Junior Cricket at WCC is where it's at!
With all Junior grades training on Thursday evenings and Action Grade competitions playing on Friday evenings, Waitakere Cricket Club will be buzzing this summer
There is no better place to be on a warm sunny afternoon, than watching your kids have the time of their lives playing Summer’s greatest game.
Our club offers full kitchen and bar facilities on boths nights, along with music and an inclusive, fun, community spirit.
Register your kids now and get ready to grab a chair or beanbag, and lap up the rays, to the sound of laughter and excitement.
Need to see for yourself?
Our Open Nights are on October 10 and 17th, from 4:30pm.
Join us for games, competitions, food, prizes and more.
BEGINNERS / INTRODUCTION TO CRICKET
AGES 7 and under, Girls and Boys
Focused on the basics of cricket with a range of fun activities that focus on understanding what equipment is used, throwing actions, how to hold & catch a cricket ball, swinging a bat and working as a team. Sessions will start with a specific skill session then lead into a game situation.
- Sessions are run on Thursdays or Fridays from 5pm onwards
- No uniform required
- No protective gear required
- No Saturday games
ACTION GRADES
Ages 6 to 10
- Boys and Girls
- In-house competition
- Games are played on Friday evenings at Te Atatu Park from 4pm
- Trainings run from 4pm on Thursday evenings
- Club uniform optional
- Soft balls used so no protective equipment required
- All other equipment provided
For more information on the Action Grade game rules – Click Here
Jnr Girls Grades – ages 7 to 16
U11 – Softball
- Games are played on Saturday mornings and start at 8am
- Trainings are run on Thursdays from 5:30pm
- Club uniform required
- No protective gear required
- Kookaburra Kiwi Cricket Ball (soft)
U11 to U16 – Hardball Smash
- Games are played on Saturday mornings and start at 9:30am
- Trainings are run on Thursdays from 5:00pm
- Club uniform required
- Protective gear required
- U11’s use the 142g White Kookaburra Commander
- U13 & U16 use the 142g Pink Kookaburra Crown
For more information on the Jnr Girls Grades game rules – Click Here
Jnr Boys Grades – ages 8 to 16
U10 to U13 – Hardball Smash
- Games are played on Saturday mornings and start at 9:30am
- Trainings are run on Thursdays from 5:00pm
- Club uniform required
- Protective gear required
- U10 to U12 use the 142g White Kookaburra Commander
- U13 use the 142g Pink Kookaburra Crown
NB: U13 games times may change to afternoons starting from 1pm after Christmas.
COMPETITION RULES / PLAYING CONDITIONS FOR AGES 7 TO 16 YEARS
Junior Cricket runs under two separate competitions with Auckland Cricket & Western Districts Cricket Association. The competition rules including what ball is used, how many overs are played and how many players per team for each grade, can be found on their websites. You will also find information on the eligibility for the action grades and junior grades.
- Action Grades: 7 to 9 years old – Western Districts
- Junior Grades – Boys & Girls: 10 years and over – Auckland Cricket
U15 – Hardball Smash / Mid week-half season
- Games are played during the week on either Tuesday or Wednesday from 5:30pm
- Trainings are mainly run on Thursdays unless otherwise decided by the Coach & Team
- Club uniform required
- Protective gear required
- 142g Pink Kookaburra Crown
For more information on the Jnr Boys Grades game rules – Click Here
Uniforms
Club uniforms are available for purchase through the club. Please contact your team manager or coach, or email juniors@waitakerecricket.co.nz
Uniform Requirements for U10 to U15 Grades:
- Blue club shirt
- White trousers
- Black pants (Girls Smash)
- White socks & comfortable sports shoes
- Other items that are available are optional
Introduction and Action Grades
Uniforms are optional for these grades however please feel free to order a club shirt or other items, through the club if you wish to.
Health and safety
All incidents relating to health and safety must be recorded in the register which is held in the cupboard located outside the office in the club rooms. Any serious cases should be reported to the Junior Chair or Club Manager immediately.
Sun Smart
It gets very hot on the cricket pitch and so we encourage every parent to make sure their child is sun safe whilst playing. Please ensure your child comes to cricket with sun screen on, a hat and some drinking water. You can purchase WCC branded wide-brimmed sun hats from the club’s website.
Keeping in touch
Your team manager will be the primary source of news and updates on events, but do also become friends with us on Facebook. We organise a number of social events throughout the season so make sure you keep an eye out for those.
Enjoy the cricket season.
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