Minister Wilson said, "Events like today’s are a unique way for us to still celebrate our beloved Cup Match while also highlighting the importance of practicing good health behaviours, such as mask-wearing, which help to protect us from the threat of COVID-19.

"International health organizations around the world agree that cloth face coverings are a critical tool in the fight against COVID-19 that could reduce the spread of the disease, preventing people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others.

"Thank you to my incredible team at the Department of Health for finding such a creative way to promote the importance of wearing a face covering while also honoring the Cup Match tradition. Cup Match Mask Mania certainly builds on the fun, competitive spirit of Cup Match. I’d also like to give a big ‘thank you’ to the public for submitting so many creative and beautiful masks in support of their Cup Match team."

The winners are as follows:

In the ‘Hit A Six’ Category (for overall best decorated mask):

Highly Commended: Lorna Jean Williams
3rd place: Carol Anne Simmons
2nd place: Cindy Laws
1st place: Lynne Wade

In the Silly Mid-On Category (for silliest mask):
2nd place: Carol Anne Simmons
1st place: Marilyn Sannamalm.

The Captain’s Choice Award (Child Category):
Highly commended: Sky Lightbourne
1st place boy: Kaden Kelly
2nd place girl: Maya Fitzmaurice-Trott

The Captain’s Choice Award (Adult Category):
Highly commended adult female: Sheryll Kelly
1st place adult female: Carol-Anne Simmons

The overall Cup Match Mask Mania Champions: SOMERSET CRICKET CLUB