Three fixtures confirmed for this year:

Sunday 22^nd February – Chardonnays vs. Merlots at Merton Road; start time 11.30am, light lunch between innings, drinks after the game-open to any Fingletoads who must declare their preference as to whether they want to be a Merlot or a Chardonnay and then accept where they are placed. The Merlots have traditionally fancied themselves as more mature than the slightly sharper Chardonnays. At present it is anticipated that Geoff McLeod-Smith will look after the Chardonnays and Larry Sewell will oversee the Merlots. Cost for the day $30 for players and $15 for non-players-lunch provided for both players and non-players but need to be advised in advance of extras for catering purposes.  

Sunday 1^st March – vs. Geyserland Googlies at Smallbone Park, Rotorua;-start time 11.30am, lunch between innings and barbeque at end of game. Suggest those going might think of travelling down on the Saturday night and staying locally-some pleasant motels at good prices and even perhaps travelling back on Monday morning. Always a great trip and one of the very few away games we consider. Cost of the game $15.

Sunday 15^th March – vs. University Under 18s at Merton Road;-start time 11.30am, light lunch between innings, drinks after the game. Cost for the day $20 for players and $15 for non-players-lunch provided for both players and non-players but need to be advised in advance of extras for catering purposes.

 

The Fingletoads to Armidale (Friday 27th March to Saturday 4th April)

Friday 27^th March - depart Auckland Airport for Sydney (mid-afternoon) and drive to Hunter Valley for accommodation at  Grand Mercure.

Saturday 28^th March - day at leisure in Hunter Valley-possibly a match v a local side or more likely the options of golf, sight-seeing, touring and wine-tasting. Accommodation at Grand Mercure.

Sunday 29^th March - drive to Armidale-accommodation at Quality Inn Cotswold Gardens and the start of the Trans Tasman Vintage Cricket Carnival.

Monday 30^th March - fixture No 1 at Carnival followed by a Welcome Cocktail Party at Booloominbah Collection at the University of New England.

Tuesday 31^st March - at leisure-great organised tours and sightseeing opportunities.

Wednesday 1^st April - fixture No 2 at Carnival.

Thursday 2^nd April - at leisure-option of Vintage Cricket Golf Day at Armidale Golf Club.

Friday 3^rd April - fixture No 3 at Carnival.

Saturday 4^th April - fly to Sydney-option of travelling on to Auckland or overnighting at Sydney.