Excitement builds as cricket tickets go on-sale Monday

Orange City Council’s Sport and Recreation Committee Chair Jason Hamling said he’s excited at the prospect of Orange hosting its highest-ever standard of cricket at Wade Park.

“We’ve had pre-season NRL and A-League matches at Wade Park and it’s fantastic that now Orange families will be able to enjoy this standard of cricket, that’s generated huge amounts of excitement when television games are screened over the Summer,” Cr Jason Hamling said.

“This is going to be terrific family entertainment and the council has worked hard to keep ticket prices as low as possible to make sure the event is within reach of everyone who wants to see it.”

“I am delighted we’ve been able to secure tickets prices of $33.50 for a family pass of two adults and two children,” he said.

“I think the prices are reasonable and should ensure there’s a big crowd at Wade Park.

“We wanted as many people as possible to have the opportunity be on hand to watch the most exciting and highest standard of cricket the region has seen in decades.”

“Pitching a folding chair on the grass will make for a great day out with the kids, but if people want to score a seat in the Wade Park grandstand, I’d encourage them to get in early,” Cr Jason Hamling said.

Sydney Thunder fan Alex Wiegold said he was excited to watch his favourite team take to the pitch in December.

"They have really good sportsmanship," he said.

Alex said he was particularly excited at the prospect of catching "a big six" and was keen to get along to the game with a group of mates.