22 stops on nationwide trophy tour   23 Oct 2014

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015


23 October 2014


Dunedin named as one of 22 stops on nationwide trophy tour

The ICC Cricket World Cup trophy is about to begin a nationwide tour of New Zealand, with a stop for every one of the 22 years since the tournament was last here in 1992.

On the penultimate day the trophy will be in Dunedin, with an event to be held at the Octagon from 6.00am to 9.00am on Wednesday 26 November.

This will feature an interactive exhibition on the history of the tournament, cricket skills challenges, giveaways and the chance to have your free photo with the ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy. Fans are invited to share their photographs on Twitter and Facebook using the hashtags #cwc15 and #cwctrophytour.

The trophy will then depart Dunedin on the Taieri Gorge Railway for smaller events in Middlemarch and Alexandra.

Head of New Zealand for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Therese Walsh, says the tour is the ideal way to give as many Kiwis as possible a chance to help kick start our biggest ever summer of cricket.

“Cricket is our summer game and a national passion. We will have waited a generation for the return of what has grown to be one of biggest sporting events in the world, and this is the perfect way to show New Zealanders what the tournament is all about."

"For this trophy tour we've designed something really special that I believe will appeal to fans of all ages. Dunedin has embraced the opportunity to be part of the tour, so keep an eye out for our convoy and help us gear up for what will be a fantastic event on 26 November and an amazing summer of cricket."

Mayor of Dunedin Dave Cull says, “We’re thrilled that next month Dunedin will host the trophy, which will really start the festivities for this major international sporting event. With a bright and early start in the Octagon, it’s a great opportunity for families to bring their kids in before school so they can see the trophy and get their photos taken.”

The ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy stands 60cm tall and weighs 13kg. Made of silver and gold, it was designed and crafted in London by Garrard & Co, who also made the America’s Cup and English Premier League Trophy. The trophy features a golden globe of the world on which all continents are represented. This globe signifies a cricket ball and is held up by three silver columns shaped as stumps and bails. These represent the three fundamentals of cricket: batting, bowling and fielding.


New Zealand Trophy Tour Schedule

Thursday 6 November Auckland
Friday 7 November Whangarei
Saturday 8 November Kaitaia
Sunday 9 November Auckland
Monday 10 NovemberAuckland
Tuesday 11 NovemberHamilton
Wednesday 12 November Tauranga
Thursday 13 November Rotorua
Friday 14 November Napier
Saturday 15 NovemberTaupo
Sunday 16 November Lower Hutt
Monday 17 NovemberWellington
Tuesday 18 November New Plymouth
Wednesday 19 November Palmerston North
Thursday 20 November Nelson
Friday 21 November Greymouth
Saturday 22 NovemberChristchurch
Sunday 23 NovemberTimaru
Monday 24 NovemberChristchurch
Tuesday 25 NovemberQueenstown
Wednesday 26 NovemberDunedin
Thursday 27 NovemberInvercargill

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