So, what’s the event called?
The Big Day Not Out.
Why’s it called that?
It’s the big, end of year Pub Cricket celebration. Like a lot of parts of Pub Cricket, the origins of the name have been lost in the fog of time and drinking.
What’s it all about?
The genesis for the Super Sunday Knockout competition was at the end of the 1999/2000 seasons. The Lord Newry Cricket Club discovered it had some money left in its coffers at the end of the cricket season and wanted to be rid of it. In true Fitzroy style, community generosity and spirit triumphed again with the Lord Newry turning its slush fund into kegs and invited every cricketing ‘free-loader’ it knew to enjoy the spoils of the season. Thus, the Big Day Not Out involves the pubs from the Yarra Pub Cricket Association.
How’s the day work?
There are 14 teams, playing quick ten over knock-out games, working themselves down to just the final two pubs going at it. While drinking.
Where’s it taking place?
It takes place at Edinburgh Gardens, on Brunswick Street Oval and also Alfred Crescent Oval.
When’s it on?
The day is Sunday March 17, music kicking off from 1pm at Brunswick Street Oval.
Who’s playing (bands)?
The Dave Larkin Band and San Gras.
Any last words?
Big Day Not Out is a tremendously fun, community focused day, with a bit of Pub Cricket thrown in. Join us for some cans, some cricket and some tunes. Loads of stuff for the kids to do, and profits go to local charities. Kicks off from 9am, see you there on Sunday March 17.
