It is a question being posed as the Leeton and District Cricket Association continues to see a decline in numbers.

However, with the help of Cricket NSW the association is now embarking on a plan to reinvigorate the sport in the shire.

The current board have held several meetings over the last few weeks alongside CNSW's cricket manager - Murrumbidgee, Kelly Meddings. The board said it was determined to bring new ideas and enthusiasm to reignite interest in the game and increase participation both at junior and senior levels.

They have taken the unprecedented step of moving the AGM forward two months to give themselves more time to institute any new initiatives.

This meeting is scheduled for July 27 at the Leeton Soldiers Club.

There will also be an online option for those unable to attend in person.

Every position on the board will be declared vacant, with nominations open and all help encouraged.

Current LDCA chairman Matt Curry, said they were seeking new people to join the board to bring fresh ideas and energy that would lead to more people in the area wanting to play cricket.

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"Of course we want to retain the wonderful assistance that has been on offer from our many volunteers, but we are really encouraging new leaders to step forward and bring their ideas and passion," he said.

"Cricket Blast programs for kids aged five to 10 have been very well received in the past two seasons and will be looking to run them again, but we are looking for co-ordinators to run these programs. The training, equipment and resources are all provided to assist those that help."

The association is also looking to complement its existing C grade (under 17s) competition with a stage one (under 11s) and stage two (under 13s) competition.

Both of these only require seven and nine players respectively, so there is an opportunity to get more kids playing in a family-friendly short format that only takes two hours.

Curry said while the junior competitions were imperative to the sport's future, the association was keen to still have a senior competition.

"In regards to the senior competition nothing is off the table," he said.

"We are seeking new ideas and initiatives to be brought forward for discussion and no idea is too crazy or left field. We just want to find a way to get people back on board and playing our game.

"From introducing prize money for competition winners and approaching new teams from other sporting codes and communities in town not currently playing to introducing shorter formats, shorter season and double header T20 matches.

"You dream it, bring it to the table."

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