Taradale Cricket Club

09/10/2026

M A T C H D A Y

Premiers and Division One both in action at Nelson Park this weekend! 🏏

Best of luck to Fletcher Rodger who makes his Premier debut this weekend! 💪🏼

Huge thank you to our Matchday Sponsor, Andrew Cowan! 🙏🏼

08/10/2026

🏏 Super Smash & Girls Smash are back for 2026/27! 🎉

Registrations are now OPEN for our Term 4 Super Smash Cricket and Girls Smash Cricket programmes!

These fun, 5-week programmes are all about getting kids active, building their cricket skills and, most importantly, having plenty of fun along the way. All gear is provided and beginners are very welcome!

💥 Super Smash – Years 2–4 (Year 4s new to cricket)
💖 Girls Smash – Girls in Years 3–6
📍 Taradale Park
💲 $50
📅 Starts Friday 13 November
⏰ Registrations close Saturday 7 November

You can click REGISTER NOW on the attached flyer, or register directly below:

👉 Register for Super Smash Cricket - https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/66cf53?utm_source=chatgpt.com

👉 Register for Girls Smash Cricket - https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/298f6c?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Come and join us for a great start to the summer at TCC! 🏏☀️

06/10/2026

R E S U L T S

A little bit of everything over the weekend, wins, losses and a fair bit of rain! 🌧️ Great to get back out on the park with a some impressive individual performances ahead of the HBCA season this coming weekend! 💪🏼🏏

Scorecards: https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/org/taradale-cricket-club/5e38c0d9/tournaments-and-camps-summer-202627/teams/taradale-gallagher-insurance-premiers/1055c771

05/10/2026

AGM next Thursday!

Get along to the TSA and hear all about what’s happening this season at Taradale Cricket Club! 🏏
Doors open at 7pm, come along, grab a drink and catch up with some familiar faces! Current and past players are welcome, along with parents and supporters…AGM starts 7:30pm sharp!

01/10/2026

PSST…CRICKET IS BACK 🏏💥

The Premier Squad are back on the park this weekend competing in the Kilbirnie t20 tournament! 💪🏼

Head on down to the grounds and catch the action as the season gets underway! 🏏

24/09/2026

L E G E N D

Congratulations Robin Dodd on your Life Membership!

Congratulations to TSA stalwart Robin Dodd on receiving life membership of the association at last night’s AGM. Robin’s tireless work enables our clubrooms to continually improve for all members.

Thanks Robin and well done from all of us involved with the Taradale Sports Association Inc.

Pictured here with Simon Cowan - these two guys were the visionaries back in the mid 80’s who got together to create our shared clubrooms at Taradale Park.

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23/09/2026

GIRLS SMASH FESTIVAL! ✨🏏

Grab your friends and get ready for an afternoon of cricket, music, giveaways, prizes and plenty of good times! 💥

Girls in Years 3–8 are invited to join us these school holidays for a fun-filled afternoon of cricket. Already play? Bring your friends along! Never picked up a bat or ball before? Perfect — come and give it a go!

Expect:
🏏 Fun, modified cricket games
🎶 Music and good vibes
🎁 Giveaways and prizes
👕 FREE Girls Smash T-shirt for the first 50 girls to register!
⭐ The chance to meet members of the WHITE FERNS
🏏 Meet secondary school girls' teams from across the North Island

No experience needed. No equipment needed. Just bring yourself, your friends and your best game-face! 😎

📅 Friday 2 October 2026
⏰ 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Frimley Park, Hastings
💰 FREE
👧 Girls in Years 3–8

👉 REGISTER HERE:
https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/7342e3

If you're a parent who is keen to hang around and join in, please let us know and we can pass your name on! [email protected]

23/09/2026

🏏 School Holiday programme kicks off next week!! If you haven’t booked a spot or registered your interest yet then get in touch ASAP using the link below!! 🏏

https://www.sporty.co.nz/taradalecricket/Junior-Section/october-holiday-programme-1

15/09/2026

RACE NIGHT IS NOW LIVE! 🎉🏇

It’s time to get involved, TCC whānau!

What is race night: https://www.sporty.co.nz/taradalecricket/Racenight-1/What-is-a-race-night

📅 Saturday 27th November
⏰ 7.00pm
🍽️ $30 per person | Tables of 8
Your ticket includes dinner + snacks - and, of course, a night of racing and fun!

🏇 Want to get involved?

💰 Sponsor a race
🐎 Buy a horse
🏇 Buy a jockey
🎟️ Buy a ticket or table

👉 Check out the links below to get involved!

Buy a Horse or Jockey: https://www.sporty.co.nz/taradalecricket/Racenight-1/Buy-a-horse-or-jockey

Sponsor a Race: https://www.sporty.co.nz/taradalecricket/Racenight-1/Sponsor-a-race

Buy a Ticket or Table: https://www.sporty.co.nz/taradalecricket/Racenight-1/Buy-tickets-or-Book-a-Table

🎁 Can you help us with prizes?
Would you like to donate something for our raffle on the night? Or perhaps you have something fabulous you'd like to donate for an auction?

We'd LOVE to hear from you!

Make a Donation: https://www.sporty.co.nz/taradalecricket/Racenight-1/Make-a-donation-1

Donate a Prize: https://www.sporty.co.nz/taradalecricket/Racenight-1/Donate-a-prize

This is our major fundraiser for the season, and funding is getting harder. We need the help of our awesome cricket community to keep providing opportunities, equipment and experiences for ALL our players - juniors and seniors! 🏏

So grab your mates, get your team together, book a table and help us make this one to remember!

Let’s get racing! 🏇🔥

10/09/2026

🏏 WOMEN’S CRICKET IS BACK! 🏏

We’re gearing up for another awesome season at Taradale Cricket Club — and we want YOU to be part of our AWE McNicol Women's Team!

📅 Preseason starts Wednesday 14 October
⏰ 5.45pm – 7.15pm
📍 Taradale Cricket Nets, Taradale Park

Our season kicks off in mid-November, and we’re excited to announce there are some changes to the format this year 👀🏏
More details coming soon!

Whether you’re brand new to cricket, haven’t played for years, or you’re a seasoned pro - there’s a place for you at TCC! ❤️💛

✨ No gear? No problem! We have everything you need.
✨ Bring your mates! The more the merrier.
✨ Want to learn? We’ve got you covered.
✨ Want to compete? Let’s go!

And we’re stoked to have our professional coach Sachin back again this season! 🙌🔥

So grab your mates, dust off the cricket whites (or just turn up!) and come have a hit with us.

Everyone is welcome. Come give cricket a go! 🏏❤️💛

📧 For more information, contact Kate at [email protected]