Veterans cricketers with over 60 years of playing experience will battle it out from Sunday, February 2 to Wednesday, February 5 at turf wickets in Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Laurieton.

Tournament manager Merv Bourke said each game is also a social event for the 100 veteran cricketers.

"The growth and the numbers of veteran cricketers in over 50s, over 70s has been enormous. It's really a growth sport and it's a game that people can play until they're age 70 or 80," he said.

"It's great to have cricketers still actively involved in the sport and I think that's a lot to do with the comradeship.

"Veteran cricketers tend to spend a lot of time with each other at after match lunches that we hold.

"It's the friendships that are established and nurtured through these matches, that's probably the greatest attraction."

The number of teams playing in this year's Championships has doubled since its last outing in 2019.

Teams will be in attendance from New England/Quirindi, Monaro, Tamworth, Central Coast, Southern Highlands-Western Wildfires, Hunter, Sydney and the Mid North Coast (MNC).

The Mid North Coast Dolphins will be represented by Trevor Coles, Graham Doust, John Granata, Russ Harris, John Lambert, Wayne Mason, Warren McWilliams, Ken O'Gilvie, Jeff Perkins, Kevin Pike, Greg Raffin, Kevin Walker and Dave Wilson.

Games will start on February 3 at 10.30am with MNC versus Hunter at Andrews Park, Tamworth against Central Coast at Wayne Richards, Monaro versus Southern Highlands at Oxley Oval and Port Jackson versus New England at Laurieton Oval.

Day two has a 9.30am start on February 4 with semi-finals at Wayne Richards and Oxley Oval. Loser bracket games will be held at Andrews Park and Laurieton Oval at the same time.

Day three will feature a Carnival Final 40 over match at Oxley Oval from 9.30am on February 5.

Hastings River District Cricket Association president Craig Lobegeier praised the organisation and initiative to hold the event in the Hastings.

"We have a veterans in the week after next," he said.

"I've umpired in the national competition in December last year. It's well organised and people who really enjoy their cricket."

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Mayor Peta Pinson welcomed the veteran cricketers to the Hastings.

"We're a little bit cricket mad here on the mid-north coast, and are really looking forward to see some outstanding, and competitive cricket action," she said.

"If you're visiting us for the first time you'll soon come to realise that we're a little laid back, and I really encourage you also to slow down a little, enjoying our beautiful environment and take the time to relax.

"We're also known for our fit and active lifestyles, so please take the time to look around, enjoy our outdoor spaces and experience what we believe is the best lifestyle in the country.

"Good luck to you all at this year's championships, may there be many wickets taken, sixes struck and memories made."

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