Record team numbers set to flock upcoming Bathurst Cup
Bathurst District Football is set to welcome a record number of teams for the 10th instalment of the Bathurst Cup.
To be held at the Proctor Park/Police Paddock Complex on January 28-29, the Bathurst Cup will feature 102 teams, up from the record 89 teams that entered in 2022.
The competition is set to act as one of the last major pre-season matches for competing teams, which will travel from Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, the South Coast, Albury and the Central West.
Teams have been split up across five different age groups – under 13s, under 14s, under 15s, under 16s and under 18s – with games to be shortened 17-minute halves.
Bathurst District Football President Peter Scott is delighted to be welcoming a record number of teams for this year’s Bathurst Cup.
“This year’s Bathurst Cup is shaping up as one of the best ever, with a record number of teams entered,” he said.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming teams from all across NSW and the ACT, across five different age groups.”
Scott said Bathurst has a strong reputation when it comes to hosting major pre-season carnivals, saying the facilities on offer at Proctor Park and Police Paddock are some of the best in regional NSW.
“The Bathurst Cup and Proctor Park Challenge are some of the best annual football competitions in NSW and clubs are always keen to come out and play in Bathurst,” he said.
“We’re extremely thankful for the work Bathurst Regional Council has done at our football complex over the years, which has transformed it into the leading football complex west of the Blue Mountains.”
Scott also praised the Bathurst District Football committee, who have put in tireless hours over the summer to help prepare for the Bathurst Cup.
“Without the service of our volunteers, this competition would not be possible,” he said.
“We have a great team at Bathurst District Football and we’re looking forward to a successful 2023 season.”
Games are expected to kick-off at 7.30am on Saturday morning, running right through to the latest final at 4.30pm on Sunday afternoon.
