After crossing from the Wangaratta and District association three years ago, the Roos believe the time is right to step up from the district competition.

Club president Paul Lavis said the club had a vision to play in provincial from day one.

"I think it's the right way to go for our club," Lavis said.

"We've applied for a range of reasons with one being we have a group of 15 to 19-year-olds who want to better themselves.

"Our B grade was undefeated last season so our depth is good and the A grade came very close as well.

"A number of our players live in Albury so it would cut the travel.

"Another thing we are mindful of is we don't want our good young cricketers who are looking to play at a higher level being pinched by other clubs in the region."

It is believed Corowa has several prospective recruits in the pipeline if it is promoted to CAW's provincial A and B grade competitions.

CAW presently has 10 provincial A grade sides with the addition of another team set to create a bye.

One leading CAW player, who declined to be named, believes a week off could be beneficial given the one-day format being played.

Corowa fields A, B, C (two), under 16, under 14 (two), under 12 (two) and a girls side in CAW.

CAW chairman Michael Erdeljac said Corowa's application would be discussed at its next board meeting.

"There are obviously a lot of things to take into consideration with applications," Erdeljac said.

"Corowa is a progressive club and has a lot going for it.

"We will sit down and take a good look at the big picture and take it from there."

Dan Athanitis, who coaches Corowa's first grade side, welcomed the club's decision to apply for a promotion to provincial.

"It's a progressive club and always looking to challenge itself," he said.