As we reflected on 80 years of Lakers cricket, it was also a chance to celebrate something that makes our club truly special – the families who have built and sustained this club across generations. From grandparents to grandchildren, parents to children and lifelong friendships formed through cricket, the Lakers story continues to be written by the people who call this club home.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate another memorable season. Here's to our rich history, our strong community and an exciting future ahead.

Here are a few photos. More to come 💙💛💙💛

Thank you Carol for your kind words and support of our club. We are proud of our history, our people and the community spirit that has been at the heart of Lake Illawarra Cricket Club for 80 years. 🏏💙

Yesterday, I spoke in Parliament about the Lake Illawarra Cricket Club, which has enjoyed extraordinary success over its 80-year history and recently inducted three new Life Members.

Here is what I said:

I rise today to recognise Lake Illawarra Cricket Club, known affectionately as the Lakers, which has its home ground at Howard Fowles Oval in my electorate of Whitlam.

I had the great pleasure of attending the club’s 80th year presentation night at Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club this month, which included the induction of three new Life Members – Tim H**e, Kylie H**e and Ryan Smith.

Life Membership is the club’s highest honour, recognising exceptional service, unwavering commitment and lasting impact over many years.

Since it was formed in 1945, Lake Illawarra Cricket Club has won an extraordinary 24 club championships, 45 first grade premierships of various kinds and 37 premierships across lower grades.

But the Lakers do not measure success by adding up these competition victories - or the number of final series they have qualified for or matches they have won.

They measure success by the community they have created.

Not just the people who play cricket for the club, but the volunteers who coach the juniors, prepare the ground, work behind the canteen and sit on the committee – and the lasting friendships that are built between these volunteers.

By this most important measure, Lake Illawarra Cricket Club is an outstandingly successful cricket club and community organisation.

I congratulate the Lake Illawarra Cricket Club on 80 years of success both on and off the pitch – and wish them all the very best for the future.

Lake Illawarra Cricket Club
Photo credit: Lake Illawarra Cricket Club - left to right Life Members Ryan Smith, Kylie H**e and Tim H**e.

Reminder to gear up for
Presentation night tomorrow
Doors open 6:30pm for 7pm start
Bowling Club

Presentation Night 🏏
Our Lake Illawarra Cricket Club Presentation Night is coming up and we’d love to see everyone there to celebrate the season!
📅 Friday, 15 May 2026
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club
Includes 3 course meal.

RSVPs are now open:
👉 Players – please RSVP through your captain
👉 Non-players and guests – please RSVP directly to Kylie

📞 Kylie H**e – 0409 465 791
💰 Cost:
✔️ Players – included in your registration
✔️ Non-players – $50 per person

If you have any dietary requirements, please let Kylie know when you RSVP.

Looking forward to a great night celebrating our club! 💙💛

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Wishing our Lake Illawarra Cricket family a safe and happy Easter long weekend.

Cricket Blast is happening again in April

Sign up for some fun these school holidays. $25. Perfect for ages 5–11.
📅 14 April 2026 | 9am–12pm
📍 Howard Fowles Oval
🍔 Includes BBQ lunch

Register: https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/85fe03

Contact Kylie
0409 465 791
[email protected]

Thanks to sponsor Pipe & Engineering Co

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A fantastic contest played in great spirit — well done to all players, officials, and supporters involved in today’s match.

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