The Narromine Cricket Club were "bowled over" when they heard they had been named the NSW Club of the Year by state governing body, Cricket NSW. 

The committee were acknowledged for their efforts in rebuilding the club over the past five years. 

Vice-President Matt Barrett said the process to reinvigorate the floundering club had been definitely worthwhile. 

"Five years ago we were having to have locals play for Dubbo teams to get a game,' Mr Barrett said. "Now we have standalone teams who play for Narromine in the Dubbo competition which is great." 



He said receiving the unexpected Cricket NSW award was due to the support of locals for the Narromine club over the past few years. 

"The recognition is great for the volunteers and parents that have built the club back up from where it was. It was important for the district to get it up and going again." 

The revitalised club has seen number soar in both junior and senior divisions. Mr Barrett is in charge of the Blaster Cricket which encourages younger players to become involved. 

"We have a junior blaster competition for five to seven year olds on Friday nights and the Master Blasters, who are between eight and ten also play then. They are mixed teams of boys and girls. Junior teams play Saturday morning." 

Mr Barret said a number of young people coming through the junior divisions continue to play cricket at senior level for Narromine. 

Mr Barrett said the club was unaware they had been nominated by the NSW Western Plains representative, Matt Ellis and were still considering how to celebrate the honour. "We are into footy season now, so it's on the backburner. We might look at a celebration early next season."