Hastings River District Junior Cricket Association

Now that the Junior Association has merged with the Senior Association to form HRCA, we have created a new FB and Insta page where all updates and events will be posted. Here is the link to both these sites for you to follow. A website will soon follow.

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EOI for January Carnivals Please complete this form if interested and available to participate in the age specific carnivals in January 2027

✨ Join us for an evening of connection, conversation and inspiration! ✨

Whether you're involved in cricket, curious about the game, or simply looking to expand your network, this is a relaxed and welcoming evening for people of all backgrounds.

📅 Wednesday 29 July
🕡 6:30pm – 8:00pm
📍 TAPP Bar, Port Macquarie Panthers
🍽️ Food platters provided

This event is FREE

Come along to hear from a current player, share experiences, make new connections and discover opportunities to get involved in your local community.

🎟️ RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/3KqLKhzA6t

Some people may already be aware that HRDJCA is looking to merge with HRDCA at the upcoming AGM on Monday 25 May. We are holding an information session for anyone wanting to know more and what this means. Work has been happening in the background for over 12 months.

Session will be held on Monday 11 May at 7pm and use this link to join.

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Mid North Coast Cricket Council
Expression of Interest – 2026 MNC Cricket Academy

Mid North Coast Cricket Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for selection into the 2026 Mid North Coast Cricket Academy squads. The Academy provides high‑quality coaching, development opportunities, and a structured pathway for aspiring cricket athletes across the Mid North Coast.

2026 Academy Squads are:
Emerging Talents Squad
For players U10–U12 who demonstrate strong potential to become future Mid North Coast representative cricketers.

Male Squads – Under 13s, 14s, 15s
For male athletes focused on skill development and striving for selection in the MNC Youth Pathways Championship teams to be announced later in the year.

Female Squad
For female athletes U9–U18, focusing on emerging talent identification, individual skill development, and preparation for selection in the MNC U15 Female Youth Pathways Championship teams. This is a stand‑alone female academy squad, held at dedicated venues separate from male squad sessions to provide a tailored environment for female athletes.

Senior Talents Squad
For athletes U16–U20 working toward representative opportunities or progressing into senior‑grade cricket within local competitions.

Academy Program Commitments
Selected athletes will participate in:
• 6 Academy training sessions with access to high‑level coaching
• Emerging Talents and Senior Talents sessions held on Sunday mornings
• Male U13–U15 squad sessions held Sunday afternoons
• Female Squad sessions held Sunday mornings
• Sessions delivered at various Mid North Coast locations

Final dates are yet to be confirmed, pending release of key cricket calendar information.

Submit Your Expression of Interest
EOI closes on the 10 April 2026. Click the link below to submit:
EOI Female Academy https://forms.office.com/r/jVSbwz7ZqY
EOI Male Academy https://forms.office.com/r/HftsRYAX1U
EOI Academy Coach https://forms.office.com/r/GmA4b6uvni

Trials
Following EOI submissions, selected athletes will be invited to attend a trial:
Trial Date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Venue: Cricket nets at Wood Street, Port Macquarie
Additional trial details will be provided for those selected.
We encourage early submissions from athletes eager to further their cricket development.

Mainey’s early blaze sets up WCC U16's grand final triumph
Top-order intent and collective discipline carry WCC to Natalie Jordan Shield glory

WCC U16 Mixed 9/121 vs PMCC Settlers Inn 54

Aggression with a clear plan underpinned WCC U16's grand final performance at Andrews Park, as a bold start with the bat set the tone for a composed day’s work. Batting after winning the toss, WCC’s innings revolved around Flynn Mainey’s brisk 50 (28), laced with five cleanly struck sixes that hurled the score to 57 before the first wicket fell. Ryan Eggert’s steady 14 (14) gave that onslaught a platform, and at 67/1 and then 67/3, the fall of wickets showed how quickly momentum could have slipped. Instead, Darryl Iggleden’s 14 (20) and a patient 18 (35) from Bird kept WCC moving through the middle overs, nudging the total to 121 for nine and, crucially, ensuring they batted their full allocation.

With runs on the board in a final, WCC’s bowlers and fielders turned the contest into a test of discipline rather than flair. They applied pressure from both ends, backed by sharp work in the ring, and never allowed the chase to escape the early grip established in the powerplay. As wickets fell in clusters and the scoring stalled, the belief that Mainey’s assault and the middle-order resistance had been enough hardened into certainty.

Their 9/121 proved more than adequate, sealed by a 67-run victory that reflected a squad performance built on intent at the top and composure when the game tightened.

PMCC U14 Cummins claim Judy Fowler Shield with composed seven‑wicket chase

Brown and Smurthwaite set the tone after a disciplined all‑round bowling effort

PMCC U14 Cummins 3/90 vs Petries Mitre 10 MACU U14s 10/89

PMCC U14 Cummins won by 7 wickets. A calm response under grand final pressure defined PMCC U14 Cummins’ performance at Wood Street North, as a disciplined bowling unit set up a controlled chase.

