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our Story
Celebrating decades of achievements.
Follow a timeline of WACM’s history, highlighting key milestones, championships, and the moments that shaped veterans cricket across Western Australia.
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Timeline of WACM
Explore the milestones, memorable matches, and achievements that have shaped Western Australian Cricket Masters, showcasing how the association has grown and evolved through the decades.
1990
Early Beginnings
Structured veterans cricket first took shape across Australia as former grade players sought to keep playing the game they loved beyond their competitive prime. These early matches laid the groundwork for what would become an entirely new pathway in Australian cricket.
John Hammer from Victoria led the creation of organised veterans competitions, forming the foundation for what would become Veterans Cricket Australia and changing the sport’s direction nationwide. His vision gave older players a structured platform to continue competing and connecting through the game.
2006
A New Vision
2007
The First National Competition
Teams from the ACT, NSW, Tasmania, Victoria and a combined side met in the first over-60s national competition, marking the start of formal veterans cricket in Australia. The success of this event inspired more teams and divisions to form across the country.
Western Australian Cricket Masters was officially incorporated and affiliated with Veterans Cricket Australia and the WACA, establishing a clear presence for Masters cricket in the state. This affiliation strengthened Western Australia’s role in promoting veterans cricket at both state and national levels.
2019
Western Australia Joins the Movement
2020/23
Growth and Expansion
Despite the pandemic, masters cricket continued to thrive, growing from around 4,000 to nearly 6,000 players nationwide across multiple men’s and women’s divisions. The movement also expanded opportunities for umpires, volunteers and supporters to be part of the community.
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