Twenty - Weston Creek Cricket Club

Twenty Seasons OnAt nearby Waramanga Oval, however, Ian Phillips led the subdistrictB team to a win in the final against CCAE to record thefirst of the Club's 15 premiership wins.During the winter of 1978 the Club made a joint submission withthe Ginninderra Cricket Club to be admitted as senior grade clubsin the ACTCA's district competition. Weston Creek had somevery promising young players in the district teams who wereanxious to further their cricket careers at a higher level. After aprotracted debate, and in spite of some strong opposition, theACTCA invited both clubs to enter teams in the 3rd and 4th gradedistrict competitions for the 1978-79 season with a possibility fullgrade status would be granted for the following season.Season 1978-79 therefore became one of the most significant inthe Club's history. The Club not only had a good ground but alsoofficial recognition as an emerging cricket force. Don Brookerreturned as Club President with Secretary Percy Samara-Wickrama and Treasurer Jim Nuttall. The trio proved a verycompetent and innovative executive which greatly assisted theClub in its transition to full grade status.Former Glamorgan CCC and South Woden player, Ray Williams,joined the Club and captained the 3rd grade team where hisexperience did much to help the younger players adjust to theirnew playing environment. Terry Lynch captained the 4th Gradeteam which had a most enjoyable, if not highly successful, season.The thud grade team, however, enjoyed much more success, butthey were disappointed when their final was washed out whenthey were in an excellent position to win.In addition to achievements on the cricket field, the Clubcontinued to provide some leadership in other areas. While theground at Stirling was a good match venue, the available practice7