The Runaway Bay Cricket Club one of the best cricket clubs on the Gold Coast. From its humble beginings at Paradise Point in 1977, the club has gone on to become one of the strongest in the the Gold Coast region. The club boasts excellent facilities including 4 synthetic training nets, three great grounds, childrens playground, full catering and bar facilities.

In this issue:

• Season Report Card
• Training Times
• Club Presentations
• Weddings, Babies and Birthdays

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We are very sad to report that Australian Cricket legend and club stalwart Sam Loxton has passed away on Saturday morning.

Sam was a member of the 1948 "Invincibles", the undefeated Australian cricket side that toured Engand in that year.  He played 12 tests for Australia, including scoring 101 against South Africa in Johannesburg in 1949 for his only Test hundred amongst his 554 Test runs at 36.93.  He was a Test selector between 1972 and 1981, and also was involved in politics.

Loxton also played 41 VFL matches for St Kilda, kicking 114 goals before switching to cricket in 1946.

An honourary member of our club, Sam was warmly welcomed down at the club, and took great pride in watching the Gold Coast Cricket games on Sam Loxton Oval from "Sammy's Corner".  He was a great participant in Gold Coast Cricket, umpiring and being involved throughout the years, and even up until the last few months of his life he was still able to be seen at the club.

Last year Runaway Bay welcomed sam as an honorary life member, and together with Southport Labrador started playing for the Sam Loxton Shield, an award given to the winner of the premier grade fixture between the two clubs - something that will no doubt last for many years to come in Sam's honour

Farewell Details

Relatives and friends of the late Samuel Loxton OBE are warmly invited to attend Prayers of Christian farewell, to be held in the chapel of St Alban the Martyr, The South port School, Winchester Street south port Gold Coast on Friday the 9th of December, 2011 commencing at 2pm.

Below are a few articles and tributes about Sam.

Great article at the Australian

Tribute from Fox Sports

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Loxton

The 2011-12 Sign on day for Runaway Bay will be held on August 21 and 28, from 10am to 2pm both days.  If you can't get to the day, you can grab a copy of the forms below.

Junior Registration Form 2010/11

Senior Registration Form 2010/11

Please fill out the form and email it to the club - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or bring it along to training (times to be advised - please keep checking the website).

Senior fees this year are:

• Full Membership paid up front - $380 per year (Student / Senior Price $280)
• Membership and Weekly Fees - $120 up front + $15 per week
• Social Membership is $10.  More details to come on what the social membership includes

All fees are to be paid by November 30.