One of our defining goals is Guaranteed Participation. As with all our grades, the development of the player and enjoyment of the game are seen as more important than the result. All players should get the opportunity to bat, bowl and as wicketkeeper. We ask that coaches give all of the kids the opportunity to succeed equally throughout the season.
Grade Summaries
Mixed Grades Summary
Girls Grades Summary
Finishing orders from 2023/24
2023 Final Standings Years 4-7
NEW CHANGES FOR 2024/25
FREE HITS OFF TEES
In all grades with “Batting Tees” EITHER BALL may be struck FORWARD OF THE WICKET following a Wide or No Ball – this aims to involve more fielders and also reflect the 360 degree nature of modern cricket.
BATS
At Year 3 or 4, plastic gear can be used by those new to cricket or with different abilities, but coaches must ensure that plastic gear is NOT being used by competent batters to gain an advantage.
BYES AND OVERTHROWS
Kiwi – No Byes or Overthrows
Year 3 & 4 – Maximum 1 Bye or Overthrow
Continuation –
YEAR 6 BOYS HARDBALL moves to Post-Christmas variation in February 2025
- 20/20 – NOT “PAIRS CRICKET”
- Introduction of the “Grace Period” for the first time – players can’t be dismissed until their 7th ball
- Team numbers remain at 8-a-side
Teams should IDEALLY be coached to back-up and get the ball back into the hands of the BOWLER or WICKET KEEPER to prepare for older grades.
Kiwi
In KIWI GRADE NO BYES or OVERTHROWS can be taken.
Teams should IDEALLY be coached to back-up and get the ball back into the hands of the BOWLER or WICKET KEEPER to prepare for older grades.
ONLY PLASTIC GEAR SHOULD BE USED IN KIWI GRADE.
Dual Inning Scoresheets (2 pages)
Year 3
In Year 3 and 4 a MAXIMUM of ONE BYE or OVERTHROW can be taken.
Teams should be coached to back-up and get the ball back into the hands of the BOWLER or WICKET KEEPER to prevent addtional Runs
At Year 3 or 4, plastic gear can be used by those new to cricket or with different abilities, but coaches must ensure that plastic gear is NOT being used by competent batters to gain an advantage.
Kiwi & Year 3-4 Grade conditions as at 16th September 2024
Dual Inning Scoresheets (2 pages)
Year 4
In Year 3 and 4 a MAXIMUM of ONE BYE or OVERTHROW can be taken.
Teams should be coached to back-up and get the ball back into the hands of the BOWLER or WICKET KEEPER to prevent addtional Runs
At Year 3 or 4, plastic gear can be used by those new to cricket or with different abilities, but coaches must ensure that plastic gear is NOT being used by competent batters to gain an advantage.
Kiwi & Year 3-4 Grade conditions as at 16th September 2024
Dual Inning Scoresheets (2 pages)
Year 6 – Pre-Christmas
Year 6 is split into two HALF SEASONS
Pre-Christmas Year 6 plays Pairs Cricket on 16m pitches
Year 6 – Post-Christmas
Year 6 moves to a 20/20 variation after Christmas with a “Grace Period” and a move to 18m pitches
Year 7
Please note Year 7 and 8 Morning grades are now 6 ball maximum overs due to time overruns impacting following matches
Year 7 – Premier
12.30pm Afternoon Grade
Year 8
Please note Year 7 and 8 Morning grades are now 6 ball maximum overs due to time overruns impacting following matches
Year 8 – Premier
12.30pm Afternoon Grade
Year 6 7 8 20/20 Grade rules
These grade conditions are to be used for Year 6/7 and 8 Grades should the round be played with a 4.30pm start.
These are the same playing conditions that year 6 grades will play all the time after Christmas as they transition away from “Pairs Cricket” and move towards “consequence cricket”
Existing 30 over score sheets can be used and reduced Balls faced and overs bowled limits taken into account.
Grade Conditions to be used for any 20/20 matches
Girls Division FIVE – Mini Mags
Mini Mags was launched in the 2023/24 season to provide a Girls only grade at a younger age.
Please note in all grades with TEES players may hit EITHER BALL – please ensure all Fielders are aware of this as all Fielders are now possibly able to active fielders of the ball.
In Year 3 and 4 a MAXIMUM of ONE BYE or OVERTHROW can be taken.
Teams should be coached to back-up and get the ball back into the hands of the BOWLER or WICKET KEEPER to prevent addtional Runs
At Year 3 or 4, plastic gear can be used by those new to cricket or with different abilities, but coaches must ensure that plastic gear is NOT being used by competent batters to gain an advantage.
Girls Division FOUR – Incrediball
(reformatted Girls Grade Conditions to be added soon)
Girls Division THREE – Hardball
(Reformatted Girls Grade Conditions to be added soon)
GIRLS Intermediate Year 7 & 8 14 April 2023
GIRLS Intermediate Year 7 & 8 14 April 2023 – Incrediball variation