Our Competition
The Veterans Cricket Mixed competition is for players over the age of 50 years (Men) and 40 years (Ladies). Players no younger than 2 years below these ages can register to play. Even younger players can apply and will be considered by the CFN Veterans Committee for approval.
Veterans Cricket has been designed to be all inclusive and reflects participation for fun, fitness and enjoyment.
Culture of the Competition. Whilst the structure of the competition provides for a competitive approach but should not result in over-competitiveness or over-shadow what we believe is the competition’s main purpose – to provide an opportunity for cricketers of all standards despite their advancing years, to continue to participate in a sport we all love.
Format: 35 Over competition
Starting Date: April 20, 2024.
Commencement time: 1:00 p.m.
Venues: Walker Road Sporting Precinct and Griffiths Park turf fields.
Draw: The draw can be viewed on the PlayCricket App available at both Apple and Google Stores. It can be found under Cricket Far North Inc.
- In 2024 the CFN Veterans’ Competition will be contested between 4 teams.
- Each Team should have a complement of at least 13 players.
- All players must be registered with their clubs in PlayHQ. Email the Veterans’ Committee or your club if you require more information.
- Uniforms are all white, and a red 4-piece ball will be used throughout.
- Matches will be played fortnightly. Check the draw on the PlayCricket App.
Representative Cricket
In 2024, the Committee has managed to contact both Queensland Veterans Cricket and representatives from the 4 Northern Zones with a view to become involved in Veterans Cricket across all levels of this growing sport. This has resulted in coordinating several representative competitions this season. The view is for an increased representative program as the years progress and as veterans cricket grows in the Far North.
A combined North Queensland Cricket Alliance (NQCA) Over 50 and Over 55 team is planned with the principal aim to promote our rising veterans’ stars to participate in Qld Veterans Events as players in a Queensland Vets team.
An Over 50 and Over 40 Far North Representative team will play a home and away competition against North Queensland (Townsville).
Far North v North Queensland (Over 50 and Over 40 teams)
Date/Format: June 8 T20, June 9 45 Overs.
Venue: Walker Road Sporting Precinct, Cairns.
Qld Vets President’s XI v NQCA (Over 50 and Over 55 teams)
Date/Format: June 28 T20, June 29-30 45 overs.
Venue: Walker Road Sporting Precinct, Cairns.
North Qld Country XII v Qld Veterans Presidents XII (Over 50 and Over 55 teams)
Date/Format: June 28 T20, June 29/30 45 Overs.
Venue: Walker Road Sporting Precinct, Cairns.