Veterans Cricket Australia Over 55's Set to Debut in Christchurch 2023

Veterans Cricket Australia | April 29, 2023

Media Release

Christchurch, New Zealand - Veterans Cricket Australia O55's is set to make its debut as a National Age Category in Christchurch this November. Fourteen teams from Australia and two sides from New Zealand will compete across two divisions in what is expected to be an exciting and closely contested tournament.

The tournament will be hosted by the St Albans Cricket Club and will take place from November 22-28, with a scheduled rest day on November 25th to allow players and their partners to take in the many tourist attractions on offer in and around Christchurch. Many players are expected to bring their partners and stay an extra week to enjoy the local sights and sounds.

The tournament will be played on several grounds, including Rangiora, Willows, Burnside, and some of the private schools in and around Christchurch, before culminating in the final at the Famous Hagley Park Oval.

"We are delighted to bring the Veterans Cricket Australia O55's tournament to Christchurch for the first time," said Andrew Knight Chairman, O50’s Veterans Cricket Association. "We are confident that this event will be a great success and showcase the best Australian veteran’s cricket."

The Veterans Cricket Australia O55's tournament is a highly anticipated event that brings together some of the best veteran cricketers from both Australia & New Zealand.

“The tournament promises to be a great spectacle for cricket fans and will provide an opportunity for players to showcase their skills on the international stage. There is also an opportunity to showcase what Christchurch and the surrounding areas has to offer both on and off the field.” Commented Pierre Flavell, President of St Albans Cricket.

For more information about the Veterans Cricket Australia O55's tournament in Christchurch, please contact your state O50’s delegate or follow us on social media for more announcements over the upcoming weeks.

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