Otago Cricket

27/09/2026

Come down and say gidday tomorrow morning!
A few of our boys will be behind the tills tomorrow at New World Gardens, filling up the bags and getting to know you all!

📍New World Gardens
⏰ 10:00am

See you there!⚡️

🏏 Otago Volts are coming to New World Gardens! 🏏
Have a favourite Volts player whose autograph you’d love to get?
Come down tomorrow morning between 10am and 11:30am, when some of the team will be swapping the cricket field for the checkout! 🛒
They’ll be:
🛍️ Packing groceries
✍️ Signing autographs
🍬 Giving away the odd treat
😊 And having a bit of fun with our customers!
Bring the family, say hi and meet some of the Otago Volts right here at New World Gardens.
📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday 29 September
⏰ 10am–11:30am
See you there! 🏏💙

23/09/2026

We’re amongst it ⚡️
Boys have been building veddy nicely 🧱

More to come…

23/09/2026

Volts in National Colours ⚡

Congrats to Duff and GP who've been selected for the Blackcaps T20 Squad to take on India in the upcoming 5 match T20I Series.

Top stuff lads!

08/09/2026

Thank You Caitlin 🌾

Otago Cricket can announce that the Sparks 4th Most Capped and 4th Highest Run Scorer Caitlin Blakely has announced her retirement from Domestic Cricket after 14 seasons representing the Sparks.

A fan favourite, and highly valued teammate/friend, Blakely leaves with an impressive resume, and memories which will live on for years to come.

To read about Blakely's impact on the Sparks, head to our website to find out more!

04/09/2026

Want to join the OCA Scorers team?

Opportunities are open and would be supported with focused training around different scoring principals and practices.

Introductions and training on two different technology platforms:
PlayHQ at community and pathway
CricViz used at the Professional level

There would be opportunities to observe and shadow professional scorers at the University of Otago Oval during selected matches this summer.

Interested in learning more, contact Tim O’Sullivan at Otago Cricket: [email protected]

04/09/2026

Want to be an Umpire this season?

Summer's coming up, and we are looking forward to hearing from anyone interested in becoming an Umpire.

Opportunities available at club level to begin with and with top level training and coaching available.

Contact Otago Cricket today for more information: [email protected]

01/09/2026

Plunket Shield 2026/2027 ⚡

Take a look at our Plunket Shield schedule which sees us play all around the country at a number of venues this summer!
Check the schedule to see where we'll be, when you're there.

Mark them in your calendar and get along to support the boys 👊

26/08/2026

Join the OCA team ⚡✨

Want to contribute to the growth and development of community cricket participation across Otago and Southland.

Head to the careers tab on our website to find out more and apply for this role!
https://nz.seek.com/job/94201759?ref=cm-ui

Get in Quick!

25/08/2026

Otago Sparks 12th & 13th Contracts - Gemma Burleigh & Georgie McEwan ✨

Otago Cricket is stoked to announce that Gemma Burleigh and Georgie McEwan have picked up the final 2 contracts and round off the Sparks Squad for the 27/27 season!

To read more about Gemma and Georgie's journey to the Sparks, head to the news tab on our website!

24/08/2026

Join the OCA team ⚡✨

Want to lead the way and create a thriving future for young cricketers across Otago? Here's your best job opportunity!

Head to the careers tab on our website to find out more and apply for this role!

Applications close 4 September - Get in Quick!