Australian Masters 0ver 65 at BWCUCC

This week the club hosted two matches per day over Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and the Div 1 playoff for 3rd and 4th place on Thursday of the National Cricket Australia Masters over 65 tournament

NZ teams have been invited to many age groups tournaments in Australia and last year at the over 65s tournament in McKay it was mentioned that they would like to come to Christchurch for the National 0ver 65s tournament and the organisers got to work with the preparation.

The clubs hosting was to provide two pitches a day with grounds team lead by Dave Robertson, Graeme and apprentice Josh prepared and marked and with some rain in the forecast covers were in order for the first two days. The ground staff have done an exemplary job and the park looked great

  • Dave Robertson
  • Peter Hay
  • ACTs Player of the day
  • Mohit Sunder
  • Two new pergola used in the tournament

Peter Hay was able to bring the clubrooms hosting together with the help of Trevor Thornton from the organising committee, Mohit Sunder our UC intern, Shane Young, and Tumai coming in at 4pm to work the bar at the end of the days play.

“It’s fantastic to be able to host the Australian national 0ver 65 tournament, with competitive cricket as well a sense of comradery we hope that the players and supporters have had a terrific experience” – Peter Hay

The masters cricket age group is expanding in player numbers and tournaments offered, so being able to cater to their needs is going to be really important.

One of the players spoken to this week from ACT has stopped playing cricket and only returned to the sport at the age of 62.

Queensland Division 1 Champions

Group of cricket players celebrating with medals and a trophy at an awards ceremony.

VIC 107 were defeated by Qld 5/111 Div 1 at Elmswood Park. Qld mom – K Bridgen & Vic mom – M Goldsmith – Photo Leanne Jackson – facebook

Victoria White – Division 2 Champions

A group of older male cricket players celebrating at a podium with a trophy, wearing team jerseys and medals, during a tournament presentation.
Victoria White – Photo Leanne Jackson Facebook

In Division 2 Vic white def NZ 1- chasing we started off poorly 4/13, 5/32, 6/44 but hung in there to get the win with one ball to spare! Excitement plus – Andrew Barr made 40, Mick Aldred 36no, Mick Limb 47. Wickets were shared amongst the bowlers with Jay Stent 4/30 Congratulations lads

A gala dinner for approxiamately 350 people was held at Addington Raceway.

A large indoor gathering of attendees seated at tables during a gala dinner, with decorations and a stage in the background.

PlayHQ Scoring for Div 1

PlayHQ Scoring for Div 2

Photo credit Leanne Jackson – Facebook

A cricket match in progress with players in traditional white clothing; a batsman prepares to hit the ball while a wicketkeeper stands ready behind the stumps.
A cricket match in progress with players in white uniforms. A bowler is delivering the ball while a batsman and fielders watch. The scene is set on a green cricket field surrounded by trees.
A cricket player prepares to bat while a wicketkeeper crouches behind him in a grassy field.
A cricketer in white attire prepares to strike the ball with a bat while a fielder stands behind the wickets in a cricket match.
A group of several elderly cricket players in white uniforms gathered on a grassy field, engaging in conversation before a match.
A senior male cricketer in white sportswear walks off the field holding a cricket bat, smiling, with players in the background.
Two cricket players on a field, one batting and the other keeping wicket, with stumps in the background.
A cricket player preparing to bat, with wicketkeepers and stumps in the foreground, set on a grassy field.
A group of cricket players and officials sitting under tents during a match, with scores displayed in the foreground.
Two cricket players walking off the field after a match, with lush green grounds and spectators in the background.
A cricketer in white uniform is batting on the field, preparing to hit a ball that is approaching him, with a set of blue stumps visible behind.
A group of older male cricket players in cream sweaters celebrating after a play on the field, with green grass surrounding them.

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