Canterbury has a very strong Junior Girls only competition with 22 girls only junior teams in 3 grades this season. The CJCA is committed to continue this success and grow the number of girls playing junior cricket in Christchurch. We aim to carry on from the 70% increase in numbers during the 2009/2010 season.

Girls can play in mixed or girls only teams. Generally younger girls (Y1-4) play in mixed teams, as they get older they move into a girls teams that plays in one of the three girls grades that CJCA offers. There are three girls only grades which cater for ages Y3-8 (primary/intermediate school age group).

Girls Super 8          targets years 3-5 and plays with a soft ball
Girls Junior 1 day   targets years 5-7 and plays with a leather ball
Girls Senior 1 day   targets years 6-8 and plays with a leather ball  

The broad range of ages for each grade take into account the experience and range of ages typical in a club's girls only team. There are subtle differences between the grades. In general, a maximum of two seasons in any one grade is recommended, as the rate at which the girls grow and develop each season is remarkable. Typically, most teams enjoy the challenge of stepping up a grade and quickly adapt to, and master, the new grade. The Junior 1 Day is designed as a gentle transition into playing with a leather ball with pads and helmets. The Senior 1 Day grade provides a competitive hardball grade for experienced and/or talented primary and intermediate players.

Beyond the junior grades our girls progress to the girls Youth grades, which can be found under the Adult Metro competition which is administered by Canterbury Cricket. The 3rd Grade Youth teams are typically made up of talented girls from Year 6 right up to Year 11.

Click here to contact the girls convenors about girls cricket.

Teams have now been selected for the 2009 Spring Tournament.