Royal Thomian activities during the January-February period
A quick wrap up of activities during the January-February period is below.
Sports Corner – “ The only one who can tell you ‘you can’t win’ is you and you don’t have to listen.”
The tradition continued with the 28th Royal Thomian encounter in Sydney on Australia Day at the Punchbowl Oval. Attendees – players and supporters alike – had a memorable day, enjoying the ambiance, Sri Lankan food and of course the amazing cricket played on the day of the mini version of the much anticipated 144th encounter scheduled to be played in Colombo in a few weeks’ time. Safe travels to those of you making it across the ocean to witness the great encounter in person.
Results – Open STC won by 80 runs, Masters RC by 5 wickets, Classics RC by 6 wickets.
Many thanks to the STC OBA NSW/ACT who organised the event this year.
Two days later, the battle for the Kari-Lawton Trophy Classics Over 60 Tournament between Old Royalists in NSW/ACT and Victoria got underway at the South Maroota Reserve in NSW. Hosted by RCOBA NSW and ACT, attendees had a ball as usual, with some amazing Sri Lankan cuisine to top the day off!
Result – NSW/ACT team won by 39 runs
The Committee is considering rescheduling the T20 encounter planned for April to next year’s fixture.
The Royal Valentine’s Ball – A resounding success!
Speaking of having a ball, the much awaited showcase event of our calendar, the Royal Valentine’s Ball was held on 4 February 2023 at the Waterview, Bicentennial Drive, Sydney Olympic Park.
The ladies and gentlemen who attended the ball were treated to a grand evening featuring live and DJ music, three course sit down dinner and drinks, amazing prizes, presentations, souvenir, raffles, auctions and gifts for all to remember the event.
Please see more event photos at RCOBA NSW and ACT Facebook page.
The event exceeded all expectations of the organising committee (the RCOBA NSW and ACT
Committee), most notably in the “Elegant and Fun” school event of the year category.
The Committee wishes to convey a BIG thank you to all those who supported the event in many many ways, big and small, including providing sponsorships, prizes, advertisements, getting involved in auctions, busting a move or three on the dance floor and last but by no means least…by attending the event.
Without you, this event would not have been possible, so THANK YOU!
See you all at the AGM!
Navaka Arachchige
Secretary
Royal College Old Boys Association of NSW and ACT
Australia
