The Gisborne and District Cricket Association fixture has been released with the McIntyre Cup changing from ten to eight teams.
The competition’s top grade has switched between 10 and eight teams in recent years, having been 10 since the 2021-22 seasons.
The grade returns to eight teams this season, with Bacchus Marsh, East Sunbury and Wallan no longer in the top flight, while Macedon has been promoted.
The Bulls have moved to the Ballarat Cricket Association, while the Thunder and Magpies, which finished bottom two last season have been relegated.
Some of the exciting fixtures to look forward to include the grand final re-match, where last year’s premiers Romsey will take on runners up Sunbury United in round four.
The one day clash will take place at Langama Park on October 28.
Last season’s Johnstone Shield premiers, Macedon, will return to the top flight with a one day match at home against Sunbury United.
The Johnstone Cup has also changed structures, being now only for first sides and has dropped from 10 to seven teams.
Kilmore, Aintree, Riddell and Eynesbury remain in the Johnstone Shield with East Sunbury and Wallan dropping down into the grade.
Broadford, which joined the GDCA in the off season, will have its first XI start in that grade. It will have a bye in round one.
Changes to the structure has resulted in second competitions for both the McIntyre Cup and Johnstone Shield.
It means just one of the top four from last season in the Johnstone Shield remains in that division.
The Jensen Shield fixture has not yet been released, nor have the lower grades.
