Expression of Interest - Over 70s National Championships

To All VCV Over 70s Players: 

The 2025 Over 70s National Cricket Championships will be held on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast from 27th August to 3rd September 2025 and will cater for 16 teams in 2 Divisions of 8 teams each. (NOTE: Depending on player interest, this number may be increased to 24 teams subject to ground availability.)

PROPOSED SCHEDULE

Wednesday 27th Aug:  Captains, Managers & Umpires Meeting and Meet & Greet (details tba).

Thursday 28th & Friday 29th Aug: Rounds 1 & 2 Championship Matches.

Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st Aug: Rest days. 

Championship Dinner Saturday night 30th Aug (details tba).

Monday 1st Sept: Round 3 Championship Matches .

Tuesday 2nd Sept: Finals in Division 1 & 2 and Playoffs (possibly Div 3).

Tuesday 2nd Sept: Afternoon/Evening: Presentations etc (details tba)

All Grounds will have Turf wickets and amenities. Proposed locations include Tewantin-Noosa Cricket Club, Yandina Cricket Club, Palmwoods Cricket Club and Maroochydore Cricket Club. Others will be added, subject to availability.

Victoria is looking to field at least 4 teams and hopefully more. This will depend on interest from other states and whether there is a Third Division.

IMPORTANT ACTION: If you wish to nominate for the Over 70s Nationals, please respond by return email to secretary@vcv.org.au  and include your current email address and mobile number.

Please do this by Friday 7th March as responses will determine the number of teams Victoria wishes to enter.

Further information regarding accommodation alternatives on the Sunshine Coast will be forwarded shortly.