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JUNIOR HUB
Your go to page for season dates, club updates, training schedules, who to contact or anything you need to know for the season. This page will be updated regularly with weekly updates or need to knows throughout the season. If there is a query or something you need a hand with and can’t find the answer here, then simply click here to get in contact with your Junior Committee.
To check out the Junior Hub either click on the tab below or you can also navigate through the menu.
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
BEGINNERS / INTRODUCTION TO CRICKET
AGES 5 TO 7
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
- Club uniform optional
- No protective gear required
- No Saturday games
GIRLS SMASH – U8 TO U11
Ages 7 to 11
- Games are played on Monday evenings and start at 4pm
- Sessions are 1 hour
- All games played at home grounds / Te Atatu Park – Neil Ave, Te Atatu Peninsula
- Game shirt provided
- All gear provided
- Kookaburra Kiwi Cricket Ball (soft)
ACTION GRADES – U8 TO U9
Ages 6 to 8
- Games are played on Saturday mornings and start at 9am
- Trainings are run on Thursdays from 5:30pm
- Club uniform required
- No protective gear required
- Kookaburra Kiwi Cricket Ball (soft)
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.
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 instore or online through our supplier. If you order online please keep in mind that delivery can take up to 3 days so please leave plenty of time to ensure you have your uniform ready.
Instore purchases can be made at NZ Uniforms, 7 Rata Street, New Lynn – Click here for opening hours
For online orders – Click here
Uniform Requirements for U8 to U15 Grades:
- Blue club shirt
- Blue club Hat
- White shorts – Action Grades (trousers optional)
- White trousers – Junior Grades
- White socks & comfortable sports shoes
- Other items that are available are optional
Beginner Grades / Have a Go & Starters:
Uniforms are optional for these grades however please feel free to order a club shirt, hat or jumper via the same link 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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