Belmont District Cricket Club were awarded their first club championship for the season of 1961-1962.A newspaper extract from 1962: Championship pennants awarded for the 1961-62 season were displayed at the annual meeting of Belmont Sportsman's Club. From left to right: The President of Belmont District Cricket Club (Mr. W. Sanders), Mr. D. Lennox, winner of Newcastle district bowling aggregate and co-cricketer of the year (with Mr. J. Smyth), President of Newcastle District Cricket Association (Mr. R.https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/2464/championship-pennants