In 2005 the Southern Stars (Australian Women's Cricket Team) won the World Cup – the fifth time they have claimed the trophy. In July 2007 the Southern Stars played a series in Darwin, beating arch rivals New Zealand 3-2 to retain the RoseBowl, and in 2008 the girls will be taking on the ultimate nemesis, the Poms, to regain the Ashes!

This team is made up of girls from around Australia who play for their home states in the Womens National Cricket League, and all these girls started their love for cricket in the backyard, at the beach, in school teams and at female clubs. Some even played in boys teams as the only girl and they loved it!!

Today in WA there are even more chances for girls to play cricket - where do you want to play?

• Learn the skills with MILO Have-A-go (Ages 5-8)
• Play with your family and friends at your local club (any age)
• Start a school team and have fun against other schools in the SunSmart Secondary Schools Competition.
• Come to the WACA for the Girls-only “Come & Try Cricket” SUPER CLINIC on 18th November 2007 (ages 5-17) (download the application form)
• Dive around on the sand during the WACA Girls Beach Cricket Day (ages 8-14)