All things sporty Locationless, Locationless, Locationless
By
corunnaroad on 26-Jan-15. Waypoint GA7073
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| Type: | Locationless |
| Container: | Other |
| Proximity: | 161m |
Description
To log this cache you need to take a photo of something sporty that has been named after someone e.g an arena, stadium, playing field etc.You need to have a photo of the plaque or sign naming the person and the thing that has been named after them. You might also include some information about that person.
Remember it needs to be something sporty.
Doodle Bug Oz and I have fun thinking of these locationless and then finding them but it would be great if other people uploaded some to give us a bit of a challenge. Judging by the speed with which they are logged after they are uploaded it seems other people enjoy them as well so what about it people-lets have some others.
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Just around the corner from home is Mark Taylor oval, used for cricket over summer and rugby during winter. Though at the moment it is undergoing resurfacing for the last nearly a year which is a shame. At the start of Covid it became a real community hub during the months when it was still light into the evening with families gathering and impromptu cricket and soccer games, in fact I never saw the community come together like that. In the second photo you can see the resurfaced oval behind the sign.
Mark “Tubby” Taylor is a former Australian cricket player and test opening batsman who played for Australia from 1988 to 1999, as well as captain from 1994 to 1999, succeeding Allan Border. He was widely regarded as an instrumental component in Australia's rise to test cricket dominance, and his captaincy was regarded as adventurous and highly effective.
He retired from Test cricket on 2nd February, 1999. In 104 Test matches, he scored 7,525 runs with a batting average of 43.49, including 19 centuries and 40 fifties. He was also an excellent first slip – his 157 catches, at the time, a test record. Mark Taylor played many matches at Waitara Oval for his team, the Northern Districts Rangers, and has fond memories of his time at this ground. Can you imagine Tubby out in the centre belting out a ton?
Mark “Tubby” Taylor is a former Australian cricket player and test opening batsman who played for Australia from 1988 to 1999, as well as captain from 1994 to 1999, succeeding Allan Border. He was widely regarded as an instrumental component in Australia's rise to test cricket dominance, and his captaincy was regarded as adventurous and highly effective.
He retired from Test cricket on 2nd February, 1999. In 104 Test matches, he scored 7,525 runs with a batting average of 43.49, including 19 centuries and 40 fifties. He was also an excellent first slip – his 157 catches, at the time, a test record. Mark Taylor played many matches at Waitara Oval for his team, the Northern Districts Rangers, and has fond memories of his time at this ground. Can you imagine Tubby out in the centre belting out a ton?
GEELONG VICTORIA
Whilst driving in the area after another cache I caught sight of this sign showing the John Landy Athletics Field.
John Michael Landy AC CVO MBE FTSE OLY was an Australian middle-distance runner and state governor. He was the second man to break the four-minute mile barrier in the mile run and held the world records for the 1500-metre run and the mile race. He was also the 26th Governor of Victoria from 2001 to 2006.
At thge time of my visit there appeared to be a school athletic carnival being undertake.
Whilst driving in the area after another cache I caught sight of this sign showing the John Landy Athletics Field.
John Michael Landy AC CVO MBE FTSE OLY was an Australian middle-distance runner and state governor. He was the second man to break the four-minute mile barrier in the mile run and held the world records for the 1500-metre run and the mile race. He was also the 26th Governor of Victoria from 2001 to 2006.
At thge time of my visit there appeared to be a school athletic carnival being undertake.
Was walking through the Melbourne sports prevents today. Every stadium there is named after Simone and I was surprised none of them had been logged here. So I have got here Margaret Court arena. Famous tennis player
Rated: for Overall Experience
Father McMahon oval in Broome. We are visiting Broome from Tasmania and went to watch a local AFL game- we were surprised by the standard of the game and the good condition of the ground and players! They take their sport seriously up here. So why Fr. McMahon sporting fields ?? I had to do some research on the fellow - he was a Football Legend as a player, coach and administrator in the Broome district and managed to combine religions of football & Catholicism
Bernie Mullane Sports Complex
Marella Avenue
Kellyville, NSW
"Our Fitness Centre offers a relaxed and personable environment that will please the most discerning fitness fanatic supported by our qualified and goal driven trainers who are committed to providing you with the very best of support.
