Q&A WITH CRICKET SPONSORSHIP WINNER

Sportsmart and Kookaburra’s cricket sponsorship winner, Bradley Van Twest, gives an insight into his love of the great game.
Why do you love cricket?
I grew up with it – cricket has been part of my family forever. Best sport going around.
Do other members of your family play cricket?
Everyone plays. My brother played district cricket. I’m trying out with Dandenong and hoping for a great club season.

What do you love about playing with Lyndale Cricket Club?
The team itself – great group of guys. I love coming down every Saturday – it’s a lot of fun.
What do you think your club will buy with the $200 Club Advantage voucher you have earned for them?
My club will hopefully use it towards a new synthetic pitch or a bowling machine.
What will you do with your old cricket gear now that you’ve won the Sportsmart and Kookaburra sponsorship package?
Pass it on to someone at the club, maybe some of the younger guys coming through.
Which bat do you have your eye on?
I like the Blade, but I am keen to have a feel of them all.
Which bat are you using at the moment?
GM Icon 707.
What advice do you have for other cricketers who want to improve their game?
Train as much as possible.
What other sports do you enjoy playing?
Footy socially, but I solely play cricket comeptitvely.
What is your ultimate cricketing ambition?
Represent Australia.

CONGRATULATIONS BRADLEY VAN TWEST

Congratulations to Bradley Van Twest, the winner of Sportsmart and Kookaburra’s cricket sponsorship program.

We received a huge number of entries from cricketers wanting to win our cricket sponsorship package. The top six entrants, as judged by Sportsmart’s management team, were posted online for public voting. All our finalists received a lot of support, though Bradley received the most votes. Thanks to everyone who entered – we were impressed by the quality of all the entries and wish everyone the best with their cricket season.

As the winner of Sportsmart and Kookaburra’s sponsorship program, Bradley will take home these great products to help him play at his best this season:

  • 2 X FOOTWEAR OF CHOICE
  • MASURI HELMET
  • KOOKABURRA BAT PADS
  • KOOKABURRA CRICKET GLOVES
  • KOOKABURRA CRICKET BAG
  • SPORTSMART CRICKET SHIRT

Bradley has also earned a $200 Sportsmart Club Advantage voucher for his club, to spend on cricket gear in store.

As part of the sponsorship agreement, Bradley will be contributing articles and product reviews to the Sportsmart blog, to help advise and entertain other cricket players and blog readers, so keep an eye out for his articles!

Here’s a quick Q&A with Bradley, from his initial competition entry.

Club: Lyndale Cricket Club

Cricket achievements: I have been selected for local and regional squads (5 straight years) as well as captaining St. John’s Regional College, averaging over 100 with the bat in the S.I.S tournament.

Favourite cricketer: Brad Hodge – I admire his drive and ambition to consistently push for national selection, time and time again. His presence on the field and classical technique makes him my idol.
Favourite cricket moment: My favourite moment was making my first half century and raising the bat. Practising it many times in backyard cricket, it’s the dream as a junior batsman.
Why I should win: Because I am as passionate about cricket as anyone I know! I live and breathe the sport and I think delivering an insight of an up and coming cricketer through writing articles would be a great chance to share that passion. I deserve to win this competition because I know the countless hours of hard work I’ve put into this season will help promote the best image I can for Sportsmart and Kookaburra.

THE CRICKET SALE 2010

The one and only, original cricket sale is here for another season – starts 9th September!
Massive savings on all types of cricket gear from brands including Gray-Nicolls, Kookaburra, Puma, Slazenger, County, MRF, Duncan Fearnley, Gunn & Moore, Woodworm and more.
Cricket equipment for individuals and clubs.
Get in early as stocks are limited and sell out quickly.

WHEN?
Thursday 9th – Sunday 12th September (10am–5pm) & Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th September (10am–5pm)
WHERE?
21 Viking Crt, Cheltenham
(Off Keys Rd – between Warrigal & Chesterville Rds)
Melways 78 A9
Don’t miss out!

