A PANEL discussion at Landsborough Museum will put the spotlight on what it takes to raise a champion.
Kay Meredith knows what it takes to raise a champion. Her daughter, Peyton, has been blazing a trail through the cricketing world ever since she joined the Glasshouse Districts Cricket Club at age 11.
A standout leg-spinner with an eye for wickets, Peyton was recently selected for the Cricket Australia 2025 U16 National Championships Squad, where she earned the coveted ‘Dux of the Day’ title.
In April, the young athlete captained her team to victory at the Under 15 Ladies State Championships, where her bowling was described by media as having the power to “weave a web to take wickets.”
Her cricketing stats speak for themselves: 131 wickets, over 2000 runs, 468 overs bowled with an impressive bowling average of 15.47, and 1109 runs from 92 innings with a batting average of 19.46. Peyton is firmly establishing herself as a rising star in Queensland cricket.
As Peyton gears up to represent Queensland at the Australian Indoor Cricket National Championships in June 2025, Kay is leading the fundraising effort and sharing her journey. She’ll join a panel discussion at Landsborough Museum on August 1 to offer insight into the behind-the-scenes effort it takes to support a young athlete.
Facilitated by USC sports historian Dr Kate Kirby, the panel will also feature spinner James Hill, Paralympian Bridie Kean, and Lynda from the Sunshine Coast’s Goannas soccer club.
Together, they’ll share stories of sacrifice, community spirit and the shared goal of promoting local sporting talent.
The panel is part of the Bounce! Grassroots to Glory exhibition at Landsborough Museum, which runs until August 3.
Celebrating the history and heart of local ball sports, the exhibition features memorabilia, stories and highlights from community competitions to elite achievements.
The Sports Panel will be held 10–11am on Thursday August 1 and includes morning tea and networking. Visit Council’s Heritage website to register.
The Bounce! exhibition is open during museum hours.