History of KUHCC During the 1896/97 season, Kenthurst did not play in an organised competition. Indeed the Cox family fielded up to 5 of the team on occasions.
Kenthurst Cricket Club
The Kenthurst Cricket Club was formed on 4th May 1896 and journeyed to Pennant Hills just 12 days later to play its first match. The organised unofficial matches with neighbouring clubs, namely, Castle, Rouse Hill, Dural, Galston, Glenorie, Glenhaven and occasionally other clubs further afield. During the early years after the club’s formation it was based on members from t
he Fuller, Hemers, Gibbs, Parr, Thiele, McGuire and Cox families. The cricketers only means of transport was by horse and they had many difficulties with which to contend, chiefly caused by rough roads and grounds. The local teams obviously decided a local competition should be formed and it was at a meeting held in the Old Schoolroom, Castle Hill on 5th August 1897. Only 5 teams competed, those being Kenthurst, Castle Hill, Rouse Hill, Galston & Glenhaven. There were 2 rounds of matches and the competition was won by Rouse Hill with Kenthurst second. The chief office bearers were, J W Foster, President, E Z Banks, Secretary and J T Hemers, Treasurer. Surprisingly, the Association was disbanded after just one year of competition, but the reason for its demise is not recorded. Kenthurst joined the Parramatta & District Junior CA in 1899/1900, but did not enjoy much success. They only recorded 3 wins during the season and were usually outclassed. In 1907 a new Association was formed. It was called the Northern Districts CA and its sphere of influence stretched from Strathfield to Hornsby, roughly following the main northern railway line. In 1930/31 season, the Kenthurst Club joined the Hornsby District CA (the name was changed to HKCA in 1948) and apart from three seasons (1957/58 to 1959/60) we have been affiliated with this Association every season to date. The club first achieved A Grade status in the 1936/37 season, but it was in the following season the A Graders performed exceptionally well. They ran a close 2nd to Brooklyn. Three batsmen scored in excess of 400 runs (Louis Thiele – 711, Frank Lawson – 620 and Harry Pearce – 432), and 2 bowlers, who took 102 wickets between them ( Les Stranger 52 and Frank Lawson 50). During the golden years of the 1930’s, our finest all rounder, Les Stranger joined the club. He moved to Kenthurst in the mid 1930’s and first played for the Club in 1936/37. In his first 15 years with the Club, he scored 8263 runs at an average of 37.87 and took over 400 wickets. He continued playing during the 1960’s but although his records are sketchy, we can assume he scored in excess of 10,000 runs and took over 500 wickets. During the 1970’s the Club underwent an unprecedented growth rate. The decade saw the club field 41 teams in the HKCA, or 42% of the teams entered in the Association since we joined in 1930/31. This was a result of the influx of new residents on the new sub-divisions in the area. Other achievements by the Kenthurst Cricket club are
• Turf wicket at Kenthurst Park in 1981
• Astro wicket at Gelenhaven Park in 1985
• Astro wicket at Ellaman Park in 1985
• Astro wicket at Annangrove Park in 1988
• The constructions of the clubhouse in 1985
• First A Grade Premiership in 2000/01
• Running of the Kenthurst Winter Competition
11/09/2026
Season 2026/27 kicks off tomorrow at Kenthurst Park and it's on.
Our U14s open their season on KP2, and we're marking the moment properly:
BBQ for the juniors, families, seniors, and anyone else who wants to be part of it.
Seniors' training at the same time come down, put in the work, stay for a snag.
One club, one ground, one BBQ the way it should be. Let's go KUHCC
06/09/2026
The season is fast approaching — and our junior spots are just about gone.
A handful of last spots left for 2026/27:
U14s — 2 spots
U10s — 1 spot
U8s — 1 spot
(Age groups flexible — get in touch and we’ll make it work.)
Every KUHCC junior gets a free training shirt, a new playing shirt, and joins a proper community club with 130 years behind it.
Don’t leave it these last few spots will go quickly.
With Father’s Day this Sunday, we’re kicking things off on Saturday 5th, 11am–1pm at Kenthurst Park and staying on Saturdays going forward.
Sundays back for sleep-ins, dads, and the roast. Saturdays now belong to the nets.
First session this Saturday see you there 🏏
21/08/2026
The Stats DON’T lie,
Seniors Training this Sunday, bring a mate, come have a hit and start getting ready before the season hits!
19/08/2026
The Kenthurst Upper Hills Cricket Club support the Cricket NSW Fair Play Declaration which is aimed at keeping cricket in NSW fair, safe, inclusive and welcoming.
The declaration covers a number of policies including code of conduct, complaints and dispute resolution and child safety. See the link below for the full declaration:https://www.kuhcc.com.au/_files/ugd/67a967_810622e5375d47e4ad6907d4c482ceec.pdf
As part of this declaration we have appointed Stephen Archer as the Fair Play/Child Safe Officer. Stephen can be conacted at [email protected] if you have any concerns about child safety.
SENIORS Training is BACK! Season 2026/27 kicks off Sunday 16 August, 11am–1pm at Kenthurst Park. Whether you’re a seasoned player or picking up a bat for the first time all welcome. Bring a mate, bring your gear. See you at the nets
05/08/2026
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026/27 SPONSORS
None of what we do at KUHCC would happen without the local businesses who back us.
Whether it’s shirts on our players, signage at the ground, or a b**r at the Duke after the game every one of these businesses helps keep community cricket alive in the Hills district.
A massive thank you to our major sponsor Duke of Dural — leading the way and looking after us all season.
And to the incredible team behind KUHCC in 2026/27:
Bendigo Bank Glenorie
ICON Sports Central Victoria
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Goodb**r Sydney
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Harris Farm Markets
Quality accessible vehicles
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When you’re looking for a local business to support start with the ones who support us.
31/07/2026
🏏 SENIOR CRICKET AT KUHCC — SPOTS OPEN FOR 2026/27
A Grade turf. Four senior grades. A proper club to hang around at after the game.
Whether you’re chasing decent-level cricket, looking for a change of club, or bringing a group of mates who want to play together — we’d love to have you.
A Grade on turf
B, C & D Grades — a team for every level
Perks when you rego — new playing shirt, training shirt, and more
A proper club — clubhouse, community, blokes who stick around
Playing since 1896. Come and be part of the next chapter.