Central Districts achieved a $67,991 surplus in its financial performance this year, a turnaround of $143,209.

In his annual report CD chief executive Blair Furlong said the surplus had been possible as the result of the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) grant to the association.

Sponsorships, donations and grants were worth $1,173,767, up $67,103 on last year and almost the amount of the surplus.

Like most associations CD had an increase in coaching and development costs for the year, up from $139,578 to $151,627.

Administration also increased from $151,333 by $24,259. Women's cricket (up $11,282) and junior cricket (up $8851) were also areas of increased costs.

Furlong said that in addition to increased NZC funding the England One-Day International at Napier contributed to the income in several areas.

"The dinner prior to the match was the largest we have hosted with 850 patrons attending. People who attended the function are still talking about how good the event was," he said.

Furlong marked Dipak Patel's contribution in five years of coaching with the side.

"Dipak coached the team with success in winning both the one-day and four-day competitions, a win over India and a very competitive draw against Australia.

"Dipak managed to get a number of our players recognised at international and New Zealand A level and he improved significantly the competitiveness of the Stags at all levels," he said.

At the annual meeting held last weekend in Palmerston North, chairman John Fluker of Horowhenua Kapiti was challenged for his position by Graham Sherlock of Nelson but retained his position.

A change did occur on the CD board when sitting member Bob Rankin was defeated by Taranaki's Graeme Reardon. Other board members elected were, Sherlock, John Smith (Nelson), Trevor Smith (Taranaki), Viv Stephens (Hawke's Bay) and David Townend (Manawatu).

John Cunliffe (Marlborough) succeeded Dermot Payton (Wairarapa) as president of the association.

Ian Colquhoun remains CD's patron.

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