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Wednesday 5 November 2025
Cricket for Climate is partnering with Glenelg and Prospect District Cricket Clubs to bring sustainability to the forefront of community sport, with the first of two Green Games to be held at Glenelg Oval this Saturday, 8 November.
The Men's Premier A Grade teams will compete to see which team can get the most runs on the board for sustainability.
Following the success of the South Australian Cricket Association and Cricket for Climate Academy program, the Green Games will showcase simple and practical sustainability solutions that can be taken by players and the community.
“The Cricket for Climate Academy earlier this year really opened my eyes to how much the weather is already changing the way we play and look after our grounds,” says Glenelg Cricket Club Treasurer, Cheryl Cook.
“It got us thinking — what can we actually do as a club? The Green Games came from that. It’s a simple way to show that cricket can look after its own backyard and be part of the solution, not just a spectator.”
Prospect District Cricket Club committee member Malcolm Renney said the Academy helped him realise how much sustainability solutions are already a part of sport.
“Many clubs are already doing plenty without even realising it — recycling, using solar, reusing kit,” he says.
“The Green Games are about showing that all those little things add up. It doesn’t have to be complicated; it’s just about getting on with it and doing what we can to look after the game we love.”
Community sport is at the heart of Australian communities, and sustainability can be, and already is, at the heart of community sport. The Green Games prove that everyone can make a difference.
“The Green Games show that any club, player, fan or sport can get involved in simple climate solutions,” says Cricket for Climate CEO, Joanne Bowen.
“Small, everyday actions can really make a difference, and what’s even better is that most of them also help clubs save or make money too.
“The games are going to be really fun and competitive across the two matches. Teams will score one tree planted for every run, compete for the most sustainable player menu, raise funds through can and bottle recycling, and donate pre-loved kit to help cover sports fees for kids doing it tough.
“We’re grateful to our partners, Toyota for getting players to and from the oval in electric vehicles, Landcare Australia for donating a tree per run, and Play It On for turning donated kit into pre-paid sports fees for kids.”
With the inaugural Green Games, Glenelg and Prospect District Cricket Clubs are leading in showing the easy actions fans, players and clubs of all codes can take to shift to renewable energy and cut climate pollution, all while saving money to fund local cricket clubs and juniors.
Game One will be held at Glenelg Oval on Saturday 8 November, with the Game Two fixture set for Prospect Oval 24 January 2026.
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About Cricket for Climate:
Cricket for Climate is a player-led movement founded by Australian Test Captain Pat Cummins. We believe that creating practical change through cricket — and our communities — starts with each of us. We lead energy and climate solutions by collaborating with communities, fans, government, business and other sports to create a better future for all.
