A full programme has been designed to allow players, umpires, supporters, wives and partners to explore “ The Western Cape Region “ Wild Life , Beaches, Walks, Wineries and the colourful Cape people are all waiting to make your stay an experience to be treasured.

Sunday, March 21
Teams will arrive and check in at their selected accommodation.  Mid- afternoon, Team Managers will meet at the host hotel for their Carnival briefing. Early evening, Teams will be transferred to the famed Newlands Cricket Ground for the Carnival Opening Welcome Party which will be a three hour function offering substantial finger foods and a selection of local beers, wines and juices. A chance to mix and mingle, greet old friends and make new ones. The evening will include light entertainment and a minimum of formalities. At the conclusion of the function, Teams will be transferred back to their accommodation to enjoy the local restaurants or the extensive facilities available at their hotels or in the local area. In the event Newlands is required for 1st Class Cricket, the Opening Party will be staged at Kirstenbosch Gardens.

Monday, March 22
Teams will transfer to local cricket grounds to enjoy their 1st round of games. Host clubs will offer tea on arrival, a light lunch during the game and the opportunity to enjoy some local hospitality following the game. Early evening teams will be transferred back to their accommodation.

Tuesday, March 23
At leisure and an opportunity to sample some of the delights that Cape Town and the Western Cape have to offer. The organizers are preparing a range of tours and excursions that will be offered to visiting teams and supporters.

Take the chance to visit the celebrated Boland Wine Cellar in Paarl, a short drive from Cape Town.

Evening at leisure.

Wednesday, March 24
Teams will transfer to local cricket grounds to enjoy their 2nd round of games. Host clubs will offer tea on arrival, a light lunch during the game and the opportunity to enjoy some local hospitality following the game. Early evening teams will be transferred back to their accommodation.

Thursday, March 25  
A special day for those teams, players and supporters who elect to take up the option of  The Vintage Cricket Carnival Big Day Out, featuring a visit to the Western Capes Famous WINELANDS Region. This region has 106 established wineries. Evening at leisure.

Friday, March 26
Teams will transfer to local cricket grounds to enjoy their 3rd round of games. Host clubs will offer tea on arrival, a light lunch during the game and the opportunity to enjoy some local hospitality following the game. Teams will be transferred back to their accommodation and will you will be transferred to the Western Province Sports Clubs campus in Rondebosch for a spectacular Finale Dinner and Dance featuring a three course meal, local beers, wines and juices, a range of entertainment and a minimum of formalities. A relaxed and enjoyable way to end a wonderful week “Celebrating the Great Game of Cricket”. At the conclusion of a fun evening, teams will be transferred back to their accommodation.

Saturday, March 27
Time to say good-bye to all your cricketing friends and to head for home or to continue on with your exploration of the Rainbow Nation and all it has to offer.

There have been many cricket competitions, tours and tournaments with the great game played in all sorts of formats, venues, clothing and spirit. And then along came, Vintage Cricket with a new, friendly style that preserves the spirit and tradition of Cricket and allows players of all ages and abilities to continue their cricket careers for much longer than may have been planned. 

• Vintage Cricket provides the chance for teams, players, umpires and supporters to enjoy International fixtures against teams from all over the cricketing world in some of the great cricketing destinations.
• The founders of Vintage Cricket agree that all games are played within the Laws of Cricket but with a number of new rules set to suit Vintage players, their requirements, fitness levels and abilities.
• Vintage Cricket is for the enjoyment and participation of cricket players and supporters from anywhere and of any ability-ex Test players, past State players, club players and part timers all enjoy the Vintage Cricket experience.

Vintage Cricket is an ideal way to prolong cricket careers, to have past players return to their clubs, to travel to fabulous cricket destinations and to enjoy International matches against like minded lovers of the great game. For players of all ages (over 35), experience and agility, Vintage Cricket provides good competition to the best of our ability on the field and enjoy good company and fun off the field.

Vintage Cricket designed for Cricketers by Cricketers and an enjoyable way to

“Celebrate the Great Game of Cricket”