Season dates/Training schedules/Match times
| SEASON DATES | Start | Finish |
| Term 4 2024 – (Pre Christmas) | 12/10/2024 | 7/12/2024 |
| Term 1 2025 – (Post Christmas) | 1/2/2025 | 22/3/2025 |
| TRAINING SCHEDULES |
Day | Time |
| Under 10s and Under 11s (all teams) | Tuesday | 4:00 – 5:30pm |
| Under 12s, U13s and Girls (all teams) | Thursday | 4:00 – 5:30pm |
| Under 14 to Opens – Mon/Wed/Fri as preferred, use nets booking link from club | TBA | TBA |
MATCH TIMES
Saturday Competition
Generally, (exceptions listed below) each day’s play shall commence at 8:15am.
We ask that if you are playing on turf wickets, to please start at 8.00am and ensure that you finish by 11.30am so that the groundsmen are able to prepare the pitches for the Grade games later that day.
Exceptions to standard starting time
For Boys U11, play will commence at 1.30pm
For Boys U14, play will commence at 1:15pm
For Girls U11, play will commence at 7.15am, 8.00am and 9.45am
For Girls U13, play will commence at 7.15am, 8.00am and 9:45am
For Girls U16, play will commence at 8:00am and 9.45am
If play commences earlier or later than the scheduled start time then the finish time shall be that time which is 3 hours and 30 minutes after the commencement time subject to the proviso that irrespective of how late a match starts, play must conclude no later than 3 hours and 45 minutes after the scheduled start time.
What are the playing ages for each age group
Date of birth requirements:
All players wanting to play up or down from U10 and older require an age dispensation. This ensures that both the parents/carers of the player, and the club, give their approval and most importantly, that the player is covered and safe for the season ahead.
U13 to Open Divisions
For the Under 13 to Open Divisions, which are competitive divisions, players wishing to play up will be required to submit an age waiver request to the club. Players will also be subject to a review and approval process by the parent body, the Brisbane North Junior Cricket Association. Players in these age groups wishing to play down are carefully considered, and the BNJCA will take into account playing stats and other information when deciding whether to approve. If a player playing down begins to record consistent positive statistics the coach may be asked to manage the player to ensure a level playing field.
CLICK HERE to download an age dispensation waiver application.
| 2024/25 Age Group | DoB Range | Match Day |
| Under 10 | 1 Sep 2014 to 31 Aug 2015 | Saturday morning |
| Under 11 | 1 Sep 2013 to 31 Aug 2014 | Saturday afternoon |
| Under 12 | 1 Sep 2012 to 31 Aug 2013 | Saturday morning |
| Under 13 | 1 Sep 2011 to 31 Aug 2012 | Saturday morning |
| Under 14 | 1 Sep 2010 to 31 Aug 2011 | Saturday afternoon |
| Under 15 | 1 Sep 2009 to 31 Aug 2010 | Saturday morning |
| Under 16 | 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2009 | Saturday morning |
| Open Division | 1 Sep 2006 to 31 Aug 2009 | Saturday morning |
* Player must still be in secondary school
Girls only competition:
| Age group | DoB range | Match day |
| Under 11 | 1 Sep 2014 to 31 Aug 2016 | TBA |
| Under 13 | 1 Sep 2011 to 31 Aug 2013 | TBA |
| Under 16 | 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2011 | TBA |
Where are the matches played?
Fixtures for season 2023/24 will not be available until the week of the first match. Saturday club matches are played at a variety of locations within the Brisbane North Junior Cricket Association (BNJCA) catchment area:
Click here for the full list of grounds registered with the BNJCA
Click here for an U11 WNJCC team fixture example from last season
Club cricket registration fees and link
Before registering your player you are strongly encouraged to read our Code of Conduct. You will be asked to tick a box during registration to indicate you understand and accept this Code of Conduct as a condition of registration.
Boys:
$250 Term 4 half-season only (aka half season)
$300 Term 4 ’23 and term 1 ’24 (aka full season)
Girls:
$200 Half or full season (term 4 or term 4 & 1)
Girls Cricket U11/U13/U16
QLD Government Fairplay Vouchers initiative
- Visit the Queensland Government Recreation, sports and arts website here https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/fairplay/apply
- Parents, carers and guardians will need to register for an Enquire account before applying for a voucher.
- Vouchers can only be used once and applied for the full amount ($200).
- Please note this process is wholly managed by the Queensland Government.
- Complete the participants’ PlayHQ registration for any Club or Association-run, Cricket Blast Program or Junior Cricket registration and apply voucher at checkout.
- Club / Association needs to activate FairPlay Vouchers
- Account holder needs to enter a valid FairPlay Voucher number and will receive a $200 discount. This is applied to the following fees in order:
- Account holder to pay any remaining amount owing or submits registration, and provide the FairPlay Voucher details to the Club / Association.
- FairPlay Vouchers can not be held in credit and the full $200 will be applies regardless of total cost.
Playing shirts and match day uniform (please read)
PLEASE NOTE All Saturday club cricket players require a Wilston Norths long-sleeve playing shirt along with white pants and white or neutral-coloured (where possible) joggers or rubber-soled shoes. Turf wicket matches also require spikes.
