What options do you have available for girls?

We offer U11 Softball, U11 Hardball, U13 Hardball and U16 Hardball

How do you work out which grade I can play in?

Players are placed into teams based on their age as of April 1. For example, to play in the U11 grade, players should ideally be 10 years old on the 1st of April, for the U13 grade, players should ideally be 12 on this date.

What is the pathway for girls?

The pathway for girls varies depending on their age when they join the club, but typically follows these stages:

• U11 Softball: Girls usually start in this grade, which focuses on foundational skills and fun.
• U11 Hardball or U13 Hardball: As players gain experience and reach the appropriate age, they move to hardball cricket, starting with U11 or U13, depending on their age and readiness.
• U16 Hardball: This level further develops skills and prepares players for competitive youth cricket before moving onto the next stage which is Premier Women's Cricket.

Each stage is designed to build confidence and enhance technical abilities, providing a supportive environment for girls to progress through the age grades. It is recommended that players move through the various age groups as they advance in their cricket journey.

What happens if I have a request to play in a lower or higher grade?

At our club player safety is our top priority. We follow a strict duty of care and adhere to the playing guidelines set by Auckland and New Zealand Cricket to protect our young cricketers’ physical and emotional well-being. These standards help ensure a positive experience, fostering a lifelong love of the game while helping prevent burnout or disillusionment.

Grade placements are determined by each player’s age as of 1st of April in the current year. While there may be unique cases where a player could benefit from playing in a different grade, please note that these adjustments are not guaranteed. Playing up one grade is at the club’s discretion, while moving down one grade or up by two grades requires approval from Auckland Cricket.

If you would like to request for your player to play up or down a grade, please contact Charlotte on charlotte@kumeucricket.com We will then inturn send through your dispensation request to Auckland Cricket for the final decision.  Please note Auckland Cricket's decision is final.

We understand that the process of determining grade placements can evoke strong emotions, especially when it affects the opportunity to play alongside friends. We want to acknowledge and empathize with the feelings that may arise during this decision-making period.

Where do we play?

Games are generally played on a Saturday morning.  Our U11 Softball teams play at Melville Park starting at 8am on a mowed lawn.  U11 & U13 Hardball teams will either play at home (Huapai Domain) or at other clubs or school grounds of the teams in our pool both games start at 8:30am.  U16 Hardball teams play at Waikaraka Park starting at 8:30am.  Games played at Waikaraka Park gives player the opportunity to experience playing on grass.

How much is it to plays girls cricket?

For the 2024/25 season we are offering zero fees.  

How do I register?

To register please use the following link - https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/7df80b

What do we need to wear?

U11 Softball

All players are required to wear the Kumeu Cricket Club playing shirt and cap or floppy hat.  Players can provide their own black pants or black shorts or choose to purchase Kumeu Cricket Club pants from the club office.  Trainers are recommended to be worn, no open toed shoes.

U11, U13 and U16 Harball

All players are required to wear the Kumeu Cricket Club playing shirt and cap or floppy hat.  Players can provide their own black pants or choose to purchase Kumeu Cricket Club pants from the club office.  Shorts are not permitted in this form of cricket.  Trainers are recommended to be worn, no open toed shoes.

Clothing Costs

Playing Shirts $46.00

Playing Black Pants $55.00

Club Cap $22.00

Floppy Sun Hat $28.00

Clothing can be purchased directly from the club

Is there anything else I need to know?

We offer a 10% discount for additional family members, applied to the lowest or equally priced fee. This discount is only applicable when all family members are paying the full registration fee.

Please note that the family discount does not apply if a family member is registered in our Friday Night program or any zero-fee subscriptions, as these subscriptions are already heavily discounted from the regular pricing.

What happens if I wish to withdraw my registration?

If you decide to withdraw your registration, the following refund policy applies:

• Up to two weeks before the season starts: You are eligible for a refund, minus a $85.00 administration fee per member withdrawing.
• Within two weeks of the season start: You are eligible for a 50% refund of your registration.
• After the season starts: Unfortunately, no refunds are available.