Newcastle Junior Cricket Association

EOIs close this Sunday
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🏏 EOIs are now open - NCZ Regional Girls Winter Academy!

Are you a local junior girl with some cricket experience who:
- lives in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens LGAs
- is aged between 12-17 years (competent 11 year olds will be considered)
- wants to develop your skills in the off season, and potentially work towards representing NCZ at Country Youth Champs (U13 & U15) or Country Champs (U16)?

This one is for you!
Register your interest in the academy by completing this form:
https://forms.gle/8QxtSvQDD6AHoLWr8
EOIs close Sunday 14 June.

*PLEASE NOTE: submitting an EOI does not guarantee selection into the academy, and being a part of the academy does not guarantee selection into NCZ representative teams.

Further details regarding dates can be found in the form.

Any queries regarding the academy can be directed to Sharon D - [email protected]

🏏IS YOUR DAUGHTER READY TO TAKE HER GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH THIS EXCLUSIVE ONE DAY OPPORTUNITY!
Join us for an exclusive opportunity for all female cricketers (7-17 yrs) to train and learn from former Australian & NSW players, alongside a current NSW Female Pathway Elite Coach.

This is more than a session, it’s a chance for young cricketers to be inspired, build confidence, and connect with their cricketing journey in a supportive and empowering environment.

📅 Saturday 27 June 2026
📍 Hunter Sports High School

⏰ Register your interest in one session:
9:00am – 12:00pm or 1:00pm – 4:00pm
👧 Open to all female cricketers aged 7–17

🏏 Groups will be formed according to age, skill & ability

Thanks to the Australian Cricketers Association.
Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best and be part of the future of female cricket!

👉 Register now to secure your spot - https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/42201e

🏏 EOIs are now open - NCZ Regional Girls Winter Academy!

Are you a local junior girl with some cricket experience who:
- lives in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens LGAs
- is aged between 12-17 years (competent 11 year olds will be considered)
- wants to develop your skills in the off season, and potentially work towards representing NCZ at Country Youth Champs (U13 & U15) or Country Champs (U16)?

This one is for you!
Register your interest in the academy by completing this form:
https://forms.gle/8QxtSvQDD6AHoLWr8
EOIs close Sunday 14 June.

*PLEASE NOTE: submitting an EOI does not guarantee selection into the academy, and being a part of the academy does not guarantee selection into NCZ representative teams.

Further details regarding dates can be found in the form.

Any queries regarding the academy can be directed to Sharon D - [email protected]

⚠️𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 - 𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗦 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗣 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦⚠️

📣𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘

Everyone who has registered for U12-U15 Boys junior rep trials will receive an email, if they haven't already (check your junk folder) advising of changes to the Boys Junior Rep Trial Dates.

📅 Trial One - Net Trial
Sunday 14 June
📍 Jim Brennan Nets, Smith Park

Venue and Times remain unchanged.

⏰ Trial Times:
🏏 U12s: 8am - 10am
🏏 U13s: 10.15am - 12.15pm
🏏 U14s: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
🏏 U15s: 2.45pm - 4.45pm
📅 Trial Two - By Invitation Only

📅 Trial Two - By Invitation Only
Sunday 21 June

⚠ NOTE:
• U11 boys trials will be held closer to next season
• Girls representative trials will also take place at a later date, with information on winter academies expected to be released in the coming weeks.

📧 ALL enquiries to: [email protected]

CNSW currently has a position available in our area.
Please see link below for this exciting opportuniy.

Clubs & Competitions Manager - Newcastle/Hunter/Coast Community Cricket Experience • Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia • Full-time. Apply now and secure your next job today!

⏰ 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 - U12-U15 Junior Boys Rep Trial Registrations Closing Soon ⏰

Junior Boys Representative Trials for season 2026/27 are fast approaching, with registrations closing this Monday 25th May!

