SEQ Stormers

South East Queensland Cricket – Representative Trials

On behalf of the South East Queensland Cricket Management Committee, I would like to wish all the players participating in trials this weekend the very best of luck as they chase their dreams of representing South East Queensland.

With nearly 150 young cricketers trialling across various age groups, it is a fantastic reflection of the growth, strength and future of cricket across the Logan and Ipswich districts.

It also highlights the tremendous work being done by our local clubs to develop and prepare these young players for the next level of cricket. Your hard work, dedication and commitment should be celebrated.

Before attending trials, please check our page to ensure your child is attending the correct age group at the correct time.

If you are unsure whether your child is eligible to trial, please also take the time to review the SEQC Selection Policy Update. Ensuring you understand the eligibility requirements beforehand will help avoid any disappointment for your child or yourself on the day.

To all players trialling this weekend — believe in yourselves, enjoy the experience and give it your best shot.

Best of luck everyone! 🏏

Matt Warner
Acting President
South East Queensland Cricket

***Attention Parent and Care Givers****

With the upcoming SEQ trials approaching, we want to ensure that your son attends the trials for the correct age group.

Please see below the eligible birth dates for each age group:

U/12: 01/09/2014 –
U/13: 01/09/2013 – 31/08/2014
U/14: 01/09/2012 – 31/08/2013
U/15: 01/09/2011 – 31/08/2012
U/16: 01/09/2010 – 31/08/2011

Please check your son’s date of birth against the above dates to ensure he registers for the correct age group.

Thank you, and best of luck to all players attending the SEQ trials.

Matt Warner
Acting SEQ President.

*** Attention Men’s Open Players*****

If you would like to nominate for this years Mens Schaeffer Shield
Please open link and fill in.
https://forms.gle/3kXHssPGG9QZU1Ez6

SQCC Schaeffer Shield 2026
Everyone plays 4 games/10 matches
T20 & 50 Overs

Sunday - Stand Alone 25/10/2026
50 over 9am Wide Bay v Sunshine Coast
50 over 9am DDSWQ v SEQ

Friday 06/11/2026
50 over SEQ v Gold Coast
T20 2pm DDSWQ v Sunshine Coast

Saturday 07/11/2026
50 over 9am DDSWQ v Wide Bay
50 over 9am Gold Coast v Sunshine Coast

Sunday 08/11/2026
T20 8.30am DDSWQ v Gold Coast
T20 8.30am Wide Bay v SEQ
T20 12.30pm Wide Bay v SEQ
T20 12.30pm Gold Coast v Sunshine Coast

Schaeffer Shield Nomination

*SEQ Stormers Policy Clarification*

The policy announced yesterday applies only to Saturday summer cricket during the 2026/27 season (October–March).
Players are free to play any cricket on Sundays and all winter cricket without restriction.

Anyone with questions is invited to contact Matt Warner, LDCA President / Acting President SEQ Stormers.
[email protected]

*****Attention Players And Parents******

South East Queensland Cricket Representative Team Selection Eligibility Policy
Applicable to Under 12, Under 13 and Under 14 Representative Cricket Programs

1. Purpose
This policy sets out the eligibility requirements that junior and senior players must satisfy to be considered for selection in South East Queensland Cricket (SEQC) representative teams.

2. Scope
This policy applies to players seeking selection in SEQC Under 12, Under 13 and Under 14 representative sides.

3. Eligibility Requirements

3.1
Pre-Christmas Match Requirement Players must play a minimum of five (5) matches days before Christmas in a competition governed by an SEQC affiliate, being Logan District Cricket or Cricket Ipswich.

3.2 Post-Christmas Match Requirement
Players must also play a minimum of five (5) matches after Christmas in a competition governed by an SEQC affiliate, being Logan District Cricket or Cricket Ipswich, unless an approved exemption applies under this policy.

3.3
Match Participation Requirement
For a match to count towards eligibility, the player must take the field and participate in the match. Being selected, listed in a team or named in the playing squad does not constitute a match played for the purposes of this policy.

3.4
Participation in Other Competitions
Players must not play in another competition outside those governed by an SEQC affiliate unless the competition is expressly recognised as eligible under this policy.

4. Exemptions and Competition Classifications

4.1
School Cricket Exemption
Players participating in school cricket after Christmas are exempt from the post-Christmas five-match days requirement, provided they have completed the required five (5) pre-Christmas matches days in an eligible SEQC-affiliated competition.

4.2 General Absence, Injury and Medical Exemption

SEQC may, at its discretion, grant an exemption or variation to the match participation requirements where a player has been unable to meet the requirements due to injury, illness, a medical condition, representative duties, approved holidays, family commitments, relocation, or any other significant circumstance that has materially affected the player's availability for an extended period. Any request for exemption must be submitted in writing and may require supporting evidence, including medical documentation where relevant. Each request will be assessed on its individual merits, taking into account the player's prior participation, availability, circumstances, and the intent of this policy.

5.
Restrictions on Other Representative Trials
Players must not have trialled for, or participated in trials for, any other zone or district representative team during the current season.

6. Registration and Ongoing Participation
Any player who registers and plays for a club is expected to meet the eligibility requirements outlined in this policy. The player must satisfy the applicable match requirements before being eligible for SEQC representative selection.

