The below is a general guide for your child or teenager based on their school year. If you have an older child who may be new to cricket, please email us to discuss the best option as there can be some flexibility around grades. 

All junior teams are entered into Western Bay of Plenty Cricket Association (WBOPCA) competitions. Teams are organised based on WBOPCA grade rules and eligibility requirements. Dispensation is required from WBOPCA to play up a maximum of one School Year level. 

Girls have the option to join any of the below grades in mixed teams. Or we also have all-girls teams in: 

• All-girls softball (approx Years 1 - 7), 
• All-girls hardball (approx Years 5 - 10) 
  
  

Primary age

Years 1 - 4: softball cricket

These softball grades are for our youngest cricketers, wtih everybody getting an equal opportunity to bat, bowl, field and wicket keep.

Division 10: for players who are in Year 1 and 2 at school. Six players per team and 12 overs per innings. Games start at 9am. 

Division 9: for players who are in Year 3 and 4 at school. Eight players per team and 16 overs per innings. Games start at 9am. 

Northern Districts Cricket also runs regular Super Smash Hubs as an option for children at this age and stage. 

Years 5 - 6: hardball cricket 

Division 8 (A and B grades): for players who are Year 5 and 6 at school and who are ready for the hardball format. Eight players per team and 20 overs per innings. Games start at 9am. 

Intermediate age

Years 7 - 8: hardball cricket 

Division 7 (A and B grades): for boys who are in Years  7 and 8, and open to girls who are in Years 7 to 13. Nine players per team, and 30 overs per innings. Batters have the opportunity to face at least six deliveries. Games start at 8.30am. 

College age

Years 9 - 13: hardball cricket 

Division 6: nine players per team, and 30 overs per innings. Games start at 8.30am. 

Division 5: eleven players per team, 40 overs per innings. Games are on Saturday afternoons, and start at 12.30pm.