Boys Grade 9 & 10
A new Year 9 & 10 grade replaces the Under 15 grade from previous seasons. Eligibility for this grade will be based on the player's school year in the year in which the season starts, i.e. for the 2010-11 season, players must be in either Year 9 or Year 10 at school in 2010. It is felt that this change will broaden the pool of players clubs can draw upon for this grade and improve the strength of the competitions. Previously a Year 10 student who turned 15 before 1st September that season would have to play in the Under 18 grade.
This grade will also comprise two half seasons with entries called for again in January.
Boys that decide not to play club cricket but wish to be considered for representative teams for Eastern District Cricket Assoc. (EDCA)must enrol as an EDCA Affiliate member.
Boys Under 18: (as at 1st sept)
Parnell Cricket Club will only be able to enter a team in the ACA Under 18 competition if enrolment numbers in this age group allow. Otherwise boys in the age wishing to play club cricket are encouraged to join the senior section of the club. The pool of senior teams can provide the ideal path for boys seeking to be considered for premier teams at a later date as well as for boys looking for a social team environment. If you wish to know more please contact the Senior Club Captain, Mark Turner at mark_turns@hotmail.com
Boys under 17 as at 1st Sept wishing to be considered for EDCA representative teams must enrol as an EDCA Affiliate member in the Junior Enrolment section (unless they enrol for a senior team). They will be notified regarding trial dates etc.
Season Dates:
Under 15 & Under 18 starting dates are to be advised by Auckland Cricket but are expected to run until Sat March 26th, 2011 with a break for xmas holidays (details to be advised). Under 14 games start after Xmas. Date to be advised by ACA. Grading trials (if required) will be held late in Term 3 or early in Term 4. Grade Coordinators will advise all enrolled members of details.
Saturday afternoon games generally start at 1.45pm.
Grounds: The ACA cricket competition involves teams from the Greater Auckland area including North Harbour and games are played at venues throughout the region. Details of all venues can be found under GROUND MAPS in the main menu.
Uniform: Players should wear the Parnell Cricket Club polo shirt and white long pants (available from Cricket Express, 29 Enfield St, Mt Eden - see LINKS on the website for further details). A sunhat is essential and PCC caps and hats are also available at Cricket Express.
For hardball cricket we strongly recommend that players wear a cricket helmet when batting and suggest that they acquire their own helmet to ensure best fit. While many players in these grades have some of their own playing equipment all teams are supplied with enough equipment to cater for players without their own gear.
