Her leg-spin weaves a web
Kay Meredith knows first-hand what it takes to grow a champion, her daughter Peyton has been bowling her way to glory since age 11.
You’re at work, perhaps running errands and you get a call out of the blue from your daughter’s school.
The call is from her sports teacher who tells you she has a real shot at competing at a higher level, but it will require dedication and extreme discipline from her and everyone around her.
The juggle is real
It’s a call that comes with pride and excitement, but also trepidation, life is busy, you have multiple children, money is tight - but then, if she has a real shot, you know you’ll make it work, somehow.
Kay Meredith knows first-hand what it takes to grow a champion. Her daughter Peyton showed promise in cricket as a bowler from an early age. At age 11 she joined the Glasshouse Districts Cricket Club and has been bowling her way to glory ever since.
Who is Peyton Meredith?
Peyton recently played for Queensland at the Cricket Australia 2025 U16 National Championships Squad, where she won ‘Dux of the Day’.
In April 2025 she was the winning Captain for the Under 15 Ladies State Championships, where she was described by media as being able to ‘bowl a leg-spin that weaves a web to take wickets’.
During her career, she’s bowled 131 wickets, taken more than 2000 runs, bowled 468 overs with a bowling average of 15.47. Her batting isn’t too shabby either, having played 92 innings, scored 1109 runs, with a batting average of 19.46. Peyton is certainly a name to watch in cricket.
Panel discussion
Most parents and caregivers know the logistical pressure of getting your child into extra-curricular sport. The weekends and after school sport, the expense, logistics, food, sacrifice and juggling, lots of juggling.
Kay who is currently fundraising following selection in the U18 Queensland team to compete at the June 2025 Australian Indoor Cricket National Championships shares what it takes to support a champion at a sports panel discussion at Landsborough Museum.
Facilitated by Dr Kate Kirby, USC lecturer and historian specialising in sport history and heritage, the panel includes James Hill from the spinners, Paralympian Bridie Kean, Lynda from the Sunshine Coast Goannas soccer club.
During this lively discussion, they will reflect on their unique journeys while finding common ground on how to support and promote local sporting culture.
Visit Council’s Heritage website to register for the Sports Panel discussion
- 1 August 10-11am
- Morning tea and networking
- Landsborough Museum
Bounce Exhibition
Ball sports are some of the most loved games in the world. From backyard contests to professional stadiums, this exhibition celebrates local sporting stories. Whether it is the supporters cheering from the sidelines, pivotal sporting moments or the innovation that got us here, each object has a story to tell.
Discover the history of local ball sports | 17 May-3 Aug | Landsborough Museum
Exhibition available to view during Landsborough Museum opening hours.
