THE United Cricket Club is preparing to raise its bat for a half-century when it celebrates its 50^th anniversary later this month.

The Tigers will hold a 50-year reunion on Saturday, November 24, at their Ewing Park clubrooms from 7pm.

United was formed in 1968 out of an amalgamation between two church cricket teams – Quarry Hill United and Golden Square Methodist.

The club first played in the Bendigo Matting Association before joining the Emu Valley Cricket Association in 1985 and has since been a power of the competition, having won 16 division one premierships, plus another 16 in lower grades.

Among the guest speakers at the Tigers’ 50-year celebrations will be race caller Rick McIntosh and Western Bulldogs player Fergus Greene, who are both ex-players at the club.

The celebration is open to all who have an interest in the club.

As part of the club’s 50^th anniversary, the Tigers have developed a DVD celebrating their decorated history.

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