Do you have a budding cricketer at Kindergarten or School Year 1? - Register them for Smash Play where they'll learn the skills, develop the basics and have a HUGE amount of fun!!! 

Registrations for Year 2 - Year 8 (including the girls Hardball) have now closed. Wait list for late registrations via link above.



Smash Play Registration Season 2026/27

To register for the Smash Play programme (Kindergarten and School Year 1) register at:

SMASH PLAY REGISTRATION



Who: Age 4-6, School Years; Kindergarten/Yr0/Yr1.

Where: All games at Trentham Memorial Park. (Indoor centre if wet - no cancellations due to weather)

When: Weekly Thurs 5-6pm. First session is 12 November 2026.

What is it ?: It is an introduction to the basics of the game, taught in planned environment using a variety of play activities, drills and minor games using specially designed, safe, plastic equipment. Smash Play introduces the children to the club's core values of participation, inclusion and sportsmanship as well as the positive benefits of team sport.

Smash Play participants are seen as the future of the club, and is resourced accordingly.

Different school years have different rules. Visit the Grades section for the relevant year group for more information.


Fees 2026/27

Single Child - $100 per child

Families - $180 all inclusive, more than two children playing cricket. If you have more than 2 children playing please email abhishek.tyagi@juniorcricket.co.nz to request a family voucher prior to registering,

If you have difficulty paying the fees upfront please reach out to us at info@juniorcricket.co.nz. We aim to minimise barriers to participation and are happy to discuss alternative arrangements.