📅 TRIAL ONE - Net Trial
Sunday 31 May
📍 Jim Brennan Nets, Smith Park
(Wet weather venue: Hunter Sports High School)

⏰ Trial Times:
🏏 U12s: 8am - 10am
🏏 U13s: 10.15am - 12.15pm
🏏 U14s: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
🏏 U15s: 2.45pm - 4.45pm

📅 TRIAL TWO - By Invitation Only
Sunday 14 June
📍 Locations and times TBC

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/02e38e

⏰ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝟭𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
❌ No late registrations will be accepted

ℹ All players wishing to trial must register and pay the $30 non-refundable trial fee
ℹ All players wishing to trial must attend the trials (provisions can be made for injury or illness - contact [email protected])

📌 Players trial in their Season 26/27 cricket age group which is based on their age as at 31 August 2026, regardless of which age group they play in their Saturday morning junior cricket.

⚠ NB:
• U11 boys trials will be held closer to next season
• Girls representative trials will also take place closer to next season, with further information to come during the off season

📧 Any enquiries: [email protected]

🏏 JUNIOR GIRLS CRICKET FORUM 🏏

A great turnout tonight for our NJCA girls forum.

Fantastic ideas and engagement from a great range of ages and clubs.

Thanks to our mentors Bronte, Evie and Tayah from Greater Hunter Coast Premier Cricket Club for supporting our younger players.

Thanks also to Club Charlestown for the venue.

𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 - 𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗦

- Ron Arendts Carnival (U11s): 4 - 7 January 2027

- Graeme Malcolm Carnival (U14s): 18-21 January 2027

- U13 Girls Carnival (TBC / subject to interest): 4-7 January 2027

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟭-𝟮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀.

Our carnivals are based on a long tradition of providing participation and development opportunities for all players who attend in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. More information on general carnival requirements and expectations will be provided to associations interested in nominating teams when the EOIs open.

*EDIT - we hope to have EOIs open by 1 July.*

🚨 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 - 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟮𝟳 🚨

Registrations are now OPEN for U12-U15 boys representative trials for next season.

⏰ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝟭𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝘆
‼️ Late registrations are not accepted

📅 Trial One - Net Trial
Sunday 31 May
📍 Jim Brennan Nets, Smith Park
(Wet weather venue: Hunter Sports High School)

⏰ Trial Times:
🏏 U12s: 8am - 10am
🏏 U13s: 10.15am - 12.15pm
🏏 U14s: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
🏏 U15s: 2.45pm - 4.45pm

📅 Trial Two - By Invitation Only
Sunday 14 June
📍 Location and times TBC

ℹ ALL players wishing to trial MUST register using the link below and pay the $30 non-refundable trial fee.
ℹ ALL players wishing to trial MUST attend the trials (provisions can be made for injury and illness – contact [email protected])

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/02e38e 🔗

📌 Players trial in their Season 26/27 cricket age group which is based on their age as at 31 August 2026, regardless of which age group they play in their Saturday morning junior cricket.

⚠ NB:
• U11 boys trials will be held closer to next season
• Girls representative trials will also take place at a later date, with information on winter academies expected to be released in the coming weeks.

📧 Any enquiries to: [email protected]

ℹ Players must be bona fide Newcastle Junior Cricket Association competition participants to be eligible for Newcastle Zone representative teams (unless specific dispensation is granted).
ℹ Rep players are reminded that changing clubs between seasons requires NJCA approval
ℹ Rep players will be required to complete their NJCA junior competition registration by 6 September 2026

𝗡𝗝𝗖𝗔 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠 - 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬

Important information about the NJCA Girls Cricket Forum this Sunday 17/5:
- Doors open at 4.45pm (5pm) for the Player Session
- Players must be escorted to/from the Patricia Room by an adult
- Please bring a mobile device if you have one

If you haven't RSVP'd yet - please do so ASAP: https://forms.gle/JqDpAzxnjVcToBqV9

We will struggle to cover additional dietary requirements at this late stage, but you are still welcome to come along and participate.

Parent & Player Info Session will start at 6.30pm (doors will hopefully re-open about 6.15pm).

Parents are invited to enjoy the facilities of Club Charlestown while the player session is in progress if they would like, however no alcohol is to be brought into the Patricia Room please.