Welcome to the Carnival of the Millenium

It is only three-months to go until the crème of Australian blind cricket cross swords for the last time this millenium. South Australia is proud to be hosting this prestigious event and as a result have much planned for all visitors to the Festive State. As you are all now aware the first round of competition will be played under an experimental format similar to the world cup rules played in India in November 1998. We are all looking forward to that. Special thanks must go to the hard working Rules Committee whose hours of deliberation have made this historic event possible. Part two of the competition commencing on 2nd January 2000 will be a two round competition with a two day final, as of traditional carnival rules and format. Functions South Australia has three excellent functions planned. Opening Night 28 December The Championships opener on December 28 is a roving roast at our Clubrooms at Gilles Plains, kicking off at 7.00pm. New Years Eve Something different, with the significance of the occasion we want to make this night a memorable one. We will all be transported to Port Adelaide for a river cruise taking us into the New Year. Presentation Night To be held at the Brahman Room at the South Australian Cricket Association Adelaide Oval. On January 11 after the final. Live entertainment On January 8 on completion of the minor round of competition the SABCC present a night of live entertainment at our clubrooms. A selection of Adelaide's premier entertainers. A small per head charge may apply.

After Match Eats Food will be available after most games and the menu will keep things interesting. So feel free to stay and join us for some good times and socializing each day. Preparations The grounds at Gilles Plains are currently being top dressed in preparation for competition and will be in tiptop condition for the event. What's On Around Town? The 1992 when Adelaide hosted the last championships Gilles Plains has become a hive of activity. Due to two major housing developments an assortment of shops and eating houses have opened, making it a great place to be. Within five minutes of the ground half a dozen eating places which will satisfy every palette. Pizza Hut, Hungry Jack's and McDonalds for those with no concern for their diet. For those who appreciate top quality eats, Subway, Country Style Chickens and Fasta Pasta are a stones throw away. An excellent Chinese Restaurant for a comfortable evening meal is part of the shopping centre. The shopping centre, two minutes from the grounds currently being renovated has shops for all needs including Woolworth's for groceries and a great bakery. A little further down the road is the Highlander Hotel with Poker Machines, live entertainment and much more. However the drink prices are most competitive at the SABCC Clubrooms. Drinks and Eats The South Australian Blind Cricket Club will be supplying a wide range of beer, wine, spirits and other assorted alcoholic beverages, as well as a full range of soft drinks, sports drinks and tea and coffee In the eating department a standard range of confectionery, pies, pasties and assorted pastries. If anyone has a particular requirement please let us know.

Drink Prices

A detailed price list will be supplied on arrival at the championships.

Practice Sessions

December 26- PM: Queensland, Ground 1; South Australia, Ground 2.

December 27- AM: South Australia, Ground 1: Queensland, Ground 2.
-PM: Victoria, Ground 1; New South Wales, Ground 2.

December 28- AM: New South Wales, Ground 1; Victoria, Ground 2.
- PM: Queensland, Ground 1; South Australia, Ground 2.

Trial Game Draw

DATE	HOME TEAM	AWAY TEAM	GROUND
29/12/99	Sth. Aust.	NSW	1
29/12/99	Vic.	QLD	2
30/12/99	NSW	Vic.	1
30/12/99	QLD	Sth. Aust.	2
31/12/99	QLD	NSW	1
31/12/99	Vic.	Sth. Aust.	2

Carnival Draw

DATE	HOME TEAM	AWAY TEAM	GROUND
2/1/2000	QLD	NSW	1
2/1/2000	Vic.	Sth. Aust.	2
3/1/2000	QLD	Vic.	1
3/1/2000	NSW	Sth. Aust.	2
4/1/2000	Vic.	NSW	1
4/1/2000	QLD.	Sth. Aust.	2
6/1/2000	Sth. Aust.	Vic.	1
6/1/2000	NSW	QLD	2
7/1/2000	Sth. Aust.	NSW	1
7/1/2000	Vic.	QLD	2
8/1/2000	Sth. Aust.	QLD	1
8/1/2000	NSW	Vic.	2

Contact Names and Telephone Numbers for Championships Officials