The Bernie Mullane Sports Complex has an accredited creche, six floodlit all weather tennis courts, outdoor netball courts and award winning play areas. In addition, our two court indoor sports stadium offers the very best in facilities for team and individual sports including Badminton, Futsal (Indoor Soccer), Basketball, Volleyball, Indoor Netball and many other sports. The stadium is available for hire for special functions and trade shows , presentations etc."
The complex is named after the late Bernard Mullane, former Hills Council Mayor and noted 'Sydney to Surf' runner.
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Fred Kassulke Oval in Nanango Qld. The Oval is that of the Nanango Stags Rugby Football club. Fred Kassulke was a player and committee member way back when the club was in its infancy. Fred Later was a local Grazier. Fred contributed to the club and was a life member. 
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This is the Alan Ray Oval at Ainslie Football Club in the inner north suburbs of Canberra. Alan was a captain and stalwart of the club in the 40's and 50's and was recently honoured at the naming ceremony for this oval, where all current players, juniors and seniors, formed a tribute path for Alan's wife and son and daughter as they came up to the commemorative plaque.
My boys play juniors at Ainslie and are only given one game a season here. The NEAFL games here are wonderful and highly recommended.
Thanks corunnaroad for the Locationless cache - perhaps a bit of an inspiration for another locationless, Heartland Footy....
Cheers
MajuraHathi
My boys play juniors at Ainslie and are only given one game a season here. The NEAFL games here are wonderful and highly recommended.
Thanks corunnaroad for the Locationless cache - perhaps a bit of an inspiration for another locationless, Heartland Footy....
Cheers
MajuraHathi
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Bichel Cricket Oval, Laidley.
Andy Bichel, (born 1970), grew up in the town of Laidley and started his cricketing career here. He played 186 first class matches for state and country taking 769 wickets and scoring 5860 runs.
He is currently the coach of Papua New Guinea.
On 11 November 2011 it was announced that Andy Bichel would join the Cricket Australia selection panel.
Andy Bichel, (born 1970), grew up in the town of Laidley and started his cricketing career here. He played 186 first class matches for state and country taking 769 wickets and scoring 5860 runs.
He is currently the coach of Papua New Guinea.
On 11 November 2011 it was announced that Andy Bichel would join the Cricket Australia selection panel.
Rated: for Overall Experience
The picture added to the Gallery is of the H. C. Smith Stand at the TCA (Tasmanian Cricket Association) ground on the Queens Domain in Hobart. The main stand, the H. C. Smith Stand was completed in 1880, and extended in 1908, but the main stand has otherwise remained unchanged since that time. It is now heritage listed. Horace Clyde Smith (1893–1977) was a prominent cricketer (still jointly holds the 8th wicket record for matches against Victoria) and cricket administrator in the 1920's. Thanks for the cache corunnaroad.
Maurice Rioli Stand at TIO Stadium in Darwin
Maurice Rioli is arguably the pioneer of Indeginous Territorians making it to the highest level of Australian Rules Football. He joined the Richmond Football Club in 1981, named best and fairest played at the club in 1982 and 1983, as well as winning the Norm Smith Medal.
Thanks corunnaroad for this locationless
Maurice Rioli is arguably the pioneer of Indeginous Territorians making it to the highest level of Australian Rules Football. He joined the Richmond Football Club in 1981, named best and fairest played at the club in 1982 and 1983, as well as winning the Norm Smith Medal.
Thanks corunnaroad for this locationless
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Hi corunnaroad
My photo is that of "Blundstone Oval."
