In January 2010, the inaugural  event was organised and staged by The Primary Club of Australia. A magnificent day, where participants lived their dream of playing cricket on the hallowed SCG turf. Rare opportunities such as afternoon tea in the members pavillion and occupying the same dressing rooms of the likes of Bradman and co. An amazing experience just being there. Afterwards, dinner in the company of Richie Benaud and Arthur Morris and a host of cricket friends and notables. Wow! Well done to the organisers.

The Children's Hope Foundation fielded a team at the event, with everyone personally paying their own way to contribute to the endeavours of The Primary Club. Their achievement was fantastic. Some interesting tales on the day.

The Children’s Hope XII was ably led by our Chairman Craig Blight and went on to record a strong victory against the Colonial First State XII. Those who participated had a wonderful time and have vowed to don the whites again next year. There were many highlights, including;

- John Rennie’s excellent bowling display, capturing a number of wickets
- Darren Bray’s powerful hitting of numerous boundaries
- Craig Blight’s imitation of Kamran Akmal’s catching efforts in the infamous Sydney test
- Leigh Rollason’s demonstration of the fragility of the hamstring muscle for men over 45

All in all the day was a wonderful success and the Primary Club raised in excess of $150,000. These monies which will be distributed to charities, like the
Children’s Hope Foundation, who support disabled children.