The batters then showed composure to move from a tight contest into a comfortable finish. After choosing to bowl, PMCC built their day on collective discipline with the ball and in the field. Early strikes from the new-ball pair put the batting side under pressure, and sharp work in the ring produced two run outs to keep momentum with Cummins.

August Brown’s double strike through the middle overs broke key partnerships, while supporting spells from Jake Whitfield, Kobie Smith, Fraser Lutz and Lucas Single ensured no easy release, restricting the opposition to a total that always looked within reach on a good surface. The chase began with authority.

Captain Brown’s 13 (25) gave early stability before the innings opened up through a fluent 24 (25) from Smurthwaite, whose three boundaries pushed PMCC to 43/1 and then 66/2 without panic. Joshua Harris kept the tempo high with a brisk 16 (13), and when he departed at 80/3, Whitfield 9* (18) and Chapman 3* (10) calmly shut down any lingering nerves, steering the side to 3/90 and the title. A seven‑wicket win in a grand final reflected PMCC U14 Cummins’ clear strength: a balanced team willing to share the load with bat, ball and in the field.

MACU U13s lift Merv Bourke Shield with composed all-round display

Alchin’s blazing 44 and disciplined lower-order support set up a commanding grand final win

MACU U13s 6/147 vs Beechwood U13 59

Grand finals often hinge on one batter seizing the occasion, and for MACU U13s it was Noah Alchin who shaped the day with a fluent, fearless innings. Batting after winning the toss at Wayne Richards Park, MACU absorbed an early setback at 11/1 before Alchin counter-punched, striking 44 (30) with 10 fours to seize control of the first innings. His partnerships through the middle – first lifting the total to 72/2 and then helping push it beyond three figures at 115/3 – gave MACU the platform they wanted. Around him, William Kee’s busy 11 (13) and later contributions from Austin Bunt, who added a brisk 13 (13), kept the tempo high, while captain Beau Lill and the patient Jensen, 13* (36), steered the side towards a confident 6/147. Green’s 6* (11) ensured MACU finished with momentum, having lost only two wickets in the last 32 runs.

With a defendable total on the board in a grand final, MACU’s bowlers and fielders tightened their grip from the outset. Early breakthroughs built pressure, the ground fielding stayed sharp, and catches were held when half-chances appeared. As the required rate climbed and nerves took hold,

MACU’s discipline never wavered, closing out an 88-run victory that reflected both Alchin’s initiative at the top and the collective resolve across the side.

WCC U12 Mixed clinch Gavin Newbound Shield with disciplined defence.

Relentless Wauchope bowling and sharp fielding decide a low-scoring grand final at Rainbow Beach

Leagues U12 71/8 vs WCC U12 Mixed 7/87

Pressure and composure underpinned WCC U12's grand final performance, as a tight collective effort with ball and in the field delivered the Gavin Newbound Shield. Having chosen to bat first at Rainbow Beach North, WCC posted a modest total but backed their decision with organised bowling changes and energetic ground work, setting the tone from the opening over.

Defending a small target against Leagues U12, WCC struck early to leave the chase at 5 for 1 and then 13 for 3, immediately putting the batting side on the back foot. The middle overs brought the only real resistance, with the scoreboard edging to 60 for 4, but WCC’s attack held firm, cutting off boundaries and forcing the batters to work hard for every run. As the tension rose in the closing stages, WCC’s bowlers closed out the chase with impressive discipline.

Moir’s burst with the new ball opened up the contest, before Doyle and Bolton strangled the innings and snuffed out any late surge. Backed by sharp catching and alert work in the ring, WCC restricted Leagues to 71 for 8, sealing a 16‑run win built on teamwork rather than one standout innings.

The final act reflected the theme of WCC’s season: collective responsibility, disciplined bowling, and a fielding unit that held its nerve when it mattered most.

PMCC U11 Jonassen complete composed 50-run triumph in grand final

Disciplined bowling and calm batting carry PMCC U11 Jonassen to the Spencer Family Shield

PMCC U11 Jonassen 126/0 vs BHLCCC U11 Priest Legal 76

Setting a target became a showcase of shared responsibility. Rodgers’ brisk 14 (17) with two boundaries set the tempo at the top, and Thomas added a patient 7 (17) that allowed the reply to settle. In the middle, Farrugia’s confident 17 (17) with three fours and Roper’s matching 17 (18), also with three boundaries, kept the scoreboard moving without risk, while Kerr and McCarthy chipped in valuable runs to ensure there were no nerves.

PMCC built pressure through a relentless mix of straight lines and sharp fielding. Two direct‑hit run outs underlined how switched on PMCC stayed in the ring, turning half‑chances into genuine breakthroughs and keeping the grand final firmly in their grasp.

That blend of tight bowling, sharp fielding, and unhurried batting delivered a 50-run win and confirmed PMCC U11 Jonassen as deserving Under 11 Spencer Family Shield champions.