Cricket Victoria is excited to announce the return of its Girls Leadership Program in 2026, following a successful season that saw more than 80 participants take part from across Victoria. Powered by the MCC Foundation, the four-session program is designed to inspire and educate the next generation of female leaders within Victoria’s cricket community. Delivered […]
Cricket Victoria is excited to announce the return of its Girls Leadership Program in 2026, following a successful season that saw more than 80 participants take part from across Victoria.
Powered by the MCC Foundation, the four-session program is designed to inspire and educate the next generation of female leaders within Victoria's cricket community.
Delivered in collaboration with former Australian cricketer Belinda Clark AO and her company, The Leadership Playground, the program gives young female leaders aged 14 to 16 the opportunity to learn from industry experts and discover the many pathways available within cricket.
Participants will explore a range of roles across the game, including playing, coaching, umpiring, operations, public relations, marketing and media.
A key component of the program will see participants put their learning into action by designing and implementing a project within their own cricket club. Participants can complete the project individually or in pairs before presenting their work during the final session.
Program Details
The 2026 program will include four sessions:
Session 1
Saturday, 17 October 2026
1.00pm-4.00pm
Junction Oval
Session 2
Saturday, 24 October 2026
1.00pm-4.00pm
Junction Oval
Session 3
Saturday, 14 November 2026
1.00pm-4.00pm
Junction Oval
Session 4
Saturday, 28 November 2026
1.00pm-4.00pm
MCG
Participants will also have the opportunity to attend the WBBL Melbourne Derby between the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades at the MCG as part of the program experience.
Thanks to the support of the MCC Foundation, participation in the program is free.
Nominations
The program is open to girls aged 14 to 16 who currently play cricket at a Cricket Victoria affiliated club.
Each club can nominate up to two participants.
All participants must:
- Have consent from a parent or guardian.
- Be supported by a Club Mentor, such as a coach, club coordinator, committee member or club volunteer, for the duration of the program.
- Be available to attend all four sessions.
- Not have previously participated in Cricket Victoria's Girls Leadership Program.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-in, first-served basis.
Nominations close Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
