Over 70s National Cricket Championships - Sunshine Coast - Day One

Another beautiful day in Queensland. Our first game was at Read Park, Tewantin, north of Moolaba near Noosaville.

The ground and surroundings were very Queensland.

When we arrived the grounds staff were finishing preparing the ground.

Meanwhile the Victorians relaxed before going out to play. Les Quarrell had decided to come and watch the over 70s in action.

The Queensland Stormers team photo.

The Victorian I team then had their team photo.

Back row from left to right: Joel McGlynn (team manager),  Wavell McPherson, Bruce Pooley, John Costello,  Ian Gibson, Robin Court, Ron Kasputtis
Front row from left to right: Ian Rowland, Ian Gibson, Arthur Pritchard (captain), Ian Longmuir, Ron Lovell, Wayne Warner
Victoria won the toss and put Queensland Stormers into bat. The Stormers were 6 for 109 at the end of the 40 overs. Ron Kasputtis, Ron Lovel, John Costello and Ian Longmuir all got one wicket while Bruce Pooley got 2 wickets.
Victoria won the game reaching 4 for 110 during the 32nd over. Ian A Gibson (37 runs) and Wayne Warner (27) were top scorers for Victoria.

Scorers for the game - Joel McGlynn scoring for Victoria. Jill Drescher was looking after the live scores for the match. Phil Drescher was a member of the 2015 Over 60s tour of England and it was to catch up with Phil and Jill at different times during the carnival.

During the afternoon I went for a walk into Trewantin and then down to the river.

The Noosa River

These pelicans were having a rest near the marina

A very pretty location.

From the marina there is a walking track by the water which I have been told is worth exploring but there was insufficient time on this occasion.

Back in Mooloolaba we had dinner at the Fish on Parkyn Restaurant on Parkyn Parade. We had enjoyed dinner there on our last vist to Mooloolaba so decided to have dinner there again. This time Bruce Pooley came with us. I had the special fish 'n' chips, Robin had the Mooloolaba prawn spaghetti while Bruce chose the crispy grilled atlantic salmon. Another good meal.