The Imparja Cup is Australia’s National Indigenous Cricket Carnival held annually in the heart of Australia, Alice Springs. Originally founded by custodians, Shane Franey and Ross Williams as a family match between Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, the Imparja Cup is now a national celebration of cricket and Indigenous culture held each year in February.
The event was held from Sunday 17th February to Saturday 23rd February 2013. Photos from the 2013 event can be found at www.facebook.com/ntcricket
2013 Results
The 2013 Imparja Cup consisted of 109 games, a record number of 38 teams and over 500 players.
State and Territory Men's
QLD 5/150 def NSW 7/111
State and Territory Women's
NSW 3/134 def Women's Invitational XI 6/88
Major Centres Division
Darwin 2/179 def Maraona Murris 86
Community Men's Division
Allsorts 7/85 def Kalano Crocs 5/79
Community Women's Division
Bush Potatoes 1/118 def Congress 1 7/97
For a unique perspective on the event, click here to read about Melbourne based SEDA student Ben Hodgart's reflections on the 2013 Imparja Cup.