How old do I need to be to be eligible to play hardball cricket?

To be eligible to start playing Hardball cricket in our U10 grade, players must be at least 8 years old by the 1st of April. This age requirement, set by Auckland and New Zealand Cricket, ensures player safety, as younger players would often face opponents who are one to two years older and physically stronger.

Additionally, we believe it’s beneficial for players to remain within their age group, allowing them to play alongside friends they’ve made in cricket and progress together through the age grades.

Players who begin U10 at 8 years old are required to complete two full seasons in U10 before advancing to U11. Similarly, players who join U12 at age 10 are required to remain in U12 until they are eligible for U13, as U13 is only half a season, while U12 is a full season.

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 happens when I start to play U13?

Players who join the U13 grade are usually in their final term of Year 8 and preparing for high school the following year. Because of this, the U13 season runs for only half a season, as many players transition to high schools that offer cricket, which often overlaps with club cricket.

For players attending schools without cricket programs, we offer the option to continue their cricket journey with the club. They can join one of our affiliated school composite teams (Kaipara College, Massey High and Hobsonville Point Secondary School) for morning matches and / or play in our U15/U17 club teams in the afternoon.

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. 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 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.

What gear do I need to have?

Each team is provided with a gear bag tailored to their requirements, which generally includes helmets, arm guards, batting gloves, thigh guards, batting pads, and wicketkeeping gloves and pads. This equipment is shared among team members.

If you wish to purchase your own gear, you are welcome to do so; we recommend clearly marking it with the player's name to avoid any mix-ups with the team gear bag.

Please note that all players must have their own protective box for hygiene reasons, which must be worn by all batters and anyone who is wicketkeeping.

How much is it to play Harball cricket?

The fees for the season are $250.00.  

What other cricket options do you provide?

For our U13 to U17 players, we offer opportunities to play in the Club Representative Cricket Summer Series—a more competitive grade for those looking to challenge themselves against other clubs. The Summer Series LO 40 includes five limited-over games held on Sundays throughout the season.

Additionally, U15 and U17 players have the option to participate in a three-day T20 competition held in January. U15 games take place at our home ground, Huapai Domain, while U17s play at Keith Hay Park. This setup provides our players with both local and interclub competitive cricket experiences, fostering skill development and team camaraderie.

How much is it to play in the Summer Series?

For players already registered with the club this is included in your original fees, for those who are not registered with the club there is a cost of $80 to be eligible to play.

How do I register?

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

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. Please note that this family discount does not apply to our Friday Night program, as it’s 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.