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Local businesses benefit from new pourage rights at Manuka Oval

Posted on by Manuka Oval
Manuka Oval Pourage Rights Announcement 2020
01 Dec

Local businesses benefit from new pourage rights at Manuka Oval

Spectators at Manuka Oval this summer will be able to experience a taste of Canberra at the venue, with local brewers BentSpoke and Capital Brewing Co signing on under new pourage rights across the eight matches.

It represents a major milestone for the local brewers, making it easier for spectators to support two of Canberra’s best local businesses at Manuka Oval.

In an Australian first, the two local brewers have been awarded pourage rights at Manuka Oval alongside multinational Lion, instead of exclusive rights being granted to a single supplier.

Spectators now have a wider choice of local and national brands during Canberra’s summer of cricket.

BentSpoke will supply the Beer Garden and an outlet behind the scoreboard, Capital Brewing will operate outlets on both sides of the Menzies Terrace and Lion will service the Mid-Wicket Deck and an outlet on the western side of the oval.

Spectators who are legally able to drink alcohol can now responsibly enjoy an excellent selection of quality beers and ciders.

Canberrans are reminded to drink in moderation, observe physical distancing requirements and follow the venue’s COVID Safe guidelines.

The supply term applies to the 2020/2021 summer cricket season.

Richard Watkins

Richard Watkins – Founder of BentSpoke holds up two local brews

Sydney Thunder to return to Canberra this summer

Posted on by Manuka Oval
09 Oct

Sydney Thunder will return to Canberra’s Manuka Oval this summer after finalising an agreement with the ACT government to stage three Big Bash blockbusters at the venue this summer.

Thunder’s star-studded Rebel Women’s Big Bash League team, led by Australia’s vice-captain Rachael Haynes, will open Canberra’s domestic T20 summer on November 27 when it plays the Melbourne Stars.

The men’s team, captained by Callum Ferguson, will then feature in two KFC Big Bash League matches.

Thunder will play the Adelaide Strikers on Saturday December 21, and then host the Melbourne Renegades, the BBL defending champions, on Wednesday January 15.

Callum Ferguson welcomed the news, saying the support of the Canberra crowd made any match at Manuka Oval a great experience for players.

“I absolutely love playing at Manuka Oval,” he said. “We had a great win against the Hurricanes there last summer, and the crowd support was incredible.

“To be able to go back there is fantastic for the team because we do play well there and, as I said, the support from the fans is amazing.

“It’s a great venue to play at. It’s a great surface and everyone in the team really enjoys playing there.”

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr welcomed the return of the Sydney Thunder to Canberra.

“The ACT Government has been investing in Manuka Oval over a number of years to continue attracting great content like the BBL and the WBBL.

“Canberrans have shown how much they enjoy world class cricket and are excited to welcome the Thunder Nation back to the Capital for another big summer of BBL action ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2020.”

Sydney Thunder will maintain its ‘beyond cricket’ commitment to the ACT community, including the highly commended Thunder Leadership Program through local secondary schools.

The leadership program features a combination of cricket sessions and theory workshops with a focus on team work, leadership, decision making and problem solving.

The club will also stage its highly popular Junior Super Clinic, allowing boys and girls aged between 5-13 to meet their heroes and participate in a fun-filled afternoon of cricket activities and skill sessions.

Tickets for the Rebel WBBL and KFC BBL matches go on sale at 9.00am on Thursday 10 October at sydneythunder.com.au/tickets.

WBBL|05 and BBL|09 matches at Manuka Oval:
27 November 2019 | Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars | WBBL | 2.30pm
21 December 2019 | Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers | BBL | 6.10pm
15 January 2020 | Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades | BBL | 6.10pm

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020

Posted on by Manuka Oval
05 Feb

For the first time ever, Australia will host the global showpiece event for Women’s or Men’s T20 cricket with Manuka Oval playing host to seven of the world’s best women’s teams in a festival of cricket comprising five matches played across three consecutive days.

The opening day of action in Canberra, on Wednesday 26 February, will see 2009 champions and 2018 finalists, England, play in the first match of a double header, followed by 2016 champions West Indies clashing with Pakistan. The next day, defending champions Australia will be on show under lights with Friday 28 February seeing another double header in Canberra, with South Africa in action in the afternoon game, followed by England and Pakistan.

All ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 matches, including the Final, will have tickets available from $20 with $5 kids tickets.  This means a family of two adults and two kids can attend any match, including the Final, for only $50.  As an added bonus, tickets for the all warm-up matches will be $10 each, while all kids will have free entry.   Tickets for individual matches are available here.