PURCHASE OF PLAYING SHIRTS, HATS, CAPS CAN BE MADE DURING REGISTRATION.
Players requiring a match day shirt can purchase this for $20 during the online registration process*. Our club broad-brim hats and baggy caps are also available for purchase during regisration (screenshot below for reference). The shirt size chart is listed below, please check it before making your order.
*Shirts/hats/caps can also be purchased from our Friday night Cricket Blast canteen during the season. Please refer to above Friday night Cricket links for locations and dates/times.
Please check your size requirements above before attending the canteen as we will not be able to provide shirts to try on.
Please review the following size guide before ordering:
What equipment do I need to play?
A player looking to start playing cricket with the essential equipment will need:
- White pants
- WNJCC long sleeve-playing shirt (purchased at registration or from our canteen at Friday night cricket)
- Broad-brim hat (purchased at registration or from our canteen at Friday night cricket)
- Neutral-coloured runners/joggers (black/blue/white all ok. Try to avoid fluoro designs)
- Cricket bat
- Helmet
- Batting gloves
- Batting pads
- Abdominal protector
Many sporting goods stores have junior cricket clothing and equipment starter packs available at various price points
Club cricket rules/Quick reference chart (number of players/overs/boundary and pitch length etc)
You can download the most recent BNJCA rulebook (season 2022/23) for U10 to Open Saturday cricket here: BNJCA Rule Book
U12 Junior Stage 2 and U12 Pathway format details
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Pathway format are played as two day games over 4 quarters of 25 overs each but also include some one day games of 26 over each.
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Subject to a maximum list of 13 players
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Natural Age (Male and Female) 11
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1 Sep 2012 – 31 Aug 2013
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Match start 8:15am
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- Junior stage 2 format games are played as single day one innings games only with teams batting a maximum of 30 overs each. These special rules recognise that the Boys/mixed Under 12 age groups are developmental, based on non-competitive matches designed to foster maximum participation by all players.
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A team consists of 9 players. A team cannot be greater than the standard 9 players.
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Natural Age (Male and Female) 11
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1 Sep 2012 – 31 Aug 2013
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Match start 8:15am
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Overview of U12 formats: U12 formats
U12 rules (both formats): U12 Pathway and Stage 2 rules
Can my child rejoin last season’s team or play with their friends again this season?
This season players will be able to register in one of two ways:
1. Directly to a team being organised by a nominated person (returning 22/23 team, new team of friends, school team for eg)
2. Register as an individual player unattached to any particular team, with the option to nominate up to two alternate friends that the player would like to be in a team with if possible.
Register directly to a preferred team:
– Minimum of six players (club reserves the right to add additional players to fill team)
– Requires one nominated person to coordinate contact with players and get at least 6 player confirmations (this can be done by chatting with your previous coach/manager to see if the team will return as whole or, establishing a new group of players)
– Nominated person emails [email protected] with subject “Team registration link request” requesting a link be created for their team
– Club creates a unique registration link and provides to the nominated person
– Nominated person distributes link to the players and encourages them to sign up asap before 9th September
– Nominated person is responsible for having at least 6 players sign up (we can add additional players to fill team if required)
– Registration updates and further information sent to teams as season approaches
DEADLINE FOR TEAM REGISTRATIONS IS 9th SEPTEMBER
The QUICK REFERENCE RULE GUIDE dropdown link contains information on min/max team sizes.
We are unable to accept team nominations in any other format.
What if my child doesn’t have a preference? Can they register to the club as an individual?
Yes, no problem! If your player doesn’t have a particular team in mind please scroll up for the individual PlayHQ registration link. You can use the player preferences question within the sign-up form to nominate two separate players/friends in order of preference.
How will COVID-19 affect our games?
Outdoor sport (updated 03/07/2021)
- Outdoor based organisations are no longer considered a restricted business, activity or undertaking. Therefore, organisations are no longer required to comply with an Industry COVID Safe Plan.
- It is not possible for contact sports to observe physical distancing while undertaking activity, however physical distancing should be observed at all other times, where possible.
- Whilst not mandatory, best practice to continue to clean frequently touched surfaces and shared equipment.
- Indoor spaces associated with outdoor clubs such as clubhouses with licenced hospitality activities or canteens with indoor dining, are required to follow occupant density requirements of one person per two square metres. These areas are mandated to use the Check In Qld app to collect contact information for the purposes of contact tracing.
Blue Card changes – No card, no start
Significant changes to Blue Card policy, card application and card renewal processes will be rolled out by QLD Government 31 August.
We strongly recommend anybody looking to be involved in a coaching or managing related role with a team read up on the new requirements and processes here: Blue Card – No Card No Start
Mycricket ID questions
If you don’t know your player’s Mycricket id please check your junk mail folder for our latest email correspondence containing your players id. Password resets can be requested from [email protected] – please be sure to include the players first and last name and the Mycricket id number if known. More technical issues will need to be handled by the mycricket helpdesk 1800 274 2538
Scoring with Mycricket live app
We’ll notify our members when information and training sessions for Mycricket Live scoring become available.
Staying up to date
Please follow our facebook page and add [email protected] to your trusted email senders list. We’ll be sending out information about the upcoming season as it comes to hand.