It has been named after the Tasmanian Boot Company, Blundstones.
It is the home of the Clarence 'Roos' Football Club and the North Melbourne Football Club (Roos) when they play in Tasmania.
All test cricket matches played in Tasmania are held here as are the Sheffield Shield Matches and other International Cricket Matches.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
My photo is that of "Blundstone Oval."
It has been named after the Tasmanian Boot Company, Blundstones.
It is the home of the Clarence 'Roos' Football Club and the North Melbourne Football Club (Roos) when they play in Tasmania.
All test cricket matches played in Tasmania are held here as are the Sheffield Shield Matches and other International Cricket Matches.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
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GIO Stadium, Canberra. Home to the Canberra Raiders (NRL) and the ACT Brumbies (Super 15).
The (George) Gregan and (Stephen) Larkham stand is on the Eastern side of the ground.
The capacity of the ground is officially 25,011, but the ground record, set during the 2004 Super12 Final is 28,753. Go figure.
My attached photo is a little out of focus....but you can see the name of the stand without too much issue.
Thanks for another locationless corunnaroad.
The (George) Gregan and (Stephen) Larkham stand is on the Eastern side of the ground.
The capacity of the ground is officially 25,011, but the ground record, set during the 2004 Super12 Final is 28,753. Go figure.
My attached photo is a little out of focus....but you can see the name of the stand without too much issue.
Thanks for another locationless corunnaroad.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Robbie Robbins Equestrian Centre
Named after the former Chief Fire Officer, George Albert James (Robbie) Robbins, a Rotarian after whom this equestrian reserve is named.
Robbie was Chief Fire Officer with NT Fire Brigade from 1956 to 1967.
He was awarded the Order of the British Empire - Member (Civil) in 1967.
Named after the former Chief Fire Officer, George Albert James (Robbie) Robbins, a Rotarian after whom this equestrian reserve is named.
Robbie was Chief Fire Officer with NT Fire Brigade from 1956 to 1967.
He was awarded the Order of the British Empire - Member (Civil) in 1967.
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This is known as the "shade structure" at John Landy Athletic Field in Geelong. I just had to use the structure first as it is named after my dad.
Stuart Edward Robley, hereinafter known as "Dad" did not have a sporting background. His greatest achievement seems to have been catching crayfish from the Torquay Surf Boat in the years he was a surf lifesaver.
His family had a background of community involvement so when his only child, me, began competing in the newly formed Little Athletics movement in 1969 it was inevitable that he would became involved.
When I ceased involvement in 1975, he continued to help as meet manager. When this became too hard for him he retreated to the announcer's booth where he still volunteer's today
As well as on track involvement, he became involved in the administration of the centre - holding the positions of Secretary and President of the local Geelong Association and Treasurer of the Victorian Amateur Athletic Asociation.He is currently Secretary of the Landy Field Management Committee, a position he has held for 30 years
For his long hours of hard work he was awarded Life Membership of the Association and an Australian Centenary Medal.
The naming of the structure was passed by Geelong City Council on 13th April 2004
Stuart Edward Robley, hereinafter known as "Dad" did not have a sporting background. His greatest achievement seems to have been catching crayfish from the Torquay Surf Boat in the years he was a surf lifesaver.
His family had a background of community involvement so when his only child, me, began competing in the newly formed Little Athletics movement in 1969 it was inevitable that he would became involved.
When I ceased involvement in 1975, he continued to help as meet manager. When this became too hard for him he retreated to the announcer's booth where he still volunteer's today
As well as on track involvement, he became involved in the administration of the centre - holding the positions of Secretary and President of the local Geelong Association and Treasurer of the Victorian Amateur Athletic Asociation.He is currently Secretary of the Landy Field Management Committee, a position he has held for 30 years
For his long hours of hard work he was awarded Life Membership of the Association and an Australian Centenary Medal.
The naming of the structure was passed by Geelong City Council on 13th April 2004
