Otago Country Cricket Association

The Challenges: A History of the Hawke Cup – The Coveted Trophy of District Cricket Supremacy 1910-2025

Alec Astle and Murray Brown, with statistics by Francis Payne
This substantial book of 485 pages is a comprehensive account of the Hawke Cup challenges since Lord Hawke first presented the trophy in 1910. Over the past three years, the authors have compiled a story of all the challenges for this trophy, which have inspired players and ignited fierce district rivalries. It details how teams built legacies, shaped generations of cricketers by providing them with a stepping-stone to higher honours, and rallied communities. The book includes over 200 profiles of influential players and is illustrated with hundreds of photographs of teams and players. The book is a tribute to the players, administrators and supporters who made it all possible. It is about them and for them, and for all lovers of cricketing history.
Order the book now by emailing Alec Astle ([email protected]) or Murray Brown ([email protected]) with your name, email address and number of books required. We will then contact you with the price, postage, delivery and payment details. The price is $75 plus packaging and posting.

Now things have quietened down and winter is rolling in, we just wanted to say a massive thank you to our main funders who ensure that we are able to continue delivering cricket throughout Otago Country.
We 100% could not deliver cricket across our region without the generous support from Grassroots Trust New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) Aotearoa Gaming Trust

Thank you so much for your support

An awesome opportunity for those coaches wanting to develop their skills. This course is ideal for First XI coaches, Club Coaches and coaches of Age Group teams.

We're excited to be delivering a two-day Coach Development Course in Southland, facilitated by NZC and OCA Coach Development staff, alongside OCA High Performance coaches.

📅 Dates (TBC):
• Sat 22 & Sun 23 August
OR
• Sat 26 & Sun 27 September

The course will include face-to-face modules covering:
Batting
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
Wicketkeeping
Fielding

This opportunity is open to coaches involved with:
✔️ School 1st XI teams
✔️ District Age-Group teams
✔️ Major Association Representative teams
✔️ Senior Club teams

A fantastic chance to learn from experienced coach developers, connect with fellow coaches, and continue growing your coaching knowledge.

To register, fill out the form below!
https://www.otagocricket.co.nz/viewform/515669

Congratulations to Quinton Smith - QBE Insurance volunteer of the month.

Quinton is a driving force for OCCA and our young girls playing cricket across the district. He is super passionate and gives so much of his time to ensure our young female players are given the best opportunites.

Quinton Smith Thanks so very much for all you do for OCCA cricket and beyond.

And here is a photo of the aforementioned award winners.... And some OCCA groupies.

Thanks to Otago Cricket and Dunedin KIA for a great night.

And a huge thanks to Forsyth Barr Central Otago for sponsoring our Junior Cricketers..... This is where the magic starts and we couldn't do it without you.

A massive congratulations to all of our OCCA crew who won awards last week at the Otago Cricket Awards. A long list and OCCA were very well represented. Well done team you have all had exceptional seasons and we are very proud of you all.

What a performance! 🏏

He’s done it again! 🔥
Thomas O'Connor claims back-to-back wicket hauls in Round 6 of the Plunket Shield, helping lift Otago into 3rd place with a win over the Auckland Aces

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