The 18th edition of Norman’s Windball Cricket League will begin on July 10 with over $30,000 in prize money.
Forty-four teams have registered to be part of the tournament, which returns after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the virus.
The latest edition of the competition will be played at the Eddie Hart Savannah for the first time with defending Premier Division champions Morefire in the mix as they bid to retain the trophy.
The Premier Division winners will receive a first-place prize money of $13,000, while the runners-up will receive $6,000 and the third- and fourth-place teams will receive $1,000 each.
There will also be an over-40 division, which will carry a $7,000 winner’s purse and a $4,000 runner-up prize. The third and fourth place teams will also receive $1,000 each. The Best of the Rest prizes are also tempting, with $3,000 for the top team and $2,000 for the second-place team.
Despite returning after more than two years, tournament organizers said all teams were eager to sign up.
The competition was originally scheduled to start on Sunday but due to recent bad weather the start date has been pushed back to next week on Sunday when reigning champions Morefire open the tournament against Level up in the Premier Division. playing at noon. .
The Over 40s will continue on the same day with X-Men v Mx Out at 2pm and Allegiance taking on Legacy from 4pm
