Otago Community Cricket

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐮𝐳𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞.

Are you a Year 11–13 student looking to develop your leadership skills and make a difference in cricket?

The Suzie Bates Young Leaders Course is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Develop your leadership skills.
- Learn from experienced leaders and industry experts.
- Connect with like-minded young people from across Otago and Southland.
- Build the confidence and skills to become a leader within your school, club, and community.

Whether you're a player, coach, umpire, volunteer, or simply passionate about cricket, this course is designed to inspire and support the next generation of female leaders.

If you're interested, click the link below to submit your Expression of Interest.
https://www.otagocricket.co.nz/viewform/522793

EOIs close Friday 14 August.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an inspiring leadership experience

A great 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

Te Waipounamu Māori Cricket is seeking Expressions of Interest for Players, Coaches & Managers wishing to be a part of the Te Waipounamu teams for the upcoming National Māori Cricket Tournaments.

This is an exciting opportunity to represent the South Island on the national stage while celebrating and strengthening Māori cricket connections from across Aotearoa.

📍 National Māori Cricket Tournament
📅 19 – 22 October (Travel on 18th) – final days TBC
📌 Lloyd Elsmore Park, Auckland

To be considered for selection, please complete the Expression of Interest form via the link below.

Player EOI: https://www.otagocricket.co.nz/viewform/516935
Coach/Manager EOI: https://www.otagocricket.co.nz/viewform/516933

EOIs close: Friday 26 June 2026
For any questions, please contact Andrew Petrie [email protected]

Great to see the Secondary School Boys XI competition back in action in Dunedin, with teams traveling from across Otago to take part! 🏏

Thanks to all the players, coaches, schools, and supporters who keep this competition thriving year after year.

Check out some of the action from the competition. 📸👇

Fantastic to see the new Martin Cup competition up and running, bringing together four teams from across Otago! 🙌

It’s been great to watch the talent, sportsmanship, and community spirit on display as this exciting new tournament gets underway. A big thank you to everyone involved in making it happen.

Check out some highlights from the two days below. 📸👇

𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐗𝐈 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐩 – 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐔𝐩

A great few days of cricket saw the 1st XI Secondary School Boys Cup come to a close, with Kings High School taking out the title on DLS in a tight final against Otago Boys High School, who finished as runners up.

Despite some weather interruptions, there were outstanding performances across the tournament.

A big thanks to all players, coaches, officials, and supporters who contributed to a fantastic few days.

Term 1 Multi-Sport Holiday Programme 🎉

Join Otago Cricket & Otago Hockey for an action-packed week these April holidays!

📅 13–17 April
📍 McMillan Hockey Turf & Edgar Centre
👧🧒 Ages 5–13

A fun-filled week of cricket, hockey, games, and multisport activities to keep your tamariki active and having a blast!

💲 $165 full week | $150 sibling | $35 casual

Check out the poster for more info and get signed up 👇
https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/500677

QBE Insurance First XI Girls Bates Cup was a huge success, with Otago Girls’, Columba, and St Hilda’s battling it out for a spot at the Girls 1st XI Cup later this year. Plenty of competitive cricket and awesome moments across the tournament.

Big congratulations to St Hilda’s for taking it out 🏆

Some standout performances:
• Ella Bezett – an outstanding 101* off 74, earning her Player of the Tournament honours
• Libby Fox – 4–14, followed by 3–6

Awesome to see the talent on display and the continued growth of girls’ cricket in the region. Thanks to all players, coaches, and supporters who made it such a great few days!

Play under way in the First XI Boys Secondary School Regional Qualifiers. Follow the scores via the link:

https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/org/otago-cricket-association/summer-202526/boys-first-xi-cup-regional-qualifiers-2026/d72e082e/R1

Our inaugural QBE Insurance Martin Cup Festival has started today! Good luck to all the teams.🏏

Make sure to follow the live scores at the link below:

https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/org/otago-cricket-association/otagosouthland-secondary-school-competitions-summer-202526/qbe-insurance-martin-cup/3dc88d2f/R1

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