Deanne Allen-Emery – North Geelong Cricket Club

Deanne is a lifelong member of the North Geelong Cricket Club along with her husband, parents and three children.Eleven years ago, along with her father, Deanne established a girls' cricket program at the Club which has now grown to have four teams. In addition to establishing the program Deanne has coordinated the program for nine seasons and coached various teams for three seasons as well as serving on the Geelong Cricket Association Junior Girls League Executive Committee.Not resting on her laurels, four years ago Deanne established an All Abilities team at the cricket club, and what an inspirational initiative this has proven to be, and has been warmly embraced by the whole club.We hear from Deanne about the benefits these decisions have provided not just to her cricket club but the broader community as well, along with some advice for other clubs who may and should consider doing likewise.