Members of the Laureus World Sports Academy, the cricketers teamed up with Australia's seven-time surfing world champion Layne Beachley and Olympic swimming legend Dawn Fraser to celebrate the 10th year the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation has supported the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Indigenous Sports Programme.

The ASC delivers opportunities to remote communities through research into the value of sport for indigenous Australians, targeted coaching and officiating training and much-needed sports equipment.

England Test hero Sir Ian said: "Our support for the Indigenous Sports Programme goes back to 2001, when Laureus had only been around for a year, so this will be the 10th year we have been involved and we are all delighted to join the celebrations.

"It's been a very exciting Ashes Test series, with plenty of rivalry, but Michael and myself are really happy to team up with great Aussies like Steve Waugh, Layne Beachley and Dawn Fraser to do what we can to support this great project.


"I would especially like to thank Paul Collingwood (pictured) who has been so involved in the Ashes series over the last few weeks for taking the time to come and join us today.

"He is one of those great sportsmen who understand the importance of giving something back to society."

Laureus Friend and Ambassador Beachley said: "I didn't get the chance to surf, but it was good fun playing sport with the kids and trying to hit a few sixes off the cricket boys.

"The Laureus partnership with the ASC is really delivering the goods.

"We had a terrific visit to Jan Juc last year where young indigenous kids who have never surfed before were given the chance to try it out."

The children played games from the Australian Sports Commission's Yulunga: Traditional Indigenous Games resource, including Koolchee - a game played in Central Australia - where players attempt to knock over a skittle with rolling balls.

Other games included cricket catching challenges and rugby league activities involving running, passing, kicking and defending.

Laureus Sport for Good Foundation is the official Charity of the Dextro Energy ITU World Championship Series 2011, which kicks off in Sydney on April 10.

Opportunities are available to join the race as an amateur athlete and raise funds for the LSFG and sports projects in Australia and around the world.

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