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http://www.glamadelaide.com.au/main/cri ... er-1-spot/The release of the 2013/14 National Cricket Census, shows 1.106 million Australians participated in cricket during 2013/14, cementing cricket as the number one participation sport in Australia as measured by independent research firm, Street Ryan.
I guess its just down to Cricket being the only 'mainstream' sport played during summer. What else is there? Golf, surf lifesaving....MG&Son wrote:Crazy. I know maybe 3 people that play cricket in the off season who all play Football and AFL during winter. The rest all just play either Football or AFL. Surprising figures. Maybe I need to get out more
Tennis?Stuckey wrote:I guess its just down to Cricket being the only 'mainstream' sport played during summer. What else is there? Golf, surf lifesaving....MG&Son wrote:Crazy. I know maybe 3 people that play cricket in the off season who all play Football and AFL during winter. The rest all just play either Football or AFL. Surprising figures. Maybe I need to get out more
Exactly.Bomber wrote:Maybe they count back yard cricket. If so, I'm a participant once a year.
Oh yeah!wizard wrote:Tennis?Stuckey wrote:I guess its just down to Cricket being the only 'mainstream' sport played during summer. What else is there? Golf, surf lifesaving....MG&Son wrote:Crazy. I know maybe 3 people that play cricket in the off season who all play Football and AFL during winter. The rest all just play either Football or AFL. Surprising figures. Maybe I need to get out more
Cricket numbers would also be rising due to recent Indian, Sri Lankan and Pakistani immigrants I assume.
I always see them playing on Greenhill Rd.
It can be pouring with rain and they're still out there playing cricket!
I would imagine it would mean that they are registered participants. They wouldn't be able to make those claims without being able to back them up.Vinnie wrote:Exactly.Bomber wrote:Maybe they count back yard cricket. If so, I'm a participant once a year.
Depends what figures they are counting...
What does "participating" actually mean!?
Stuckey wrote:They wouldn't be able to make those claims without being able to back them up.
They must get sick of playing against each other every week.sephiroth wrote:pretty much every kid in every country town in Australia plays cricket in summer.
Australia is one of the most urbanised countries in the world, only 10% of people actually live in rural areas. Who cares what the country kids do?sephiroth wrote:pretty much every kid in every country town in Australia plays cricket in summer.
I'm sure the ABS does.Old Gregg wrote:Australia is one of the most urbanised countries in the world, only 10% of people actually live in rural areas. Who cares what the country kids do?sephiroth wrote:pretty much every kid in every country town in Australia plays cricket in summer.
Yes, still happens (strong Kiwi influence)ozzie owl wrote:Xmas Day Bomber in the back yard?Bomber wrote:Maybe they count back yard cricket. If so, I'm a participant once a year.
We usually stop once the bag of tennis balls have all been belted over the fences.Bomber wrote:Yes, still happens (strong Kiwi influence)ozzie owl wrote:Xmas Day Bomber in the back yard?Bomber wrote:Maybe they count back yard cricket. If so, I'm a participant once a year.
I think I made 5 runs last time (got run out by partner) but still was third highest scorer in the team!
Yeh I play in a backyard cricket league.Bomber wrote:Maybe they count back yard cricket. If so, I'm a participant once a year.
Registered where?Stuckey wrote:I would imagine it would mean that they are registered participants. They wouldn't be able to make those claims without being able to back them up.Vinnie wrote:Exactly.Bomber wrote:Maybe they count back yard cricket. If so, I'm a participant once a year.
Depends what figures they are counting...
What does "participating" actually mean!?
Not a keeper still I hope. Thats what the nectarine tree is for (auto wicky applies for any snicks behind).paul merson wrote:Yeh I play in a backyard cricket league.Bomber wrote:Maybe they count back yard cricket. If so, I'm a participant once a year.
What's people's policy on taking catches but spilling beer at the same time?paul merson wrote:Yeh I play in a backyard cricket league.Bomber wrote:Maybe they count back yard cricket. If so, I'm a participant once a year.
Not out. Its a skill that needs masteringStuckey wrote:What's people's policy on taking catches but spilling beer at the same time?paul merson wrote:Yeh I play in a backyard cricket league.Bomber wrote:Maybe they count back yard cricket. If so, I'm a participant once a year.
Yep, and I'll listen to the ABS rather than Cricket Australia on this stuff - everything I can see points to cricket being down the list of participation sports.sephiroth wrote:I'm sure the ABS does.Old Gregg wrote:Australia is one of the most urbanised countries in the world, only 10% of people actually live in rural areas. Who cares what the country kids do?sephiroth wrote:pretty much every kid in every country town in Australia plays cricket in summer.
I would say yes to all those things. If they've signed up to kick a ball or swing a bat they would be included in the numbers. Just like football would include as many junior numbers as possible. So its more then likely that a number of people/kids are included in more then one sport's numbers.Vinnie wrote:Stuckey wrote:Registered where?Vinnie wrote: I would imagine it would mean that they are registered participants. They wouldn't be able to make those claims without being able to back them up.
Indoor cricket centre? School programs? Community programs??
I believe AFL include their AusKick participants in the figures...
So what level are the kids "participating"???
Thats their problem.Stuckey wrote:What's people's policy on taking catches but spilling beer at the same time?paul merson wrote:Yeh I play in a backyard cricket league.Bomber wrote:Maybe they count back yard cricket. If so, I'm a participant once a year.
Preservation of beer was always my top priority! I guess I'm not the best team player!Bomber wrote:Not out. Its a skill that needs masteringStuckey wrote:What's people's policy on taking catches but spilling beer at the same time?paul merson wrote:
Yeh I play in a backyard cricket league.
Harsh call. I don't think there's a place for me in your sidepaul merson wrote:Thats their problem.Stuckey wrote:What's people's policy on taking catches but spilling beer at the same time?paul merson wrote:
Yeh I play in a backyard cricket league.
The big arguement that comes up regularly is the one hand one bounce rule when a fielder goes to catch a ball with his right hand, it pops up and he uses his left to catch it, only using one hand at a time but for me its a no brainer, you've used 2 hands, no catch.
Apparently football has taken a big dive since everyone was encouraged to go to their mate's wedding instead of turning up for the team on a Saturday afternoon.Old Gregg wrote:Yep, and I'll listen to the ABS rather than Cricket Australia on this stuff - everything I can see points to cricket being down the list of participation sports.
The Private, Independent and Catholic schools nearly always have strong cricket support within them but there is nowhere near the support within the State school system.Stitch This wrote:Apparently football has taken a big dive since everyone was encouraged to go to their mate's wedding instead of turning up for the team on a Saturday afternoon.Old Gregg wrote:Yep, and I'll listen to the ABS rather than Cricket Australia on this stuff - everything I can see points to cricket being down the list of participation sports.
