Cricket for Girls
There is now have a complete pathway for young female cricketers, starting with the mixed Master Blaster competition (7-8-year-olds) and then on to playing in the girls only U11, U13 and U15 competitions.
U11 – Sixers Girls Cricket League (9-10-year-olds)
7-a-side, T20 competition played on a 16m synthetic pitch with a 30m boundary. Everyone gets a bat and bowl and a semi-hard ball (Kookaburra Rookie ball) is used and pads, gloves and a helmet are worn.
All games are played at David Thomas Reserve, Manly Vale, on Saturday mornings from 10.30am – 12.45pm.
U13 – Sixers Girls Cricket League (11-12-year-olds)
9-a-side, T20 competition played on a 18m synthetic pitch with a 35m boundary.
Games are played at David Thomas Reserve or Millers Reserve, Manly Vale, on Saturdays from 1pm – 3.30pm.
U15 – Sixers Girls Cricket League (13-14-year-olds)
9-a-side competition comprising T20 and T25 games played on a full-length synthetic pitch with a 40m boundary.
Games are played at David Thomas Reserve or Millers Reserve, Manly Vale, on Saturday s from 1pm – 3.30pm.
Girls, of course, also have the option to join a mixed junior team. As of this year, MWJCA requires girls to play in their correct age in the mixed comp or play in the relevant age range team in the Girls-only comp.
U17 – Brewer Shield (through Manly Warringah District Cricket Club)
3rd Grade – 15 years and over (through Manly Warringah District Cricket Club)
Manly Warringah District Cricket Club is seeking female cricketers to join the club’s 3rd grade side for the 2019/20 season.
MWDCC is continuing the growth and development of women’s cricket on the Northern Beaches by fielding a 3rd Grade side in the Sydney Cricket Association Competition.
With 3 grades making up the SCA Women’s Competition, 3rd Grade is the most social of the grades, and will allow for the perfect mix between youth and experience.