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Bradman Gala Dinner
The Bradman Foundation is proud to announce that on 28 November 2018 it will honour two of our finest batsmen – Justin Langer AM and Matthew Hayden AM. Purchase your ticket now to witness an exciting, nostalgic and historic evening which will recall, 40 years to the day, Australia’s first day/night cricket match when Kerry Packer first turned on the lights at the SCG. Book your tickets today! Read more here.
Coverdrive Program
The Bradman Foundation raises funds to pay qualified coaches to engage public high school students in a variety of sports. ‘Coverdrive’ is a one hour program of specially tailored physical activities which are held weekly throughout the school year. It assists them to overcome physical and social challenges and learn skills, teamwork, leadership, competitiveness and confidence in a FUN active environment on Bradman Oval. Read our story.
SWC Coaching Clinic
The BEST of Austral’s cricket are returning to transform local kids into cricket legends during the October school holidays. The Steve Waugh Cricket Clinics are perfect for girls and boys aged 6 to 16 years. The two action-packed days with fully qualified coaches will include strategy, tactics, teamwork, batting, bowling, and of course wicket-keeping! This is the perfect way to usher in spring and the upcoming cricket season. Register Your Child Here.
Whacky Wickets for Women
Whacky Wickets is a fun, evenly paced social modified game of cricket. it is PERFECT for girls and women to join in some social fun! Teams consist of 8 players and the fun will take place on the beautiful manicured outfield of iconic Bradman Oval. Read more here.
Museum Tour: Nathan Lyon
Join Aussie spin-bowler Nathan Lyon as your Bradman Museum Tour Guide. Allow him to help you explore the extensive interactive displays, study Sir Donald Bradman’s playing equipment and learn about the Baggy Green. Along the way have fun with star batsman Glenn Maxwell and other Australian team members! Click here to see Nathan Lyon
Consider a Donation
The Bradman Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable trust supported by Sir Donald Bradman to honour and strengthen the game. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. The Bradman Foundation works to deliver three primary objectives: operate a public cricket museum, educate and promote community spirit, provide tertiary scholarships to young Australians. Read More Here. Donate here.
Unique Function Spaces for Hire
Contact us to talk about creating a memorable event at the Bradman Centre where we deliver a Bradman Heritage experience like no other. Lunch, dinner, birthday, client, staff and kids parties are our specialty. During the warmer months why not host your next event, or Christmas party on picturesque Bradman Oval. We have a fabulous Grazing Board package that would impress all your guests. The iconic Pavilion is a popular venue for wakes, and the upper level Bradman Library is an inspirational location for board meetings, small forums, most small business meetings and is undoubtedly the best place from which to watch cricket. The Bradman Cafe’s friendly staff stand ready to provide a catering solution for all occasions. Read more here.
You can be in the Bradman Museum
‘Plot Your Pitch’ allows you to feature in the Bradman Museum. We want you to tell your cricket story so that it can be added to our ‘World of Cricket’ interactive globe. All you need is a photo of you or your team ready to upload. Go to Plot Your Pitch type in the ground where you first played cricket. Google maps will automatically find the ground. Click and drag the cricket bat icon across, answer the brief questions, tell us your memories of the ground and upload your photo. You can now brag to your family & friends that your story is on display along side The Don inside the Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame. http://www.plotyourpitch.com
Provenance & Valuation Advice
If you require a valuation on a treasured item in your cricket collection, we recommend and use Michael Fahey from Sports Memorabilia Australia. See; http://www.sportsmem.com.au If you are thinking of spending money on a Bradman item, please check its authenticity before you buy. The Bradman Museum endorses Chris Anderson & Co as its authorized authentication agency. Chris watches auction sites and regularly brings to our attention items for sale on the open market which have questionable authenticity. See; Ebay item 1. Ebay item 2.
