Backyard cricket champions' 2009 L&P Cup

For some, it’s just a bit of fun in the summer sun. But for The Brew Bros, defending champions of the L&P BYC Tournament cup, backyard cricket is a way of life.

Since winning $3000 and a year’s supply of L&P at the inaugural backyard cricket Tourney last year, the team has been preparing for the 2009 competition that’s on again in Paeroa on March 7th in the best way they know how – drinking lots of L&P.

However, the team experienced a major setback in their campaign preparations last month when one of their five-member winning squad pulled out due to a groin injury.

The Brew Bros are now holding trials over the coming weeks for their mates who are keen to fill the coveted remaining spot on their champion team.

“Filling the final spot is going to be a tricky one,” says Brew Bros captain Daniel Brown. “All our mates want in, but there can only be one.”

“Along with the necessary skills, we'll be looking for how much L&P they can drink while still bringing their A-game to the pitch, of course.”

In March last year, The Brew Bros beat out 47 other teams in the inaugural L&P BYC Tourney to take the Cup. More than 250 teams applied for the 48 team slots that were available.

This year’s event has been extended to 64 teams and will feature additional competitions and prizes, including BBQs, a lawnmower and meat packs. Teams who drop out of the main round for the L&P Cup will still be in the running to compete for the L&P Shield, Plate and Bowl.

Mr Brown says the Brew Bros are not daunted by the prospect of increased competition at the 2009 Tourney, and welcomes challengers from every part of the country to come to Paeroa on March 7th to try and beat them.

“We know the competition is going to be more fierce this year, so we’ve been spending a lot more time strategising and talking about practising while drinking what's left of the year's supply of cold L&Ps that we won.”

“I'm picking that a passion for backyard cricket and regular refreshment from the good fellas at L&P will be the winning combination for the team who lifts the trophy this year.”

Registrations are now open for the L&P BYC 2009 Tourney through the web site www.paeroabyc.co.nz

L&P – Official sports drink of Backyard Cricket since ages ago.

Notes:
1. L&P Backyard Cricket Tourney will be held in Paeroa on Saturday 7th March
2. The locals of Paeroa will host the Tourney in their backyards.
3. 16 backyards have been specifically selected by L&P for the Tourney.
4. 64 teams will compete, 5 people per team, and there will be 6 reserve teams.
5. The Backyard Cricket rules will differ slightly depending on the backyard, and will be decided on the day by the competing teams.
6. Registrations and more information will be at www.paeroabyc.co.nz