The Camrea Cricket Club was first formed in 1931. It is one of the NMCA's longest serving clubs. H.P. Zwar Park in Preston was the club's home base for more than 50 years, up and until 2003.
The club's first taste of premiership success came in 1942/43, with its second premiership in 1965. Camrea had always been considered more a social club than a serious cricket club for most of its years. However, a shift in the mid 80's saw the club make every effort to eliminate that 'tag' by focusing heavily on making Camrea a more revered and respected cricket club.
Its 1st X1 side, which had been languishing between B & C Grades for many years broke through in 1991 to win the B Grade premiership and take the club into A Grade. It was only the second time in its history that the club had made the A Grade level. This time however, unlike the failures of the past in A Grade, the club was determined to establish itself and succeed in the association's highest level.
It took only two seasons before the club was playing off for the A Grade Premiership, with what was the best side we had ever seen at Camrea. Unfortunately, it wasn't to be, and the club had to wait until 1997/98 to win its inaugural A Grade Premiership. It was undoubtedly the greatest highlight in the club's history. Not only had they won the coveted prize, but in the process had achieved their ultimate goal. The club had earned the respect and adulation of many in the association.
The years since then has witnessed the club win 5 A Grade premierships (1997/98, 1999/2000 & 2001-2002, 2003/2004, & 2007/2008), a B Grade premiership (1st X1 1990/91), C Grade & B Grade Premierships (2nd X1 1999/2000 & 2000/2001) and a D Grade Premiership (3rd X1 1996/97). Our individual champions have also been recognised.
Camrea has provided 6 NMCA Medalists, including Alex Jesensek, Danny Pougios, & Grant Turnbull.
This in itself has been a reflection of the level of quality players Camrea has been able to attract over the years.

As the club moves forward, there is one continued goal. To maintain our level of competitiveness on the field, as well as providing the atmosphere that will continue to attract the type of players and members that will see Camrea continue in it's role as one of the competitions leading clubs.

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