The state's governing body has paid for 40 people to access an appointment during the Regional Bash double-header at Lavington Sports Ground on Sunday.

You'll receive a full body skin check by an experienced medical practioner, digital imaging of any suspicious lesions and a report from the dermatologist detailing any findings.

Jerim Hayes, cricket manager for the Murray region, was delighted to be bringing one of just five such clinics statewide to the Border.

"It's 15 minutes of your day which could save your life," Mr Hayes said. "It's super important.

"One in three Australians is diagnosed with skin cancer and we're an outdoor summer sport.

"Sometimes the barrier to getting a skin cancer check is the long wait to get in, but 40 people are going be able to just walk in and get one free of charge.

"Being involved in cricket my whole life and being outdoors, the old saying we grew up with was 'slip, slop, slap.'

"If, for one person in the 40, they find something and we can help, it's going to be a massive win."

Mr Hayes will be handing out flyers at the ground and you can book a check by simply scanning the QR code. All you need to bring is your Medicare card.

"I've got fair skin and moles on my back so I get a check every 12 months," Mr Hayes said.

"Only a month ago, my old man had three melanomas cut off his face and his neck, so it's close to me.

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"Lee Germon, the CEO of Cricket NSW, put $100 into a fund for every employee who got a COVID vaccination to fund these clinics.

"We're fortunate to have one operational in Albury and what better time to do it than when you've got four teams and their spectators all in one ground?

"I really hope this will raise awareness of skin cancer.

"Being a community sport, played in summer, right through from little kids to senior adults, it's hopefully going to break down some barriers.

"i know some people might feel apprehensive about getting a skin check but it's private, confidential and quick.

"It could be the most important thing you do this weekend."

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