Junior Registration
Summer 2024/25 Season Registration Information
SMASH PLAY and SUMMER SMASH
Registrations will open for these programmes later in Term 3. Follow our Facebook page for updates.
Information on these programmes can be found on our Junior Club home page.
DIVISIONAL GRADE INFORMATION
Information on these programmes can be found on our Junior Club home page.
PRE-REGISTRATION PROCESS:
This season the club has initiated a pre-registration process.
This pre-registration form is for players who are in school Years 4 – 8, who want to play within the Saturday Divisional Grades (Div 1, 2, & 3) hard ball competition. This is for the club to attain probable numbers in the Divisional Grades for the upcoming season, so that we can move forward early in our planning of teams, Coaches, and pre-season trainings. Please note that this is not the official registration form.
The official registration is managed via the PlayHQ platform, and will be made available to parents when the Season has been setup by Otago Country Cricket. A link will be sent to parents later in Term 3. Fees for the season remain the same at $75 (families with three children enrolled in the Divisional are eligible for one free registration), and will be paid at the time of the official registration.
TEAM/DIVISION ALLOCATION:
Once registrations have closed, Coaches and Coordinators will be allocating participants into teams, age and relevant skill level/experience appropriate to the three divisions. Once teams have been finalised, Coaches or Co-ordinators will be in touch with their teams to provide further information.
TRAINING:
All trainings will be held at the Nets at the Wānaka Rec Centre. As advised during registration, the following training days and times may change slightly depending on Coach availability, and how many teams we have – but this will be discussed directly with team participants and parents. The start date will be confirmed by Coaches.
Div 3: Wednesdays 3:30pm
Div 2: Tuesdays 3:30pm
Div 1: Thursdays 3:30pm
GAMES START:
Saturday November 4th
PREP FOR THE SEASON:
If you have been involved before then you’ll know how it works. This information is for those new to the Club, or new to Divisional Grades.
If you have a playing shirt from last season please hunt this out, and bring it to your first training!
- Your player will need white cricket pants, and will be provided with a Club playing shirt for the season.
- Each team will have its own Kit Bag, so there are a few options for your child:
> Use the gear in the kit bag
> Bring their own gear
> Mix and Match - Please note that a HELMET while batting is compulsory – there will be helmets in the team kit bag, although a lot of players prefer to own their own. Also – although available in the kit bag, an individually owned ABDOMINAL GUARD is advised for ALL players.
TERM 1 DATES: Wednesday, 21 February – 20 March 2024.
VENUE: Wānaka Primary School
PROGRAMMES:
SMASH PLAY, 3:30pm
Soft-ball programme for children years 0-3 with a focus on game play, values and enjoyment. Every session has more hits, more catches, more action… more fun!
SUMMER SMASH, 4:30pm
For children years 4-6 gives kids of all levels an opportunity to experience cricket in a fun and inclusive format.
GIRLS SMASH, 4:30pm
A fun and social programme for girls school years 3-6. This has been designed to offer girls of all skill levels an opportunity to experience our game in a fun, inclusive format.
WEAR: Comfortable sports clothing and shoes. Bring a sunhat and drink bottle.
FACILITATOR: Jordon Hill – Otago Country Cricket Association (email jordon@otagocountrycricket.co.nz)
If we need to cancel the programme due to weather, a notice will be put on our Facebook Page by 2pm on the day.
Keen to find out more?
2023/ 2024 SEASON: AGE GROUP AND PROGRAMME/ GRADE INFO TABLE
2023/ 2024 SEASON: AGE GROUP AND PROGRAMME/ GRADE INFO TABLE
| Child's school year as at term four | |||||||||||
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| Year | Yr 0/1 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Yr 4 | Yr 5 | Yr 6 | Yr 7 | Yr 8 | Yr 9 | Yr 10 | IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFO |
| Wānaka Smash Play | Limited numbers: registrations may close earlier if spaces are filled. | ||||||||||
| Wānaka Summer Smash | At this stage we are asking that you only choose and register your child for either the 'Wānaka Summer Smash' OR the 'Divisional Grade' - NOT BOTH. | ||||||||||
| Division 3 | Div 3/2/1 registration will fall under the Competition heading Otago Country Junior Divisional Grades. There is a crossover of age groups across these three Divisions. Our Coaches and Team Coordinators will place players into teams on a basis of age and relevant skill level/experience appropriate to the three divisions. At this stage we are asking that you only choose and register your child for either the ‘Wānaka Summer Smash’ OR the ‘Divisional’ grade - NOT BOTH. | ||||||||||
| Division 2 | |||||||||||
| Division 1 | |||||||||||
| Youth Grade | Registration will fall under the Competition heading Otago Country Youth Grade. | ||||||||||
School Year 11-13: please email us, and we will send your information to the appropriate contact within the wider club.
| * PROGRAMME/GRADE INFORMATION All programmes/grades are inclusive of boys and girls. If you require further info or clarification, please email: junior@wanakacricketclub.co.nz | |||||||||||
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| Wānaka Smash Play Programme Registration Fees $35 Starts: Wednesday 25th October for 6 weeks, 3:30pm - 4:15pm at Upper Clutha Rugby Club grounds | Introduction to cricket with skill based, fun games and activities. This is not a drop off activity, and parents are asked to remain at the session to assist with supervision, and to support the facilitator if required. Click here for: WĀNAKA SMASH PLAY REGISTRATION | ||||||||||
| Wānaka Summer Smash Programme Registration Fees $45 Starts: Wednesday 25th October for 6 weeks, 4:30pm - 5:45pm at Upper Clutha Rugby Club grounds | Introduction into games, and development of skills, using soft balls and a fun 6 a side game format. Suitable for all levels: from beginners to keen cricketers still wanting a soft ball format (within the above age guideline). Teams will be evenly sorted each week, and parent assistance is required and appreciated to help support the facilitator with running the games. Click here for: WĀNAKA SUMMER SMASH REGISTRATION | ||||||||||
| Division 3 Registration Fees $75 Training: Wednesdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm, at Wānaka Rec Centre nets (start date TBC) Games: Saturday mornings, travel required - start Saturday 4th November | Introductory and skill development/ continuation, hard ball cricket. | ||||||||||
| Division 2 Registration Fees $75 *Training: Tuesdays 3:30pm - 5:00pm at Wānaka Rec Centre nets (start date TBC) Games: Saturday mornings, travel required - start Saturday 4th November | Intermediate hard ball cricket. *Training may change depending on coach availability and the number of teams allocated to the division, as we need to ensure there is enough training space. Once players have been allocated into team coaches will confirm training schedule. | ||||||||||
| Division 1 Registration Fees: $75 *Training: Thursdays 3:30pm - 5:00pm at Wānaka Rec Centre nets (start date TBC) Games: Saturday mornings, travel required - start Saturday 4th November | Advanced hard ball cricket.*Training may change depending on coach availability and the number of teams allocated to the division, as we need to ensure there is enough training space. Once players have been allocated into team coaches will confirm training schedule. | ||||||||||
| Youth Grade Registration Fees: $75 Training: TBC Games: Friday afternoons, travel required | Start date, and training information to be confirmed. 20/20 match hardball cricket. | ||||||||||