Randall Woodley
Although the Tewantin-Noosa First-Grade team has already played four T20 matches (and won four) in September, the 2023-24 season proper commences next Saturday 7 October for the five grades in which the local club has entered teams.
This year there are some changes to the format of the two-day matches for First-Grade teams. Play will commence at 11.30am (previously 10am) and the day’s play will be over 85 overs (previously 96 overs). These changes will not affect the other grades whose two-day matches will continue to start at 12.30pm.
However, the First Graders have another T20 match to complete before turning out next Saturday. They will play arch-rivals, Maroochydore Swans under lights at Read Park this Thursday night, 5 October, commencing at 6pm. The bar will be open so it is hoped there will be a good roll up of supporters and those players who are at the ground for training.
The draw for the first round of two-day matches next Saturday is as follows: –
FIRST GRADE v Maroochydore Swans- Read Park at 11.30am
(Captain – Michael Eckard)
SECOND GRADE V Palmwood Hawks – East Oval at 12.30pm
(Captain – Tritan Griffin)
THIRD GRADE V Caloundra Lighthouses- No2 Oval at 12.30pm
(Captain – Nigel Webster)
FOURTH GRADE V Caloundra Lighthouses- Dale Officer Oval at 12.30pm
(Captain – Matt Mayo)
FIFTH GRADE V University S.C. – Nirimba State School at 12.30pm
(Captain – Shane Gessell)
This season is expected to one of the best in years for the Thunder with a number of new players representing the club as well as several returning after some years away from the game. The Tuesday and Thursday senior training sessions are being coordinated in an improved format this year and it is envisaged this will reflect in the weekend performances. The practice of providing an opportunity for some of the older and talented juniors to play in one of the senior teams on Saturday afternoons will continue this season.
JUNIOR GRADES
The first round of matches commence this coming Saturday (October 7) for all Grades- Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17. Details will be given to teams at training this week.
Representative trials: –
The trials for junior cricketers who wish to try out for selection in a Sunshine Coast Representative team will be held next Sunday, October 8. Details: –
*Under 12- Cooroy-Eumundi Cricket Club
*Under 13- Cooroy-Eumundi Cricket Club
*Under 14- Coolum Cricket Club
*Under 15- Glasshouse Cricket Club
Full details are at – sunshinecoastcricket.com.au/events
