ORANGE CYMS Cricket Club is taking the tried-and-tested Australia Day model of a barbecue and backyard cricket and adding the element of charity.
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On Tuesday, teams of six will contest the third annual Covelli Cup, a competition played on backyard cricket-style pitches mowed into Norton Park.
Proceeds from the day's play, including the $5 entry fee and barbecue and drinks purchases of up to 60 players, will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Orange.
Orange CYMS president Peter Snowden said the event, which begins at 10.30am, was a great opportunity for the club's members to combine their passion for the game with fundraising for a worthy cause.
"I'd say nearly every member of the CYMS club has been touched by a serious illness in one way or another," Mr Snowden said.
"Ronald McDonald House Orange plays such an important part in helping those unfortunate families. We're proud to help in any way we can."
Todd Bryant, owner of Orange's McDonald's restaurants, which sponsor the event, is no stranger to fundraising for Ronald McDonald House Orange himself.
In August, 2014 Mr Bryant rode a bike 700km from Wagga Wagga to Westmead, collecting and donating $7000 in the process. The Covelli Cup combines his passions of charity and junior sport.
"Cricket and sport in general is so important for young people. It teaches them teamwork and good values and gives them the skills they'll need later in life," Mr Bryant said.
"A day like this is great for that reason, as well as helping those in need."