7. Selection Discretion and Final Determination

Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection in an SEQC representative side. Selection will be based on the relevant selection process and may consider a player's performance, ability, conduct, availability and suitability for the team.
SEQC reserves the right to determine whether a player's participation satisfies the eligibility requirements of this policy. Where there is any uncertainty regarding eligibility, the final determination will be made by SEQC.
Regards

Matthew Warner
South East Queensland Cricket Acting President

********Attention All Players and Parent Must Read************

South East Queensland Cricket Representative Team Selection
Eligibility Policy Applicable to Under 15, Under 16, Under 18 and Open Representative Cricket Programs

1. Purpose
This policy sets out the eligibility requirements that junior and senior players must satisfy to be considered for selection in South East Queensland Cricket (SEQC) representative teams.

2. Scope
This policy applies to players seeking selection in SEQC Under 15, Under 16, Under 18 and Open representative sides.

3. Eligibility Requirements
3.1 Pre-Christmas Match Requirement
Players must play a minimum of five (5) matches days before Christmas in a competition governed by an SEQC affiliate, being Logan District Cricket or Cricket Ipswich.

3.2 Post-Christmas Match Requirement
Players must also play a minimum of five (5) matches after Christmas in a competition governed by an SEQC affiliate, being Logan District Cricket or Cricket Ipswich, unless an approved exemption applies under this policy.

3.3 Match Participation Requirement
For a match to count towards eligibility, the player must take the field and participate in the match. Being selected, listed in a team or named in the playing squad does not constitute a match played for the purposes of this policy.

3.4 Participation in Other Competitions
Players must not play in another competition outside those governed by an SEQC affiliate unless the competition is expressly recognised as eligible under this policy. An exception applies to Logan players participating in the Gold Coast Second (2nd) Grade and Third (3rd) Grade senior competitions, which are deemed eligible country-based competitions for the purposes of
this policy.

4. Exemptions and Competition Classifications
4.1 School Cricket Exemption Players participating in school cricket after Christmas are exempt from the post-Christmas five-match
days requirement, provided they have completed the required five (5) pre-Christmas matches days in an eligible SEQC-affiliated competition.

4.2 General Absence, Injury and Medical Exemption
SEQC may, at its discretion, grant an exemption or variation to the match participation requirements where a player has been unable to meet the requirements due to injury, illness, a medical condition,
representative duties, approved holidays, family commitments, relocation, or any other significant circumstance that has materially affected the player's availability for an extended period. Any request for exemption must be submitted in writing and may require supporting evidence, including medical documentation where relevant. Each request will be assessed on its individual merits, taking into account the player's prior participation, availability, circumstances, and the intent of this policy.

4.3 Cricket Ipswich Hornets Queensland Premier Cricket Eligibility Recognition A player who participates for the Cricket Ipswich Hornets in the Queensland Premier Cricket competition, including Lord Taverners and any higher-grade Queensland Premier Cricket competition, may remain eligible for SEQC representative selection where the player continues to satisfy the applicable Queensland Country eligibility requirements and has a demonstrated prior connection to SEQC, including previous eligibility for SEQC representative selection before commencing participation
with the Cricket Ipswich Hornets in Queensland Premier Cricket. This recognition is intended to support the progression of SEQC pathway players into Queensland Premier Cricket while preserving SEQC eligibility for players who maintain a genuine Queensland Country and SEQC eligibility background.

4.4 BMC Cricket Classification BMC is classified as District Cricket and not Club Cricket. BMC matches do not count towards a player's
SEQC representative selection eligibility. 5. Restrictions on Other Representative Trials Players must not have trialled for, or participated in trials for, any other zone or district representative
team during the current season. 6. Registration and Ongoing Participation Any player who registers and plays for a club is expected to meet the eligibility requirements outlined in
this policy. The player must satisfy the applicable match requirements before being eligible for SEQC representative selection.

7. Springwood Suns
Springwood junior players may trial for SEQC representative selection.
To be considered for selection to an SEQC representative team, a Springwood junior player must meet the
following eligibility requirements throughout the entire cricket season, both before and after Christmas:
- Play Senior Cricket in the Logan District Cricket Association (LDCA);
- Play a minimum of five (5) days before Christmas;
- Play a minimum of five (5) days after Christmas;
- Take the field and participate in each match for the match to count towards the player's eligibility. Being
selected, named on a team sheet, or being an unused substitute will not count;
- Not trial for, or participate in trials for, any other district representative team during the current season; and
- Not play in any other cricket competition outside competitions governed by an SEQC affiliate.

For the purpose of this policy, participation in competitions such as Sub-District Cricket or Community Cricket
will make the player ineligible for SEQC representative selection.

This exception for Springwood junior players applies only while the Springwood Suns have Senior teams
participating in the Logan District Cricket Association (LDCA). If the Springwood Suns cease to have Senior
teams participating in the LDCA, this exception will no longer apply.
The eligibility requirements apply for the full season, both pre-Christmas and post-Christmas. A player must
continue to meet these requirements to remain eligible for consideration for SEQC representative selection.
Meeting these eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection in an SEQC representative team. Selection
will be determined through the relevant selection process and will take into consideration the player's
performance, ability, conduct and other selection criteria.

8. Selection Discretion and Final Determination

Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection in an SEQC representative side.
Selection will be based on the relevant selection process and may consider a player's performance,
ability, conduct, availability and suitability for the team.
SEQC reserves the right to determine whether a player's participation satisfies the eligibility requirements
of this policy. Where there is any uncertainty regarding eligibility, the final determination will be made by
SEQC.
Regards
Matt Warnet
Acting President SEQ