Starts tomorrow 9th September!

The one and only, original cricket sale is here for another season.

Massive savings on all types of cricket gear from brands including Gray-Nicolls, Kookaburra, Puma, Slazenger, County, MRF, Duncan Fearnley, Gunn & Moore, Woodworm and more.

Cricket equipment for individuals and clubs.

Get in early as stocks are limited and sell out quickly.

WHEN?
Thursday 9th – Sunday 12th September (10am–5pm) & Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th September (10am–5pm)

WHERE?

21 Viking Crt
Cheltenham 3192
(Off Keys Rd- between Warrigal & Chesterville Rds)
Melways 78 A9


WIN THE CHANCE TO BE A SPONSORED CRICKET PLAYER

CRICKET SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, BROUGHT TO YOU BY SPORTSMART AND KOOKABURRA

One lucky cricketer will win this sponsorship package from Sportsmart and Kookaburra, to help them play at their best this season:

  • 2 X FOOTWEAR OF CHOICE
  • MASURI HELMET
  • KOOKABURRA BAT PADS
  • KOOKABURRA CRICKET GLOVES
  • KOOKABURRA CRICKET BAG
  • SPORTSMART CRICKET SHIRT

The winner of this cricket sponsorship package will be required to contribute articles and product reviews to the Sportsmart blog, to help advise and entertain other cricket players and blog readers.


ENTER NOW AT  http://sportsmart.com.au/cricketsponsorship.php


$500 GIFT CARD WINNER

Congratulations to Joel Di Martino, the winner of Sportsmart’s $500 Gift Card competition!

After telling Joel he was the lucky winner, we asked him a few questions…

How does it feel to win Sportsmart’s $500 Gift Card competition?
I can’t remember ever winning a prize so this is a great surprise. I’m so happy, there’s no words that can describe my feelings. Thanks so much.

What do you think you will buy with your prize?
I’m definitely going to buy some skins and a footy.

Why do you like shopping at Sportsmart?
It has a wide variety of all sporting gear and it’s easy to find what I want.

YOUR SPORTING MOMENTS

Your Sporting Moments is a new feature on our blog where we open the floor to you and – yep, you guessed it – your sporting moments.

What defines a sporting moment? It can be anything – a big achievement or milestone, an impressive goal/mark/jump/time, a first, an ‘ouch that would have hurt’ caught on camera… All sports are welcome.

Email a good quality photo to melinda.woods@sportsmart.com.au with your name and a brief explanation of your sporting moment, and we will post you in pride of place on the Sportsmart blog.

My 200th VAFA game with Hampton Rovers on 3rd July was one of my biggest sporting moments. My family and friends came to watch me play (including my dog Oskar in his own footy jumper made by my mum), and after the match my team-mates carried me off the ground. It was a proud moment.
– Gerrard Woods, Director, Sportsmart


Q&A WITH NICK LAWLESS

Sportsmart is a proud sponsor of the Northern Bullants Football Club.

Over the next few weeks, we will be interviewing some of the talented Northern Bullants players. Our second interview is with Nick Lawless…

Name: Nick Lawless
Number: 40
Position: Half back / wing
Boots: Puma King
Previous clubs: Murray Bushrangers / Assumption College

What do you like most about playing football?
– Playing a team sport
– General love of the game
– Winning games

What was your most memorable game?
Playing on the MCG in the Herald Sun Shield with Assumption (2009)

How do you keep yourself fit and in top form?
– Work hard at training
– Do extra running and weights

What advice do you have for aspiring players?
Be the best you can be and never leave any stone unturned.

CONGRATULATIONS JACK BLAIN

Congratulations to Jack Blain – winner of the Australian Cricket Society Encouragement Award, sponsored by Sportsmart.

As a prize to recognise this achievement, Jack selected a Kookaburra Kahuna Ricky Ponting Players cricket bat (RRP$700).

Congratulations Jack!